Media Release

Mangaluru, Aug 5: St Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangaluru, inaugurated the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy-sponsored faculty development programme (FDP) on 'Sustainable Family Business and Entrepreneurship: India Vision 2030' on Monday August 5. The programme, organized by the school of business and management, aims to foster entrepreneurship and sustainable business practices among faculty members, research scholars, and students.

CA SS Nayak, senior partner, M/S SS Nayak & Associate, chartered accountants, was the chief guest, while Dr Praveen Martis SJ, vice chancellor, presided over the programme.

Other dignitaries present included Dr Alwyn D'Sa, registrar of St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Dr Ronald Nazareth, registrar of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Dr Denis Fernandes, director of Arrupe Block, Dr Rajani Suresh, Dean, school of business and management, and coordinator of the FDP, Dr Mamatha, associate dean, school of business and management, and Ayush G Kottary, co-coordinator of the FDP.

In his presidential address, Dr Praveen Martis SJ emphasized the need for universities to incubate entrepreneurship among students and academicians, enabling them to become job creators rather than job seekers. The programme, fully subscribed with around 50 participants from across India, and will run until August 10.

The inaugural programme began with a lamp-lighting ceremony by the dignitaries, followed by a welcome address by Dr Rajani Suresh. Ayush G Kottary proposed the vote of thanks, and Manoj Fernandes, assistant dean of school of business and management, compered the programme.