ILM observed Good Governance Day in the Christmas Week on Dec 22, 2014. An open house oratory competition was organized on the pre decided themes. Considering the hangover of IFest, there was a good footfall of PG (I &II) students !!

The students spoke willingly on the selected themes and quoted related statistics on governance issues hampering nation’s performance. Ms. Avantika spoke about governance issues in the state of Haryana, vis-a-vis some of the listed goals and strategic decision making for its fulfillment. On the questions posed by the audience, she made a sound differentiation on the concepts of execution and strategy. Mr. Yugam and Mr. Anubhav spoke about women safety as a governance issue in the country’s premises. The presentation was well delivered and global scenario in the same lieu was presented. Ms.Neeti’s presentation was very well researched followed by step by step clarity on the meaning of governance, and the concept of e-governance. Mr. Dipam’s overall delivery was more spontaneous and originality factor was high. He emphasized on the prime strategies for governance as awareness, goal setting, policy and timely changes in the policy making.

The audiences interacted maximally followed by discussions and individual perspectives. Students and faculty were intrigued to speak about the issue. The results were prepared by three panelists, Dr. Saima Rizvi, Dr. Anjali Malik and Ms.Sandhya Prakash on the five parameters namely, content, grammar, language, expression and overall delivery.

The conclusive remarks by the faculty were thought provoking and an experiential learning for all. Mr. Gaurav Dawar stated a bollywood movie analogy, citing difference between participating and awareness. Dr. Parul Goel Wassan spoke about the governance in the varying contexts, and Dr.Saima Rizvi announced the winners and discussed the missing elements. Ms.Shivani Teckchandany kept the spirit of the discussion by ensuring the maximum responses. Mr. Dipam Das,was awarded the best orator (winner) and the runner up for the event was Ms. Avantika Paracer. Many congratulations to the winner.

The event was led by Dr. Kiran S. Sudha in the esteemed presence of active faculty members: Ms. Shivani Teckchandany, Dr.Saima Rizvi, Ms.Sandhya Prakash, Dr. Anjali Malik, Ms. Radhika Madan,  Dr.Rumki Banerji, Ms. Maheshwari Sathyananda, Ms.Shweta Sharma, Ms. Archana Poonia, and Mr. Gaurav Dawar.

I Report Compiled By

Dr.KiranSakkarSudha

Assistant Professor (O.B./H.R.),

IILM Institute for Business and Management, Gurgaon