Bhubaneswar: Rural Managers’ Association of XIM University along with RM Career Advisory Services, hosted its annual flagship event, Abhivyakti’ 21, with stellar success on 30th-31st October 2021.
The theme for Abhivyakti’21 was “Is Phygital the new normal? Implications for Business and Development”. The event started with the lighting of the lamp, followed by a welcome note by Dr. Niraj Kumar, Dean, School of Rural Management, XIM University (New Campus), Odisha. He applauded the efforts of the staff and the students to carry out the first offline conclave in over an year, and explained how all protocols are being followed while still pursuing excellence through such enriching discussions.
Prof. Fr. S. Antony Raj, S.J, Registrar, XIM University, Odisha,gave the inaugural address. Amongst many invigorating ideas, Prof. Fr. Tony talked about the seamless connection between our lives, entertainment and work. He talks about taking a holistic approach of considering phygital as the new normal, which will have implications on the various aspects of business and help people’s development.
Fr. Antony R. Uvari, S.J, Vice-Chancellor, XIM University, Odisha, addressed the gathering. He discussed the importance of striking a balance between rural and urban India and the responsibilities of a rural manager to do so. He stressed the importance of bridging the gap between Indian Ink and Mera Bharat. This was followed by the panel discussions. Abhivyakti’21 was divided into four topics, and the event saw distinguished leaders discussing ideas and practices on the same.
The topic for the first panel was “Agriculture digitalization: future roadmap to instant solution for farmers.” The eminent speakers of the first panel were – Mr. Madhab Adhikari, Mr. Shanoj Chandroth, Lt. Col. Ashit Mahapatra (Retd.), Prof. Balram Bhushan,
Followed by the first session, The topic for discussion in panel two was “Reinventing offline marketing: Blueprint Sketch for New Normal”. The panel comprised of- Mr. Arbind Sahoo, Ms. Pragya Agrawal,
The panel two discussion was moderated by Dr. Niraj Kumar, Dean, School of Rural Management, XIM University. After the panel discussion, students of the SRM batch engaged in an insightful interaction with speakers through the Q&A session.
The third-panel discussion took place the next day. The topic was “Scope of technology in Rural Development.” The speakers of the third panel-Mr. W G Prasanna Kumar, Mr. Ambika Prasad Nanda, Mr. Sanjit Kumar Behera, Mr. Sachin Sachdeva,
The panel three discussion was moderated by Dr. T. Kumar, Associate Professor, School of Rural Management, XIM University. After the panel discussion, the moderator opened the platform for the Q & A Session.
The theme for the discussion for panel 4 was “Post Covid: Transition and Innovative Banking Business.” The eminent speakers of the panel were-Mr. Saurav Mukherjee, Mr. Bharath Sondur, Mr. Ashwani Kumar,
The panel four discussion was moderated by Mr. Pradeep Kumar Mishra, Associate Professor, School of Rural Management, XIM University. Post the panel discussion, students of the SRM batch interacted with speakers through the Q&A session.
The discussion ended with a vote of thanks by Varsha Priyadarshini, Coordinator, RMAX, School of Rural Management, XIM University, where she extended her gratitude to the dean, registrar, speakers, moderator, faculty members, and everyone who contributed to its smooth functioning and flawless execution.