Northcap University organises Seminar on Our Obligations towards the Society

Gurgaon witnessed top CSR heads from Corporate Sector and NGOs coming together for a Seminar “Our Obligations towards the Society” which was organized by THE NORTHCAP UNIVERSITY. The aim of the seminar was to enlighten the students on what is corporate social responsibility and how different organisations work for it. The seminar was inaugurated by Prof. Prem Vrat, Pro-Chancellor, NCU and Brig. SK Sharma (Retd), Pro Vice-Chancellor, NCU. The eminent speakers present were Ms Sonia Shrivastava, CSR Head, South Asia, Intel; Ms Harshi from NGO Goonj; Mr Pravin Mallick, Environment Director, Tetra Pak India Pvt Ltd, South Asia Markets and Ms Mamta Saikia, Vice President, Bharti Foundation. More than 200 students and faculties attended the seminar.

Speaking at the occasion, Prof. Prem Vrat (Pro Chancellor, NCU) said, “CSR is an important business proposition. The organizations should realize the importance of Triple bottom line and 3Ps (people, planet and profit).” The importance of Corporate Social Responsibility was summarized to the students. This was an important seminar as every student in the current day will join a corporate tomorrow. Therefore, it is the need of the hour to get a better understanding of what initiatives corporates undertake to cater the social cause.

Ms Sonia Shrivastava in her interaction with the students said, “We should be able to tackle global challenges, with options for both society and corporates to flourish. The management of the organizations should consider the business value as well as the societal values.”

Ms Harshi elaborated the ethos and ideologies of GOONJ, and its functionalities. A video featuring Mr Anshu Gupta, Founder Goonjwho has been awarded the prestigious Raman Magsaysay award in 2015 was very well received by the students. A stall was also set-up by Goonj volunteers that had products made from waste material like torn jeans, audio tapes, used papers etc. Many students bought various products like bags, notepads, and key chains etc. that were there for sale. Mr Pravin Mallick shared the CSR initiatives and activities of Tetra Pack and Ms Mamta Saikia threw light on the corporate actions of Bharti Foundation and how it helps in the direction of social causes.

A question-answer session was also held in which the participants interacted with the speakers regarding the queries they had about CSR. It was a very informative session and the students learnt about CSR and its importance. They expressed their desire to come forward to serve their obligations towards the society.

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THE NORTHCAP UNIVERSITY celebrates freshers party

THE NORTHCAP UNIVERSITY (formerly ITM University), Gurgaon celebrated Freshers Day recently to welcome the new batch of students. Colour, laughter, music and celebrations, were all one could spot at NCU campus, one among India’s foremost private multidisciplinary universities. It was the most happening and memorable experience for the newly inducted students of the University. The senior students of the University organized a scintillating show and welcomed their new companions to the University in an environment full of harmony and friendliness. Lively and entertaining cultural extravaganza comprising dance, fashion show, melody, skits and energetic choreography was at display. The feeling of freedom and enthusiasm was at the heart of every fresher.

Speaking at the occasion, Brig. SK Sharma (Retd), Pro Vice-Chancellor, NCU said, “It is a pleasure to welcome the new students to our University. They are the future of the nation. THE NORTHCAP UNIVERSITY has a record of producing talented engineers, management professionals, lawyers and entrepreneurs. We are also committed to ensure a ‘no-ragging’ campus. There has not been a single case of ragging at the University in the last two decades.”

The fresher’s batch put up an attractive and a stimulating fashion show by walking the ramp for the coveted Mr Charismatic and Miss Diva’s titles. Dressed to the nines, the girls and boys made a spectacular show. The contest held in a number of rounds and was keenly contested wherein the participants were judged on different parameters of talent, quirkiness, presentability and smartness. Other awards for the new entrants included Mr and Miss Fresher, Mr and Miss Popular and Mr and Miss Well-dressed.

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