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Greetings! This Academic Year (2019-20) saw a remarkable growth in the ICFAI University, Sikkim in terms of education, excellence and expansion to various interdisciplinary courses. Interdisciplinary studies have opened up various avenues for students to explore the challenges of evolving business environment. The University provides a platform for students, where they are transformed into market ready professionals. I am extremely happy that the ICFAI University, Sikkim has come up with various ways and means to bridge the gap between the academia and industry. I strongly believe that the University is marching in the right direction of grooming students for holistic development. This report presents every milestone achieved in the academic year 2019-20. My congratulations to all the faculty, staff and students of the University for the splendid year!

Prof. (Dr.) Ram Pal Kaushik Chancellor

3 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 Message from the Vice Chancellor

Greetings! It gives me great pleasure to present the Fifteenth Annual Report of The ICFAI University, Sikkim for the year 2019-20. This is in compliance with Section 44 of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Sikkim Act 2004 (Act No. 9 of 2004). The ICFAI University, Sikkim has been achieving greater heights of distinction in delivering quality education. And also playing a catalytic role in the overall growth of education across the North East region of India. The University is privileged to have established the Pranab Mukherjee Chair established at the campus, which will pave the way for educational excellence. The Chair will be promoting sustainable development and research across all cultures and languages. This will also create a support system for innovation and knowledge sharing to improve the quality of life in rural and semi-urban areas of Sikkim and its adjoining places. The constant efforts of the management and the faculty members have enhanced the education standards of the University. I express my sincere gratitude to the management and my colleagues for making this University a great place to learn.

Dr. Jagannath Patnaik Vice Chancellor

4 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 THE VISITOR

H E Shri. Ganga Prasad Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim

THE CHANCELLOR

Prof. (Dr.) Ram Pal Kaushik

5 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 1. Introduction The ICFAI University, Sikkim was established in 2004 with a broad objective of empowering citizens with world class quality education. Since its establishment, the University has lengthened its diversity towards the North-Eastern parts of India. Today, the ICFAI University, Sikkim (IUS) is one of the leading establishments in NE region of India. It was established under Section 4 (2) of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Sikkim Act 2004 (Act No. 9 of 2004) passed by Legislative Assembly of Sikkim. The University is a Member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi and also the Member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London, UK. We are one of the first private universities recognized by the Government of Sikkim and has been playing a major role in dispensing Higher Education in Sikkim. Over the years, IUS have been consistently nurturing and providing skilled professionals to the society at large. The ethos of the University is to empower the youth through education and to transform our youth into efficient and effective citizens. Our hard work is reflected in our ranking in India Today Survey 2018. We are ranked in the top 50 institute in the categories of private institute in Business, IT & Hospitality. The University emphasizes on providing high quality and industry relevant programs in the areas of Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Commerce, Law, Information Technology, and Hospitality & Tourism Management. The University believes in creating and disseminating knowledge through innovative educational programs, research, consulting and publishing. The University seeks to establish a cadre of professionals with a high level of competence and deep sense of ethics and commitment to the code of professional conduct. 2. Vision & Mission Our Vision “Meritum Ethicus” Implying Merit with Ethics Vision: To be a top ranking private University of choice for students, staff and corporate, recognized for excellence in higher education and research relevant to social needs. Mission: The mission of the University is to offer world class, innovative, career- oriented professional post graduate and undergraduate programs through inclusive technology - aided pedagogies to equip students with the requisite professional and life skills as well as social sensitivity and high sense of ethics.

3. Governance The ICFAI University, Sikkim is a professionally managed University. All Be Polite with the statutory bodies are constituted in accordance with the Act, Statutes and Pupils Rules of the University. They meet Peers regularly to review the operations of Public the University. Issues pertaining to Be Punctual in institutional development, long-term Proceedings strategies, programs to be developed, Core Values human resources, staff recruitment, Pedagogy training & development and financial Projects matters are discussed at these meetings. Be Progressive in Appropriate decisions are taken Perspective and guidelines are given for their implementation with the objective of Profession achieving academic excellence. Personal

6 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 7 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 4. Officers of the University Visitor Shri. Ganga Prasad, Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim Chancellor & Chairman Prof. (Dr.) Ram Pal Kaushik Vice Chancellor Dr. Jagannath Patnaik Registrar Dr. Rabindra Chettri Finance Officer Mr. Sudarshan Reddy

5. Authorities of the University Board of Governors Prof. (Dr.) Ram Pal Kaushik, Chancellor Chairman Dr. Jagannath Patnaik Vice Chancellor Mr. G P Upadhyaya, Additional Chief Secretary, HRDD, Govt. of Sikkim Dr. Mohan Prasad Kharel, Former Principal/OSD, Sikkim Govt. College Dr. Madap Prasad Thapa, Former Principal, Sikkim Govt. College Dr. Y R Haragopal Reddy, Former VC, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur Members Dr. TRK Rao Dr. Ajay Pathak Dr. VRK Prasad Dr. Rabindra Chettri, Registrar Ex-Officio Secretary

Board of Management Dr. Jagannath Patnaik, Vice Chancellor Chairman Dr. Rabindra Chettri, Registrar Member Secretary Mr. Rohit Rathi, Deputy Registrar Mrs. Sandhya Rani Pant, Deputy Registrar (CSD&E) Mr. Kapil Meena, IAS, Director (Higher Education), HRDD, Govt. of Sikkim Dr. AVN Rao, Director, ICFAI Law School, IFHE, Hyderabad Members Dr. Venkat Seshaiah, Pro-Vice Chancellor, IFHE, Hyderabad Mr. Sudhakar Rao, Director, Branding and Communications, ICFAI Group Prof. Biplab Halder, Pro-Vice Chancellor, ICFAI University, Tripura

Academic Council Dr. Jagannath Patnaik, Vice Chancellor Chairman Dr. Rabindra Chettri, Registrar Secretary Mr. Rohit Rathi, Deputy Registrar Dr. KKV Rao, Dean-Academics Ms. Thinley P Bhutia, Coordinator- School of Humanities & Social Sciences Dr. Sujama Roy, Coordinator- School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Mr. Ajit Karki, Coordinator- School of Information Technology Ms. Sweta Chettri, Coordinator- School of Management Studies Members Dr. Pramita Gurung, Coordinator- School of Legal Studies Dr. P. Ameeta, Controller of Examinations Dr. Santosh Sharma Dr. D. Purohit, Principal, Burtuk College Dr. M. Giri, HOD, (Pol. Science Dept.), NBDC Mr. Rahul Rathi, Advocate, High Court of Sikkim

