Young Indians Kochi Chapter Annual Report Annual Report Kochi Chapter 2012-13 Annual Report Kochi Chapter 2012-13 considered employment ready. If India can make capacity building and skill upgradation a priority and take effective steps to plug the gaps, it can indeed become the Message from resource pool of the world. Contents Chairman, CII Kerala State Council To seize the opportunity, the key stake holders – Industry, Academia, Media and Government – need to get together. It is my view that the industry would need to take the lead in creating competencies for the new order. This The greatest strength of any nation is its young people. is where youth organisations like CII’s Young Indians are The youth has the power to influence and shape the required to take leadership roles. The power of youth is future of a country. So if the future has to be bright, the best left to the youth themselves to harness. Message from CII Chairman 03 energy, enthusiasm and idealism of youth need to be My association with Yi has been pretty limited, but I am channelized to the task of nation-building. Message from Yi Chapter Chair 04 given to understand that the CatalYist and ShYishya Message from Yi Chapter Co Chair 05 Youth power is even more significant in India. In 2020, the projects, aimed at sparking the spirit of average age of an Indian citizen will be 29 years entrepreneurshipamongst the youth of Kerala, have been Education 06 compared to 37 years in China and the US, 45 years in a success. The youth should be encouraged to start Entrepreneurship 11 West Europe and 48 years in Japan. So the population businesses and be employment generators rather than explosion in India, considered a bane by several employment seekers. This way they become less of a Environment 15 economists, does have a silver lining; while the world burden on society. is aging, India is getting younger. The demographic Learning : RevYive 19 IBS has had the good fortune of hosting Yi, both at our dividend will give India an age advantage for at least three Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram campuses, for Membership 27 decades, through till end 2040. This unprecedented discussions and deliberations with the young leaders of opportunity has first to be understood clearly and then Students Net 31 my company. The interactions, I am sure, would have seized with both arms. Next Practices 38 been mutually satisfying and beneficial. We would like to There are massive challenges, however. Finding jobs for continue this association. Sports & Healthcare 40 the youth will be an issue. Developing the right skills for Here is wishing CII Young Indians the very best. EC Members 41 the evolving job market will be an even more daunting task. India has the largest pool, over 220 million, of school Sincerely Press Coverages 43 going students, but only 26 million go to colleges.Less than 5% of India's labour force is estimated to have had VK Mathews any formal training and only around half of the 5 lakh Chairman Engineering students that graduate every year, are CII Kerala State Council

02 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 03 considered employment ready. If India can make capacity building and skill upgradation a priority and take effective steps to plug the gaps, it can indeed become the Message from resource pool of the world. Contents Chairman, CII Kerala State Council To seize the opportunity, the key stake holders – Industry, Academia, Media and Government – need to get together. It is my view that the industry would need to take the lead in creating competencies for the new order. This The greatest strength of any nation is its young people. is where youth organisations like CII’s Young Indians are The youth has the power to influence and shape the required to take leadership roles. The power of youth is future of a country. So if the future has to be bright, the best left to the youth themselves to harness. Message from CII Chairman 03 energy, enthusiasm and idealism of youth need to be My association with Yi has been pretty limited, but I am channelized to the task of nation-building. Message from Yi Chapter Chair 04 given to understand that the CatalYist and ShYishya Message from Yi Chapter Co Chair 05 Youth power is even more significant in India. In 2020, the projects, aimed at sparking the spirit of average age of an Indian citizen will be 29 years entrepreneurshipamongst the youth of Kerala, have been Education 06 compared to 37 years in China and the US, 45 years in a success. The youth should be encouraged to start Entrepreneurship 11 West Europe and 48 years in Japan. So the population businesses and be employment generators rather than explosion in India, considered a bane by several employment seekers. This way they become less of a Environment 15 economists, does have a silver lining; while the world burden on society. is aging, India is getting younger. The demographic Learning : RevYive 19 IBS has had the good fortune of hosting Yi, both at our dividend will give India an age advantage for at least three Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram campuses, for Membership 27 decades, through till end 2040. This unprecedented discussions and deliberations with the young leaders of opportunity has first to be understood clearly and then Students Net 31 my company. The interactions, I am sure, would have seized with both arms. Next Practices 38 been mutually satisfying and beneficial. We would like to There are massive challenges, however. Finding jobs for continue this association. Sports & Healthcare 40 the youth will be an issue. Developing the right skills for Here is wishing CII Young Indians the very best. EC Members 41 the evolving job market will be an even more daunting task. India has the largest pool, over 220 million, of school Sincerely Press Coverages 43 going students, but only 26 million go to colleges.Less than 5% of India's labour force is estimated to have had VK Mathews any formal training and only around half of the 5 lakh Chairman Engineering students that graduate every year, are CII Kerala State Council

02 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 03 engaged, leaving no space to support activities of Yi unlike previous years. This is a challenge the team had to face and so would be for the teams in coming years. Unless we can offer something specific, sharp and beneficial to the students we are likely to be given go-by, even by existing nets. The challenge has been addressed well by the Education and Entrepreneurship verticals this year.

Another challenge is Membership Engagement and here I must say the Membership & Learning verticals have done commendable work and am sure these will stand good in the coming years.

Please go through the Annual Report, whatever has been Message from featured here would not have been possible without Message from Chairman, Yi Chapter strong support from my Co-Chair, Namrata. Every Co Chair, Yi Chapter vertical team and EC have contributed to these achievements. We received excellent administrative school) Both aiming at skill development of human support from Jayesh and Anuradha. I would also like to resources. Both winning national awards. Dear Friends, express gratitude to Mr. VK Mathews, CII-Chairman, Yi today is a decade old. The conviction of our founders We never accomplish anything in Yi alone. It has been a Kerala for walking the talk and facilitating interaction that the youth of the country can have an active role in This is the 10th Year of CII-YI, the movement is growing collective effort. The spirit of Yi is 'All for one and One for opportunity at IBS in Kochi and Trivandrum. shaping the future of india made Yi happen. The tiny and evolving as it strives to make its presence felt globally all’ Thus I would like to thank each Yi member who has spark has gathered momentum and I foresee it as and locally among the youth. As the Chair of this chapter In our quest to device more meaningful programs and volunteered time and energy and added to the success of becoming a much larger fire, radiating light which the for 2012-13, my brief has been to refine the chapter’s engage members in Nation Building we will continue to each of our initiative. It has been a personal learning to youth of our country looks for and finds merit. The key impact among its primary stakeholders, YI members and stride, hand in hand. I wish Namrata and the new team work with Mr. Pramod Nair, whose grit and energy have question remains: Do we have the enduring Students. And I am delighted to say that, Team kochi has my very best wishes and am confident this movement will been the driving force. organizational structure to empower and motivate- made significant improvements as envisaged in the scale new heights in coming years. beyond our membership-a whole generation of Indians? Yi means different things for each one of us; however the ‘Pathfinder’ session. The incoming year is a very special one for all of us in common denominator would be the joy in service we find. 2012- 13 has been a landmark year for Yi Kochi. We have around ten verticals/platforms. Members led Kochi with our very own Srikanth taking over as National The joy doubles when we are doing it for our own country The year has witnessed a lot of hard work, unflinching each activity with focus, exhibiting team work, Chairman. On behalf of all members in Kochi I and in the company of our friends. commitment and leadership by our members. coordination and above all a sense of purpose. Every congratulate The National Chair and look forward to a I believe and hope that the coming year would bring year, Yi improves its performance over previous year. The very 'Happening' year. We have rolled out a total of 106 events and activities; about more engagement, and new initiatives that would legacy continuous and metrics this year is no exception during the year we have directly impacted over 14900 Last but not the least, I thank all the past Chairs for their further consolidate and strengthen the indomitable spirit and I am confident it will continue for years to come. People. This was Yi - Kochi’s year of scaling up. We now invaluable inputs and guidance at every juncture during of “We Can, We Will”. have 81 members; the new members have infused the If we are to be voice of Indian youth Globally, then clearly my tenure. Special thanks to Jacob for his attention, Biju we should assess and address current gaps perceived by for moral support and Cinu for his omnipresence. chapter with freshness, new perspective and added our primary stakeholders, the students from schools and vigor. We launched two new nets Scared hearts College We can We will Jai Hind colleges. This year proved to be a challenge in schools and St. Alberts College. The year also witnessed two with CBSE stream completely moving into CCE system. innovative initiatives in the form of CatalYist (A workshop B Pramod Nair Namrata Khona Samra on entrepreneurship) and ShYishya, (A series of Learning This system though appears to ease the burden on Chairman Co-Chair sessions for the underprivileged students of St.Thomas students but seems to keep Teachers constantly Young Indians, (Kochi Chapter) Young Indians (Kochi Chapter)

04 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 05 engaged, leaving no space to support activities of Yi unlike previous years. This is a challenge the team had to face and so would be for the teams in coming years. Unless we can offer something specific, sharp and beneficial to the students we are likely to be given go-by, even by existing nets. The challenge has been addressed well by the Education and Entrepreneurship verticals this year.

Another challenge is Membership Engagement and here I must say the Membership & Learning verticals have done commendable work and am sure these will stand good in the coming years.

