The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (DMACS), in association with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) organized a 5-day transformative workshop titled “Innovate 360 – Unveiling the Power of Data Science, Computing, and Beyond,” from 12-16 February 2024 at the Muddenahalli Campus. This week-long convergence brought together intellects, ideas, and cutting-edge technologies, showcasing the dynamic landscape of data science and computing. The event not only assembled experts but symbolized a collective effort to unravel the potential at the intersection of technology and human ingenuity. “Innovate 360” pushed the boundaries of what was deemed achievable, promising a journey into new realms of possibility.
#MeraPehlaVoteDeshKeLiye2024 at SSSIHL: A Brief Report on the 2 week Campaign
As part of the “Mera Pehla Vote” 2024 initiative of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, a series of events were organized to create voter awareness for first-time voters at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, women’s campus. The 14th National Voters Day was observed on 25/01/2024.
As per the guidelines of AICTE and UGC a two-week voters campaign was launched between 28/2/2024 and 6/3/2024. All the students participated in events such as debates, quizzes, voters pledge, blog posts, and rallies. The event concluded successfully on 14/3/2024.
“Mera Pehla Vote” 2024 – Blogs & Quiz on mygov.in
As a part of the nationwide campaign to motivate first-time voters to participate in the electoral process and create voter awareness, the students enthusiastically participated in the mygov.in activities. A total of 500 students participated in the pledge ceremony conducted during the assembly. All the student participants received digital certificates. Several of the students achieved Enthusiast Level 1 in the Quiz on Indian Democracy. The students proactively published their blog posts on mygov.in. The bloggers received appreciation and earned 100 points. It was a momentous week. Student participation was eventful and rewarding. Each of the students received digital certificates of appreciation and good scores.
The following students received appreciation for their blogposts, they are being moderated on the mygov.in website.
- Anika Hingne III BA
- Samragi Gurung II BA
- Sai Saranya II BA
- Smahee II B.Com
- Amukta Malyada I BA
They received 100 points as rewards and their valued contributions were duly acknowledged.
The following students received enthusiast Level I in Quiz on Indian Democracy.
- Swecha Rai III BA
- Samragi Gurung II BA
- Harshita Bataraju III BA
- G.Sai Saranya II BA
Students were delighted to take part in the campaign “Mera Pehla Vote Desh ke Liye 2024” with institutional activities such as pledge ceremonies, debates, and rallies was successfully completed. The campaign includes the extensive participation of the students in the quizzes and blog posts on mygov.in activities.
Students participated in Quizzes and mygov.in activities
As a part of the 2-week 28/2/2024-6/3/2024 long Campaign to create awareness among the students, especially the first-time voters an awareness activity was conducted on 4th March 2024. All the students from all faculties of commerce, science, and arts participated in quizzes and voter’s pledges in 2024. A total number of 100 students participated in this event.
Administration of the Voter’s Pledge “Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye”
On 5th March 2024, students and staff from all faculties participated in this event enthusiastically to assert and pledge their first vote in 2024 during the Assembly session. A total number of 500 students participated in this event. The importance of the campaign and the role of first-time voters was disseminated by Ms. Astha Karikdoli Darjee, IIBA.
The student administered the pledge to all the students and staff in the college auditorium of the Women’s Wing, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Anantapur Campus.
Debates & Discussions:
As a part of the campaign to motivate first-time voters to participate in the electoral and democratic process of our nation the students of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Women’s Wing, Anantapur Campus have conducted a debate and discussion on the theme “The Role of Indian Youth in shaping Indian Democracy”. The students enthusiastically participated in the debate highlighting the need for responsive and responsible youth in building the nation. Mera Pehla Vote Desh ke Liye 2024 is the first step in this process.
Students participated in the debate on the “Role of Youth in Shaping Indian Democracy”.
Students participating in a rally on campus as a part of the campaign “Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye” 2024
Students Campaign 2024
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Management Faculty Win Best Paper at the 14th International Research Conference on Thriving Through Sustainability
Associate Professor M. S. Sai Vinod and Professor N. Sivakumar, from the Department of Management and Commerce, won the Best Paper award at the “14th International Research Conference on Thriving Through Sustainability” organized by IES’s Management College and Research Centre on 22nd & 23rd February 2024.
The paper titled “The Impact of Top Management Views on Environment-related Sustainable Development Goals on the Practice of Environmental Responsibility as Part of CSR” analyzed the influence of top management views on environmental Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure within the context of NIFTY-indexed companies in India using an empirical approach that incorporated text analytics, cosine similarity measures, regression and correlation analysis, and mediation-moderation analysis.