8 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 Examination & Result Committee Dr. Jagannath Patnaik, Vice Chancellor Chairman Dr. Rabindra Chettri, Registrar Secretary Mr. Rohit Rathi, Deputy Registrar Dr. KKV Rao, Dean-Academics Dr. P. Ameeta, Controller of Examinations Dr. Santosh Sharma Dr. Pramita Gurung Members Mr. Ajit Karki Ms. Thinley P Bhutia Dr. Sujama Roy Ms. Sweta Chettri

6. Faculty Regular & Visiting Faculty of Management Studies 7 Faculty of Legal Studies 8 Regular Faculty Faculty of IT 4 Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities 7 Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management 6 Faculty of Management Studies 11 Faculty of Legal Studies 2 Visiting Faculty Faculty of IT 1 Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities 1 Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management 5 Admin Staff 25

9 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 7. The University Profile A) Campus Programs offered: The various academic programs offered at the ICFAI University, Sikkim Academic Program Duration MBA 2 Years M.Com 2 Years Faculty of Management Studies BBA 3 Years B. Com (Hons.) Marketing, Accountancy & Economics 3 Years MCA 3 Years Faculty of Information Technology MCA (Lateral Entry) 2 Years BCA 3 Years B.A. (Hons.) in Eng, Eco, Pol.Sc & Education 3 Years Faculty of Social Sciences MA in Eng, Eco, Pol.Sc & Education 2 Years BBA-LL.B (Hons.) / BA-LL.B (Hons.) 5 Years Faculty of Legal Studies* LL.B 3 Years BHM / BTTM 4 Years Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management B.Sc (Culinary Arts) 3 Years MTTM 2 Years * Approved by Bar Council of India Student Strength Program 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 MCA (Lateral Entry) - 5 9 MBA - 14 14 B.Com (Hons) 16 25 20 B.Sc (Culinary Arts) - 10 10 BA (Economics) (Hons) - 8 6 BA (English) (Hons) - 12 21 BA (Pol. Sc) (Hons.) 9 BHM 7 20 20 BTTM 7 13 15 BCA 5 9 21 BBA 13 22 20 LLB 4 5 10 B.Com-LL.B (Hons) - - - BA-LL.B (Hons) 6 15 25 BBA-LL.B (Hons) 7 7 8 BBA (HTM) - 6 - MTTM - - 7 M.Com - - 6 Total 65 171 221 Grand Total 457 B) Graduating Students 2019 The details of students graduated in the academic year, 2018-19 are: No. of FLP students No. of FLP students No. of Campus Total No. of Program Oct 2019 Jan 2020 Students students BBA - - 10 10 BCA - - 20 20 B.Com (Hons) - - 32 32 BBA-LLB (Hons) - - 03 03 LLB - - 06 06 BHM - - 22 22 MBA 226 175 - 401 MBA (Hospital Administration) 31 31 - 62 MBA (Pharma Management) 8 7 - 15 MBA (Telecom Management) 1 2 - 3 Total 266 215 93 574 10 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 C). Infrastructure The ICFAI University, Sikkim operates from its own premises at Lower Sichey, Gangtok. The infrastructure is well-designed with various facilities such as well- equipped classrooms, faculty rooms, meeting halls, seminar hall, SMART Class, 24x7 Wi-Fi, cafeteria, library, indoor & outdoor sports facilities, administrative area and extensive computer laboratories comprising of servers, internet and work stations. g. Legal Aid Cell: Other features include: The University has created a Legal Aid Cell • E-Library in collaboration with Sikkim Legal Services • Study Room Authority (SLSA) in the campus. This Cell is • Sick Room open to members of the University as well as to • Seminar hall the public. • Student Counseling Centre h. Career Counseling Center: • Legal Cell • Mini-Auditorium The University has Career Counseling Center led by professors to assist students with their career. This unit also supports and guides students with personal development. i. Library: The University has a well-stocked library where students and faculty can access books, magazines, periodicals, journals, newspapers as well as online resources through E-Library facility. j. Seminar Hall: The University has a 150 seated seminar hall where seminars and conferences are held on a a. Internet Connectivity: regular basis. The University has 45 mbps Wi-Fi connectivity in the campus for students and faculty members. k. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV): The University is equipped with 24 hrs CCTV b. BHM Lab: surveillance. All the BHM practical classes are being organized in this Lab. l. Library Books General Information c. Sports Facilities: Sl Category Description Total The University has an indoor Badminton Court No. of titles 3,097 1. Books (Text & Reference) and a Futsal Ground. It also has equipment for No. of Volumes 12,083 Magazines 374 Carroms, Table Tennis, Chess and Ludo games. 2. Periodicals (Including Online) Journals 3,825 d. Sick-room: 3. Newspaper (Local & National) 4 The University has sick room with basic first-aid The University has subscriptions to three online facilities. database such as JSTOR, EBSCO and SCC Online. e. Bus Facility: The library has a dedicated high speed internet The University provides bus facility for students enabled e-Library facility where students and the and staff in order to uphold a smooth and timely faculty members can access different subscribed functioning of the University programs. online resources as well as various free online digital library resources. There is also a database of various f. Empaneled Hostels: foreign and local laws as well as sample questions The University does not have hostel facility in for competitive exams. The students can access campus, but it has empaneled hostels around its an enormous amount of information and share campus for Boys and Girls separately with good contents with others which tend to facilitate the facilities. expansion of knowledge. 11 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 8. Milestones Achieved 2019-20 1. Yoga classes conducted by Vice Chancellor As the support to innovation, “One Day Awareness on 08.04.2019 Workshop on Entrepreneurship, Start ups and The Vice Chancellor conducted yoga classes on Innovation Ecosystem” was organized at IUS by 08.04.19 for the employees of the University at the AIM at IUS campus. University Campus. The workshop was focused on: 2. FDP Inauguration, 22.04.2019 1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship 15 days Faculty Development program for the 2. Journey of a Start - Up (Talks by Entrepreneurs) faculty members conducted at the University 3. Brainstorming Activity on real life problems and Campus. The program was funded by Department 4. A glimpse of a startup meeting. of Science and Technology, New Delhi. 