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Events and Happenings at Birla Institute of Management

Technology (BIMTECH)

BIMTECH's 5th Insurance Colloquium - The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has
been set up by the Ministry of Human Resources
2021 Development, Government of India. This framework outlines
The fifth edition of the eagerly awaited event in the Indian a methodology to rank institutions across the country. The
Insurance industry BIMTECH INSURANCE COLLOQUIUM methodology draws from the overall recommendations broad
2021organised every year by the Birla Institute of understanding arrived at by a Core Committee set up by
Management Technology (BIMTECH) Insurance Business MHRD, to identify the broad parameters for ranking various
Management programmewill be held on a virtual platform universities and institutions. The parameters broadly cover
on October 8th, 2021. The theme for this year is ''Combating "Teaching, Learning and Resources," "Research and
Challenges in the Emerging Insurance Scenarios: A Professional Practices," "Graduation Outcomes," "Outreach
Perspective Post Pandemic" and Inclusivity," and "Perception".
BIMTECH regularly acknowledges outstanding contributions
in the field of Insurance, by conferring Life Time Activities for students
Achievement Awards to eminent professionals from the Developing Public Speaking Skills
industry. During this colloquium, it will honour Mr. To enhance public speaking and listening skills of the students
PrabodhThakker, Chairman Global Insurance Brokers Private and to enhance employability skills like having a mind-set of
Limited for his outstanding and exemplary contribution to curiosity, interpersonal skills and understanding of team
the growth of the Indian insurance industry.
dynamics. Our Business Communication Faculty Prof Saloni
The theme address will be delivered by Mr. Saurabh Mishra, Sinha teaching effective managerial communication in order
Joint Secretary(Insurance), Department of Financial Services, to enhance teaching learning process has integrated an app
Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Mentza which enables students to have a live audio
The keynote address will be given byMr. G.N. conversation of 20 minutes on diverse topics. This immersive
Bajpai,FormerChairman of the Securities and Exchange pedagogical intervention has allowed students to research
Board of India (SEBI) and Life Insurance Corporation of and speak live on relevant and sensitive topics chosen by
India.Presently, Honorary Senior Adviser (Insurance) them. Discussions were held throughout the month of
International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA). September on topics like "Child Labour is Child Abuse",
"Climate Change", "Internet is Making Us Less Human", "Pros
The Chartered Insurance Institute(CII), U.K. and The and Cons of Social Media" etc. Faculty members also attended
Insurance Times- India are the Education Partner and Media and reviewed these live conversations to guide students.
Partner respectively of this colloquium.
Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) Workshop by International Guest faculty on
ranked among the top 50 management institutes in India Cross Cultural Quotient (CQ)
in National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) One of the must have fundamental skill expected by
rankings 2021
corporates is high (CQ). BIMTECH nurtures global mindset,
On September 9, 2021, Union Education Minister adaptabiltiy and creative thinking amongst its future
Dharmendra Pradhan delivered the NIRF Indian Ranking managers. To expose students to this cultural understanding
2021 via a webinar on the NIRF's official website. Birla BIMTECH invited guest faculty of international repute for
Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) was students in first trimester as a part of its Effective Managerial
ranked 44th in the management category in all India Communication course. Dr. Aieste Ptakauske, an award-
rankings of management institutions. This ranking is the winning international content creator, filmmaker and
outcome of team BIMTECH's combined efforts, which educator from Lithuania offered an enriching virtual workshop
include faculty, staff, management, and students. on CQ based on her documentary "Ethnic Kitchen".

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