One day National Seminar
st
on 1 March 2009
at FMS, BHU.
As part of the initiatives under
DRS I Special Assistance Programme (UGC).
Faculty of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University.
The Genesis…
The nation abounds with problems of poverty, unemployment, inequity, illiteracy
and many more. These present ample opportunities to committed entrepreneurs
who can churn out viable
solutions to such miseries.
The National Seminar on ‘Social
Their impetus can create the
Entrepreneurship in India’ was organized
necessary drives which are
as part of the initiatives of DRS I Special
missing in the present setups.
Assistance Programme (University Grants
It is at this juncture, that such
Commission) in the Faculty of
efforts require a short in the
Management Studies, BHU. The main
arm. Their endeavors require a
thrust area of DRS I SAP at FMS, BHU is
structure which can facilitate
Entrepreneurship Development.
their programmes; a platform
wherein the knowledge and
experiences get pooled and readily disseminated. Thankfully, a new breed of
social entrepreneurs is emerging to meet the challenges of the society.
Inaugural Address by Mr. Arun Kumar, Vice President (HR), Hindalco Industries.
Social entrepreneurship is the process of bringing about social change on a major
scale. Social entrepreneurs function as the agents of change, questioning the
status quo, grabbing the new yet overlooked opportunities, and changing the
world for the better. A social entrepreneur is able to convert a gap or an
opportunity into a business venture with primary focus on social welfare rather
than profits.
The present seminar aimed to promote and accelerate the development of social
entrepreneurship in India. It was set to enable the formation of a platform for
exchange of ideas among enterprising individuals who are committed to the cause
of bringing positive change. There were guest lectures by established social
entrepreneurs from different parts of the country.
The Proceedings….
The Seminar progressed in four technical sessions. The inaugural session was
scheduled at 10.30 AM on 1st of March 2009. The session started with 'Kulgeet” the BHU anthem reiterating that this University is acknowledged as Capital of
Knowledge across the world. Prof. Deepak Barman, Dean, Faculty of Management
Studies welcomed the distinguished guests and participants in the Seminar.
Prof. H.C. Chaudhary, Coordinator, DRS I SAP (UGC) & Seminar Director,
Faculty of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University shared about the
relevance of the seminar and detailed on further proceedings in the Seminar.
Citing the example of the life and mission of Pd. Madan Mohan Malviya Ji, Prof.
Chaudhary remarked that social entrepreneurs are change makers without any
profit motive and by increasing social entrepreneurial activities, we can contribute
towards socio-economic development of the society as a whole.
Mr. Arun Kumar, Vice President, Hindalco Industries Ltd., Renukoot was the
Chief Guest in the Inaugural Session. Delivering the inaugural address, Mr. Arun
Kumar reiterated the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility. Very few
people are getting advantage of economic growth and still today 22% of the
population doesn't get even 1 square meal. Mr. Arun Kumar suggested everybody
who are in a position to give back something to the society should act. He also
motivated the younger generation to devote some time and work for not so
privileged people of this country and the world. Prof. P.S. Tripathi, Coordinator
of the Seminar, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU proposed vote of thanks in
the Inaugural Session.
The Session was conducted by Dr. H.P. Mathur,
Coordinator of the Seminar, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU.
The first Technical Session was Chaired by Prof. S.N. Dhar, Chairman, UG Board
of Studies, Department of Commerce, North Bengal University. Prof. Dhar
narrated the story of Nobel Laureate Md. Yunus and said that it is necessary to
involve in poverty not as a policy maker or research scholar but as a member to
eradicate it. Mr. Manoj Sharma, Consultant, Social Service Arena, Dehradoon
delivered key-note Address in the first Technical Session. Mr. Sharma said that
in true sense social entrepreneurship involves sentimental impact which all
formal definitions of term lack. He referred three lines of famous song of
Rajkapoor to define the term 'Social Entrepreneurship' - “kisi ki muskurahto pe
ho nisar, kisi ka dard mil sake to le utha, kisi ke vaaste ho tere dil me pyar”. He
also elaborated various initiatives taken by his organization for social
development. Dr. P.V. Rajeev, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU coordinated
the first technical session.
