The function was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Dr John Wilfred Lobo, M.D Albertsons International Private Ltd. He addressed the gathering and spoke about the Economic Revival and gave a picture about the present economic situation in India. He said that the domestic consumption and income in India is high. He highlighted the present monetary situation of India and said that present economic consumption of India has been least effected by the Global recession due to our strong monetary policy. He advised the faculty of our college to interlink the theory from the books with practical knowledge.
Dr Aloysius Sequeira, Professor, Department of Humanities, Social Science and Management, NITK, Surathkal and the member of the Governing Board SJEC presided over the function. His speech focused on four words that are; Zephyr, Globalization, Economy and Management Education. He said there are two important Drivers of economy which are People and Knowledge. The right people with right knowledge are needed in present economic situation. He concluded with a mantra: “the right People who are Motivated will use their Creativity to reduce the Cost”.
Rev. Fr Valerian D’Souza, Director and Dr Joseph Gonsalvis, Principal of St Joseph Engineering College were the Guest of Honors. Rev. Fr Valerian D’ Souza Director wished all the participants to enrich their selves and take up responsibilities in these two days to make Zephyr-10 a wonderful success. Dr Joseph Gonsalvis, Principal, advised the participants to be self sufficient and self driven to be successful.
Fr Henry Mascarenhas, Asst. Director St Joseph Engineering College, Ms Smitha Jesudasan, Faculty Coordinator, were present on the dais. The Masters of Ceremony for the function were Ms Mita and Mr Ivon of 1st year MBA. Dr Prakash Pinto, Dean MBA, SJEC, welcomed the gathering and Nelson Castelino proposed the vote of thanks.
The students from 12 Colleges are participating in Zephyr–10.
