XIM-B holds its convocation for 344 students

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MBAUniverse.com News Desk |
August 3, 2016
Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) celebrated its 17th Annual Convocation in Bhubaneswar on March 26, 2008.

On the occasion chief guest Mr Shekhar Datta, Chairman of Bombay Stock Exchange Limited along with Mr. Rajive Kaul, Chairman of the XIMB Governing Board, Fr.P.T.Joseph, Director XIM B, Fr.E.A.Augustine, s.j., Dean (Administration & Finance) and Prof. W.S.William, Dean (Academics) of XIMB presided over the ceremony, 

The Convocation saw one FPM student, 119 PGDM students, 61 PGDM (Rural Management) students, 47 Executive PGDM students and 116 PGCBM students being awarded their graduating diplomas. The first and second rank holders, Ms. Soumya Gayatri and Ms. Puspamitra Prusty, were awarded the C.M. Kandoi Gold Medals along with a cash award of Rs.10,000 and Rs. 5,000 respectively. These medals have been instituted by Aditya Steel Industries. NTPC Gold Medals went to Ms.Soumya Gayatri for being the lady topper and Suchita Dikshit for HRM Area topper. The Ravi Sharma Memorial Gold Medal for Best All Rounder was awarded to Mr.Tushar Bagla. 

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Shekhar Datta said, " There are only two things that are needed to enable one to lead a fulfilling life –the wisdom to know the right path, and, the courage to follow it."  Exhorting the graduating students of XIMB, he added, "As you go about making your mark in your professional careers, remember that you have an obligation to the society, that has provided you an opportunity, to excel in your chosen field of activity.  As beneficiaries of the wisdom that is the result of this great tradition, we owe a debt of gratitude to the society that gave us this chance to bring out the best in ourselves. So even as you scale pinnacles of professional success, never forget your obligation to the 'less fortunate' of our countrymen." 

Mr. Datta further highlighted the role of the "Gurukul Parampara" as well as the concepts of "Truth, Dharma and Karma." He drew the attention of the audience to the scope and richness of Indian learning and civilization and how the ancient seats of learning like Nalanda and Takshila are testimony to the fact that India has always been a land of learning and knowledge.