The inauguration ceremony started with a welcome address by Director, IMS — Dr. Meenakshi Sharma who formally welcomed all the distinguished guests. The Chief Guest for the event was Mr. Sushil Ruhela, GM HRAD & Litigation, Jai Beverages Pvt Ltd. He advised the students to work hard and enjoy their College life. Prof J.R. Dhotra, Er. Nidhi Jamwal, Chief coordinator, IMS ,Guest faculties from participating colleges, and students of IMS and other institutions were present in the inauguration ceremony.

Around 150 students from various colleges such as GDC Paloura (Mishriwala), SHTM (Jammu University), Dogra Degree college, Trikuta College etc. participated to showcase their skills and competencies. The event featured an array of competitions such as Extempore, Ad Mad, Launch of the product, Quiz, Code-A-Thon and Blindfold Games. These events were designed to stimulate creative thinking, promote teamwork, and develop problem-solving skills in the participants.

The conclave also witnessed the inauguration of Bi- Annual edition of IMS newsletter – ‘REFLECTION’ by our distinguished guests. The conclave concluded with a cultural programme with beautiful Dogri and Kashmiri folk dances and the prize distribution ceremony. Ms. Gurshish kour, Asst. Professor, IMS gave a formal Vote of Thanks where she expressed gratitude to all the participants, various colleges, and staff who made this event possible.

The session commenced with a gracious welcome address delivered by the anchors, followed by insightful remarks from IMS Director, Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, who emphasized the pivotal role of women in society. Drawing from Indian customs, she underscored the concept of women’s strength, evident in their association with ‘naari shakti,’ as exemplified by Goddess Kali in Hindu Vedas. Subsequently, a video-making and poster-making competition centered on the theme of Indian women entrepreneurs was initiated, showcasing active student participation. The session concluded with a vote of thanks extended by IMS students, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to commemorate and reflect on the invaluable contributions of women to society.

A two day Orientation Program for the students of MBA 2nd & 4th semester was organized on 16th and 17th of February 2024 in the college campus.

The program witnessed the presence of various imminent guests such as Er. Niraj Dubey, Sr. faculty, GCET Jammu, Er. Nidhi Jamwal, Chief coordinator, IMS along with Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, Director IMS; Prof. J.R. Dhotra Professor IMS; faculty members and students of IMS.

Day one of the orientation program commenced with the welcome addresses by Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, Director IMS. She welcomed the students for the upcoming semester . This was followed by an informative session by our Guest Speaker Er. Nidhi Jamwal, where she interacted with the students on the Topic — Enhance your Lifestyle : Let’s Shed the Inhibitions. She encouraged the students to work on their skills to secure their career and life goals.

After this, a session on Entrepreneurial skills was delivered by Coordinator Management department, Er. Divya Jamwal.

To continue with the theme of student enhancement, day two of the program

entailed an enlightening session by Er. Niraj Dubey,

Sr. Faculty at GCET on Emerging trends on Cybersecurity and online privacy. He emphasized the need to take digital literacy in order to guard ourselves against cyber threats. The students were extremely delighted to be part of the session.The second half of the day saw an acitivity on Brand Decoding — where students discussed the various branding strategies used by corporate organizations. The orientation program was concluded by a formal vote of thanks by Prof. J.R. Dhotra, Professor of IMS.

Following the Flag Hoisting, IMS hosted a thought-provoking Group Discussion event on providing a platform for intellectual discourse on Constitutional Values, the Role of Youth in Nation-Building, and contemporary Socio-Political issues. Students actively engaged in these discussions, fostering a sense of awareness and responsibility.

The celebration continued with an exciting Quiz Competition, where participants showcased their knowledge on India’s history, Political Leaders, and Constitutional Intricacies. The Quiz not only tested academic acumen but also served as an entertaining and informative activity, aligning with the educational ethos of IMS.

The Republic Day celebration at IMS exemplified the institute’s commitment to holistic education, emphasizing not just academic excellence but also nurturing responsible and informed citizens. The day concluded with a sense of pride and unity, echoing the sentiments of a vibrant and thriving democracy.

The orientation program commenced with the welcome addresses by Prof.J.R. Dhotra, Professor IMS . He welcomed the students for the upcoming semester . This was followed by a session from

Director IMS – Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, where she welcomed the students back to the institute. This session entailed the theme of Design thinking with the emphasis on Empathy Mapping. The session was extremely insightful and informative for the students.

Following this session, Coordinator Computer science department, Mrs. Sheetal Sharma addressed the students and gave an elaborative description of the subject in the upcoming semester of BBA & BCA.

To continue with the theme of student enhancement, an IT workshop was organized for the students to learn and practice their MS office skills. The workshop was conducted by Computer science department faculty Mrs. Priya Gupta and Ms. Nisha Langeh. The workshop focused on Word, Excel and PowerPoint presentation skills. The students who participated in the workshop were also given certificates for the same

The orientation program was concluded by a formal vote of thanks.