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ALUMNI NEWSLETTER

INAUGURAL ISSUE

IN THIS ISSUE

From the Editor’s Desk

Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2021

Message from Alumni Relations Ofﬁce

Centre for Distance and Online Education

Convocation 2021

06-07 Our Alumni Acheivements 08-09 A Chat with the President 10-11

Alumni across the World and Country

12-13

Steering Leadership Team

14-17 Over the Years 18

Our Editorial Team

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From the Editor’s Desk

Dr. Amit Bhalla

Vice President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions Dear Alumni, We are driven by the desire to help students attain the highest level of professional & educational excellence. Everything we do leads toward one outcome: distinction. We are committed to fulﬁlling the MREI promise.This is a powerful motivator for us, and we embrace the responsibilities inherent in fulﬁlling that promise. We take to heart the words of our visionary founder, who foresaw Manav Rachna as a natural partner both for the region’s ambitions and to address the well-being of the community. With more than 34000+ alumni living in every part of the world, Manav Rachna has earned a reputation for excellence and leadership. We truly believe that while the MR-ite experience begins on campus but is enjoyed for the rest of one's life. The Alumni Association plays a major role in building long lasting relationships and creating camaraderie amongst a global community. We would look forward to remain associated with you, serve you and together we will make every effort in making this world a better place for our generations to come and enjoy and appreciate our efforts.

Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2021 Manav Rachna endeavours to bring about holistic development of its students.In recognition of the monumental contribution of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI) in the identiﬁcation and nurturing of the sports talent of the country over the past 25 years, the President of India conferred the prestigious Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar 2021. The award was received by Dr. Prashant Bhalla, President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI); and Dr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President, MREI. Smt. Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron, MREI; Sports Mentor Mr. Ronjan Sodhi and Dr. Sanjay Srivastava, MD, MREI were witness to the grand ceremony at the Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan.Manav Rachna has been striving to provide robust training and opportunity to optimize the potential of its sports enthusiasts. In line with that, the institute sponsored the training and education needs of sportspersons over the years. Coupled with state-of-the-art facilities, international coaches, robust training programs and a dedicated Sports Science Centre, thousands of students and athletes are undergoing training at Manav Rachna, bringing the Olympic dream closer.

From the Alumni Relations Office “The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others” Dear Torchbearers, As Manav Rachna commemorates 25 Years of its glorious existence, the celebration surges multifold with yet another tribute of ours to you- this time through the pilot edition of the Manav Rachna Alumni magazine. Reminiscing the journey at MREI, we recall with vivid detail, our first batch in 1997, starry eyed students from across the country coming together as strangers, successfully making lifelong friendships, and in the process developing an eternal bond with MR as its proud Alumni. From the first batch- graduating and leaving the Campus, MR Alumni have been steadily growing every year, making their mark around the globe. From establishing their own companies, to leading their teams; from scaling the corporate ladder, to owning their design studios, to partaking in cutting edge research in their chosen areas, our alumni are truly trailblazers in their respective fields and continue to make us proud. Over the years your alma-mater has transformed and grown, as have you. This inaugural feature of the magazine truly manifests this revolutionary essence and includes several exciting highlights about our electrifying journey together. Peppered with lots of stories about the milestones you have achieved, fun facts about the University, and everything in between, we are sure you would be glad to be a part of this undertaking. We sincerely hope that through this initiative, the MREI Alumni network will contribute significantly , to help you stay connected with your fellow Alumni, provide you with valuable insights, and aid you in your holistic development, as you pursue your professional objectives.

Wishing all of you, a bright and successful career ahead!

Centre for Distance and Online education The ultimate touchstone of quality education is the quality culture permeating in any education Institution. In today’s world of digitization, technical education stands at the crossroads of keeping pace with the emerging needs of humankind along with rapidly changing trends in governance and scientiﬁc development. The global transformation, the trend of learning by doing, relevance to people, and national development – Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies is the right place to gear up with a world-class competitive edge. We are trusted to nurture juvenile minds and prepare them to deal with the challenges of their future endeavors.

Advantages Galore: • Experience collaborative learning with interactive live lectures. • Online Degree is equivalent to Regular Degree from a Recognised University. • Online Degree is a smart choice for both student and professionals. • Students enrolling in online degree programmes will get free access to Udemy courses in addition to high quality digital course content that has been designed by our esteemed Professors.