Please go through the Annual Report, whatever has been Message from featured here would not have been possible without Message from Chairman, Yi Chapter strong support from my Co-Chair, Namrata. Every Co Chair, Yi Chapter vertical team and EC have contributed to these achievements. We received excellent administrative school) Both aiming at skill development of human support from Jayesh and Anuradha. I would also like to resources. Both winning national awards. Dear Friends, express gratitude to Mr. VK Mathews, CII-Chairman, Yi today is a decade old. The conviction of our founders We never accomplish anything in Yi alone. It has been a Kerala for walking the talk and facilitating interaction that the youth of the country can have an active role in This is the 10th Year of CII-YI, the movement is growing collective effort. The spirit of Yi is 'All for one and One for opportunity at IBS in Kochi and Trivandrum. shaping the future of india made Yi happen. The tiny and evolving as it strives to make its presence felt globally all’ Thus I would like to thank each Yi member who has spark has gathered momentum and I foresee it as and locally among the youth. As the Chair of this chapter In our quest to device more meaningful programs and volunteered time and energy and added to the success of becoming a much larger fire, radiating light which the for 2012-13, my brief has been to refine the chapter’s engage members in Nation Building we will continue to each of our initiative. It has been a personal learning to youth of our country looks for and finds merit. The key impact among its primary stakeholders, YI members and stride, hand in hand. I wish Namrata and the new team work with Mr. Pramod Nair, whose grit and energy have question remains: Do we have the enduring Students. And I am delighted to say that, Team kochi has my very best wishes and am confident this movement will been the driving force. organizational structure to empower and motivate- made significant improvements as envisaged in the scale new heights in coming years. beyond our membership-a whole generation of Indians? Yi means different things for each one of us; however the ‘Pathfinder’ session. The incoming year is a very special one for all of us in common denominator would be the joy in service we find. 2012- 13 has been a landmark year for Yi Kochi. We have around ten verticals/platforms. Members led Kochi with our very own Srikanth taking over as National The joy doubles when we are doing it for our own country The year has witnessed a lot of hard work, unflinching each activity with focus, exhibiting team work, Chairman. On behalf of all members in Kochi I and in the company of our friends. commitment and leadership by our members. coordination and above all a sense of purpose. Every congratulate The National Chair and look forward to a I believe and hope that the coming year would bring year, Yi improves its performance over previous year. The very 'Happening' year. We have rolled out a total of 106 events and activities; about more engagement, and new initiatives that would legacy continuous and metrics this year is no exception during the year we have directly impacted over 14900 Last but not the least, I thank all the past Chairs for their further consolidate and strengthen the indomitable spirit and I am confident it will continue for years to come. People. This was Yi - Kochi’s year of scaling up. We now invaluable inputs and guidance at every juncture during of “We Can, We Will”. have 81 members; the new members have infused the If we are to be voice of Indian youth Globally, then clearly my tenure. Special thanks to Jacob for his attention, Biju we should assess and address current gaps perceived by for moral support and Cinu for his omnipresence. chapter with freshness, new perspective and added our primary stakeholders, the students from schools and vigor. We launched two new nets Scared hearts College We can We will Jai Hind colleges. This year proved to be a challenge in schools and St. Alberts College. The year also witnessed two with CBSE stream completely moving into CCE system. innovative initiatives in the form of CatalYist (A workshop B Pramod Nair Namrata Khona Samra on entrepreneurship) and ShYishya, (A series of Learning This system though appears to ease the burden on Chairman Co-Chair sessions for the underprivileged students of St.Thomas students but seems to keep Teachers constantly Young Indians, (Kochi Chapter) Young Indians (Kochi Chapter)

04 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 05 Yi Kochi chapter proudly presents, ShYishya, the flagship project under the education vertical in the chapter this year. Launched on 9 November, 2012, this year-long project involved mentoring and guiding students with passion, energy and potential to make a difference to the community at large.

22 students from a group of 160 students from 9th Std at St Thomas Girls High School, Thevara were selected based on their interests, aspirations and desire to achieve. Following this, the Yi team developed a unique Formal launch of ShYishya project customized to the needs and aspirations of these 22 students. The selected students from the group were given exposure to various aspects of personality and skill development through workshops spread over the year. “The students were the guiding forces. The more they aspire, the more they take away from this project. We had initially planned one session every week. But the students have responded beautifully and we have even had 2-3 sessions a week seeing their enthusiasm”, held Mr Paresh Sangani, Chair- education, Yi Kochi chapter. Session on Oral Communication and Body Language After completion of the planned modules, these students would be awarded a certificate acknowledging their participation in the project. And Yi hopes to bring forth the latent talents, skills and aspirations in these youngsters and mould them into honest, smarter, responsible young leaders with a clearer vision of their life goals.

Republic Day programme

Session on Computer Skills Education

Industry visit to Milma ShYishya students on a learning mission to Hotel Le Meridian

Yi Annual Report 2012-13 07 Yi Kochi chapter proudly presents, ShYishya, the flagship project under the education vertical in the chapter this year. Launched on 9 November, 2012, this year-long project involved mentoring and guiding students with passion, energy and potential to make a difference to the community at large.

22 students from a group of 160 students from 9th Std at St Thomas Girls High School, Thevara were selected based on their interests, aspirations and desire to achieve. Following this, the Yi team developed a unique Formal launch of ShYishya project customized to the needs and aspirations of these 22 students. The selected students from the group were given exposure to various aspects of personality and skill development through workshops spread over the year. “The students were the guiding forces. The more they aspire, the more they take away from this project. We had initially planned one session every week. But the students have responded beautifully and we have even had 2-3 sessions a week seeing their enthusiasm”, held Mr Paresh Sangani, Chair- education, Yi Kochi chapter. Session on Oral Communication and Body Language After completion of the planned modules, these students would be awarded a certificate acknowledging their participation in the project. And Yi hopes to bring forth the latent talents, skills and aspirations in these youngsters and mould them into honest, smarter, responsible young leaders with a clearer vision of their life goals.

Republic Day programme

Session on Computer Skills Education

Industry visit to Milma ShYishya students on a learning mission to Hotel Le Meridian

Yi Annual Report 2012-13 07 Following are the sessions held under the ShYishya project this year:

S.No Date Session Details Resource Person Brief about the Session S.No Date Session Details Resource Person Brief about the Session

Mr Pramod Nair B Computer Skills- Ms Roshni Binu 14 19 Jan, 2013 Chair- Yi Kochi Chapter & Director, Session II Centre Director Midrar Sports Media and Marketing Lakhotia Computer Center Private Limited Ms Namrata Khona Samra Official launch and How to make envelopes, 1 9 Nov, 2012 Launch Co Chair, Yi Kochi chapter selection of students 15 19 Jan, 2013 Paper Craft Ms Molly Singhal covers, flowers, Masks & Director, Nextep and other craft items Mr Paresh Sangani Chair-Education, Yi Kochi Chapter How to make envelopes, Chairman& Managing Director, 21 Jan, 2013 Paper Craft Ms Molly Singhal Club Millionaire Financial Services Pvt Ltd 16 covers, flowers, Masks and other craft items 2 23 Nov, 2012 Goal Setting-session 1 Ms Namrata Khona Samra How to set goals Mr Manoj K Das Students celebrated Practical session on Editor, The Times of India Republic Day by 23 Nov, 2012 Goal Setting-session 1 3 Ms Namrata Khona Samra goal setting committing themselves to Republic Day Dr Raman Nair 17 26 Jan, 2013 protect the environment Mr Shamim Rafeek Celebrations Director, SCMS they are part of and 4 29 Nov, 2012 Leadership Co Chair- Students Net, Yi Kochi Chapter How to be a leader & CEO, Vencedor Management consultants Ms Diwia Thomas taking a baby step Founder, Paper trail towards entrepreneurship Mr Naveen Philip The importance of values National Chair- Students Net, and ethics and how 5 7 Dec, 2012 Values & Ethics The Students were part Yi & Managing Director, contexts influence of a hands-on-session Popular Mega Motors (I) Ltd. righteousness Students @ 18 8 Feb, 2013 cum competition on BusYiness Mr Akshay Thomas Vaidyan running a business at 6 22 Dec, 2012 Career Skills Managing Partner Oberon Mall, Kochi Little Harward Mr Paresh Sangani Tips and guidelines on Session on How to Make Chair-Education, Yi Kochi Chapter how one can make 7 27 Dec, 2012 Communication Skills Ms Archana Rao 19 11 Feb, 2013 Spoken English More Money Chairman& Managing Director, more money Club Millionaire Financial Services Pvt Ltd

Session on 8 28 Dec, 2012 Communication Skills Ms Archana Rao The options and Spoken English opportunities the students Ms Lata 20 19 Feb, 2013 Career Planning had after completing Factory visit to Milma, Centre Head 12 Std in various Thripunithura and visit to Indistry Visit TIME Tripunithura professional fields 9 29 Dec, 2012 Hotel Le Meridian to (Milma, Le Meridian) were discussed understand the functioning of the hotel industry The Session focused on Ms Roshini Binu Basics of computers, making students more 10 5 Jan, 2013 Computer Skills sensitive to environmental Centre Director, Lakhotia Computer Center using the internet etc Environment 21 28 Feb, 2013 Ms Cleo Paskal problems and how they Protection could work out solutions How to defend oneself in crisis situations and taking to the problems by identifying the core causes Ms Rekha Agarwal necessary precautions to 11 9 Jan, 2013 Self Defence Advocate/ Manager – Legal & Regulatory avoid such situations. Affairs Kerala, Bharti Airtel Limited. The legal support that one could avail was also explained

Ms Diwia Thomas How to make 12 11 Jan, 2013 Paper Bag Making Founder, Paper Trail paper bags

Oral Communication Ms Mala Patodia How to communicate 13 13 Jan, 2013 Export Executive and Body Language to co-create GTN Enterprises Lts. Session on Self Defense Session on Environment Protection

08 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 09 Following are the sessions held under the ShYishya project this year:

S.No Date Session Details Resource Person Brief about the Session S.No Date Session Details Resource Person Brief about the Session