7. Meeting with Lordship Chief Justice 3. Encouragement Day, 2.05.2019 Bhutan by VC and Registrar, 03.06.2019 This was organized by Ms. Anugrah Saharaja Vice Chancellor and Registrar of the University (Assistant Professor, School of Social Science) as made an official visit to Bhutan and met the Lordship a part of Soft Skill Development for the BCA VI Chief Justice Bhutan, EAZ Consultancy Bhutan, Sem, BHM IV Sem and BTTM IV Sem students. Her Excellency Ambassador to India and Hon’ble The idea was to promote public speaking where Vice Chancellor of Royal Bhutan University. the students showcased their talents, by dressing 8. World Environment Day, 05.06.2019 etiquettes and confidence building. World Environment Day 2019 was celebrated at the 4. Health Checkup and Awareness at University on 5th June 2019. The program started Machong School, 10.05.2019 with a brief introduction by the members of ECO Health Checkup, treatment and education awareness Club, Miss Thinlay Pemu Bhutia and Mr. P.K. Rai. programme was held at Machong Sr. Secondary The theme for World Environment Day 2019 is School on 10th May 2019. The programme was “Beat Air Pollution”. It is essential to spread supported by the University. A total of 99 patients awareness, encourage people to take action for were treated by the Homeopathic physician Dr. the protection of our environment. The audiences V.K. Prasad from Lall Market, Gangtok. The were motivated by the Videos that were shown on session was attended by the Panchayat President environmental protection. The employees of the of Machong, CDPO Sendup Bhutia, ICDS area University also actively participated in the program supervisor, members of Anganwadi workers and and it was concluded by Cleanliness Drive and other members of Machong School. sapling planting session. 5. Felicitation Program for Class XII 9. Workshop on Block Chain Technology, students organized on 15.05.2019 10.06.2019 The University organized a felicitation ceremony This workshop was organized by Mr. Ajit Karki, to honor the students of Class XII who scored 80 Assistant Professor. The main objective of the percent and above in board exams. The students were awareness programme is to deliver an early exposure from TNA, PNGSS, West Point and Deorali Girls. to students on new advance technologies that will Vice Chancellor Dr. Jagannath Patnaik addressed benefit them in their future career. It was inaugurated the gathering and presented the certificates to top by Hon’ble Minister Shri. Arun Upreti. ranking students of Gangtok. The workshop was held for 15 days with focus on: 6. Awareness Workshop on Entrepreneurship, 1. Basics of money, transactions and financial Start-Ups and Innovation Ecosystem, system. 29.05.2019 2. History of ledgers, accounting and Blockchain. In the wake of India Standing, Making and 3. Blockchain basics. Prospering the culture of Entrepreneurship, the 4. Introduction of Crypto Currency. Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, 5. Types of Blockchain. Government of India has recognized SMUTBI as 6. Smart contract introduction. one of its Atal Incubation Centers. AIC-SMUTBI 7. Use cases of Blockchain Technology. aims to bring about a revolutionary change in 8. Blockchain solution demo. entrepreneurship ecosystem in the entire North East India. AIC-SMUTBI boasts of setting up of world class facilities, thus providing an excellent opportunity to all enthusiastic minds. 12 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 10. Visit to Khatmandu by VC and Asst. 11. International Yoga Day, 21.06.2019 Registrar to meet the Right Hon’ble The International Yoga Day was celebrated at President of Nepal, 19.06.2019 the University on 21st June 2019. The occasion Vice Chancellor Dr. Jagannath Patnaik and Assistant was graced by the Sai Samiti Convener Shri Lalit Registrar Mr. Rohit Rathi visited the office of Rt. Gurung. The expert briefed about the importance Hon’ble President of Nepal to discuss the strategic of practicing Yoga and the difference it brings alliance with Govt. of Nepal. The visit was being to our mind and body. It is important for every held to confer the establishment an Academic Chair individual to stay healthy in today’s world. The to protect Nepali Language, Research Culture and participants from the University actively participated tradition. This was also to promote Nepal in aid of and performed different asanas under the guidance providing scholarship education to economically of Shri Gurung. backward students. The Right Hon’ble President The University also welcomed the new Dean of of Nepal Smt. Bidhya Devi Bhandari gracefully Law, Dr. K K V Rao who has previously served as agreed and accepted the proposal and shall initiate Associate Professor of Sikkim Government Law dialogues between two countries diplomatic channel College and also as the Principal In-charge. The to establish the Chair at the University. The delegates occasion ended with a Vote of thanks from the from the University also met Right Hon’ble First Dean Academics. President of Nepal Dr. Rambaran Yadav who 12. Press Conference on Student development cherished the efforts of the ICFAI University Sikkim schemes for various Scholarship programs to establish the chair and facilitate students from under Pranab Mukherjee Chair for Eastern Part of Himalayas. Hon’ble Ambassador of Sustainable Development by the University India to Nepal Shri Manjeev Singh Puri appreciated held on 01.07. 2019 the effort and agreed to cooperate and provide The press meet started with an introduction all possible facilitation from the Government. It note by Vice Chancellor Dr. Jagannath Patnaik, was also agreed that the outstanding students of in presence of the Registrar, Director (CSD&E), 7 provinces will be offered full scholarship at the Dean Academics, Dean Law and Associate Dean of University to pursue their chosen programs. It was different Departments. Vice Chancellor informed also proposed to organise workshop and seminar about the 100% scholarship programs initiated by the at Gangtok, Sikkim in the topic of Nepal- India University under Pranab Mukherjee Chair. He also relationship. The Right Hon’ble President of Nepal mentioned about the Employability Enhancement has agreed to Chair the meeting. Programs of the University which helps the students to develop leadership qualities and acquire skills of any profession. It was also discussed during the conference about the placements that the University

