Rai Anand Ray Memorial IIMCAA Scholarship by Umraopati & Priyanka

Dear IIMCians,

IIMC Alumni Association is adding one more IIMCAA Scholarship from the academic session 2019-20 in memory of Late Shri Rai Anand Ray, who was an Advocate and Lecturer of Law in University of Gorakhpur.

Mr. Rai Umraopati Ray & Mrs. Priyanka Saxena Ray (EJ, Dhenkanal | 2004-05 Batch) have instituted Rai Anand Ray Memorial IIMCAA Scholarship in the name of their father, which will be awarded to a qualifying student from English Journalism Course.

IIMCAA Scholarship is an initiative started with the support of alumni and well-wishers of IIMCAA from the academic session 2018-19.

11 IIMCAA Scholarships were awarded to the students of different departments and campuses in 2019.

The addition of one new scholarship will make total 21 IIMCAA Scholarships of 25000 INR each available for students in 2020.


Thanks & Regards,
Harshendra Singh Verdhan
General Secretary

Read More: Rules, Criteria and Process to Start & Adopt IIMCAA Scholarships

Freedom Fighter Janak Dev Chaturvedi Memorial IIMCAA Scholarship by Saurabh Chaturvedi

Dear IIMCians,

IIMC Alumni Association is adding one more IIMCAA Scholarship from the academic session 2019-20 in memory of Freedom Fighter Late Janak Dev Chaturvedi.

Mr. Saurabh Chaturvedi (EJ, Delhi | 2006-07 Batch) has instituted Freedom Fighter Janak Dev Chaturvedi Memorial IIMCAA Scholarship in the name of his grandfather for student with disability (PWD).

IIMCAA Scholarship is an initiative started with the support of alumni and well-wishers of IIMCAA from the academic session 2018-19.

11 IIMCAA Scholarships were awarded to the students of different departments and campuses in 2019.

The addition of one new scholarship will make total 20 IIMCAA Scholarships of 25000 INR each available for students in 2020.


Thanks & Regards,
Harshendra Singh Verdhan
General Secretary

Read More: Rules, Criteria and Process to Start & Adopt IIMCAA Scholarships

Delhi MoM- Central Committee Meeting, 19 January 2020

Dear IIMCians,

The Central Committee met on January 19, 2020 at IIMC HQ, New Delhi. IIMCAA President Mr. Prasad Sanyal presided over the meeting that was attended by National Meet Convenor Mr. Rahul Sharma, IIMCAA Medical Assistance Fund Chairman Mr. Kalyan Ranjan, Organisation Secretary Mr. Ritesh Verma, Former Treasurer Ms. Deeksha Saksena, CC Member Mr. Dadan Vishwakarma, Mr. Atul Gupta, Mr. Jaseem Ul Haque and Ms. Puja Mishra.

Minutes of the Meeting:-

1. Central Committee resolved to issue an open invite to all IIMC Alumni to attend the National Alumni Meet at IIMC HQ, New Delhi on February 9, 2020. It appeals all alumni to join us at inaugural meet of Connections 2020 in Delhi and extend the invite to other alumni on our behalf.

2. CC reviewed sponsorship commitment it has received so far for Connections 2020 and expressed its serious concern over low inflow of support which can impact meet plans across the India and abroad.

3. CC decided to rope in event and media agencies to explore sponsorship support for the event and approved sponsorship based agency fee.

4. CC discussed the event flow and other components for National Meet. A decision shall be taken in the next meeting on January 26th.

5. CC decided to have IIMCAA Scholarship Committee Meeting on January 26th to select the students.

Thanks & Regards,

Harshendra Singh Verdhan

General Secretary

One Panchanan - Chhabi Bhaduri Memorial IIMCAA Scholarship by Anisha Bhaduri

Dear IIMCians,

IIMC Alumni Association is adding one more IIMCAA Scholarship from the academic session 2019-20 in memory of Late Panchanan Bhaduri and Chhabi Bhaduri.