Mr Pramod Nair B Computer Skills- Ms Roshni Binu 14 19 Jan, 2013 Chair- Yi Kochi Chapter & Director, Session II Centre Director Midrar Sports Media and Marketing Lakhotia Computer Center Private Limited Ms Namrata Khona Samra Official launch and How to make envelopes, 1 9 Nov, 2012 Launch Co Chair, Yi Kochi chapter selection of students 15 19 Jan, 2013 Paper Craft Ms Molly Singhal covers, flowers, Masks & Director, Nextep and other craft items Mr Paresh Sangani Chair-Education, Yi Kochi Chapter How to make envelopes, Chairman& Managing Director, 21 Jan, 2013 Paper Craft Ms Molly Singhal Club Millionaire Financial Services Pvt Ltd 16 covers, flowers, Masks and other craft items 2 23 Nov, 2012 Goal Setting-session 1 Ms Namrata Khona Samra How to set goals Mr Manoj K Das Students celebrated Practical session on Editor, The Times of India Republic Day by 23 Nov, 2012 Goal Setting-session 1 3 Ms Namrata Khona Samra goal setting committing themselves to Republic Day Dr Raman Nair 17 26 Jan, 2013 protect the environment Mr Shamim Rafeek Celebrations Director, SCMS they are part of and 4 29 Nov, 2012 Leadership Co Chair- Students Net, Yi Kochi Chapter How to be a leader & CEO, Vencedor Management consultants Ms Diwia Thomas taking a baby step Founder, Paper trail towards entrepreneurship Mr Naveen Philip The importance of values National Chair- Students Net, and ethics and how 5 7 Dec, 2012 Values & Ethics The Students were part Yi & Managing Director, contexts influence of a hands-on-session Popular Mega Motors (I) Ltd. righteousness Students @ 18 8 Feb, 2013 cum competition on BusYiness Mr Akshay Thomas Vaidyan running a business at 6 22 Dec, 2012 Career Skills Managing Partner Oberon Mall, Kochi Little Harward Mr Paresh Sangani Tips and guidelines on Session on How to Make Chair-Education, Yi Kochi Chapter how one can make 7 27 Dec, 2012 Communication Skills Ms Archana Rao 19 11 Feb, 2013 Spoken English More Money Chairman& Managing Director, more money Club Millionaire Financial Services Pvt Ltd

Session on 8 28 Dec, 2012 Communication Skills Ms Archana Rao The options and Spoken English opportunities the students Ms Lata 20 19 Feb, 2013 Career Planning had after completing Factory visit to Milma, Centre Head 12 Std in various Thripunithura and visit to Indistry Visit TIME Tripunithura professional fields 9 29 Dec, 2012 Hotel Le Meridian to (Milma, Le Meridian) were discussed understand the functioning of the hotel industry The Session focused on Ms Roshini Binu Basics of computers, making students more 10 5 Jan, 2013 Computer Skills sensitive to environmental Centre Director, Lakhotia Computer Center using the internet etc Environment 21 28 Feb, 2013 Ms Cleo Paskal problems and how they Protection could work out solutions How to defend oneself in crisis situations and taking to the problems by identifying the core causes Ms Rekha Agarwal necessary precautions to 11 9 Jan, 2013 Self Defence Advocate/ Manager – Legal & Regulatory avoid such situations. Affairs Kerala, Bharti Airtel Limited. The legal support that one could avail was also explained

Ms Diwia Thomas How to make 12 11 Jan, 2013 Paper Bag Making Founder, Paper Trail paper bags

Oral Communication Ms Mala Patodia How to communicate 13 13 Jan, 2013 Export Executive and Body Language to co-create GTN Enterprises Lts. Session on Self Defense Session on Environment Protection

08 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 09 Recognition for Yi Kochi Yi Kochi Chapter was recognised for its project ShYishya at the Yi National Summit held at New Delhi on 23 February, 2013

Ms Namrata Khona Samra and Mr Sreevats Gopalakrishnan receiving the chapter recognition award for Yi Kochi Chapter for the project, ShYishya from Ms Anupama Arya, National Chairman, Yi.

CatalYist - the Entrepreneurship Development Workshops organised by Yi Kochi Chapter won the award for the Best Students Net Event Nationally in the year 2012-13

Entrepreneurship

Ms Namrata Khona Samra and Mr Sreevats Gopalakrishnan receiving the award for the Best Students Nets Event Nationally of the year 2012-13, from Mr Srikant Suryanarayan, National Vice Chairman, Yi at the Yi National Summit, held in New Delhi.

10 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Recognition for Yi Kochi Yi Kochi Chapter was recognised for its project ShYishya at the Yi National Summit held at New Delhi on 23 February, 2013

Ms Namrata Khona Samra and Mr Sreevats Gopalakrishnan receiving the chapter recognition award for Yi Kochi Chapter for the project, ShYishya from Ms Anupama Arya, National Chairman, Yi.

CatalYist - the Entrepreneurship Development Workshops organised by Yi Kochi Chapter won the award for the Best Students Net Event Nationally in the year 2012-13

Entrepreneurship

Ms Namrata Khona Samra and Mr Sreevats Gopalakrishnan receiving the award for the Best Students Nets Event Nationally of the year 2012-13, from Mr Srikant Suryanarayan, National Vice Chairman, Yi at the Yi National Summit, held in New Delhi.

10 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi believes, to enable India progressively grow to a developed nation, Entrepreneurial traits need to be ingrained and inculcated from a very young age with innovation as the driver. The Nation needs sizable increase in Entrepreneurs, especially in the Medium and Young Indians sow seeds small scale sector to create 100 million job opportunities of Entrepreneurship in in the next two decades. The Entrepreneurship Vertical in Yi Kochi has conceived this workshop with the objective Schools and Colleges of inspiring the students to become Entrepreneurs and providing them basic inputs for setting up successful CatalYist Session at business ventures. Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering

CatalYist Session at The Delta Study

CatalYist Session at Global Public School

Impacting nearly 500 select students, Yi Kochi chapter The sessions, led by Mr Felix Augustine and Mr Biju has held six workshops titled CatalYist beginning Philipose and supported by other members, were held at November 2012.Entrepreneurship is a state of mind and Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering (SNGCE), requires an eco system to sustain and thrive. “These Global Public School, Toch Public School, the Delta workshops expose students to the basic concepts of Study, Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Girinagar and TocH entrepreneurship and instil in them the confidence to take institute of Science and Technology. up entrepreneurship as a career option. We need to CatalYist Session at TocH institute of Science and Technology generate wealth in the country and for that developing an These workshops culminated with Students participating entrepreneurial mindset and culture amongst the youth is in a competition, Student @ Business. Yi also plans to crucial”, held Mr Pramod Nair B, Chair, Yi Kochi chapter. come up with more intensive camps and workshops to guide interested and potential students through the In this workshop, students got to interact with Yi various phases of their entrepreneurial ventures. members, young entrepreneurs themselves and CatalYist Session at TocH Public School understand the charms and challenges of becoming an “All Dreams come true only if we have the courage to entrepreneur. The basics of setting up a new endeavour pursue them. It was truly an inspiring message and involving production/ operation, marketing and finance touched my heart. Let us all stand together and build were explained to them using live examples and the India. The message is loud and clear. Thank you Yi for students were also made to work out by themselves all this wonderful session”, held Ms Mirshalia Pallath, these elements in an imaginary situation wherein they had student at TocH Public School. to set up and run their entrepreneurial endeavour. CatalYist Session at Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Girinagar

12 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 13 Yi believes, to enable India progressively grow to a developed nation, Entrepreneurial traits need to be ingrained and inculcated from a very young age with innovation as the driver. The Nation needs sizable increase in Entrepreneurs, especially in the Medium and Young Indians sow seeds small scale sector to create 100 million job opportunities of Entrepreneurship in in the next two decades. The Entrepreneurship Vertical in Yi Kochi has conceived this workshop with the objective Schools and Colleges of inspiring the students to become Entrepreneurs and providing them basic inputs for setting up successful CatalYist Session at business ventures. Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering

CatalYist Session at The Delta Study

CatalYist Session at Global Public School

Impacting nearly 500 select students, Yi Kochi chapter The sessions, led by Mr Felix Augustine and Mr Biju has held six workshops titled CatalYist beginning Philipose and supported by other members, were held at November 2012.Entrepreneurship is a state of mind and Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering (SNGCE), requires an eco system to sustain and thrive. “These Global Public School, Toch Public School, the Delta workshops expose students to the basic concepts of Study, Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Girinagar and TocH entrepreneurship and instil in them the confidence to take institute of Science and Technology. up entrepreneurship as a career option. We need to CatalYist Session at TocH institute of Science and Technology generate wealth in the country and for that developing an These workshops culminated with Students participating entrepreneurial mindset and culture amongst the youth is in a competition, Student @ Business. Yi also plans to crucial”, held Mr Pramod Nair B, Chair, Yi Kochi chapter. come up with more intensive camps and workshops to guide interested and potential students through the In this workshop, students got to interact with Yi various phases of their entrepreneurial ventures. members, young entrepreneurs themselves and CatalYist Session at TocH Public School understand the charms and challenges of becoming an “All Dreams come true only if we have the courage to entrepreneur. The basics of setting up a new endeavour pursue them. It was truly an inspiring message and involving production/ operation, marketing and finance touched my heart. Let us all stand together and build were explained to them using live examples and the India. The message is loud and clear. Thank you Yi for students were also made to work out by themselves all this wonderful session”, held Ms Mirshalia Pallath, these elements in an imaginary situation wherein they had student at TocH Public School. to set up and run their entrepreneurial endeavour. CatalYist Session at Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Girinagar

12 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 13 Students@ BusYiness: Yi Students’ Fair

8 February, 2013, Kochi

Young Indians sow seeds of Entrepreneurship in Schools and Colleges

Students from St. Thomas Girls High School with their products at Students @ BusYiness Yi Kochi chapter held an exhibition cum hands on training session for students from selected schools and colleges on 8 February, 2013 at the Oberon Mall, Edappally.

This program, Students @ BusYiness, is designed to develop entrepreneurial skills in students and expose them to various aspects of running a business. Students from various schools and colleges across the city put up their stalls at all the five floors of Oberon Mall. From stalls selling delicious savories to beautiful handmade craft Students from SNGCE running their business at Students @ BusYiness items, greeting cards, bangles, flower vases and numerous other products, this was a live show of students’ creativity at play.

The teams were evaluated on the basis of the innovati- veness of the business idea, the quality, sustainability, branding and marketing of the product/service and the sales they made at the end of the day.