Convocation 2021 In its grand 17th convocation ceremony of Manav Rachna University (MRU), Manav Rachna Dental College (MRDC) and Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies (MRIIRS), more than 1500 students were awarded doctoral, post-graduate and graduate degrees in 2021, presided over by Sh. Bandaru Dattatreya, Hon’ble Governor of Haryana as the Chief Guest and Sh. Atul Kothari, National Secretary, Shiksha Sanskriti Uthaan Nyas as the Guest of Honour. This included 105 BDS degrees and 15 MDS degrees. Dr. Sanjay Srivastava presented the Annual Report of the University, congratulated the graduating students and said, “This silver jubilee year of our institution has witnessed numerous awards and recognitions that place MRIIRS among the top and acknowledged, and on this convocation day, the presence of esteemed dignitaries give our students an opportunity to receive their degree and be inspired for their lives. While delivering the Convocation address, Sh. Bandaru Dattatreya congratulated the graduating students and Honoris Causa recipients. He said, “This Convocation Ceremony is a result of the relentless efforts of the students, faculty members and management alike.” He said that Education helps in the overall development of an individual; therefore, different aspects should be adopted to ensure this. Online as well as practical mode should be accepted for the same. He also shared how the New Education Policy would give a new face to education through inclusive education, sports culture, technology and innovation. He also urged students to be the job-creators rather than the job seekers, pointing towards the emphasis being given on skill development. The guest of Honor & Honoris Causa recipient Sh. Atul Kothari further added- “Convocation Ceremony implies that you have completed your formal education.” He addressed students to think about their responsibilities towards their life and society.

ALUMNI

Our

ALUMNI ACHIEVERS Akshay Sangwan Class of 2006 Director- Development and commercial, Sonalika Tractors

Across The Globe Kanika S Kumar Batch of 2019, MRIIRS

Saurav Gupta Class of 2005 Director, McKinsey & Company

Mehak Chawla Batch of 2018

Deepak Gupta Class of 2009 AVP at Paytm

Gaurav Nijhawan Class of 2006 Vice President-Brand and communcation at Stashﬁn

Shikha Gupta Class of 2011 Vice President Human Resources at boAT

Siddhanth Bhama Batch of 2018, MRIIRS

Jaspreet Singh Batch of 2018, MRIIRS

Karishma Yadav Batch of 2018, MRIIRS

A chat with the

President Dr. Prashant Bhalla MREI have emerged as one of the most dynamic and holistic universities in terms of education. How will you address the growth of the University over the years? Initiated with a small set-up of 180 students, Manav Rachna has attained this height only through the collaborative diligence and dedication of the entire Manav Rachna fraternity. With a vision to create better human beings (hence the name Manav Rachna), the sole purpose of the establishment was to incorporate benefits for the entire ecosystem. Challenges were many, but gradually, expectations grew and with that evolved the entire Manav Rachna biosphere. The academics, infrastructural facilities, research amenities, university rankings, affiliations and international knowledge partnershipseverything optimised gradually with time and incessant effort. Being the torchbearer of the MREI family, what are the principles you stand for? I would say that an outlook towards holistic development of humanity and self-integrity of a person are the principles that reflect in the growth of an organisation. Since my mother was a teacher, that integrity was imbibed in me from a very early age. The University emphasises on the multidisciplinary approach of imparting knowledge and sports are an integral part of it. The great moments of pride that the conferring of the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar 2021 brought upon MREI, what advice would you give to young minds who want to make a career in sports? When Manav Rachna was established, we were clear about imparting knowledge through diverse resources for overall life skill and soft skill building, rather than conventional modules of information delivery like mugging up the course work. Sports,

was particularly dear to our visionary founder, for he rightly believed that the kind of self-discipline, outlook towards life and character-building that sports can provide, is incomparable. Today, Manav Rachna has world-class sports facilities, is home to a host of prestigious sports events like the corporate cricket tournament and prides upon students and alumni who have made their mark in the national and international sports cosmos, including the much-coveted Olympics. I believe that all these accolades are an outcome of a support ecosystem that we have at Manav Rachna, thanks to its fantastic stakeholders. How does it feel to be spearheading an institution with 25 years of glorious existence? The feeling is vivid. While the students bringing in prestigious laurels make me proud and motivate me to surpass my expectations, the kind of amazing support system we have- the people, good knowledge partners and distinguished international contributors create a strong value base for us. With such a beautiful campus, what is your favourite spot and what makes it so special? The memorial area of the campus that has my father’s sculpture standing tall, is my favourite spot. The place provides an aura of peace with its serene atmosphere, lush green surroundings and blessings emanating out of the sculpture of our visionary founder. The locus is often used to organize various critical in-campus events like the forthcoming founder’s day celebration and is a source of tranquillity for me. The University has scaled high with the dedication of the steering team and our alumni making it to the top in prominent institutions across the globe. What are your thoughts on making Manav Rachna an international hub of education wherein we can attract more foreign investments in the country? Manav Rachna ﬁrmly believes that the purpose of

