Media Release
Mangaluru, Aug 16: The school of business and management, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), successfully conducted ATAL sponsored faculty development programme (FDP) on ‘Sustainable Family Business and Entrepreneurship: India Vision 2030’ from August 5 to 10.
The programme was sponsored by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) training and learning academy, aimed to foster a deeper understanding of sustainable family business practices and entrepreneurship in the context of India's vision for 2030.
The inauguration of the faculty development programme was held on August 5. CA SS Nayak, senior partner, S S Nayak & Associates, chartered accountants, was the chief guest of the programme and inaugurated the programme. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, vice chancellor of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) 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. Manoj Fernandes, assistant dean of school of business and management, compered the programme.
The FDP consisted of ten key sessions on various aspects of sustainable family business and entrepreneurship, delivered by eminent resource persons from industry and academia. sessions included; ‘Foundational knowledge of entrepreneurship’ by CA SS Nayak, ‘Sustainable business practices & Triple Bottom Line (TBL)’ by Nithin Vas, ‘Strategies for sustainable growth’ by Dr Chandini S, ‘Leveraging technology for efficient resource management’ by Vathika Pai, ‘Success and failure of a family business’ by Ajith Kamath, ‘Effective business planning’ by Dr Swapna Rose, Greentech and social innovation for sustainable development’ by Dr Manesh Thomas, ‘Enterprise management in the digital age’ by Sorabh Nahata, ‘Leveraging technology for business growth’ by Dr Ananthapadhmanabha Achar, ‘Understanding family business – challenges & opportunities’ by Dr Preethi Keerthi D’Souza, ‘Role of family business in achieving India vision 2030’ by Divya J D’Souza.
As a part of the FDP, participants were also taken to industrial visit ton Primacy Industries Private Limited, Baikampady on August 9.
The research article review sessions consisted of discussion and review of reputed journal articles and hands-on /lab sessions related to the theme were also the part of week-long programme.
The programme brought together academics, industry experts, and entrepreneurs, who shared their insights and experiences on the challenges and opportunities facing family businesses in India. Kishore Poojary expertly handled the proceedings as the emcee. The executive committee of the FDP consisted of Dr Adarsh Gowda, chair of entrepreneurship & consultancy, Dr Mamatha, associate dean school of business & management, Manoj Fernandes, assistant dean, school of business & management, Claret Pereira. HOD (UG), school of business & management, Dr Beena Dias, HOD (PG), school of business & management, Chethan Shettigar, dean of school of vocational studies, and the faculty members of school of business & management.
The programme's focus on sustainable family business and entrepreneurship aligns with the nation's vision for 2030, emphasizing the importance of responsible business practices and innovative entrepreneurship in driving economic growth and development.
The valedictory ceremony took place on August 10, and was presided over by Dr Arati Shanbhag, controller of examinations, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University). Darshan from St Joseph Engineering College and Dorita Saldanha from Loyola Degree College, Bengaluru, shared their valuable feedback on the programme. Dr Rajani Suresh welcomed the gathering, while Ayush G Kottary proposed the vote of thanks.