Udupi: The two weeks Faculty Development Program (FDP) named “Transforming from a Responsible Manager to a successful Entrepreneur” was held at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology Management. It was concluded with a valedictory function on 24 December 2016 at the institution premises.

Sri Kishore Alva, Joint Director,Adani Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) was the Chief Guest of thefunction. The event was presided by Sri Rathnakumar, Secretary of SriSodeVadiraja Mutt Education Trust.

In his brief address Sri Kishore Alva appreciated the effort of the college in organizing such a useful program and concluded saying “willing to take risk” and “good decision making ability” are the key point to become a successful entrepreneur. He assured to provide scholarship to the meritorious students from Adani foundation and also provide internship opportunities to the students.

Prof. Dr. Thirumaleshwara Bhat, Principal spoke on the occasion and thanked all the participants for being part of the program and wished all the faculties will share theknowledge gained with the students of their respective institution.

Few participants shared the fruitful experience they had by attending the workshop and the certificate of participation was handed over to them by the chief guest Sri. Kishore Alva.

Proposing the vote of thanks Mr. Anand V. R rendered special thanks to Adani – UPCL for their support in organizing the event along with the other sponsors EDII, Ahmedabad; STEP – NITK,Surathkal; NSTEDB, DST,Delhi.Coordinator of the FDP Mr. ArunUpadhyaya welcomed the Gathering. Mr. Ramachandra B. N.readout the report on 12 days FDP; Ms. Kavyashree introduced the chief the guests andMs. Ramyashreecompeered the program.