The competition saw some excellent branding and Yi Kochi Members at Oberon Mall during the Students @ BusYiness programme marketing initiatives that proved to be a competition to even the full fledged business and sales professionals in the mall. “Running a business requires a different mindset and this is what we are trying to instill in these students. We are sure through these training sessions and workshops and repeated exposure to these concepts, we are laying ground for future business men and women in our country”, held Mr Pramod Nair B, Chair, Yi Kochi chapter. Students from TocH Public School with their customers at Students @ BusYiness Environment

The marketing strategies of a team from TocH Public School at Students @ BusYiness Students from Global Public School selling their products at Students @ BusYiness

14 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Students@ BusYiness: Yi Students’ Fair

8 February, 2013, Kochi

Young Indians sow seeds of Entrepreneurship in Schools and Colleges

Students from St. Thomas Girls High School with their products at Students @ BusYiness Yi Kochi chapter held an exhibition cum hands on training session for students from selected schools and colleges on 8 February, 2013 at the Oberon Mall, Edappally.

This program, Students @ BusYiness, is designed to develop entrepreneurial skills in students and expose them to various aspects of running a business. Students from various schools and colleges across the city put up their stalls at all the five floors of Oberon Mall. From stalls selling delicious savories to beautiful handmade craft Students from SNGCE running their business at Students @ BusYiness items, greeting cards, bangles, flower vases and numerous other products, this was a live show of students’ creativity at play.

The teams were evaluated on the basis of the innovati- veness of the business idea, the quality, sustainability, branding and marketing of the product/service and the sales they made at the end of the day.

The competition saw some excellent branding and Yi Kochi Members at Oberon Mall during the Students @ BusYiness programme marketing initiatives that proved to be a competition to even the full fledged business and sales professionals in the mall. “Running a business requires a different mindset and this is what we are trying to instill in these students. We are sure through these training sessions and workshops and repeated exposure to these concepts, we are laying ground for future business men and women in our country”, held Mr Pramod Nair B, Chair, Yi Kochi chapter. Students from TocH Public School with their customers at Students @ BusYiness Environment

The marketing strategies of a team from TocH Public School at Students @ BusYiness Students from Global Public School selling their products at Students @ BusYiness

14 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Globally there is rising concern about Air, Water and Land Pollution. But there’s a deafening silence with regard to Yi and MVD join hands Noise Pollution. Noise can be defined as an unwanted or undesired sound. Be it human or machine-created, noise disrupts the activity and balance of life. Vehicle honking in for a Horn free Kochi traffic dons the dubious cap of being the largest noise 5 January, 2013, Kochi maker throughout the world.

Yi Kochi chapter has taken on the responsibility of Yi Kochi chapter and the Motor Vehicles Department spreading social awareness regarding Noise pollution (MVD) jointly organized an awareness drive for and initiating action at the Community level to reduce the Thripunithura Rajanagari Union of Residents' Association growing menace of vehicle honking with a two pronged (TRURA), an apex council of residents associations in approach. Thripunithura on Traffic awareness, in general, and the Yi- Horn Not OK Please (HNOP) project against unnecessary honking in the city on 5 January, 2013.

HNOP brochures and car stickers were distributed at this occasion by Yi and MVD representatives impacting over 500 motor vehicle drivers in the town. Yi Kochi organized silent marches at Kadavanthara and Mr Adarsh Nair, Motor Vehicles Inspector, Ms Namrata Khona Samra Yi organizes Chottanikkara to spread awareness amongst the public and Mr Prakash Namboodiri releasing the HNOP brochure about the Yi-Horn Not OK Please (HNOP) project to Silent Marches for reduce honking in the city on World Environment Day on 5 June, 2012. a Horn free Kochi Participants holding aloft placards with anti-noise pollution messages like “Think before you honk”, and “Say No to Honking” marched from the Greater Cochin Development Authority to the nearby Kadavanthara junction. They also distributed stickers bearing the “Horn Not OK Please” campaign message to motorists to create awareness about noise pollution. A similar march was taken out at Chottanikkara where students of Global The Yi Kochi Team and the Motor Vehicles Department Officers at the awareness drive. Public School participated.

HNOP Silent march at Chottanikkara

HNOP Silent march at Kadavanthara junction HNOP Brochure

16 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 17 Globally there is rising concern about Air, Water and Land Pollution. But there’s a deafening silence with regard to Yi and MVD join hands Noise Pollution. Noise can be defined as an unwanted or undesired sound. Be it human or machine-created, noise disrupts the activity and balance of life. Vehicle honking in for a Horn free Kochi traffic dons the dubious cap of being the largest noise 5 January, 2013, Kochi maker throughout the world.

Yi Kochi chapter has taken on the responsibility of Yi Kochi chapter and the Motor Vehicles Department spreading social awareness regarding Noise pollution (MVD) jointly organized an awareness drive for and initiating action at the Community level to reduce the Thripunithura Rajanagari Union of Residents' Association growing menace of vehicle honking with a two pronged (TRURA), an apex council of residents associations in approach. Thripunithura on Traffic awareness, in general, and the Yi- Horn Not OK Please (HNOP) project against unnecessary honking in the city on 5 January, 2013.

HNOP brochures and car stickers were distributed at this occasion by Yi and MVD representatives impacting over 500 motor vehicle drivers in the town. Yi Kochi organized silent marches at Kadavanthara and Mr Adarsh Nair, Motor Vehicles Inspector, Ms Namrata Khona Samra Yi organizes Chottanikkara to spread awareness amongst the public and Mr Prakash Namboodiri releasing the HNOP brochure about the Yi-Horn Not OK Please (HNOP) project to Silent Marches for reduce honking in the city on World Environment Day on 5 June, 2012. a Horn free Kochi Participants holding aloft placards with anti-noise pollution messages like “Think before you honk”, and “Say No to Honking” marched from the Greater Cochin Development Authority to the nearby Kadavanthara junction. They also distributed stickers bearing the “Horn Not OK Please” campaign message to motorists to create awareness about noise pollution. A similar march was taken out at Chottanikkara where students of Global The Yi Kochi Team and the Motor Vehicles Department Officers at the awareness drive. Public School participated.

HNOP Silent march at Chottanikkara

HNOP Silent march at Kadavanthara junction HNOP Brochure

16 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 17 Yi Kochi E- Campaign

Yi Kochi chapter held an e-campaign requesting members of CII and Yi in Kerala to join hands to observe EARTH HOUR on 31 March, 2012. The message was Earth Hour communicated across to 300 CII and Yi members across the state.

Learning

Earth Hour poster

18 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Kochi E- Campaign

Yi Kochi chapter held an e-campaign requesting members of CII and Yi in Kerala to join hands to observe EARTH HOUR on 31 March, 2012. The message was Earth Hour communicated across to 300 CII and Yi members across the state.

Learning

Earth Hour poster

18 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Learn From Legends: Session with Mr Abdul Azeez, CEO, Skyline Builders Putting it in a nutshell, Mr Pramod Nair, Chair, Yi Kochi 10 October, 2012; Kochi chapter commented, “FTF- One of best formats to come FaYil Story, Turning PoYint from the Learning Vertical in the recent past. It reiterates UK-India the fact that we have among our very own members, Yi Kochi chapter organized an interactive session with and Fore SYight experiences that inspires the rest of us. Akhi at his candid Mr Abdul Azeez, CEO, Skyline builders as a part of its Partners in action best, Shamim his energetic best and Rajeev at his Learn from Legends Learning Series. Presenting his scariest best! ...All three excelled their brief and went all career path to the Yi members, Mr Azeez gave an out to ensure we share some of their prominent moments A Peer Learning session Exploring Opportunities entertaining and light hearted overview of his growth in life with a hearty laugh. Guys on behalf all the members story and how he succeeded in making Skyline Builders 21 June, 2012; Kochi allow me to say…Thank you and WE ARE PROUD OF with the UK one of the best brands in the industry. YOU.” 8 August 2012; Kochi

The humility to learn, a passion to live for, the courage to dream, the will to act, and above all the drive to challenge one’s limits were what defined the three Young Indians – An interactive session with Mr Jamie Cribb, Head of UK Akhilesh, Shamim and Rajeev who presented their Trade & Investment was held to discuss the investment failures, turning points and foresights at the second and business opportunities in the UK on 8 August, 2012 edition of the Yi FTF RevYive session. at Hotel Avenue Regent, Kochi. The program, jointly organized with the British Deputy High Commission and "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't Yi, was attended by around 15 members and the work" --Thomas Edison opportunities available in the different sectors like Guided by these words of wisdom, Mr Akhilesh Agarwal, infrastructure, education, healthcare, etc were discussed Managing Director, Acumen Capital Market (I) Limited Mr Naveen Philip handing over the memento to in detail. Following the brief presentation on the Mr Abdul Azeez addressing Yi Kochi members Mr Rajeev Nair at the FTF session shared the “failure” moments in his life that have made opportunities in UK, one to one meetings were held with him the successful man we see today. The times in life, the participants to look into individual proposals and Hailing from an old business family of Calicut, Mr Azeez that seems to be the worst, always turns out to be the concerns. A presentation on Yi Kochi chapter was also did his post graduation in Business Administration at best, held Akhilesh looking back at his life and the insights done by Ms Namrata Khona Samra, Co Chair, Yi Kochi Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT) in its he had accumulated over the years. The importance of chapter to brief the representatives from the British earlier MBA batches. The real take off in his career, he speaking out and confiding to your near and dear, Deputy High Commission on the activities and projects held, was the co-founding of Skyline Builders in 1989.He considering the option of scalability while delving into a undertaken in the chapter. The session proved to be very steered the organization as CEO through the thick and new venture, having trust in others and at the same time useful to the members who were on the lookout for thin of the real estate industry in Kerala, and made it into not being driven by blind faith were some of the insights opportunities to expand their businesses overseas, that Akhilesh shared. the largest home builder in Kerala over the years. He especially the UK. became the sole stalwart of the company after other Every moment in life is a turning point for Mr Shamim Mr Jacob Joy handing over the memento to directors had retired and took the complete rein in hands Rafeek, CEO, Vencedor Management consultants. Mr Akhilesh Agarwal at the FTF session in 2006. Quoting interesting incidences on how he had Sharing 10 of those points from his school days to his struggled to market his products to customers across the current experience in Yi, Shamim gave an energetic world, he highlighted the importance of being presentation filled with invaluable values, words of knowledgeable across the length and breadth of the wisdom and an undying drive to scale greater heights. industry to be legendary leader. Finally it was time to hear from Mr Rajeev Nair, Managing Director, Stallion Systems & Solutions Pvt. Ltd about his The session was filled with a number of valuable insights foresights. Presenting his foresights in the IT sector, he and was well received by all the members. put forth his predictions on the “Robots” and the wireless world we would move into, in the coming 100 years.

