’Pragati 2010’ held at Aloysius Institute of Management and Technology

’Pragati 2010’ held at Aloysius Institute of Management and Technology

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, September 17: Pragati – 2010, a one day symposium on Ethos, Business Opportunities and Ecology in Dakshina Kannada was held at Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT), of St Aloysius College (Autonomous) at Beeri on 16th September, 2010. The symposium was an effort in creating environmental awareness and appreciating the interrelationship between man, his culture and his bio-physical surroundings. It gave  a comprehensive environmental framework and outlines the social responsibility of corporate giants in our city to save the environment.

 

 

 

The inaugural ceremony of Pragati-2010 began with a short presentation on the environment issues on global as well as the grass root level. The college choir invoked God’s blessings through a prayer song. The dignitaries present on the dais were Dr. Saji Gopinath, Director of TAPMI, Rev. Fr. Joseph Rodrigues SJ, the Rector of Aloysian Institutions, Mangalore, Rev. Fr. Denzil Lobo SJ, Director, AIMIT, Rev. Dr. Oswald Mascharenhas SJ, Chairman, MBA, Dr. Rowena Wright, Faculty Coordinator, Norwin Rego the student coordinator and Mr. Govil Saldanha, the management club secretary.

The faculty coordinator Dr. Rowena Wright welcomed the gathering. Norwin Rego, the student coordinator gave an insight of Pragati and the relevance of the theme chosen this year.

Dr. Saji Gopinath, the key note speaker of the inaugural function shared vital points on how growth need not necessarily lead to development and how business opportunities not just satisfy profit motive but also should be ecologically feasible. He also stressed some facts that always consider the triad of Growth, Development and Environment a must in any aspect of business. When issues relating ecology and environment pollution are raised we should find the root cause and not just give political answers. When the growth of the nation is calculated through macro and micro economic variables it might give a distorted view and Human Development Index gives a broader sense of growth since people are the strength of a nation. Free and large availability of resources such as land, air, water and forest has led to exploitation. Countries with large population should not be blamed, but the one with the largest ecological footprints must be made responsible and accountable.
Fr. Denzil Lobo, Director, AIMIT, stressed on the importance of being aware about the environmental issues such as global warming and related issues around us. Fr. Joseph Rodrigues, the rector of Aloysian Institutes of Mangalore spoke on the exploitations of natural resources and how some of these adversities could be solved. The inaugural ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Mr. Govil Saldanha, the management club

A fruitful day of discussion, interaction, learning and knowledge flowing around at the speed of sound came  to an end with the valedictory at 5 p.m.. The concepts put forth have made everyone ponder are we the part of the problems or are we a part of the solution. The wisdom that everyone discerned will enable them to be a better citizen and a better child to mother earth.

The dignitaries on the dais were Rev. Fr Swebert D’Silva, Pricipal St. Aloysius College, Rev Fr. Denzil Lobo, Director, AIMIT, Rev. Fr. Oswald Mascarenhas, Chairman, MBA, Dr. Shridar, Dean, MBA and Dr. Rowena Wright, faculty coordinator- Pragati-2010.  The College Choir led the gathering into prayer. Rohan Fernandes welcomed the chief guest and gathering.

 The students from various colleges who participated in the  symposium gave a positive feedback of the symposium and appreciated  the input given by resource persons who gave insightful knowledge on the environmental issues, and take the ideas presented and implement and that would be the real success of the event.
Rev. Fr. Oswald Mascarenhas SJ, Chairman MBA, in his valedictory message suggested five learning’s that students should take with them and implement in their life. Those learning’s were Corporate Social Responsibility for ecology is no more optional, it’s a must, We are not escapable from the things we do, Corporate Social Responsibility for ecology is feasible, Corporate Social Responsibility for ecology is viable and Corporate Social Responsibility for ecology is doable.

He also asked all the students to take saplings donated by the FOREST DEPARTMENT to be planted at the place of their choice and nurture them. The reason being the ideas should not run riot in mind but also take form in world.

Rev. Fr. Swebert D’SilvaSJ in his address to the gathering stressed on the aspect that everyone should have a vision, a vision for our mother earth. This vision should make this a to live world a better place and through it we become the part of the solution.

Rev. Fr. Swebert D’Silva gave away certificates to the participating colleges. Ms. Suraksha proposed the vote of thanks.