One day National Seminar on 1st March 2009

at FMS, BHU.

As part of the initiatives under DRS I Special Assistance Programme (UGC).

Faculty of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University.

The Genesis…

The nation abounds with problems of poverty, unemployment, inequity, illiteracy and many more. These present ample opportunities to committed entrepreneurs who can churn out viable solutions to such miseries. Their impetus can create the necessary drives which are missing in the present setups. It is at this juncture, that such efforts require a short in the arm. Their endeavors require a structure which can facilitate their programmes; a platform wherein the knowledge and experiences get pooled and readily disseminated. Thankfully, a new breed of social entrepreneurs is emerging to meet the challenges of the society.

Inaugural Address by Mr. Arun Kumar, Vice President (HR), Hindalco Industries.

Social entrepreneurship is the process of bringing about social change on a major scale. Social entrepreneurs function as the agents of change, questioning the status quo, grabbing the new yet overlooked opportunities, and changing the world for the better. A social entrepreneur is able to convert a gap or an opportunity into a business venture with primary focus on social welfare rather than profits.

The National Seminar on ‘Social The National Seminar on ‘Social Entrepreneurship in India’ was organized Entrepreneurship in India’ was organized as part of the initiatives of DRS I Special as part of the initiatives of DRS I Special

Assistance Programme (University Grants Assistance Programme (University Grants Commission) in the Faculty of Commission) in the Faculty of

Management Studies, BHU. The main Management Studies, BHU. The main thrust area of DRS I SAP at FMS, BHU is thrust area of DRS I SAP at FMS, BHU is

Entrepreneurship Development. Entrepreneurship Development.

The present seminar aimed to promote and accelerate the development of social entrepreneurship in India. It was set to enable the formation of a platform for exchange of ideas among enterprising individuals who are committed to the cause of bringing positive change. There were guest lectures by established social entrepreneurs from different parts of the country.

The Proceedings….

The Seminar progressed in four technical sessions. The inaugural session was scheduled at 10.30 AM on 1st of March 2009. The session started with 'Kulgeet” - the BHU anthem reiterating that this University is acknowledged as Capital ofCapital of Knowledge Knowledge across the world. Prof. Deepak Barman, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies welcomed the distinguished guests and participants in the Seminar. Prof. H.C. Chaudhary, Coordinator, DRS I SAP (UGC) & Seminar Director, Faculty of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University shared about the relevance of the seminar and detailed on further proceedings in the Seminar. Citing the example of the life and mission of Pd. Madan Mohan Malviya Ji, Prof. Chaudhary remarked that social entrepreneurs are change makers without any profit motive and by increasing social entrepreneurial activities, we can contribute towards socio-economic development of the society as a whole.

Mr. Arun Kumar, Vice President, Hindalco Industries Ltd., Renukoot was the Chief Guest in the Inaugural Session. Delivering the inaugural address, Mr. Arun Kumar reiterated the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility. Very few people are getting advantage of economic growth and still today 22% of the

population doesn't get even 1 square meal. Mr. Arun Kumar suggested everybody who are in a position to give back something to the society should act. He also motivated the younger generation to devote some time and work for not so privileged people of this country and the world. Prof. P.S. Tripathi, Coordinator of the Seminar, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU proposed vote of thanks in the Inaugural Session. The Session was conducted by Dr. H.P. Mathur, Coordinator of the Seminar, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU.

The first Technical Session was Chaired by Prof. S.N. Dhar, Chairman, UG Board of Studies, Department of Commerce, North Bengal University. Prof. Dhar

narrated the story of Nobel Laureate Md. Yunus and said that it is necessary to involve in poverty not as a policy maker or research scholar but as a member to eradicate it. Mr. Manoj Sharma, Consultant, Social Service Arena, Dehradoon delivered key-note Address in the first Technical Session. Mr. Sharma said that in true sense social entrepreneurship involves sentimental impact which all formal definitions of term lack. He referred three lines of famous song of Rajkapoor to define the term 'Social Entrepreneurship' - “kisi ki muskurahto pe ho nisar, kisi ka dard mil sake to le utha, kisi ke vaaste ho tere dil me pyar”. He also elaborated various initiatives taken by his organization for social development. Dr. P.V. Rajeev, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU coordinated the first technical session.