13 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 offers to the students with regards to placing them faculty members and students of the University. in the top companies. The University organizes She also mentioned that the Mission aims at activities for the students like educational tours, creating awareness about adoptions, foster care and soft skills training, internship programs, seminars guardianship. The program ended with a vote of and workshop. thanks by Miss Amita Mundra, District Secretary The University has a Skill Development Centre Inner Wheel Club. which focuses on implementing short term courses 16. Independence Day Celebration, related to Tourism and Hospitality, Banking, IT 15.08.2019 and Legal studies. The Skill Development Centre The University celebrated Independence Day at has also implemented Social Program under Unnat the University campus. Event started with hoisting Bharat Abhiyan for the development of the adopted of National Flag followed by National Anthem. villages. VC distributed certificates and awards to the Best 13. Plantation Drive conducted in Employees and Students of the year during the coordination with Rotary Club of Gangtok, ceremony. 02.07.2019 17. Fresher’s Welcome, 30.08.2019 Plantation Drive on Environment Conservation The Freshers were given a grand welcome to the and Sustainable Goal initiated by Rotary Club of University by their senior students. The event Gangtok were held at the University on 02nd July witnessed activities like dance, songs and fashion 2019. The drive was inaugurated by Shri. Karma shows. Loday Bhutia, Hon’ble Minister, Forest Department, 18. Teachers Day Celebrations & Government of Sikkim. Distinguished Teachers’ Awards, 05.09.2019 14. All India Association of Vice Chancellors On the occasion of Teacher’s Day, the University And Academicians Meet Held at the awarded 36 schools and college teachers with the University, 06.07.2019 Distinguished Teacher’s Award for their overall A team consisting of more than fifty Vice Chancellors contributions in the field of education. Teachers and Academicians of All India Association of Vice were felicitated by Hon’ble Lok Sabha MP Shri. Chancellors and Academicians visited the University, Indra Hang, Sikkim University’s Vice Chancellor Campus on 06.07.2019. Prof. Avinash Khare and Dr. Jagannath Patnaik. The objective of the conference was to promote Shri Indra Hang Subba congratulated the teachers collaboration between universities and industries for being active members and being the architects in to produce good citizens and also to promote building the society. He also appreciated the ICFAI autonomy of universities and higher education. University, Sikkim for recognizing such teachers and Further, discussions were held regarding the felicitating them. He urged the students to respect strengthening of University relations, faculty teachers who are the pillars of modern society. Dr. members and improvement of academic delivery Patnaik felicitated the gurus of Sikkim who are the system in the field of professional education. The harbingers of knowledge. delegates gave their valuable inputs and suggestions 19. Convocation at Chintan Bhawan, about the same. Dr. Jagannath Patnaik, Vice 09.09.2019 Chancellor chaired the event. Convocation 2019 was held on 09th September 2019 15. Felicitation of Vice Chancellor at Chintan Bhavan, Gangtok. The ceremony was Dr. Jagannath Patnaik by Inner Wheel Club, inaugurated by Shri Ram Pal Kaushik, Chancellor 01.08.2019 of the University declaring the convocation open. Inner Wheel Club of Gangtok has started an Program started with the Academic Procession awareness programme “Mission Mamta”, a five with a Police band leading the procession that year programme started in 2019 and continues till was followed by the Registrar, Members of Board 2024. Their objective is to make India- Orphan Free. of Governors, Vice Chancellor, Chancellor, and The Club felicitated and honoured Vice Chancellor Distinguished Guest of Honor. Dr. Jagannath Patnaik who is also a Rotarian for Vice Chancellor addressed the audience with a his great contribution towards Orphan Free India. welcome speech and presented the University President of the Club Mrs. Asha Kiran gave an report. In his address, he congratulated all the overview on the Mission Mamta, an initiative of graduating students and their families. He also Association of Inner Wheels Club in India to the gave a brief report on the establishment of Pranab

14 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 Mukherjee Chair for Sustainable Development, 22. Inaugural Session of 15 Day Induction Research and Skill advancement at the University. Training of National Youth Volunteers, 20. Educational Tour of Temi Sr. Sec School 18.09.2019 IT students to the University,12.09.2019 Dr. Jagannath Patnaik, Vice Chancellor attended IT students of Temi Sr. Secondary School visited 15 day Induction Training of National Youth the University on 12th September 2019 for an Volunteers of NYKs as a Special Guest and Educational Visit Program. The visit was mainly Inaugurator of the Induction program at Cooperative done for acquiring and enhancing knowledge Training Hall, Saramsa. In his inaugural speech, regarding technologies that will help them in shaping Dr. Jagannath Patnaik said that the role of youth their skills. They were briefed about IT, its various in nation building is very imperative. Youths can techniques, technologies and career by the Faculty play vital role in allround development of the of IT Department. nation. They can play major role in environmental 21. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, 17.09.2019 protection, rural youth welfare, unemployment Swachh Bharat Abhiyan drive was conducted at the minimization and self – employment. He also said University to celebrate the 69th birthday of Hon’ble that NYV is one of the stepping stone for the Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi. The Vice youths to become a good leader. NYK is a good Chancellor, staff and students actively participated place for the youths to learn, to gain knowledge in the cleanliness drive. and experiences. He called for Dedication, sincerity and high determination among the youth for the In order to propagate and instigate the message betterment of the nation. Youth should act as iron of cleanliness among the people living in the rod of building’s infrastructure and change their surrounding areas, students and staff members of mindset in evolving these times, he said. the University observed Swachh Bharat Mission amid a lot of enthusiasm on the eve of Birthday of Dr. Patnaik appealed the successfully completed our beloved Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi. NYVs to work hard in bringing a sustainable change More than 200 students, non teaching staff and in the allround development of youths and creating faculty members from the University participated awareness among them in education so that they in the campaign. concentrate in work assign with rights of duties and responsibilities and create a sustainable future.