Hosted by the Indian Education Society’s Management College and Research Centre, Mumbai, with joint partners Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi, European Global Varsity, European School of Data Science & Technology, and Confab 360 Degree, the Conference explored how businesses can navigate towards a sustainable future with emerging technologies like AI, ChatGPT, and Generative AI on six key themes – Marketing, Operations & IT, Finance, Human Resources, Economic & Business Environment, and Entrepreneurship.
Management Students Present papers on Sustainability and Innovation at RASTMSI 2024
The students and faculty from the Department of Management and Commerce participated in the online International Conference on “Re-Envisioning Agility, Sustainability, and Technological Innovation in Manufacturing and Service Industry (RASTMSI 2024)” organized by Vedatya Institute under the aegis of Journal of Services Research on 8th & 9th February 2024.
The papers presented were:
- “The ‘What’, ‘Why’ And ‘How’ Of Sustainable Fashion Apparel Consumption: A Systematic Literature Review Using Tccm Framework” by Mrs. Akanksha Aggarwal and Ms. Prajoyli Sharma
- “Antecedents, Decisions & Consequences of Sustainable Luxury Consumer Behaviour: A Systematic Literature Review & Future Research Agenda” by Ms. Alekya and Mrs. Akanksha Aggarwal
- “The 5w1h Framework of Consumption of Plant-Based Meat: A Systematic Literature Review” by Mrs. Akanksha Aggarwal and Ms. Aksha Bajpai.
The participation was facilitated by Mrs. Akanksha Aggarwal, Assistant Professor, Department of Management and Commerce.
Over 50 insightful research papers were presented at RASTMSI 2024, sparking vibrant discussions and knowledge exchange. The conference aimed to re-envision the concept of agility to bring deserved excellence in operations which may lead to the emergence of agile firms that can sustain and flourish in the VUCA environment.
We congratulate all the students for their outstanding efforts and wish them continued success in their academic pursuits.
Students of M.B.A. Present Papers at the 3rd International Marketing Conference (iMARC III) hosted by IIM Shillong
Five students of M.B.A. from the Anantapur women’s campus had the opportunity to participate and present their papers at the prestigious 3rd International Marketing Conference (iMARC III) hosted by IIM Shillong on 30 & 31 January 2024 with the theme “Marketing Transformations: Reimagine, Realign & Rework”. The conference witnessed 254 submissions, with 234 registrations and 158 presentations, from both academia and industry professionals, on over 23 sub-themes.
The five students and their papers that were accepted and selected for the presentation post a rigorous review and selection process are:
- Meenakshi Himika Piduri presented on “Will ChatGPT change the world? Demystifying the users’ intentions through antecedents”
- Sai Poojitha presented on “Return intention behaviour of consumers in electronics gadgets: An empirical study”
- G A Sai Jyothika presented on “Consumers’ new commute for a green world: Adoption behaviour of electric vehicles”
- Muskan Pradhan presented on “Unveiling motivations: Insights into sustainable lifestyle adoption and perspectives”
- A N S M Praharshitha presented on “Antecedents towards green purchase behaviour of cosmetics – An exploratory study”
The students were guided by their supervisor, Mrs. Akanksha Aggarwal, Asst. Professor in the Dept. of Management & Commerce.
International Marketing Conference (iMarC) is an annual International referred marketing conference of IIM Shillong started in 2021. The 3rd International Conference in Marketing aimed to provide a platform for all marketing researchers and professionals from academia and industry to come together to discuss and deliberate on the current marketing transformations. The conference showcased groundbreaking research and innovative ideas from experts and scholars worldwide.
We congratulate all the students for their exceptional work and wish them greater success in their academic journey.
Dream, Discover, Design and Develop-Innovative Methods for Building Confidence – A Jeevan Kaushal Life Skills Experiential Learning Program
The Institution’s innovation council and the Department of Management and Commerce, Muddenahalli campus are organizing a Five-day Short-Term Certificate Program titled “Dream, Discover, Design and Develop-Innovative Methods for Building Confidence” for students and faculty members in a physical mode from November 14-18, 2023. 
Conducted under the Jeevan Kaushal Life Skills Experiential Learning Program, this short-term certificate course will help participants learn skills that are required in their day-to-day lives.
Date: Nov 14-18, 2023
Time: 9.30 am – 12 Noon and 1.30 pm – 4 pm
Venue: Muddenhalli Campus, SSSIHL
Read moreIndustrial Visit 2023, Department of Management and Commerce – A Report
As part of their curriculum, the Final-year MBA students of both the Anantapur campus and the Prasanthi Nilayam campus completed their industrial tour in the months of August and September respectively.
The students of the Anantapur campus held their tour from 10 – 14 August 2023 and visited: Sundaram Home Finance, Hunter Douglas, Rams Fittings & Accessories Pvt. Ltd., and Kone Elevators.