The Second Technical Session was Chaired by Prof. S.K. Singh, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU. The Second Technical Session was addressed by

various social entrepreneurs viz., Mr. Mukesh Narayan, Jeevan Jyoti Institute for the Disabled, Akha

In this Second TechnicalIn this Second TechnicalSession, Session, Mr. Arbind Singh,Mr. Arbind Singh,

from NIDAN, Patna, winner offrom NIDAN, Patna, winner ofSocial Entrepreneur of theSocial Entrepreneur of the

year 2008 award wasyear 2008 award wasfelicitated by the Organizingfelicitated by the OrganizingCommittee of the Seminar.Committee of the Seminar.

Sarnath, Varanasi, Dr. Rajnikant, Human Welfare Associates, Varanasi, Mr. Atul Mishra, Kiran Society, Varanasi, Mr. Chinmayanand, Rural Centre, Krishnamurti Foundation, Varanasi, Ashoka, New Delhi, The Akshaya Patra Foundation, Bangalore, The Smile Train, India made presenations on various activities of their organization. Mr. Arbind Singh, Executive Director of NIDAN, Patna, recipient of Social Entrepreneur of the year 2008 award by the Nand and Jeet Khemka Foundation and Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship in Collaboration with the UNDP. Mr. Arbind Singh was felicitated in this Session. The Session was coordinated by Dr. Ashutosh Mohan, FMS, BHU. During his presentation Mr. Arbind Singh said that being a social entrepreneur, the activities ahead is very challenging, interesting and satisfying. He urged the students to take the opportunity of social entrepreneurship. He also offered summer internship to the students of the Faculty.

The Third Technical Session was Chaired by Prof. P.S. Tripathi, Coordinator of the Seminar, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU. During this session, presentations were made by Social Enterpreneurs and Social Enterprises. They include, Human Welfare Association, Varanasi, Jeevan Jyoti Institute for the Disabled, Varanasi, Prem Jyoti Society, Varanasi, Rural Centre, Krishnamurti Foundation, Varanasi and Sankalp, Varanasi. The session was coordinatd by Dr. Ashish Bajpai, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU.

The Fourth Technical Session was chaired by Dr. Alok Kumar Rai, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU. During this session, participants presented papers on topics related to the main theme of the Seminar. The papers included:

Prof. Usha Kiran Rai & Ms. Monika Srivastava, FMS, BHU Ms. Richa Rai, Management Faculty ISMT, Varanasi. Mr. Rashi Kesh, Ms. Neetu Singh, Ms. Chandan Singh, TERI PG College,

Ghazipur Mr. Trilok Jain, Afterschool Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Shivakamn

Vaterinary Hospital Road, Bikaner Mr. Shouvik Sanyal, Dr. Rohit Singh, Sr. Lecturer, SMS, Varanasi. Ms. Shilpam Chandra & Ms. Shalini Singh, Jeevandeep Institute of

Management & Technology, Baralalpur, Varanasi Dr. Usha Dixit, Dr. D. Uma Devi & Dr. Manoj Kr. Tiwari, Vasanta College for

Weomen, Ragjhat, Varanasi. Dr. Utpalendu Mondal, BIET, Birbhum (West Bengal) Ms. Nalini S. Deoghar, Vasanta College for Women, Rajghat, Varanasi.

The session was coordinated by Dr. R.K. Lodhwal, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU.

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F o u n d at i o n , B an g al o r e, T h e Sm i l e T r a i n , I n d i a d u r i n g th e sec o n d tec h n i c a l sessi o n .

The Valedictory Session of the Seminar was held at 4.00 PM on 1st of March 2009. The Session was Chaired by Prof. Deepak Barman, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies, BHU. The Chief Guest of the function was Prof. B.P. Singh, Formerly Professor, Head & Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Business, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, Delhi. Prof. Singh said the concept of Social Entrepreneurship assumes greater importance in the contest of growing inequalities in the social structure. Guests of honour in the Valedictory Session were Mr. Satish Kalra, Regional Director – South Asia, The Smile Train, India and Dr. Subodh Kumar Singh, Head, Smile Train Centre, G.S. Memorial Plastic Survey Hospital & Trauma Centre, Varanasi.

After concluding the Valedictory Session, After concluding the Valedictory Session, the Academy Award Winning (2008) short the Academy Award Winning (2008) short Documentary Film Documentary Film “SMILE PINKY’“SMILE PINKY’ was was

screened before the distinguished audience.screened before the distinguished audience.

Prof. H.C. Chaudhary, Coordinator, DRS I SAP (UGC) FMS, BHU & Director of the Seminar proposed the vote of thanks to the distinguished guests, participants and all those who were instrumental in successfully conducting the Seminar. The Session was conducted by Dr. H.P. Mathur, Coordinator of the Seminar. After concluding the Valedictory Session, the Academy Award Winning (2008) short Documentary Film “SMILE PINKY’ was screened before the distinguished audience.