15 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 23. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Shrivastava, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Sikkim graced Act, 2015 and Protection of Children from the occasion with other dignitaries of Govt. of Sexual Offences Act, 2012 at Chintan Sikkim along with the Vice Chancellor Dr. Jagannath Bhawan, 20.09.2019 Patnaik. The University Certificate Program on Law students of the University attended a workshop Hospitality, Tourism and Diploma Program in on Juvenile Justice at Chintan Bhawan. They were Culinary Arts of the University was launched in the accompanied by their Professors. presence of Shri. A.K Shrivastava and other officials 24. One Day induction programme for during the event. These certificate programs are National Youth Volunteers of NYKS, introduced under the initiative of Skill Development 24.09.2019 Centre CSD&E of the University. A day long leadership programme on volunteerism 26. Educational Programme by IT students was jointly organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra of Pabyiuk GSS, 27.09.2019 Sangathan, Sikkim and the University for national The IT students of Pabyuik Government Senior youth volunteers of NYKS at the premises of the Secondary School visited the University as a part University. The training program had participation of educational tour. All the students were given an of around 50 volunteers from all districts of Sikkim. awareness study on various IT related technologies The trainees were selected through an interview. and career. NYKS State Director Shri. Sibasis Banerjee briefed 27. Visit to Raj Bhawan by VC and Registrar on the activities of NYKS and stated that the main to present the Tourism and Hospitality objective is to involve the youth of the State in pamphlets, 30.09.2019 nation building activities and incubate volunteerism Vice Chancellor Dr. Jagannath Patnaik and among NYVs. Volunteers will serve as catalyst at the Registrar Dr. Rabindra Chettri visited Hon’ble block level and will be the role model to the youth. Governor Shri Ganga Prasad at Raj Bhawan on 30th The Vice Chancellor Dr. Jagannath Patnaik shared September 2019 and presented the newly launched his experiences on bringing positive changes in the brochures of Tourism and Hospitality Program and society. The lectures were delivered by Deans and Diploma Program in Culinary Arts under the Skill Professors of the University. Development Initiatives of the University. 25. World Tourism Day 2019, 28. Felicitation to Chief Secretary, 30.09.2019 27.09.2019 The University felicitated the Chief Secretary of World Tourism Day 2019 was organized at Chintan Sikkim Shri. A.K. Srivastava with a Certificate Bhawan on 27th September 2019 on the theme of Citation on 30th September 2019. The Chief “Tourism & Jobs- A better future for all” by Secretary thanked the ICFAI family. Vice Chancellor Tourism and Civil Aviation Department. Shri A.K also met the new designated Chief Secretary

16 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 Shri S.C. Gupta and congratulated him for the between “The last Shingala vs the Hostellers” and new position and discussed various developmental “ Staff vs BTTM students”. schemes of the University in order to build the 31. Bill/Act Analysis Competition on local Youth by providing them with certificate and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences diploma programs so that they get employment in Act 2012, Participation by law students, the industries without much dependence on the 24.10.2019 Government. The law students of the University participated in 29. Motivational talks by Mr. Jay Sinha the Bill/Act Analysis Competition on Protection Chief Strategy officer of DTF Ventures on of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO), Act Innovation lab, incubation centre, 23.10.2019 2012 on 24th October 2019. They were accompanied Shri Jay Sinha visited the University on 23rd October by the Professors of Law Department of the and addressed the students and employees of University. Two students namely Lila and Udai were IUS on various innovation programs. He gave a declared the winners of the competition. session on the importance of Innovation Lab and 32. Session by Mr. Brad Redderson on Incubation centre which are the key essential of climate change, 07.11.2019 today’s scenario. Mr. Brad Redderson, an American Entrepreneur and 30. Intra College Futsal Tournament, expert in fields of computer graphics, climate crisis 23.10.19 to 25.10.2019 science and the former division Head of Silicon The University organized three day long Intra- Graphics systems supercomputer business visited college Futsal Tournament from 23rd October to 25th the University on 07th November, 2019. He delivered October 2019. A total of 10 teams participated in a presentation on climate change which was attended the tournament which was held at Infinity Futsal, by the students and faculty of the University. He Tadong, Gangtok. The idea to organize the event gave a talk on Climate Crisis impacting Sikkim was to bring a light of stimulant and joy among the and the consequences of Climate change. He has students apart from their daily routine activities. The a team dedicated to navigate the climate crisis tournament was declared open by Dr. Jagannath and also shared ideas about what we can do to Patnaik, Vice Chancellor & Mr. Rohit Rathi, control the ill effects of such changes. Moving to Asst. Registrar along with other members of the renewable energy sources, building houses under University. The first day witnessed the tournament the earth, developing advanced water management 17 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 systems, advanced agricultural ideas and innovative 35. Legal Awareness Program by DLSA Judge, transportation were the ideas shared by him. He also Shri Prajwal Khatiwara, 12.11.2019 mentioned that he and his team is building a new A Legal awareness programme was organized by Eco Village using the most advanced innovations. District Legal Service Authority in Coordination 33. Session by RBI on Monetary Policy, with Sikkim SLSA, Gangtok at the University, on 12th 08.11.2019 November 2019. The programme was addressed Executive Director of Reserve Bank of India, by the District Judge Shri Prajwal Khatiwara. Mr. Micheal D Patra and his team and He interacted with the students and faculty and Mr. R. V. Sangvai, General Manager Officer-in- discussed about the different legal issues and Charge visited the University on 08th November programs. 2019. They gave a presentation on the Monetary 36. Innovision 2019, 14.11.2019 Policy Report to the students and faculty. They The School of IT organized One Day Fest discussed about the Monetary Policy Report which INNOVISION 2019 on 14th November 2019. is prepared every 6 months by the committee The fest started with a cultural program and was members. They presented issues on inflation and followed by series of events like C Coding, Web the causes of inflation. During their presentation, Designing, Technical quiz and games like PUBG, they gave important info on how the forecast of Mobile Legends, etc. The event was organized by Monetary Policy is done which also gives a guidance the IT faculty to help the young students showcase to the Monetary Policy committee members. their talent and skills. This was also an event where 34. Session by Dr. Rodney H Clarken, lot of ideas originated and where students got to 11.11.2019 learn many things. The event also witnessed the Dr. Rodney H Clarken, Professor and Director of distribution of prizes to the winners of different Teacher Education, author and education content competitions, achievers and shooting stars award creator from USA visited the University on 11th to the IT students. November 2019. He addressed the faculty and 37. Tourism and Hospitality On-Job- students with his inspirational speech which focused Training final day, 07.12.2019 on the purpose of one’s life and how to have a On the Job Training (OJT) for the Government meaningful life. He emphasized on the development Sr. Secondary School students of Tourism and of soul, serving humanity and on the stages of Hospitality was held at the University ended on evolution of an individual’s soul. 07th December 2019. The OJT started from 18th