The Second Technical Session was Chaired by Prof. S.K. Singh, Faculty of
Management Studies, BHU. The Second Technical Session was addressed by
In this Second Technical
Session, Mr. Arbind Singh,
from NIDAN, Patna, winner of
Social Entrepreneur of the
year 2008 award was
felicitated by the Organizing
Committee of the Seminar.
various social entrepreneurs viz.,
Mr. Mukesh Narayan, Jeevan Jyoti
Institute for the Disabled, Akha
Sarnath, Varanasi, Dr. Rajnikant, Human Welfare Associates, Varanasi, Mr. Atul
Mishra, Kiran Society, Varanasi, Mr. Chinmayanand, Rural Centre, Krishnamurti
Foundation,
Varanasi,
Ashoka, New Delhi, The
P r esen tati o n s w er e m ad e b y M r . M u k esh N ar ay an ,
Akshaya Patra Foundation,
Jeev an Jy o ti I n sti tu te f o r th e D i sab l ed , A k h a
Bangalore, The Smile Train,
S ar n ath , V ar an asi , D r . R aj n i k an t, H u m an W el f ar e
India made presenations on
A sso c i ates, V ar an asi , M r . A tu l M i sh r a, K i r an
various activities of their
S o c i ety , V ar an asi , M r . C h i n m ay an an d , R u r al
organization.
Mr. Arbind
C en tr e, K r i sh n am u r ti F o u n d ati o n , V ar an asi ,
Singh, Executive Director of
A sh o k a, N ew D el h i , T h e A k sh ay a P atr a
NIDAN, Patna, recipient of
F o u n d ati o n , B an g al o r e, T h e S m i l e T r ai n , I n d i a
Social Entrepreneur of the
d u r i n g th e sec o n d tec h n i c al sessi o n .
year 2008 award by the
Nand and Jeet Khemka
Foundation and Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship in Collaboration
with the UNDP. Mr. Arbind Singh was felicitated in this Session. The Session was
coordinated by Dr. Ashutosh Mohan, FMS, BHU. During his presentation Mr.
Arbind Singh said that being a social entrepreneur, the activities ahead is very
challenging, interesting and satisfying. He urged the students to take the
opportunity of social entrepreneurship. He also offered summer internship to the
students of the Faculty.
The Third Technical Session was Chaired by Prof. P.S. Tripathi, Coordinator of
the Seminar, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU.
During this session,
presentations were made by Social Enterpreneurs and Social Enterprises. They
include, Human Welfare Association, Varanasi, Jeevan Jyoti Institute for the
Disabled, Varanasi, Prem Jyoti Society, Varanasi, Rural Centre, Krishnamurti
Foundation, Varanasi and Sankalp, Varanasi. The session was coordinatd by
Dr. Ashish Bajpai, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU.
The Fourth Technical Session was chaired by Dr. Alok Kumar Rai, Faculty of
Management Studies, BHU. During this session, participants presented papers
on topics related to the main theme of the Seminar. The papers included:
 Prof. Usha Kiran Rai & Ms. Monika Srivastava, FMS, BHU
 Ms. Richa Rai, Management Faculty ISMT, Varanasi.
 Mr. Rashi Kesh, Ms. Neetu Singh, Ms. Chandan Singh, TERI PG College,
Ghazipur
 Mr. Trilok Jain, Afterschool Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Shivakamn
Vaterinary Hospital Road, Bikaner
 Mr. Shouvik Sanyal, Dr. Rohit Singh, Sr. Lecturer, SMS, Varanasi.
 Ms. Shilpam Chandra & Ms. Shalini Singh, Jeevandeep Institute of
Management & Technology, Baralalpur, Varanasi
 Dr. Usha Dixit, Dr. D. Uma Devi & Dr. Manoj Kr. Tiwari, Vasanta College for
Weomen, Ragjhat, Varanasi.
 Dr. Utpalendu Mondal, BIET, Birbhum (West Bengal)
 Ms. Nalini S. Deoghar, Vasanta College for Women, Rajghat, Varanasi.
The session was coordinated by Dr. R.K. Lodhwal, Faculty of Management
Studies, BHU.
The Valedictory Session of the Seminar was held at 4.00 PM on 1st of March 2009.
The Session was Chaired by Prof. Deepak Barman, Dean, Faculty of
Management Studies, BHU.
The Chief Guest of the
After concluding the Valedictory Session,
function was Prof. B.P.
the Academy Award Winning (2008) short
Singh, Formerly Professor,
Documentary Film “SMILE PINKY’ was
Head & Dean, Faculty of
screened before the distinguished audience.
Commerce & Business, Delhi
School of Economics, University of Delhi, Delhi. Prof. Singh said the concept of
Social Entrepreneurship assumes greater importance in the contest of growing
inequalities in the social structure. Guests of honour in the Valedictory Session
were Mr. Satish Kalra, Regional Director – South Asia, The Smile Train, India
and Dr. Subodh Kumar Singh, Head, Smile Train Centre, G.S. Memorial Plastic
Survey Hospital & Trauma Centre, Varanasi.
Prof. H.C. Chaudhary, Coordinator, DRS I SAP (UGC) FMS, BHU & Director of
the Seminar proposed the vote of thanks to the distinguished guests, participants
and all those who were instrumental in successfully conducting the Seminar.
The Session was conducted by Dr. H.P. Mathur, Coordinator of the Seminar.