The Seminar was well attended by students, research scholars, faculty members of various educational institutions, social entrepreneurs, and representatives of various social enterprises.

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Advisory Committee Meeting of DRS I SAP(UGC), FMS, BHU

The Advisory Committee Meeting of DRS I Special Assistance Programme

(UGC), Faculty of Management Studies, BHU was held on 28th February 2009 in the Dean’s Chamber. The meeting was Chaired by Prof. D.P. Singh, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University. The meeting was attended by Prof. Raghbir Singh, Department of Commerce & Business Management, GND University, Amritsar (UGC Nominee) Prof. S.N. Dhar, Department of Commerce, NW Bengal University, Darjeeling (the external UGC nominated members), Prof. Deepak Barman, Dy. Coordinator, DRS-I Special Assistance Programme & Head & Dean, FMS, BHU, Dr. H.P. Mathur, FMS, BHU (members) and Prof. H.C. Chaudhary, Coordinator, DRS-I Special Assistance Programme (Member Secretary).

The meeting reviewed the initiatives taken by under the project so far and expressed satisfaction. Discussed in detail about activities that may be taken up by the project in future and members emphasized the need for focusing on social aspects of entrepreneurship and making progressive interventions through developing entrepreneurial skills for upliftment of deprived strata of the society.

Organizing Committee

Seminar Chairman Prof. Deepak BarmanHead & Dean, FMS, BHUDy. Coordinator,Special Assistance Programme( UGC)(Mb. +919415812714)

Seminar Director Prof.H.C.ChaudharyCoordinator,Special Assistance Programme( UGC)(Mb. +919415618946)

Seminar Coordinators Prof. P.S.Tripathi(Mb. +919415811862)

Dr.H.P.Mathur(Mb. +919415203146)

Project Fellow Mr. Saurabh Kumar Srivastava(Mb. +919450473267)

…….Reflections in the media……

The City…

The holy city of Varanasi, known as the city of temples and learning, is a place of great historical and cultural importance. This spiritual capital of India is situated on the banks of the holy river Ganges and is presided over by Lord Shiva. It is an epitome of the synthesis of cultures, religions and races. The river-front of the city is decorated by hundreds of well built ghats which is a unique feature. The holy Buddhist place, Sarnath is in its precincts. Varanasi is the premiere place of oriental learning. The city is reputed for silk fabrics, perfumes, artistic brass and copper wares and a variety of handicrafts. It is an important centre of literature, art and culture. This vibrant city of joy, knowledge and liberation has a magnetic attraction for people all over the world.

The University…

Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi. The University, since its inception in 1916, has greatly contributed to the development of the society and mankind. It is a knowledge capital with its knowledge base covering almost all the spheres ranging from science to arts and engineering to medicine. Over the years it has continuously produced countless knowledgeable citizens who are holding key positions in the leading organizations worldwide. The University spread over 4000 acres of land (main campus at Varanasi and Rajiv Gandhi South Campus Barkachha, Mirzapur) comprising 3 institutes, 15 Faculties and 140 academic departments provides a large number of programmes ranging from academics to special courses based on the interests of the students such as mountaineering, flying etc. In addition to these the University provides a wide range of facilities for sports and hobbies. BHU offers a congenial environment for the overall growth of the students, researchers and academicians.

The Faculty…

Management education started in the University in the year 1968. During the last 40 years, the Faculty of Management Studies has churned out over 3500 bright and dynamic managers who are currently placed at various levels in reputed business organizations globally. Presently the Faculty conducts 3 two year F/T post graduate management programmes viz. Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of International Business Administration (MIBA) and Master of Business Administration – Agri. Business besides doctoral programme in Management. The Faculty also conducts Post Graduate Diploma in Management & Insurance (PGDMI) – an industry specific employment guaranteed programme for ICICI Prulife sponsored candidates. Besides its regular academic programmes, the Faculty also organizes Executive Development Programmes, Management Development Programmes, National Conferences, Seminars and Workshops for working executives, academicians and researchers. The Faculty has been recognized by the AICTE as one of the Quality Improvement Programme Centers for training and updating the management teachers of AICTE approved B-Schools of the country. The Faculty is also recognized as Host Institution for National Doctoral Fellowship. Faculty got the honour of Special Assistance Programme of DRS Level 1 by the University Grants Commission. The Faculty houses Entrepreneurship Development Cell and Industry Institute Partnership Cell sponsored by AICTE.