18 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 November 2019 and was attended by 140 students of 39. Donation to Bandana Limbu, 03.04.2019 10 different Govt. Sr. Secondary Schools of Sikkim The students and staff contributed an from 3 districts. The students were trained under amount of `10,680 for the treatment of the guidance of expert faculty of the University. Ms. Bandana Limbu from Sikkim who was diagnosed They were trained on different departments with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and was undergoing of tourism and hospitality like importance of treatment at AIIMS, Delhi. hospitality industry, front office operations, 40. Participation in the IT Fest at SRM housekeeping, bakery, business communication, University computing systems, etc. The participating students have mentioned that the OJT has helped them to Students of IUS participated in an IT Fest which acquire hands on experience and technical skills was held at SRM University. The following students which will help them in future. The final day of won the accolades: st OJT witnessed cultural program performed by the 1 position - Debanjan and Sandeep (BCA II) school students. It ended with certificate distribution 3rd Position - Deepika and Roshan (BCA IV) to the participating students and mementos to the Technical Quiz: school teachers. 3rd Position - Niten and Aakash (BCA II) 38. National Science Day, 28.02.2020 41. Farewell 2019, 3.05.2019 National Science Day was celebrated at the Farewell was organized for the outgoing students by University on 28th February 2020. The day is the junior students. The ceremony witnessed several celebrated to commemorate the discovery of the events like speech, poetry and cultural shows like ‘Raman Effect’ by the great Indian physicist Sir dance, song and fashion show. CV Raman on February 28, 1928. As a part of 42. Distribution of Certificate of the occasion, events like essay, painting and quiz Appreciation to students who participated competition were organized for the students. The in State Level Poetry/ Essay Competition on topic for the competition was “Path breaking the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, 04.10.2019 innovations and scientific achievements from India Students who participated in the Poetry/Essay for humankind/innovation and entrepreneurship.” competition held at Governors’ House, Raj Bhawan The event witnessed participation of many students. on 02nd October 2019 on the occasion of Gandhi The objective was to allow students an opportunity Jayanti were appreciated and applauded by the to exhibit their talents and interests. University.

19 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 Faculty Development Programs (FDP) giving due focus to provide employable skills in such candidates. Adding to this, motivating, counseling The University in collaboration with the Department and guiding the educated and un-educated youth to of Science and Technology, New Delhi has attain certain set skills to bring in the transformation conducted a 15 day Faculty Development Program to skilled personnel is a must. Apart from providing nd from 22 April, 2019 for the Faculty Members of skills, IUS CSD&E also encourages students to the University. exercise practices on bringing new innovations that IUS Centre for Skill Development & would help them towards self employment and Entrepreneurship CSD&E become job creators instead of job seekers. Skill development and entrepreneurship are the key CSD&E of the University has entered into driving forces to economic augmentation and social Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the development. Skill development has become one of June 01, 2018 with National Skill Development the significant aspects to survive the current need Corporation (NSDC) to facilitate and offer various of skilled candidates in all industries. A shortage Sector Skill Development Programs. NSDC was of skilled and semi-skilled personnel is exceedingly set up as part of the Govt. of India as a part of a high in the North-East Region. National Skill Development Mission to fulfill the growing need in India for skilled manpower across Along with the regular academic qualifications, sectors and narrow the existing gap between the IUS CSD&E is focusing on grooming candidates demand and supply of skills. It develops appropriate with potential and great employability skills in models to enhance, support and coordinate private addition to their regular degrees. The University sector initiatives. NSDC assist the government in plans to enhance the skills of such students with providing Outcome Based Trainings, Assessments a sole objective to transform them into leaders, and Certifications on Qualification Packs and entrepreneurs and successful professionals. And National Occupational Standards based on National with growing unemployment among the educated Skills Mission guidelines for trainings on various and school drop-outs, the need is being felt for skill development courses.

20 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 The certificate and diploma programs offered by IUS-CSD & E in various disciplines are as follows: Certificate Programs Sl. List of Certificate Programs Hours Eligibility No. Leadership & Personality Development 1 45 hrs 12th pass & above 2 Fundamentals of Finance & Accounting 45 hrs In Hotel, Travel & Tourism 1 Tour Guide (Basic) 45 hrs 8th pass & above 2 Homestay Training 45 hrs 8th pass & above 3 Food Production 45 hrs 10th pass & above 4 Bakery 45 hrs 10th pass & above 5 F&B Service 45 hrs 10th pass & above 6 Diploma in Culinary Arts 12 months 10th pass & above In Legal Studies 1 Human Rights 45 hrs 2 Consumer Protection Law 45 hrs 3 Cyber Law 45 hrs Pass in Graduation in 4 Labor Law 45 hrs any discipline 5 Women & Gender Law 45 hrs 6 Child Rights 45 hrs In IT 1 Android Application Development 45 hrs Pass in Graduation 2 Advanced Java Programming in BCA/ B.Sc IT or 3 Web Designing equivalent IUS Incubation Centre (IIC) IUS CSD & E has also established an IUS Incubation Centre (IIC) as we believe in transforming the thoughts, ideas and inspirations of students and faculty into reality. We believe that every idea generated can be molded, designed and transformed into meaningful outcome/product. In order to enhance the entrepreneurial skills and support the ideas of the University students & Faculty. The University has started an Incubation Center providing the support for mentoring, training, networking, internet, etc., that will help them in transforming their ideas into reality. IIC is a flagship unit under the banner of Centre for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (CSD & E). The objective of the IIC is to nurture the viable ideas of students / staff of the University not let the ideas go waste. This centre will act as a complete support system that will provide hands-on experience in innovation and entrepreneurship. Every member of IIC will be nurtured with the industry experts, management and faculty. This gives a platform for students to start their dream projects while in the University. Emphasis is given on how best the program curriculum can be aligned with the industry requirements and what skill sets are required for the students as per the industry needs and demands. The completed projects of IIC are: 1. University APP 2. MOBILE APP for Sikkim State Transports SNT 3. HAMRO PG, an APP for students and employees seeking paying guest accommodation in Sikkim CSD & E is in constant touch with Commerce & Industry Department, MSME, NSDC to seek support on all entrepreneurial aspects related to Start-Ups and innovation which will help students reach their utmost goal in building their own future. IUS CSD & E will very soon launch IPR Facility Centre at the Campus.