The students of the Prasanthi Nilayam campus held their tour from 11 – 15 September 2023 and visited: Caterpillar, Schwing Stetter, and Ashok Leyland.
The students returned to their respective campuses with a renewed perspective and an even better understanding of what they had been studying in the classroom, several learnings from their interaction with the professionals at these companies, and lots of great memories and experiences that they will cherish forever.
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Batch of 91-93 Makes ‘Milan’ 38th MBA Day Celebrations Special
MILAN 91-93, the 38th MBA Day at SSSIHL, marked a special occasion where alumni from the 1993 batch of MBA students reunited to share their insights and experiences with the current MBA students. The two-day event featured various activities and discussions.
On the first day, alumni mentored MBA students in exploring case studies covering topics like market analysis, funding pitches, technological adaptation, and leadership challenges. This hands-on experience provided students with practical skills and knowledge.
The second day included speeches from distinguished speakers. Dr. Sayee Manohar K, Head, Department of Management and Commerce welcomed the audience, Prof. B. Sai Giridhar, Registrar, SSSIHL gave the Inaugural Address, followed by talks by the Chief Guest Shri R J Ratnakar, Managing Trustee, SSSCT, the Vice-Chancellor of SSSIHL Prof. B. Raghavendra Prasad, and the CEO of Barclays India Sri Ram Gopal. They emphasized the importance of aligning education with industry needs, workplace ethics, and ongoing competence development. The event aimed to prepare students effectively for their future careers.
The celebration concluded with a video presentation and a heartfelt discourse by Sri Sathya Sai Baba, leaving everyone nostalgic and emotional.
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Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights – A Report
CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar in association with the Department of Management and Commerce, SSSIHL, organized a Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights on 28 July 2023 at the Anantapur Campus. The workshop was held as part of the month-long National Intellectual Property Festival promoted by the DSIR-DPIIT, Government of India from 1-31 July 2023.
The Resource persons who addressed the participants were:
- Mrs. Saipriya Balasubramanian, Senior Business Intelligence and IP Analyst with Rapid Alpha. Topic: “Role of IP in Business Strategy”
- Dr. Vijayalakshmi Asthana, Principal Scientist, CSIR – Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit. Topic: “Intellectual Property Rights- An Overview”
- Dr. Viswajanani Sattigeri, Head, CSIR – Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit. Topic: “Traditional Knowledge: IP and People’s Rights.”
Participants gained valuable knowledge about the significance of intellectual property protection, its legal framework, and ethical considerations. The event fostered a culture of respect for creators’ rights and encouraged innovation while upholding responsible practices in handling intellectual property.
Faculty Members, Research Scholars from various departments of the campus, and 110 students participated in the Workshop that was held in hybrid mode.
Dr. G. Padmavathy, Associate Head of the Department, Dr. (Mrs.) Swetha Thiruchanuru, Asst. Professor, and Dr. C. Jayashree, Assistant Professor, all from the Department of Management & Commerce, SSSIHL, Anantapur campus, coordinated the event.
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IGNITION 2023: Annual Alumni Interactions, 08 July 2023: A Report
The Department of Management & Commerce of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Muddenahalli Campus, held its annual Alumni interaction program IGNITION 2023 on 08 July 2023 for its B.B.A. students. Over 12 members of the Alumni with various industry experiences actively participated in the event interacting and engaging with the boys through various talks and activity sessions throughout the day:
- Sri Parthasarathi V, Strategic Account Manager, GeeBee Education
- Sri Goutham Menon, Senior Territory Sales Manager, PhonePe Pvt. Ltd.
- Sri Abhayvelayudhan, HR Manager – TA, Oliva Skin and Hair Clinic
- Sri Manikanta B.V., Proprietor, Srinivasa Wood World
- Sri Sharath N, Founder and CFO @ FREE, MD @ Sharath Bharath Ventures
- Sri Sai Sandesh Sharma, Analyst at Dotdash Meredith India.
- Sri Krishnaprasad N P, Chief Marketing Officer, Koncepts Lab, India
- Sri Jagan Mohan Shesham, Manager – Search, GroupM Pvt. Ltd.
- Sri Shiva Rama Krishna Naidu Kamisetty, Manager, Development, Teach for India
- Sri Saunak Dey, Analyst, Government, and Public Services, Deloitte USI
- Sri Pratyay Das, Analytics Analyst, Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
The objective of this initiative was for the students of the B.B. A. program to be able to view their experiences at the campus from different perspectives, understand the importance of the programme they are pursuing, and the way forward, keeping in mind the kind of opportunities available in the market today, all this by engaging in meaningful knowledge sessions of their choice while networking with members of the Alumni hailing from various industries.
The students made the most of the opportunity by actively participating and engaging with their seniors and were grateful to them for taking time out and spending the day with them.