Mr Srikant Suryanarayan handing over the memento to Mr Jamie Cribb, Head of UK Trade & Investment Mr Shamim Rafeek at the FTF session addressing Yi members at the session

20 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 21 Learn From Legends: Session with Mr Abdul Azeez, CEO, Skyline Builders Putting it in a nutshell, Mr Pramod Nair, Chair, Yi Kochi 10 October, 2012; Kochi chapter commented, “FTF- One of best formats to come FaYil Story, Turning PoYint from the Learning Vertical in the recent past. It reiterates UK-India the fact that we have among our very own members, Yi Kochi chapter organized an interactive session with and Fore SYight experiences that inspires the rest of us. Akhi at his candid Mr Abdul Azeez, CEO, Skyline builders as a part of its Partners in action best, Shamim his energetic best and Rajeev at his Learn from Legends Learning Series. Presenting his scariest best! ...All three excelled their brief and went all career path to the Yi members, Mr Azeez gave an out to ensure we share some of their prominent moments A Peer Learning session Exploring Opportunities entertaining and light hearted overview of his growth in life with a hearty laugh. Guys on behalf all the members story and how he succeeded in making Skyline Builders 21 June, 2012; Kochi allow me to say…Thank you and WE ARE PROUD OF with the UK one of the best brands in the industry. YOU.” 8 August 2012; Kochi

The humility to learn, a passion to live for, the courage to dream, the will to act, and above all the drive to challenge one’s limits were what defined the three Young Indians – An interactive session with Mr Jamie Cribb, Head of UK Akhilesh, Shamim and Rajeev who presented their Trade & Investment was held to discuss the investment failures, turning points and foresights at the second and business opportunities in the UK on 8 August, 2012 edition of the Yi FTF RevYive session. at Hotel Avenue Regent, Kochi. The program, jointly organized with the British Deputy High Commission and "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't Yi, was attended by around 15 members and the work" --Thomas Edison opportunities available in the different sectors like Guided by these words of wisdom, Mr Akhilesh Agarwal, infrastructure, education, healthcare, etc were discussed Managing Director, Acumen Capital Market (I) Limited Mr Naveen Philip handing over the memento to in detail. Following the brief presentation on the Mr Abdul Azeez addressing Yi Kochi members Mr Rajeev Nair at the FTF session shared the “failure” moments in his life that have made opportunities in UK, one to one meetings were held with him the successful man we see today. The times in life, the participants to look into individual proposals and Hailing from an old business family of Calicut, Mr Azeez that seems to be the worst, always turns out to be the concerns. A presentation on Yi Kochi chapter was also did his post graduation in Business Administration at best, held Akhilesh looking back at his life and the insights done by Ms Namrata Khona Samra, Co Chair, Yi Kochi Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT) in its he had accumulated over the years. The importance of chapter to brief the representatives from the British earlier MBA batches. The real take off in his career, he speaking out and confiding to your near and dear, Deputy High Commission on the activities and projects held, was the co-founding of Skyline Builders in 1989.He considering the option of scalability while delving into a undertaken in the chapter. The session proved to be very steered the organization as CEO through the thick and new venture, having trust in others and at the same time useful to the members who were on the lookout for thin of the real estate industry in Kerala, and made it into not being driven by blind faith were some of the insights opportunities to expand their businesses overseas, that Akhilesh shared. the largest home builder in Kerala over the years. He especially the UK. became the sole stalwart of the company after other Every moment in life is a turning point for Mr Shamim Mr Jacob Joy handing over the memento to directors had retired and took the complete rein in hands Rafeek, CEO, Vencedor Management consultants. Mr Akhilesh Agarwal at the FTF session in 2006. Quoting interesting incidences on how he had Sharing 10 of those points from his school days to his struggled to market his products to customers across the current experience in Yi, Shamim gave an energetic world, he highlighted the importance of being presentation filled with invaluable values, words of knowledgeable across the length and breadth of the wisdom and an undying drive to scale greater heights. industry to be legendary leader. Finally it was time to hear from Mr Rajeev Nair, Managing Director, Stallion Systems & Solutions Pvt. Ltd about his The session was filled with a number of valuable insights foresights. Presenting his foresights in the IT sector, he and was well received by all the members. put forth his predictions on the “Robots” and the wireless world we would move into, in the coming 100 years.

Mr Srikant Suryanarayan handing over the memento to Mr Jamie Cribb, Head of UK Trade & Investment Mr Shamim Rafeek at the FTF session addressing Yi members at the session

20 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 21 Yi Learning Mission to Sound of the Hills: Infosys, IBS & TCS Yi Kochi Adventure Camp

27 November, 2012; Thiruvananthapuram 12-13 January, 2013; Munnar

Yi Kochi chapter organized a learning mission to the top “It was wonderful experience, I must say the day flew A group of Yi Kochi members endeavoured on an three IT firms in India- Infosys, IBS and TCS, away just like that. The arrangements were a clock work. adventure mission to climb the Summit of the Thiruvananthapuram on 27th November, 2012, in We could cover three companies within our limited time Meesapulimala which is a peak in the High Ranges of partnership with the Yi Trivandrum chapter. The frame, attend all presentations and what an interactive Idukki district in Kerala. At an elevation of 2640 m (8661 interactive sessions on the best practices of all the three session it was in all the three board rooms!!. Though I am feet), it is the second highest peak in the Western Ghats. organizations with the top management teams at each slightly embarrassed to admit that whatever discussions The group started off from Kochi in two cars on 12th of the three organizations were well received by the were being made there, some how was far away from January, 2013 morning and reached Suryanelli in Munnar delegates and provided relevant guidelines to members the comprehensive capacity of my grey cells ,but I felt at about noon where the cars were to be parked safely in to fine tune and bring in improvements to the functioning really proud to be a Yian “, Priya Fazil, a Yi member who a guest house and the adventure journey started from of their respective organizations. was part of the delegation. there. The 12 km road to Kolukkumalai was full of wobbly Yi Kochi Members at the Adventure Camp stones and climb was really steep. Though the journey Mr Sunil Jose, Assoc. Vice President and Head Infosys, was jerky, the beauty was awesome; the view of tea Thiruvananthapuram Development center and gardens form the top was a sumptuous feast to the eyes. Before dawn, the group was all ready on top of a rock to Mr. Ajayan Pillai, Senior Delivery Manager, Infosys After a brief lunch break, the group started off to a small greet the morning sun. After breakfast, they started off to Thiruvananthapuram spoke about the Infosys Story, stroll to visit Kolukkumalai tea factory, which is the world's explore the Meesapulimala, through the tea plantations Highlighting Infosys history, Value Systems, Employee highest organic tea garden. The two-storied building, and went kilometres and kilometers talking, laughing, and engagement, Innovation etc. The interactive sessions at built in the 1930s, with its wooden interiors and aroma enjoying the whole trek. IBS led by Mr Rajesh G, Vice President, Finance, IBS and would present you some time-tested methods of tea After a tough climb up the hill and an equally adventurous processing. Here tea is processed in the traditional Mr Jayan P, Head - Global Human Resources, IBS one back down to the camp, it was a moment of awe and method, which is different from the more popular CTC focused on best practices in Finance and HR strategies pride for each and every one of the group to just grasp the (crush-tear-curl method). followed by IBS to make the organization more profitable gravity of the task they had just completed and realize the and employee friendly. An interaction with the young Camping overnight in Kolukkumalai in Alpine tents which strengths that lay asleep in them. leaders at IBS was also held and the vision and goals of were unbelievably cosy for a tent life, the camp was lively “Certain things in life are presented to you as a choice Yi were discussed in detail. Following this the delegation with campfire, barbecue, romantic songs, and dance - if you avoid it, it will not affect you in any way- your life proceeded to TCS wherein they interacted with numbers. But the beauty lay in what was nonexistent remains the same. But what happens if you choose to do Mr Suresh Panampilly, Head- Initial Learning Program, there- electricity and mobile phone access. The night Mr Sunil Jose, Assoc. Vice President and Head Infosys, it? The option to go for adventure Trip to Munnar was one TCS who spoke about TCS’s focus on Research and Thiruvananthapuram Development center and Mr. Ajayan Pillai, temperatures went down to 8 degrees and the chill was Delivery Manager, Infosys Thiruvananthapuram receiving the such decision. If I had not gone for this trip, my life would Development and the various training programs and felt even in the cosy sleeping bags. Yi memento from Mr George Kishore, Chair, Yi Trivandrum chapter have flown like the same as ever. But by deciding to and Mr Pramod Nair B, Chair, Yi Kochi chapter modules they had developed to ensure that they stay on embrace the option of this adventure I have added a new the top. chapter to my life story- a chapter which is written in golden letters. I am sure each and every adventurist in our small group is feeling the same after the mission”, held Ms Priya Fazil after the mission.