21 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 SIP and Placements The University gives utmost importance to assist students in getting suitable placements after successful completion of their program. The placement record of the University has consistently been of an exceptional order. Career Counseling and Placement: Counseling and placement wing at the University looks after the training and placement activities on a full-time and continuous basis. Prominent Recruiters S.No. Name of Company Sector 1 Axis Bank Ltd. Banking 2 Bid Ocean Inc. Service 3 Concentrix ITES 4 HDFC Bank Ltd. Banking 5 Hyatt Regency Kolkata Hospitality 6 IBM Global Process Services ITES 7 ICICI Bank Ltd. Banking 8 IndiGo Airlines Aviation 9 IndusInd Bank Ltd. Banking 10 J W Marriot Mumbai Hospitality 11 Kotak Securities Ltd. Financial 12 Mayfair Hotels Hospitality 13 Taj Bengal Kolkata Hospitality 14 TATA Consultancy Services ITES 15 Tech Mahindra IT 16 The Lemon Tree Hotels Hospitality 17 The Oberoi Group Hospitality 18 The Pride Hotel Kolkata Hospitality 19 The Sonar Kolkata Hospitality 20 Thomson Digital (India Today Group) Media 21 Trident Hotels Hospitality 22 Wipro Ltd. ITES 23 Wipro Technologies Ltd. IT 24 Yes Bank Ltd. Banking

Placement Report 2019-20 Students on Students Students Students Students Program Roll Eligible Registered Opted Out Placed BBA 13 13 7 5 0 BCA 5 5 3 1 0 BCom (Hons.) 16 16 8 7 0 BHM 8 8 4 4 0 BTTM 6 6 6 6 0 BBA-LLB 6 6 6 3 0 LLB 4 4 4 0 0 MBA 13 13 13 0 7 Total 71 71 51 26 7

22 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 9. Research & Publications 1. Dr. Pramita Gurung, Assistant Professor, School of Gangtok” in Inclusion, Growth and of Legal Studies has published a paper titled “A development, Indian Experience, ABS Study of the Five Year Plan vis-à-vis Social Security Books, New Delhi; 9789386088987. of Labour in Organized Sector” in International Articles in Newsletters Research Journal of Management Science & 1. Dr. Santosh Sharma, and Bhatt, D. published Volume 8 Issue 8, 2018, ISSIN: 2250 Technology, newsletter titled “Nectar of Erythrina as an – 1959. alternative foraging substrate for the bird 2. Dr. Pramita Gurung, Assistant Professor, School of species in Sikkim, Eastern Himalaya, India Legal Studies has published a paper titled “Evolution PANDA”, Vol. 11, Issue 4, Pp. 15-18. Envis and Development of the concept of Social Security in Sikkim Newsletter on Forests, Environment Organized sector in India” in International Journal and Wildlife, ISSN 2320-3943. Vol 4, of Scientific Development and Research, 2. Dr. Santosh Sharma, and D. Bhatt, published Issue 5, May-2019, ISSIN:2455-263. the “First instance of Bird-window collisions 3. Dr. Pramita Gurung, Assistant Professor, School in Sikkim! Has urbanization started to affect of Legal Studies published “Significance of Cham the bird populations? PANDA”, Vol. 10, Dance: A Masked Ritual in Sikkim” in the Book Issue 4, Pp. 67-69.Envis Sikkim Newsletter “Cultural Heritage of Sikkim” Chapter 14, first on Forests, Environment and Wildlife. ISSN published, 2020. Publisher name is Routledge, 2320-3943. Abingdon, Oxn and Routledge, New York ISBN- 978-81-921285-6-6. 4. Assistant Professors of School of IT, Mr. Gagan Gurung, Mr. Rahul Shah & Mr. Dhiraj Prasad Jaiswal published a paper titled “Programming Languages from Past to Present-A Study of Originality And Its Existence” in International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts ISSIN/ISBN: 2320-2882, Year:2020. 5. Assistant Professors of IT, Mr. Gagan Gurung, Mr. Rahul Shah & Mr. Dhiraj Prasad Jaiswal published paper titled “Emerging Trends in Data Mining - An Algorithms used, Challenges and its Significance in Current Scenario” ISSIN/ISBN: 2347-2693, Year: 2020. 6. Ms. Bishwas Mani Rai, Assistant Professor presented paper titled “Regime Change and Democracy in Sikkim” in National Conference on Governance and Democracy in North East India on 4-5th April 2019. 7. Mr. Kishor Rai, Assistant Professor published paper titled “Poters of Gangtok: Role and Impact of Nepalese Labour in Socio-Economics dynamics Seminars Faculty Name Conference/Seminar Location Date Mrs. Soni Subeni Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act 2015 and Gangtok 20.09.2019 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 at Chintan Bhawan. Ms. Sharmistha Sigdel Bill/Act Analysis Competition on Protection of Gangtok 24.10.2019 Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012

23 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 10. Academic Activities 1. BHM & B.Sc. Culinary Arts practical also learned the practical approaches of Networking classes, 25.04.2019 in various field visits across various departments A practical session was organized for the students of NIC. of BHM and B.Sc Culinary Arts. 3. Visit to Old age home by BA-LLB (Hons.) st 2. Summer Internship Program (SIP) 1 Semester Students, 10.11.2019 Projects by IT students, 11.06.2019 BA-LLB (Hons.) First Semester students visited Old As a part of academic curriculum the University Age Home as a part of their academic activity on th conducted Summer Internship Program during May 10 November 2019. to July 2019. The main objective of SIP Project is 4. SIP Presentation by IT students, 17.07.2019 to give the practical training to the students on what Hamro SNT, Attendance Management System they have learned during the classroom. Students of and Record Maintenance Software, Hamro PG BCA-IV were sent to National Informatics Centre, and Practical Approaches of Networking were the Gangtok for their Summer Project 2019. As a part projects developed by the IT students during their of the assessment, students developed Attendance Summer Internship Program and the presentation Management Software under the Guidance of was made in the presence of External Experts. Mr. Rahul Shah & Mr. Gagan Gurung (Faculty These projects were supported by IUS CSD&E Members) as Project Guides and Ms. Srijana Rai (Incubation Centre). (External Guide) from NIC. Two of our students