Ms. Anisha Bhaduri (EJ, Dhenkanal | 2000-01 Batch) has instituted one Panchanan - Chhabi Bhaduri Memorial IIMCAA Scholarship in the name of her grandparents.

IIMCAA Scholarship is an initiative started with the support of alumni and well-wishers of IIMCAA from the academic session 2018-19.

11 IIMCAA Scholarships were awarded to the students of different departments and campuses in 2019.

The addition of one new scholarship will make total 19 IIMCAA Scholarships of 25000 INR each available for students in 2020.


Thanks & Regards,
Harshendra Singh Verdhan
General Secretary

Read More: Rules, Criteria and Process to Start & Adopt IIMCAA Scholarships

One STS Thirumalainathan - Ponnammal Memorial IIMCAA Scholarship by N Sundaresha Subramanian

Dear IIMCians,

IIMC Alumni Association is adding one more IIMCAA Scholarship from the 2019-20 academic session in memory of Late STS Thirumalainathan and Ponnammal.

Mr. N Sundaresha Subramanian (EJ, Dhenkanal | 2004-05 Batch) has instituted one STS Thirumalainathan - Ponnammal Memorial IIMCAA Scholarship in the name of his grandparents.

IIMCAA Scholarship is an initiative started with the support of alumni and well-wishers of IIMCAA from the academic session 2018-19.

11 IIMCAA Scholarships were awarded to the students of different departments and campuses in 2019.

The addition of one new scholarship will make total 18 IIMCAA Scholarships of 25000 INR each available for students in 2020.


Thanks & Regards,
Harshendra Singh Verdhan
General Secretary

Read More: Rules and criteria of IIMCAA Scholarships

Supreet Bains Sharma Appointed Coordinator- IIMCAA, USA East Coast Chapter

Dear IIMCians,

IIMC Alumni Association President Mr. Prasad Sanyal has appointed Ms. Supreet Bains Sharma (AD-PR, 1990-91 Batch) as Coordinator for the USA East Coast Chapter. She will arrange the inception meeting of the chapter which would elect/ select office bearers of the Chapter.
 
All IIMCians working/ living in USA East Coast cities are requested to stay in touch with Ms. Sharma. We will inform you the date, venue and time of the first meeting of the chapter once she communicates it to us.

Ms. Sharma may be reached at sbainssharma@yahoo.com


Thanks & Regards,
Harshendra Singh Verdhan
General Secretary

One M.N. Roy Memorial IIMCAA Scholarship by Kalyan Ranjan

Dear IIMCians,

IIMC Alumni Association is adding one more IIMCAA Scholarship from the 2019-20 academic session in memory of Late M.N. Roy. 

Mr. Kalyan Ranjan (HJ- Delhi, 1990-91 Batch) has instituted one M.N. Roy Memorial IIMCAA Scholarship in the name of his late father.

IIMCAA Scholarship is an initiative started with the support of alumni and well-wishers of IIMCAA from the academic session 2018-19. 

11 IIMCAA Scholarships were awarded to the students of different departments and campuses in 2019. 

The addition of one new scholarship will make total 17 IIMCAA Scholarships of 25000 INR each available for students in 2020.


Thanks & Regards,
Harshendra Singh Verdhan
General Secretary

Read More: Rules and criteria of IIMCAA Scholarships

One Sanjukta-Saudamini Memorial IIMCAA Scholarship by Rudra Prasanna Rath

Dear IIMCians,

IIMC Alumni Association is adding one more IIMCAA Scholarship from the 2019-20 academic session in memory of Late Sanjukta and Saudamini.

Mr. Rudra Prasanna Rath (OJ- Dhenkanal, 2002-03 Batch) has instituted one Sanjukta-Saudamini Memorial IIMCAA Scholarship in the name of his late mother and mother-in-law for a girl student of Odia Journalism or any other language journalism at IIMC.

IIMCAA Scholarship is an initiative started with the support of alumni and well-wishers of IIMC Alumni Association from the academic session 2018-19.

11 IIMCAA Scholarships were awarded to the students of different departments and campuses in 2019. The addition of one new scholarship will make total 16 IIMCAA Scholarships of 25000 INR each available for students in 2020.


