The Award and Felicitation Ceremony 2022 of NDIIT provided a prominent platform to motivate freshers as well as reward meritorious students, individuals and organisations for scaling new heights in various fields
The New Delhi Institute of Information Technology & Management (NDIIT), one of Delhi’s most reputed B-schools, welcomed freshers and held its Award and Felicitation Ceremony 2022 on November 5, 2022 at its New Delhi Campus where the globally eminent magazine for the Indian diaspora, Pravasi Indians, was the media partner. Established in 1999, the institute is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is run and managed by highly experienced academicians and industry experts.
In keeping with its international flavour, the NDIIT ceremony was graced by eminent personalities as chief guest and guests of honour, including His Excellency Evgeny Griva, the Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in the Republic of India, and the Deputy Trade Commissioner, Her Excellency Mrs Evgeny Griva; Ms Aigerim Zhakypbekoca, Attaché (Consul), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic; P. Srinivasan, Deputy Director, EREDA; Dr Fulkant Jha, Chairperson, JFK International, and others such as Ajay Pradhan, Founder- Director, CETUS Consulting Solutions, and Rajesh Kumar, Chief Operating Officer, Pravasi Indians.
Dr Sant Kumar Chaudhary, Chairman, Shankara Group of Institutions, NDIIT, KVK, VVCCE & Shankar Netralaya, welcomed the guests. The programme started with the lighting of lamps followed by Ganesh Vandana. The welcome speech was given by Dr Chaudhary, followed by the handing over of awards to students who had excelled in various academic programmes, and cultural performances thereafter.
Chief guest Evgeny Griva laid emphasis on youth power and also dwelled on the strong bilateral ties between India and Russia. He spoke about talks with NDIIT to deepen India-Russia ties in the field of education and culture. He also announced various mutual collaborations and exchange programmes involving faculty and students between Russian universities and the Shankara Group of Institutions including NDIIT.
Dr Chaudhary reiterated his commitment to impart affordable and quality education to all students of NDIIT and other group institutions.
The programme, with diaspora magazine Pravasi Indians (https:// pravasindians.com) as media partner, continued till evening and BBA, BCA and PGDM students showcased their talent in several cultural performances, as many in the audience were spotted tapping their feet to the music. Pravasi Indians COO Rajesh Kumar was seen deeply engaged in conversation with various foreign dignitaries about the diaspora magazine and how its digital edition has rapidly spread its footprint globally and drawn readers from numerous countries including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, the UAE, the UK and the US.
The Freshers Felicitation Ceremony 2022 concluded on a high note with the promise of even more enthusiastic participation and better results next year. The programme witnessed some vigorous and animated display of the colour and flavour of India, be it Ganesh Vandana or Punjabi Bhangra or popular songs and dances, with their resonance, colourful spectacle, religious affinity et al—to the wonder and entertainment of the foreign dignitaries. Not only was it a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many, such a get together took place for the first time after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Reinforcing the institute’s international stature, NDIIT Chairman Dr Sant Kumar Chaudhary had been honoured by the Kyrgyzstan Prime Minister and later by the Minister of Education and Science for his contribution in the field of education at the World Rectors’ Forum 2022 held at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan earlier this year.
Located in the heart of Delhi, the NDIIT campus is easily accessible for students, parents, faculty and non-teaching staff. Besides a world-class infrastructure with up-to-date facilities and amenities, the NDIIT campus is also unique for its brilliant academic environment, strong teacherstudent bonding, and students’ meaningful engagement. The campus is well equipped with various facilities such as wi-fi, a library, a cafeteria, a computer lab, indoor and outdoor games and so on.
Last but not least, NDIIT also has a fullfledged Training and Placement Cell which strives to provide 100% placement to its students. The institute also helps its students secure appropriate and lucrative internship opportunities.