Rev Fr. Denzil Lobo, the Director, AIMIT welcomed the gathering and introduced the dignitaries on the dais. The Director informed the audience that the event name “Manasamanthana” was coined under his tutelage by the 2007 batch and explained the significance of the same. Rev Fr. Denzil Lobo elucidated that Manasa Manthana which means churning of the mind is analogous to the mythical churning of the ocean. It involves vigorous tossing and stirring up of new paradigms in the realm of management. The Director exhorted the participants to come up with innovative, feasible and sustainable practical business plans and ideas.
Rev Fr Olvin Veigas SJ graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his address to the students and participants, he dwelt upon the economic and social dilemmas faced by the society at large. His message emphasized on inclusive and sustainable integral human development.
The guest of honour for the occasion Mr Michael Dsouza, a generous benefactor and well wisher of St Aloysius College and an entrepreneur, gave a thought provoking inaugural address.
The guest of honour for the occasion Mr Michael Dsouza, a generous benefactor and well wisher of St Aloysius College and an entrepreneur, gave a thought provoking inaugural address.
In his presidential address Rev Fr. Praveen Martis SJ, Principal; St Aloysius College (Deemed to be University) enumerated the history of ‘excellence’ of St Aloysius College. He motivated the future managers to have a vision and set a desire by giving the 5C’s of success, namely, Competence, Commitment, Compassion, Conscience and Courage.