Thanks & Regards,
Harshendra Singh Verdhan
General Secretary

Read More: IIMCAA Scholarships- Rules and criteria of IIMCAA Scholarships

Vivek Kumar Appointed Chapter Coordinator- IIMCAA, Australia

Dear IIMCians,
 
IIMCAA President Mr. Prasad Sanyal has appointed Mr. Vivek Kumar (HJ, 2003-04 Batch) as Coordinator, Australia Chapter. He will arrange the first meeting of the chapter very soon which would elect/ select office bearers of the Chapter.
 
All IIMCians working/ living in Australia are requested to stay in touch with Mr. Vivek. We will inform you the date, venue and time of the inception meeting once Mr. Vivek communicates it to us.

Mr. Vivek is available at vivekkumarasri@gmail.com


Thanks & Regards,
Harshendra Singh Verdhan
General Secretary
IIMC Alumni Association

IIMCAA Scholarships 2020: Anuranjan Jha To Chair Five Member Committee

Dear IIMCians,
 
The Central Committee, at its meeting on January 12, has constituted a five member IIMCAA Scholarship 2020 Committee led by Mr. Anuranjan Jha (HJ, 1998-99 Batch). It will award 15 Scholarships of 25000 INR each to IIMC students as per the rules of IIMCAA Scholarships.

IIMCAA Scholarships 2020 Committee

Mr. Anuranjan Jha- Chairman
Ms. Nanditta Chibber, Member
Mr. Madhur Kalra, Member
Mr. Harshendra Singh Verdhan, Member
Mr. Animesh Biswas, Member

Team IIMCAA is trying to raise the number of such scholarships. IIMC Alumni may like to come forward and adopt few scholarships to support students in need.

Thanks & Regards,
Harshendra Singh Verdhan
General Secretary
IIMC Alumni Association

Ranchi MoM - Jharkhand Chapter Meeting of 12 January 2020

Dear IIMCians,

Jharkhand Chapter of IIMC Alumni Association met in Ranchi on January 12, 2020. Chapter President Mr. Manoj Kumar presided over the meeting.

Minutes of the meeting:-

1. New member Mr. Vineet was welcomed by the Chapter.

2. A decision on the annual membership contribution was taken in the meeting. Most of the members expressed the view that since the mode of spending was not clear there were questions in the minds of people about the funds. It was decided that the annual contribution would be used in holding chapter meetings and any other gatherings mutually agreed upon by the members. For any kind of social activities a separate fund can be generated as and when needed.

Also, the treasurer would send a detailed account statement in the group of the contributions as well as expenses incurred till date.

3. The chapter decided to hold its annual picnic at McCluskieganj, a small hilly town about 64 km northwest of Ranchi on February 09, 2020. Since many of the members haven't visited the place it should be interesting. However, members may advise other places as well, keeping in mind that women, children and old people also take part in the picnic.

4. The chapter also discussed on raising sponsorship for the Annual IIMCAA meet in Ranchi and Delhi.

5. It was decided that Chapter president Mr. Manoj Kumar will participate in the Cross Chapter meeting.

6. Sri Manoj Kumar, Sri Dev Vrat Singh, Sri Amit Gupta, Sri Kumar Rajesh, Sri Anupam Rana, Sri Vineet Kumar were present in the meeting.


Thanks and Regards
Pranav Pratyush Das
General Secretary, Jharkhand
IIMC Alumni Association

NEW DATE: Connections 2020 Inaugural Meet in Delhi on February 9, Sunday

Dear IIMCians,

The Central Committee has decided to host Connections 2020 Meet in Delhi on February 9, Sunday.

Delhi Elections voting date on February 8, Saturday has caused the rescheduling of inaugural meet of Annual Alumni Meet- Connections 2020.

Connections 2020 Delhi will start at 3 PM at IIMC HQ, New Delhi.

Join Please.