The Yi delegation at IBS campus Trivandrum

22 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Learning Mission to Sound of the Hills: Infosys, IBS & TCS Yi Kochi Adventure Camp

27 November, 2012; Thiruvananthapuram 12-13 January, 2013; Munnar

Yi Kochi chapter organized a learning mission to the top “It was wonderful experience, I must say the day flew A group of Yi Kochi members endeavoured on an three IT firms in India- Infosys, IBS and TCS, away just like that. The arrangements were a clock work. adventure mission to climb the Summit of the Thiruvananthapuram on 27th November, 2012, in We could cover three companies within our limited time Meesapulimala which is a peak in the High Ranges of partnership with the Yi Trivandrum chapter. The frame, attend all presentations and what an interactive Idukki district in Kerala. At an elevation of 2640 m (8661 interactive sessions on the best practices of all the three session it was in all the three board rooms!!. Though I am feet), it is the second highest peak in the Western Ghats. organizations with the top management teams at each slightly embarrassed to admit that whatever discussions The group started off from Kochi in two cars on 12th of the three organizations were well received by the were being made there, some how was far away from January, 2013 morning and reached Suryanelli in Munnar delegates and provided relevant guidelines to members the comprehensive capacity of my grey cells ,but I felt at about noon where the cars were to be parked safely in to fine tune and bring in improvements to the functioning really proud to be a Yian “, Priya Fazil, a Yi member who a guest house and the adventure journey started from of their respective organizations. was part of the delegation. there. The 12 km road to Kolukkumalai was full of wobbly Yi Kochi Members at the Adventure Camp stones and climb was really steep. Though the journey Mr Sunil Jose, Assoc. Vice President and Head Infosys, was jerky, the beauty was awesome; the view of tea Thiruvananthapuram Development center and gardens form the top was a sumptuous feast to the eyes. Before dawn, the group was all ready on top of a rock to Mr. Ajayan Pillai, Senior Delivery Manager, Infosys After a brief lunch break, the group started off to a small greet the morning sun. After breakfast, they started off to Thiruvananthapuram spoke about the Infosys Story, stroll to visit Kolukkumalai tea factory, which is the world's explore the Meesapulimala, through the tea plantations Highlighting Infosys history, Value Systems, Employee highest organic tea garden. The two-storied building, and went kilometres and kilometers talking, laughing, and engagement, Innovation etc. The interactive sessions at built in the 1930s, with its wooden interiors and aroma enjoying the whole trek. IBS led by Mr Rajesh G, Vice President, Finance, IBS and would present you some time-tested methods of tea After a tough climb up the hill and an equally adventurous processing. Here tea is processed in the traditional Mr Jayan P, Head - Global Human Resources, IBS one back down to the camp, it was a moment of awe and method, which is different from the more popular CTC focused on best practices in Finance and HR strategies pride for each and every one of the group to just grasp the (crush-tear-curl method). followed by IBS to make the organization more profitable gravity of the task they had just completed and realize the and employee friendly. An interaction with the young Camping overnight in Kolukkumalai in Alpine tents which strengths that lay asleep in them. leaders at IBS was also held and the vision and goals of were unbelievably cosy for a tent life, the camp was lively “Certain things in life are presented to you as a choice Yi were discussed in detail. Following this the delegation with campfire, barbecue, romantic songs, and dance - if you avoid it, it will not affect you in any way- your life proceeded to TCS wherein they interacted with numbers. But the beauty lay in what was nonexistent remains the same. But what happens if you choose to do Mr Suresh Panampilly, Head- Initial Learning Program, there- electricity and mobile phone access. The night Mr Sunil Jose, Assoc. Vice President and Head Infosys, it? The option to go for adventure Trip to Munnar was one TCS who spoke about TCS’s focus on Research and Thiruvananthapuram Development center and Mr. Ajayan Pillai, temperatures went down to 8 degrees and the chill was Delivery Manager, Infosys Thiruvananthapuram receiving the such decision. If I had not gone for this trip, my life would Development and the various training programs and felt even in the cosy sleeping bags. Yi memento from Mr George Kishore, Chair, Yi Trivandrum chapter have flown like the same as ever. But by deciding to and Mr Pramod Nair B, Chair, Yi Kochi chapter modules they had developed to ensure that they stay on embrace the option of this adventure I have added a new the top. chapter to my life story- a chapter which is written in golden letters. I am sure each and every adventurist in our small group is feeling the same after the mission”, held Ms Priya Fazil after the mission.

The Yi delegation at IBS campus Trivandrum

22 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Vision, Mission, Action Yi Coimbatore Experiential Interactive session with Mr Shaffi Mather Visit to Kochi 18-19 May 2012, Kochi Yi Kochi and Coimbatore members with Mr Joy P Jacob, CEO & Secretary, Syrian Trust Hospital at MOSC Medical College Hospital, Kolencherry

As Yi steps into its 10th year, it’s very important that we Mr Shaffi Mather further interacted about his The Yi Coimbatore Chapter under its pause, look back and understand how we have grown experiences as the economic advisor to the Chief Learning Platform visited Kochi on 18 - 19 all these years. And it was at this juncture that Yi Kochi Minister of Kerala. He explained to the gathering about May 2012. The trip involved visits to MOSC organized an interactive session with Mr Shaffi Mather, the new initiatives undertaken by the current Medical College Hospital, Kolencherry, JJ a founding Yi member, a TED speaker, a successful government such as the changes in governance Confectionary, Pete’s Automotive entrepreneur and currently the Economic advisor to the structure which was more citizen- friendly and which Products, Baby Marine International, CGH Kerala CM to understand how and why Yi was started relied more on e-governance etc. Earth Group and a Sailing expedition in and what Yi should do further to realize its vision. Panangad. Ending the session on a high note, Mr Pramod Nair B, Mr Shaffi Mather took the participants through the Yi Chair, Yi Kochi chapter invited Mr Shaffi Mather to be an The first day of the visit started off with a trip story of how it was started 10 years ago as the Young honorary member of Yi Kochi chapter and Mr Shaffi to MOSC Medical College Hospital, Business Group and Mr Sanjay Reddy was asked to be accepted the same. Kolencherry. It was an initiation by the local a founding chair of the founding group of 12 members. people that brought about the existence He reiterated his experiences as the retreat chair and of the Hospital and it is a not for profit how everybody had worked hard to deliver and build up organization. The Hospital boasts of having this organization. Commenting on his views on Yi’s one of the best Neonatal Care in India and state of with Mr John Blogg on International & Retail Develop- future, he stressed on the importance of Yi building up a the art Cardiology department. Members interacted with ment across the World in Consumer Goods. strong identity on its own. Mr Joy P Jacob, CEO & Secretary, Syrian Trust Hospital. Mr Shaffi Mather receiving the The second day started with a visit to Baby Marine Yi memento from Mr Umang Patodia The next place of visit was JJ Confectionary, a food International, a seafood processing and exporting unit. processing plant that manufactures candies for Lotte and The visit involved a tour of their packaging plant and an Parle. It was a wonderful experience for the members interactive session with Mr George Ninan, Partner, Baby walking amongst the huge machines that magically spit Marine who explained the intricacies of the seafood out candies, breathing in the different flavours. The visit business. This was followed by an interactive session truly brought out the child in all. with Mr Jose Dominic, Managing Director, CGH Earth Group. It was amazing to learn how keeping it simple, The delegation then proceeded to Hotel International for giving respect to nature and community in a place can be a sumptuous lunch and Interaction with Mr Peter K Chacko, a huge success mantra in the Hotel business. Managing Director, Pete’s Automotive Products. Members got information on performance enhancers The visit came to a close with a wonderful sailing and modifications that can be made on cars to derive expedition in the Backwaters at Panangad. their full efficiency. In the evening we had an Interaction

Yi Kochi and Coimbatore members at JJ confectionery, Kollenchery Yi Kochi and Coimbatore members before the Sailing expedition at Panagad 24 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 25 Vision, Mission, Action Yi Coimbatore Experiential Interactive session with Mr Shaffi Mather Visit to Kochi 18-19 May 2012, Kochi Yi Kochi and Coimbatore members with Mr Joy P Jacob, CEO & Secretary, Syrian Trust Hospital at MOSC Medical College Hospital, Kolencherry

As Yi steps into its 10th year, it’s very important that we Mr Shaffi Mather further interacted about his The Yi Coimbatore Chapter under its pause, look back and understand how we have grown experiences as the economic advisor to the Chief Learning Platform visited Kochi on 18 - 19 all these years. And it was at this juncture that Yi Kochi Minister of Kerala. He explained to the gathering about May 2012. The trip involved visits to MOSC organized an interactive session with Mr Shaffi Mather, the new initiatives undertaken by the current Medical College Hospital, Kolencherry, JJ a founding Yi member, a TED speaker, a successful government such as the changes in governance Confectionary, Pete’s Automotive entrepreneur and currently the Economic advisor to the structure which was more citizen- friendly and which Products, Baby Marine International, CGH Kerala CM to understand how and why Yi was started relied more on e-governance etc. Earth Group and a Sailing expedition in and what Yi should do further to realize its vision. Panangad. Ending the session on a high note, Mr Pramod Nair B, Mr Shaffi Mather took the participants through the Yi Chair, Yi Kochi chapter invited Mr Shaffi Mather to be an The first day of the visit started off with a trip story of how it was started 10 years ago as the Young honorary member of Yi Kochi chapter and Mr Shaffi to MOSC Medical College Hospital, Business Group and Mr Sanjay Reddy was asked to be accepted the same. Kolencherry. It was an initiation by the local a founding chair of the founding group of 12 members. people that brought about the existence He reiterated his experiences as the retreat chair and of the Hospital and it is a not for profit how everybody had worked hard to deliver and build up organization. The Hospital boasts of having this organization. Commenting on his views on Yi’s one of the best Neonatal Care in India and state of with Mr John Blogg on International & Retail Develop- future, he stressed on the importance of Yi building up a the art Cardiology department. Members interacted with ment across the World in Consumer Goods. strong identity on its own. Mr Joy P Jacob, CEO & Secretary, Syrian Trust Hospital. Mr Shaffi Mather receiving the The second day started with a visit to Baby Marine Yi memento from Mr Umang Patodia The next place of visit was JJ Confectionary, a food International, a seafood processing and exporting unit. processing plant that manufactures candies for Lotte and The visit involved a tour of their packaging plant and an Parle. It was a wonderful experience for the members interactive session with Mr George Ninan, Partner, Baby walking amongst the huge machines that magically spit Marine who explained the intricacies of the seafood out candies, breathing in the different flavours. The visit business. This was followed by an interactive session truly brought out the child in all. with Mr Jose Dominic, Managing Director, CGH Earth Group. It was amazing to learn how keeping it simple, The delegation then proceeded to Hotel International for giving respect to nature and community in a place can be a sumptuous lunch and Interaction with Mr Peter K Chacko, a huge success mantra in the Hotel business. Managing Director, Pete’s Automotive Products. Members got information on performance enhancers The visit came to a close with a wonderful sailing and modifications that can be made on cars to derive expedition in the Backwaters at Panangad. their full efficiency. In the evening we had an Interaction

