Orientation Programme for the new batch of PGDM Retail Management was organised on 3rd July 2019 at Jagan Institute of Management Studies, Rohini. The occasion was graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries from the Retail Industry. The Chief Guest of the occassion was Mr. Deepak Zutshi, Vice President - Leasing and Retail, Select City Walk; and the Guest of Honour was Mr. Taranpreet Singh, Business Head, CreativeMUD. They were joined on the dais by Dr. Pooja Jain, Director, JIMS and Dr. Deepika Saxena, HOD (PGDM-Retail Management).
The programme started with the tribute to the Goddess of Knowledge – Saraswati Vandana followed by Welcome Address by Dr. Deepika Saxena. She highlighted the vision and challenges of the rigorous journey that the new batch of students would be embarking on for the next two years. She also emphasized the need to cultivate the 3 ‘D’s in life i.e. Discipline, Dedication and Determination which can pave the way for their success in future. This was followed by a thought provoking and inspiring speech by Mr. Deepak Zutshi. who explained about the huge potential and opportunities in pursuing Retail Management in today’s world scenario. Mr. Taranpreet Singh ignited new energy among the students through his address and quoted various examples of his life to enlighten the students to take up new challenges in life and explore within self. Dr. Pooja Jain blessed the students with her words of wisdom and welcomed them with the open heart.
Another session of the day “Induction and Interaction” was conducted by Dr. Deepika Saxena (HOD-PGDM-RM) for the new batch of students and also familiarized them to the code of conduct, various rules and regulations which they need to follow in the campus. Various departments including CRMC, Strategic Alliance & Corporate Affairs, staff & support teams were introduced during this session.