Thanks & Regards,
Harshendra Singh Verdhan
General Secretary

Germany - Europe Chapter: Anwar President, Ritika General Secretary, Kamal Treasurer

Dear IIMCinas,

IIMC Alumni Association's Germany - Europe chapter inception meeting took place on January 4, 2020 at Seminarraum, Haus der Geschichte, Bonn in Germany. It elected chapter officials and discussed various issues with respect to chapter activities.

President: Mr. Anwar Ashraf
General Secretary: Ms. Ritika Pandey
Treasurer: Mr. Kamal Bhatnagar

Goals For year 2020
1. Preparing a Database of Alumni residing in Europe.
2. To ensure maximum possible participation in IIMCAA Awards 2021 from the Germany - Europe chapter.
3. (A) To organize IIMCAA Connections in year 2020.
OR
(B) To organize another Chapter Meeting in 2020, if Connections can't be organized. Tentative dates for meeting are- 22nd or 29th August 2020, 5th or 12th September 2020.

Thanks & Regards,
Ritika Pandey
General Secretary, Germany - Europe
IIMC Alumni Association

Mumbai- Maharashtra Chapter Meeting, 4 January 2020 @ 4.30 PM

Dear IIMCians,

Happy New Year to all. IIMCAA Maharashtra will meet this Saturday, January 4th at MCA, BKC in Mumbai. It will discuss annual meet date and other matters.

Date: January 4th, 2020
Time: 4.30 PM to 6.00 PM
Venue: MCA Club, BKC, Bandra East, Mumbai

Look forward to seeing many of you tomorrow at the first meeting of 2020.


Thanks & Regards,
Neeraj Bajpai
General Secretary, Maharashtra
IIMC Alumni Association

Bonn- IIMCAA Germany-Europe Chapter Meeting, 4 January 2020 @ 11 AM

Dear IIMCians,

IIMC Alumni Association's Germany-Europe chapter will meet on 04th January, 2020 (Saturday) in Bonn. It will start at 11.00 AM (local time) in the morning for about 4 hours. 

Venue: Seminarraum, Haus der Geschichte, Willy-Brandt-Allee 14, 53113, Bonn
Date- 04 January (Saturday), 2020
Time- From 11.00 hrs

Agendas:
- Roles and responsibilities 
- Goals and expectations from the chapter
- Points to be taken for the IIMC annual meet in Delhi

Direction for the meeting venue 

It's right above the Heussallee/ Meuseumsmeile tram station. 

Those coming from outside Bonn, can take a regional train up to Bonn UN Campus

Or from Bonn Hbf: Tram no 63, 16 (Richtung Bad Godesberg/Stadthalle), Tram no 66 (Richtung Bad Honnef)

Get down at Heussallee/ Meuseumsmeile

The seminar room is at the first floor- opposite to the library and cafe. One can also ask for it at the reception. Or can simply call me. 

Thanks & Regards,
Anwar Ashraf
Coordinator, Germany-Europe 
IIMC Alumni Association

Ahmedabad MoM- Gujarat Chapter Meeting of December 15, 2019

Dear IIMCians,

IIMCAA Gujarat Chapter met over breakfast-cum-lunch on December 15, 2019 (Sunday) at CEPT Ahmedabad amid the presence of President Dr. Pradeep Mallik (PDPU), senior alumni Prashant Kumar Sahoo (The Times of India), Susim Mohanty (CEPT), Pranjal Protim Boruah (Ahmedabad Mirror), Ashok Kumar (ABP Asmita) and Arvind Kumar (KU). Many a things were brought on the discussion table.

Minutes of the meeting:

1. Discussed about looking for sponsorship for our Annual Connections meet.
2. Discussed about a few possible venues for the upcoming annual meet- Connections 2020.
3. Apprised members about Annual Membership due and also discussed about Lifetime Membership.
4. Status update on membership dues pending for the last two years for a couple of members
5. Mr. Susim Mohanty shall represent Gujarat chapter in 'Connections 2020' and his two options for venues in that order are: Dhenkanal and Delhi.
6. The chapter also discussed on how to take the IIMCAA Gujarat chapter forward.


Thanks and Regards,
Arvind Kumar
General Secretary, Gujarat
IIMC Alumni Association