Yi Kochi and Coimbatore members at JJ confectionery, Kollenchery Yi Kochi and Coimbatore members before the Sailing expedition at Panagad 24 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 25 Yi Study Mission to CAFS and CIAL Gold Course 21 July, 2012; Kochi

A study mission to Casino Air Caterers and Flight Services (CAFS), Nedumbaserry, a Flight Kitchen that meets the highest standards in freshness, hygiene and security was organized by Yi Kochi Chapter on 21 July, 2012. Operating out from facilities near Kochi, Kozhikode and Chennai Airports in South India, CAFS is a venture of the hotel chain CGH Earth. The visit to the outlet in Kochi was indeed an eye opener regarding the intricacies and detailed processes that goes behind the ready-to-eat food packets served on board flights we travel so often.

To add colour to the RevYive session, a visit to the CIAL Golf Course, the biggest golf course in the state at Nedumbaserry, was also organized. Mr Sabu Thomas, the Yi Kochi members in front of CAFS administrative officer at the CIAL Golf course gave a brief introduction on the game and this again enlightened the group on many of the unknown terms and aspects of the game.

Membership

Yi Kochi members at the CIAL Golf course

26 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Study Mission to CAFS and CIAL Gold Course 21 July, 2012; Kochi

A study mission to Casino Air Caterers and Flight Services (CAFS), Nedumbaserry, a Flight Kitchen that meets the highest standards in freshness, hygiene and security was organized by Yi Kochi Chapter on 21 July, 2012. Operating out from facilities near Kochi, Kozhikode and Chennai Airports in South India, CAFS is a venture of the hotel chain CGH Earth. The visit to the outlet in Kochi was indeed an eye opener regarding the intricacies and detailed processes that goes behind the ready-to-eat food packets served on board flights we travel so often.

To add colour to the RevYive session, a visit to the CIAL Golf Course, the biggest golf course in the state at Nedumbaserry, was also organized. Mr Sabu Thomas, the Yi Kochi members in front of CAFS administrative officer at the CIAL Golf course gave a brief introduction on the game and this again enlightened the group on many of the unknown terms and aspects of the game.

Membership

Yi Kochi members at the CIAL Golf course

26 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Kochi Pathfinder 2012-13

27 April, 2012; Kochi

Tracing out paths they would traverse through the year ahead, the chairs of the different verticals presented their Yi Kochi plans and projects. This was followed by a dinner hosted by Ms Roopa George and Mr George Ninan at Tokyo Bay, the Japanese restaurant The Yi Kochi Executive Council members presenting Treasure Hunt their plans at the Pathfinder 1 April, 2012

Yi Kochi members before the Treasure Hunt Yi Roadshow at IBS 10 May, 2012 April 1 may be fools’ day. But the first official day of 2012- The CROSSWORD board will be up TOMORROW by 13 in the Yi calendar was for the intellectuals, the clever. 12pm on the FB site, from where you can download it & A Road show was held at the Cochin Campus of IBS in This was the day the CLEVER amongst the Young Indians print it for a hard copy. Infopark to promote Yi amongst the IBS employees on were officially declared. Every day you will get the Across & Down clues....Finish 10 May, 2012. The Road show was held as a part of the Starting the year with a treasure hunt, the Kochi chapter the CROSSWORD & bring it to the FLAG OFF VENUE on chapter's initiatives to launch a corporate chapter in the of Young Indians were on an intellectual war with each 1st April for a special gift..:)) city. other. Dividing themselves into various groups - ”TraYil Happy TraYil..ing....:)) Blazers”, “Indomitable Yi Gauls”, “MaverYicks on TraYil”, Ms. Namrata Khona Samra, Co Chair, Yi Kochi chapter, “Screw DrYivers” and “TraYil crackers”, the weeklong war After a lot a of brain storming and fun, it was finally the Mr. Naveen Philip, Past Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter and had more gains than losses with each team getting to Indomitable Gauls led by Mr Sasikanth Prabhu who Mr. Abin Simon, Chair- Next Practices, Yi Kochi Chapter know more of not just the city that they are part of, but emerged as winners against a tough competition given spoke on the occasion and enlightened the employees by Screw DrYivers led by Mr Cinu P Thomas. their fellow young Indians too. at IBS about Yi and its goals. Ms Namrata Khona Samra explaining Yi’s goals to the IBS employees A prized Facebook briefing by the brains behind TraYil- This event was attended by over 50 members and their Mr Naveen Philip, Mr Q and Ms Priya Q, that gives a bird’s families. The treasure hunt ended with a dinner hosted by An orientation session for prospective and new members in Yi Kochi eye view of the hunt: Mr Umang Patodia and Ms Mala Patodia at their residence. Yi Orientation was held on 20 June, 2012 at CII Office, Panampilly Nagar. The new members and the prospective members were given a brief about Yi, 25 March, 2012 its genesis, goals, vision and mission. The session was attended by Session nearly 25 members and prospects. Good morning everyone, 20 June, 2012; Kochi This time around - the build up will be 7 days of cracking daily clues, as practice...before the D Day... Starting today at 12pm, the first clue will be up on FB & on Euro Cup Finals SMS....

The team will have to crack the clue, which will lead you to a place, shop, outlet, hotel, school, temple, church...etc. at KochYi 30 June, 2012; Kochi Once there, you will have to identify your selves to the person in-charge, disclose your team name & collect a Yi Kochi members’ got together at Hotel Holiday Inn on cover addressed to your team.. 30 June, 2012 midnight to view the Euro cup finals. A get Inside that cover will be a clue for a CROSSWORD. together filled with immense fun, had members betting and shooting goals at each other. Indomitable Gauls - The TraYil Winners Yi Kochi members viewing the Eurocup finals

28 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 29 Yi Kochi Pathfinder 2012-13

27 April, 2012; Kochi

Tracing out paths they would traverse through the year ahead, the chairs of the different verticals presented their Yi Kochi plans and projects. This was followed by a dinner hosted by Ms Roopa George and Mr George Ninan at Tokyo Bay, the Japanese restaurant The Yi Kochi Executive Council members presenting Treasure Hunt their plans at the Pathfinder 1 April, 2012

Yi Kochi members before the Treasure Hunt Yi Roadshow at IBS 10 May, 2012 April 1 may be fools’ day. But the first official day of 2012- The CROSSWORD board will be up TOMORROW by 13 in the Yi calendar was for the intellectuals, the clever. 12pm on the FB site, from where you can download it & A Road show was held at the Cochin Campus of IBS in This was the day the CLEVER amongst the Young Indians print it for a hard copy. Infopark to promote Yi amongst the IBS employees on were officially declared. Every day you will get the Across & Down clues....Finish 10 May, 2012. The Road show was held as a part of the Starting the year with a treasure hunt, the Kochi chapter the CROSSWORD & bring it to the FLAG OFF VENUE on chapter's initiatives to launch a corporate chapter in the of Young Indians were on an intellectual war with each 1st April for a special gift..:)) city. other. Dividing themselves into various groups - ”TraYil Happy TraYil..ing....:)) Blazers”, “Indomitable Yi Gauls”, “MaverYicks on TraYil”, Ms. Namrata Khona Samra, Co Chair, Yi Kochi chapter, “Screw DrYivers” and “TraYil crackers”, the weeklong war After a lot a of brain storming and fun, it was finally the Mr. Naveen Philip, Past Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter and had more gains than losses with each team getting to Indomitable Gauls led by Mr Sasikanth Prabhu who Mr. Abin Simon, Chair- Next Practices, Yi Kochi Chapter know more of not just the city that they are part of, but emerged as winners against a tough competition given spoke on the occasion and enlightened the employees by Screw DrYivers led by Mr Cinu P Thomas. their fellow young Indians too. at IBS about Yi and its goals. Ms Namrata Khona Samra explaining Yi’s goals to the IBS employees A prized Facebook briefing by the brains behind TraYil- This event was attended by over 50 members and their Mr Naveen Philip, Mr Q and Ms Priya Q, that gives a bird’s families. The treasure hunt ended with a dinner hosted by An orientation session for prospective and new members in Yi Kochi eye view of the hunt: Mr Umang Patodia and Ms Mala Patodia at their residence. Yi Orientation was held on 20 June, 2012 at CII Office, Panampilly Nagar. The new members and the prospective members were given a brief about Yi, 25 March, 2012 its genesis, goals, vision and mission. The session was attended by Session nearly 25 members and prospects. Good morning everyone, 20 June, 2012; Kochi This time around - the build up will be 7 days of cracking daily clues, as practice...before the D Day... Starting today at 12pm, the first clue will be up on FB & on Euro Cup Finals SMS....