After concluding the Valedictory Session, the Academy Award Winning (2008)
short Documentary Film “SMILE PINKY’ was screened before the distinguished
audience.
The Seminar was well attended by students, research scholars, faculty
members of various educational institutions, social entrepreneurs, and
representatives of various social enterprises.
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Advisory Committee Meeting of DRS I SAP(UGC), FMS, BHU
The Advisory Committee Meeting of DRS I Special Assistance Programme
(UGC), Faculty of Management Studies, BHU was held on 28th February 2009 in
the Dean’s Chamber. The meeting was Chaired by Prof. D.P. Singh, Hon’ble
Vice Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University. The meeting was attended by Prof.
Raghbir Singh, Department of Commerce & Business Management, GND
University, Amritsar (UGC Nominee) Prof. S.N. Dhar, Department of Commerce,
NW Bengal University, Darjeeling (the external UGC nominated members),
Prof. Deepak Barman, Dy. Coordinator, DRS-I Special Assistance Programme &
Head & Dean, FMS, BHU, Dr. H.P. Mathur, FMS, BHU (members) and Prof.
H.C. Chaudhary, Coordinator, DRS-I Special Assistance Programme (Member
Secretary).
The meeting reviewed the initiatives taken by under the project so far and
expressed satisfaction. Discussed in detail about activities that may be taken up
by the project in future and members emphasized the need for focusing on
social aspects of entrepreneurship and making progressive interventions
through developing entrepreneurial skills for upliftment of deprived strata of the
society.
Organizing Committee
Seminar Chairman
Prof. Deepak Barman
Head & Dean, FMS, BHU
Dy. Coordinator,
Special Assistance Programme( UGC)
(Mb. +919415812714)
Seminar Director
Prof.H.C.Chaudhary
Coordinator,
Special Assistance Programme( UGC)
(Mb. +919415618946)
Seminar Coordinators
Prof. P.S.Tripathi
(Mb. +919415811862)
Dr.H.P.Mathur
(Mb. +919415203146)
Project Fellow
Mr. Saurabh Kumar Srivastava
(Mb. +919450473267)
…….Reflections in the media……
The City…
The holy city of Varanasi, known as the city of temples and learning, is a place of great historical
and cultural importance. This spiritual capital of India is situated on the banks of the holy river
Ganges and is presided over by Lord Shiva. It is an epitome of the synthesis of cultures, religions
and races. The river-front of the city is decorated by hundreds of well built ghats which is a unique
feature. The holy Buddhist place, Sarnath is in its precincts. Varanasi is the premiere place of
oriental learning. The city is reputed for silk fabrics, perfumes, artistic brass and copper wares
and a variety of handicrafts. It is an important centre of literature, art and culture. This vibrant
city of joy, knowledge and liberation has a magnetic attraction for people all over the world.
The University…
Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city
of Varanasi. The University, since its inception in 1916, has greatly contributed to the
development of the society and mankind. It is a knowledge capital with its knowledge base
covering almost all the spheres ranging from science to arts and engineering to medicine. Over
the years it has continuously produced countless knowledgeable citizens who are holding key
positions in the leading organizations worldwide. The University spread over 4000 acres of land
(main campus at Varanasi and Rajiv Gandhi South Campus Barkachha, Mirzapur) comprising 3
institutes, 15 Faculties and 140 academic departments provides a large number of programmes
ranging from academics to special courses based on the interests of the students such as
mountaineering, flying etc. In addition to these the University provides a wide range of facilities
for sports and hobbies. BHU offers a congenial environment for the overall growth of the
students, researchers and academicians.
The Faculty…
Management education started in the University in the year 1968. During the last 40 years, the
Faculty of Management Studies has churned out over 3500 bright and dynamic managers who are
currently placed at various levels in reputed business organizations globally. Presently the Faculty
conducts 3 two year F/T post graduate management programmes viz. Master of Business
Administration (MBA), Master of International Business Administration (MIBA) and Master of
Business Administration – Agri. Business besides doctoral programme in Management.
The
Faculty also conducts Post Graduate Diploma in Management & Insurance (PGDMI) – an industry
specific employment guaranteed programme for ICICI Prulife sponsored candidates. Besides its
regular academic programmes, the Faculty also organizes Executive Development Programmes,
Management Development Programmes, National Conferences, Seminars and Workshops for
working executives, academicians and researchers.
The Faculty has been recognized by the
AICTE as one of the Quality Improvement Programme Centers for training and updating the
management teachers of AICTE approved B-Schools of the country.
The Faculty is also
recognized as Host Institution for National Doctoral Fellowship. Faculty got the honour of Special
Assistance Programme of DRS Level 1 by the University Grants Commission. The Faculty houses
Entrepreneurship Development Cell and Industry Institute Partnership Cell sponsored by AICTE.