Inauguration of Management Development Programs - 24.07.2023

Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) Scientists C, D and E started their 5-day Capacity Building Program on Project Uncertainty and Risk Management and INAS Officers – MATI NAD started the 6-day Training Program as part of their Induction Program at the Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) A.U. Campus.  

The Inaugural function for both these Programs was held on 24th July 2023. 

Shri K S Varaprasad, Ex Director General (HR), DRDO was the chief guest for the inauguration of the two programs. Shri Varaparad, in his inaugural address, emphasized the importance of gaining managerial skills as one grows in the organization. He stressed the significance of project management in successfully delivering projects on time. He highlighted the need to multiply human resources by networking with different organizations, distributed work centers, more participation of academic institutes and involving student population into development activities for efficient execution of projects. He also noted that AI and autonomous machines are going to play significant role in future and underscored the significance of proper technology forecast and the need to invent disruptive technologies.  

Prof B. Srirangacharyulu, the Program Director extended warm welcome to the participants, briefed the participants about the training modules and the program outcome. There are 16 participants in the DRDO Program and 10 participants in the NAD Program. Prof M V Anuradha, Dean (Administration), IIMV briefed the participants about the journey of the Institute. Prof Rohit Titiyal, the Program Co-director, MDP-DRDO introduced the Chief Guest to the Participants. Prof Balaji Subramanian, the Program Co-director, MDP-MATI NAD proposed the Vote of Thanks.