education is to create a better human ecology. From the ancient ages we have fostered quality education without the intent of financial gains through our Gurukuls and it is no wonder that educational institutions in India are considered sacred. Adhering to the sentiment, the core value and vision of Manav Rachna that was incorporated during its very inception, 25 years ago, to create humans, with the dexterity to achieve distinctive professional success on one hand while being firmly grounded, embodying the humane values of integrity, empathy and humility on the other, still reverberates in the same spirit today. In line with this, and answering your question regarding foreign investments, Manav Rachna has perpetually laid great emphasis on the role of international partnerships and has congenial alliances with various reputable institutions across the world. Additionally, we have a plethora of knowledge partnerships with various multinational establishments to aid us in classroom training, skill enhancement, setting up research and development labs, digitization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, healthcare services and technological innovations. Manav Rachna also incorporates international pedagogical exchange through international student/faculty exchange programs, global boot camps and integrated Courses. So, I think foreign investments in the form of exchange programs and facilities to promote international standards of curriculum delivery is something we have been constantly working upon. What measures have the Manav Rachna fraternity taken to optimize the workflow of the university according to the changing trends in education in the COVID scenario? Manav Rachna has always evolved according to the changing industry trends and contemporary professional needs and as such, evolving our capacities and adjusting to the educational delivery requirements in line with the pandemic wasn’t so difficult for us. In fact, we were the first institution to move to MS Teams structure to deliver our online lessons. We had previously been actively engaged in creating content for cloud space which we only scaled up, as per the demand of the hour. Additionally, we ensured maximum safety of our students and staff through various measures like in campus vaccination drives. Further, various measures for the general public were also initiated including covid isolation facilities, a 24/7 helpline for providing psychological support to the victims and their families, a ready ambulance service during the 2nd wave and distribution of food grains. Overall, all the members of the MR family came on a unified front to help each other and the society. How are the youth of today different from the youth of yesteryears? Compared to the youth of yesteryears, the youth

of today have greater exposure to the global information inﬂux and foster exceptional ambitions. While it is appreciable to believe that sky is the limit and no goal is unattainable in the modern cosmos, one should not leap without looking. Now, the youth is often dazzled by the lavish lifestyle and inordinate fame of a glitterati and in a rush to become like them, they jump on their career path without giving it a second thought. What they do not pause to consider is to look into all the back-breaking diligence and sleepless nights that went into the making of these celebrities. The students need to assess all the pros and cons, the pains and dedication they would be enduring and if they are really passionate about the profession, they should choose to pursue it. The leadership team of Manav Rachna holds the critical responsibility of formulating important decisions, good or bad reverberations of which can affect the entire university. What traits do you think one should possess to become an effective and eminent leader like you? A true leader never dictates what is to be done. On the contrary, he/she should provide an open work environment for the employees and enable them to suggest new ideas. A linear approach instead of a layered one ascertains an incursion of a more fruitful and transparent work environment where collective thoughts culminate into amazing outputs. As someone with two decades of experience in inﬂuencing lives, what recommendations do you have for the students of Manav Rachna who are about to graduate from the university and step into the highly competitive professional world? Today, the world today is full of opportunities. I agree that obstacles are bound to come but with a proper outlook towards one’s profession and life in general, success is achievable. The biggest challenge that a student would witness after passing out of here is manage people. However, with empathy and an approach of sensitivity towards others, professional relationships can be made strong and amicable. Additionally, one should also have a high professional aspiration that extends beyond the local and national

boundaries. Only then can excellence, professional satisfaction and afﬂuence be achieved. Further, the students who pass out of here carry a responsibility towards elevating the skill sets and lives of their juniors and should own up their slice of contribution in pulling up those who are left behind.

Interviewed By: Mr. Admya Banwala, Sem 6, B.Sc. Applied Psychology, FBSS, MRIIRS Ms. Shailja Tripathi, Sem 4, B.A. Applied Psychology, FBSS, MRIIRS

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Leadership Team Dr. Naresh Grover

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Pro Vice Chancellor, MRIIRS

Pro Vice Chancellor, MRIIRS

Prof. D. S. Sengar

Dr. N.C. Wadhwa

Pro Vice Chancellor, MRU

Director General, MREI

Lt. Gen. R.K. Anand

Prof. (Dr.) Sangita Banga

Mr. R.K. Arora

Dr. Kameshwar Singh

Mr. Atul Kalra

Mr. Sarkar Talwar

Dr. Gauri Bhasin

Pro Vice Chancellor, MRIIRS

Dr. G.L. Khanna

Dr. O.P. Bhalla (1947-2013) Founder Visionary, Manav Rachna Vidyantariksha

Smt. Satya Bhalla

Dr. Prashant Bhalla

Cheif Patron, MREI

President, MREI

Dr. Amit Bhalla Vice President, MREI

Dean Academics, MRU

Prof. (Dr.) SanjaySrivastava Vice Chancellor, MRIIRS

Prof. (Dr.) I.K. Bhat Vice Chancellor, MRU

Director Administration, MREI

Registrar, MRIIRS

Director-Sports

DIrector General, MRIIRS

Registrar, MRU

Executive Director Marketing & Admissions

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