24 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 5. Orientation of 1st Semester Students, 7. Trekking to Rateychu of BTTM and 02.08.2019 MTTM students, 08.02.2020 An orientation program was organized for the Students of BTTM and MTTM along with their freshers on 2nd August 2019 to support and assist Faculty Members went on a trekking to Rateychu them in the University environment. All the faculty as a part of their exposure tour. members were introduced during the session. Every 8. Presentation on Management Summer department, rules, regulations and other units of the Internship Project by Management Students, University were introduced to the newly admitted 02.08.2019 students. MBA students gave a presentation as a part of 6. Industrial Visit to V-guard by MBA, BBA their SIP to their respective faculty members. The final year students, 08.02.2020 presentation skills, knowledge on the subject and Students of MBA and BBA visited V Guard on 08th languages were assessed during the presentation. Feb 2020 as a part of their industrial visit. They were accompanied by their professors Ms. Sweta Chettri and Mr. PK Dong.

25 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 26 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 11. Collaborations with other Associates 1. MoA between ICFAI University, Sikkim and Tribhuvan University, 18.12.2019 Memorandum of Association (MoA) was signed between the ICFAI University, Sikkim and Tribhuvan University of Nepal on 18th December 2019. Through this MoA, it was decided that either Universities will establish the Madan Bhandari Chair for Research and Development on the consent of the Government of the corresponding countries. Both institutions will establish study/ research centre defining its purpose and functions on mutual agreement. 2. MoU between The ICFAI University, Sikkim and Vyakti Vikas Kendra India, The Art Of Living International Centre, 3. MoA signed between ICFAI University, Bangalore, 07.02.2020 Sikkim and NRDC, 19.02.2020 The University signed a Memorandum of Memorandum of Agreement was signed Understanding with Vyakti Vikas Kendra India between the ICFAI University, Sikkim and (VVKI), The Art of Living International Center, National Research Development Corporation Bangalore in connection with imparting Yoga (NRDC) on 19th February 2020. The MoA was for YES!+ (Youth Empowerment & Skills) signed by Vice Chancellor of the University Program. The MoU was signed by Dr. Jagannath Dr. Jagannath Patnaik and Chairman & Managing Patnaik, Vice Chancellor of the University and Director of NRDC, Dr. H Purushotham. Mr. Rajesh of the VVKI. NRDC is a company established by the Government VVKI is a charitable trust that has been transforming of India with the objective, inter alia of promotion, India through Art of Living programs uplifting and development, licensing and commercial exploitation empowering individuals, families and communities of indigenous technology, know- how and to tap the full potential of human life. The aim of inventions, including the technical and engineering the MoU is to sensitize students of the University know-how generated by various publicly funded about YES!+ (Youth Empowerment & Skills R&D laboratories, universities and institutions. Program).

27 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 Through the MoA, it is agreed that University N1 as part of Japan Career Centre Program at the will provide technical and engineering know-how premises of the University for proposed/sponsored relating to such technologies. The University agrees trainees. Through this MoU it is decided that EWIS to provide demonstration of the technologies which will organize timely training sessions for the students are licensed by NRDC. It is also agreed that NRDC enrolled for Japan Career Centre Program. The renders all possible assistance to the University for University will provide space for the training. It is filling of patent applications on technologies which agreed that the Japanese training will start with a the University assigns to NRDC for licensing. minimum batch size of 30 students. 4. MoU signed between ICFAI 6. The ICFAI University, Sikkim & ICFAI Business University, Sikkim and Purnea University, Schools have entered in to an MoU with AL-Khalifa 23.02.2020 Business School, London for development of The University signed a MoU with Purnea business programs offered by the University and IBS University, Bihar on 22nd February 2020. The MoU providing the opportunity to do research for Ph.D/ was signed by the Vice Chancellor of the University Research fellow and develop academic programs Dr. Jagannath Patnaik and Vice Chancellor of between these Universities. MoU was signed on Purnea University, Bihar, Prof. Rajesh Singh. 16.10.2019 The MoU recognizes that the Universities are 7. The ICFAI University, Sikkim and Mr. J.R. Mangar, active educational partners, committed to providing International Education Consultancy and Placement greater educational opportunities and services for Firm, Norzin Lam, Thimpu: Bhutan are to become students. The academic collaboration between the business associates to promote and recruit students two universities would be of mutual benefit and for the University. This association also helps to would provide strengths in research and education. conceptualize new areas for development for the Through this MoU, it is agreed that each University benefit of student community and the University. will promote the exchange of faculty members for 8. The ICFAI University, Sikkim and M/s. Apollo teaching and research programs. They will also Med Skills Limited (AMSL), Hyderabad to facilitate promote internship programs or semester exchange cooperation between the University and AMSL program of qualified undergraduate or graduate in the development of educational and training students of the academic programs. They will also programmes including Two year Management exchange admissions. Both the Universities have Programs, Under graduate programs, Certificate agreed to exchange documents and information programs, nursing related programs and other that will contribute to the effective cooperation career progression programs in the field of health between the two Universities and facilitate their management education. MoU signed on 18.02.2019. understanding of University requirements and academic programs. 5. MoU signed with Eduwork, 06.03.20 A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the ICFAI University, Sikkim and EDUWORK International Services (EWIS) Pvt. Ltd on 05th March 2020. EDUWORK International Services is a company based in Bangalore that focuses on Japanese Language and business etiquette Training, works with its industry members and select academic and skill development institutions in Japan to help and improve the quality of the employable workforce available in India for Japanese Companies in India and Japan. The objective of the agreement is to collaborate and conduct Japanese language and business etiquette training from Level N5 to Level

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