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Thursday, March 28, 2024
GM ECOR INAUGURATED OUTDOOR CAMPING AND ACTIVITY CENTRE IN VIZAG GM ECOR, Shri Manoj Kumar Sharma, inaugurated "Aranya," the Outdoor Camping and Activity Centre in Visakhapatnam. This facility, intended for the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Anurag Montessori School operated by ECoRWWO, and Heritage Walks, marks a significant addition to recreational and educational opportunities in the area. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Smt. Divya Sharma, President of ECoRWWO-Bhubaneswar, Divisional Railway Manager of Waltair, Shri Saurabh Prasad, President of ECoRWWO/Waltair, Smt. Manjushree Prasad, ADRM (Infra) Shri Sudheer Kumar Gupta, ADRM (operations) Shri Manoj Kumar Sahoo, Smt Kavita Gupat & Smt Madhusmitha Sahoo Vice Presidents of ECoRWWO, executive members of ECoRWWO, executive officials of Bharat Scouts & Guides, and other senior divisional officials. The Outdoor Camping and Activity Centre is designed to promote the physical health and development of children attending the Pre-School Anurag Montessori School. It also serves as an activity center for the cadets of Bharat Scouts & Guides. Additionally, heritage walks are planned as part of the activities offered at the centre. Aranya''s infrastructure is a testament to resourcefulness, utilizing materials sourced from released, condemned, and stocked inventories across various depots. Each base within the park is uniquely designed to cater to individuals of all ages. The center offers a wide range of activities including a Climbing Wall, Tyre Wall, Tyre Tower, Rope Climber, Hurdle Passer, Tyre Crossing, Monkey Bridge, Commando Bridge, Tyre Tunnel, Mowgli Jumping, and Foot Walker. These installations not only promise adventure and excitement but also serve as training grounds for individuals aspiring for careers in the defense forces, where physical competence is crucial. Moreover, Aranya includes Rang Manch, a stage for cultural activities and the exploration of rich heritage. The facility also provides separate washroom facilities for ladies, gents, and Divyangjan (persons with disabilities), ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all visitors. Overall, Aranya promises to be a hub for adventure, learning, and cultural enrichment for the community it serves.
IIM-VIZAG STUDENTS GET RECORD STIPEND IN SUMMER PLACEMENTS The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam completed summer placements for the MBA 2022-24 batch. According to the Career Development Services (CDS) officials of the IIMV, the highest stipend stood at Rs 2.5 lakh for the two-month internship, while the stipend across the batch averaged at about Rs 80,000 (up 38% from the last year). This was the largest batch of 272 students being placed for summer internships at IIMV. IIM Vizag Director Prof M Chandrasekhar, said that the summer internships are a great opportunity for students to showcase, early in their careers, their creativity, analytical aptitude, problem-solving skills, agility, adaptability and how well they gel as team players. “The shared values and social and environmental responsibility that they practise and demonstrate will be keenly watched. This is where IIMV students will have a head start. As they are trained and grounded well in hard and soft skills, they will stand out in their performance. I am positive many of them will land plum final placement offers during their summer stints itself. The 100% summer placement results uphold the legacy of IIMV, with the students achieving the milestone despite the fears of recession,” added Prof Chandrasekhar. IIMV witnessed participation by new and existing recruiters spread across industries and domains. Held on a rolling basis, the summer placement season witnessed more than 110 companies participating in the process and making multiple offers. CDS Chair Prof Deepika Gupta congratulated the students for the achievement. “I thank our recruiters for exhibiting continued faith and trust in our Institute, making it a sought-after destination. With the fears of recession looming large, we were slightly concerned about the timely conclusion of summer placements. However, the students demonstrated excellent performance and the seemingly tough task was achieved with ease. I must place on record that the able support from the PlaceCom, CDS Office and other stakeholders helped us script this success story. My gratitude to the Institute family at large, for their contribution to this high accomplishment,” said Prof Deepika Gupta. Prominent recruiters that reposed confidence in the IIMV’s talent include Adani Group, Bain & Co., Cognizant, EY, Goldman Sachs, Granules, HSL, ICICI Bank, ICICI Lombard, Invesco, KPMG, Landmark Group, L&T, Latent View, MTR Foods, SBI Capital, Schneider Electric, ServiceNow, StateStreet, TAFE, Tiger Analytics, Ultratech, YES Bank, Wella India, etc.
VISAKHAPATNAM AIRPORT RUNWAY RESURFACING PROJECT SCHEDULED. Indian Navy’s Visakhapatnam airport runway resurfacing project has been completed ahead of schedule. Following the completion of the crucial fourth layer of resurfacing, the runway inspection agency has cleared the runway for usage and has lauded the quality and efficiency of the work executed. Eastern Naval Command (ENC) headquarters announced that the runway at Visakhapatnam will resume round-the-clock operations starting from April 1, in perfect alignment with the summer schedule.