The team will have to crack the clue, which will lead you to a place, shop, outlet, hotel, school, temple, church...etc. at KochYi 30 June, 2012; Kochi Once there, you will have to identify your selves to the person in-charge, disclose your team name & collect a Yi Kochi members’ got together at Hotel Holiday Inn on cover addressed to your team.. 30 June, 2012 midnight to view the Euro cup finals. A get Inside that cover will be a clue for a CROSSWORD. together filled with immense fun, had members betting and shooting goals at each other. Indomitable Gauls - The TraYil Winners Yi Kochi members viewing the Eurocup finals

28 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 29 Yi Kochi Members’ Yi Kochi members at the pool party Get together

24 August, 2012; Kochi

At quarter to 12 on August 24th night, when one assumes the party is over, evident from the dwindled number of members and with Yi Kochi hip hops done with their dance moves, out comes our affable host Dentist Thomas, charging onto the pool SPLASH, SPLASH!!! The party went on for another hour and a half!! of the crowd!!). All new members were at their wittiest in That pretty much defines the open sky pool party Yi Kochi the introductions and everyone had a laugh over the had. Dr Thomas's rooftop, overseeing the picturesque sessions. Marine Drive of Kochi, was a treat to the eyes at night with Mary, Mala and Namrata, the vibrant trio of Yi-Kochi were the silent sea stretched across the entire vicinity and the out with their best of games and fun. The fun and games silent movement of the waves. Every member was very generated the intended kinship amongst the members much engrossed in the party and the camaraderie that it was all laughter and delight throughout the party. amongst themselves was such that, many missed this There were serious stuff in the games too, making all to scenic beauty. stir up their brains and churn out few history portions The party was vital because a bunch of new members learnt in school. had joined Yi and were to have their initial acquaintance The kids had a great time splashing water at the pool and with the Yi-family. The ever-buoyant Chair of Yi Kochi enjoying the marine drive view with the food. chapter- Mr Pramod Nair, led to usher in the new members, wherein each one introduced themselves from Dr Thomas needs all the thanks for arranging this and the atop a chair, with the Chair accompanying them atop members deserve a high-five for making it so much another chair beside (Chair on the Chair was the demand lighthearted!! Cheers!

Yi Kochi: Better Bees Dinner 16 January, 2013; Kochi

The Better Bees- the women members of Yi Kochi chapter had a great time on 16 January, 2013 at Hotel Crowne Plaza where they all got together for dinner. The elegant women, all in very good mood and for good reasons turned up to have a fun filled evening. Virgin drinks with a simple game of alphabets were played initially to break the ice. Yummy appetizers followed as they got to know each other as most of them were meeting each other for the first time.

An interesting game of “I have never…..” followed after the introduction round where each better bee introduced The Yi Kochi lady members at the Better bees dinner herself with a tit bit of what is unique about her and Students Net interestingly it was discovered that 80% of the women DID NOT enjoy cooking though many loved baking! them enough space to stroll around as if they were in the comfort of a spacious home rather than in a restaurant. In The venue was perfect for a set of roughly 20 women for short, it was a wonderful evening spent well in a very dinner at the “Mosaic” where the open floor layout gave relaxing environment with warm company.

30 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Kochi Members’ Yi Kochi members at the pool party Get together

24 August, 2012; Kochi

At quarter to 12 on August 24th night, when one assumes the party is over, evident from the dwindled number of members and with Yi Kochi hip hops done with their dance moves, out comes our affable host Dentist Thomas, charging onto the pool SPLASH, SPLASH!!! The party went on for another hour and a half!! of the crowd!!). All new members were at their wittiest in That pretty much defines the open sky pool party Yi Kochi the introductions and everyone had a laugh over the had. Dr Thomas's rooftop, overseeing the picturesque sessions. Marine Drive of Kochi, was a treat to the eyes at night with Mary, Mala and Namrata, the vibrant trio of Yi-Kochi were the silent sea stretched across the entire vicinity and the out with their best of games and fun. The fun and games silent movement of the waves. Every member was very generated the intended kinship amongst the members much engrossed in the party and the camaraderie that it was all laughter and delight throughout the party. amongst themselves was such that, many missed this There were serious stuff in the games too, making all to scenic beauty. stir up their brains and churn out few history portions The party was vital because a bunch of new members learnt in school. had joined Yi and were to have their initial acquaintance The kids had a great time splashing water at the pool and with the Yi-family. The ever-buoyant Chair of Yi Kochi enjoying the marine drive view with the food. chapter- Mr Pramod Nair, led to usher in the new members, wherein each one introduced themselves from Dr Thomas needs all the thanks for arranging this and the atop a chair, with the Chair accompanying them atop members deserve a high-five for making it so much another chair beside (Chair on the Chair was the demand lighthearted!! Cheers!

Yi Kochi: Better Bees Dinner 16 January, 2013; Kochi

The Better Bees- the women members of Yi Kochi chapter had a great time on 16 January, 2013 at Hotel Crowne Plaza where they all got together for dinner. The elegant women, all in very good mood and for good reasons turned up to have a fun filled evening. Virgin drinks with a simple game of alphabets were played initially to break the ice. Yummy appetizers followed as they got to know each other as most of them were meeting each other for the first time.

An interesting game of “I have never…..” followed after the introduction round where each better bee introduced The Yi Kochi lady members at the Better bees dinner herself with a tit bit of what is unique about her and Students Net interestingly it was discovered that 80% of the women DID NOT enjoy cooking though many loved baking! them enough space to stroll around as if they were in the comfort of a spacious home rather than in a restaurant. In The venue was perfect for a set of roughly 20 women for short, it was a wonderful evening spent well in a very dinner at the “Mosaic” where the open floor layout gave relaxing environment with warm company.

30 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Charter Days CrYicket @ Tist 28 September, 2012; Kochi

Flexing those cramped muscles, the Yi CrYicket Bash was held on 28 September, 2012 at Toc-H college The Yi CrYicket Bash Banner ground. More than winning a title, the match was played as a fund raiser. The well contested game

Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Girinagar between the Yi team led by Mr Madan Jerome, and the Toc-H team by the sports department head, Mr Sujith Nair came to an end with the Yi team losing by a small margin of 4 runs. The Delta Study

The Yi team with the Toch Institute of Science & Technology (TIST)net students

Second Division Councilor and Chairman of the health Awareness drive standing committee. Vidyodaya School Pamphlets were also distributed in the neighborhood so by Yi Delta Net that preservation of nature can start at the grass root level. 21 September, 2012; Kochi Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering

To spread awareness in Fort Kochi about the increasing need to preserve our environment and plant more trees, the Yi net students of the Delta Study had undertaken a cycle rally, put up posters and planted saplings around their school vicinity on 21 September, 2012.

The programme was inaugurated by Mr Antony TocH Public School Kureethara, First Division Councilor and Mr T.K Ashraf- Yi Delta Net Students at the Cycle Rally

TocH Institute of Science and Technology InsYight : Visit to JJ Confectionery 20 October, 2012; Kochi InsYight, an industrial visit for the Yi net students of TocH made. As engineering students, they are also explained Institute of Science and Technology (TIST) was organised the working of the various machines and equipments to JJ Confectionery, Kolencherry on 20th October 2012. used there. “It was eye opening to see the amount of Warmly welcomed by Mr. Jacob Joy, the Managing work that had to be done to create something so Director of J.J. Confectionery Pvt. Ltd, the trip aroused appealing to the taste buds”, held Mr. Roshan Koshy Model Engineering College Global Public School the sweet tooth of many of its visitors who delighted Thomas, Student Chair, Yi TIST Net. The visit concluded themselves by learning the various processes by which with an interactive session with Mr. Ramaswami, Manager, Diya Sale their favourite Mangobite, Melody and Poppins were J.J. Confectionery Pvt. Ltd. 09 November, 2012; Kochi

The Yi net members of Global Public School organized a sale of hand-painted diyas, in association with Alpha Pain Clinic, on 9th November 2012. The Yi council members distributed about 410 diyas to all the Yi net members and asked them to paint and decorate them with beautiful colors and designs. The diyas were sold for Rs 5 each. The Yi Diya Sale at Global Public School The Yi TIST Net students at JJ Confectionery

32 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 33 Charter Days CrYicket @ Tist 28 September, 2012; Kochi

Flexing those cramped muscles, the Yi CrYicket Bash was held on 28 September, 2012 at Toc-H college The Yi CrYicket Bash Banner ground. More than winning a title, the match was played as a fund raiser. The well contested game

Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Girinagar between the Yi team led by Mr Madan Jerome, and the Toc-H team by the sports department head, Mr Sujith Nair came to an end with the Yi team losing by a small margin of 4 runs. The Delta Study

The Yi team with the Toch Institute of Science & Technology (TIST)net students

Second Division Councilor and Chairman of the health Awareness drive standing committee. Vidyodaya School Pamphlets were also distributed in the neighborhood so by Yi Delta Net that preservation of nature can start at the grass root level. 21 September, 2012; Kochi Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering

To spread awareness in Fort Kochi about the increasing need to preserve our environment and plant more trees, the Yi net students of the Delta Study had undertaken a cycle rally, put up posters and planted saplings around their school vicinity on 21 September, 2012.

The programme was inaugurated by Mr Antony TocH Public School Kureethara, First Division Councilor and Mr T.K Ashraf- Yi Delta Net Students at the Cycle Rally

TocH Institute of Science and Technology InsYight : Visit to JJ Confectionery 20 October, 2012; Kochi InsYight, an industrial visit for the Yi net students of TocH made. As engineering students, they are also explained Institute of Science and Technology (TIST) was organised the working of the various machines and equipments to JJ Confectionery, Kolencherry on 20th October 2012. used there. “It was eye opening to see the amount of Warmly welcomed by Mr. Jacob Joy, the Managing work that had to be done to create something so Director of J.J. Confectionery Pvt. Ltd, the trip aroused appealing to the taste buds”, held Mr. Roshan Koshy Model Engineering College Global Public School the sweet tooth of many of its visitors who delighted Thomas, Student Chair, Yi TIST Net. The visit concluded themselves by learning the various processes by which with an interactive session with Mr. Ramaswami, Manager, Diya Sale their favourite Mangobite, Melody and Poppins were J.J. Confectionery Pvt. Ltd. 09 November, 2012; Kochi

The Yi net members of Global Public School organized a sale of hand-painted diyas, in association with Alpha Pain Clinic, on 9th November 2012. The Yi council members distributed about 410 diyas to all the Yi net members and asked them to paint and decorate them with beautiful colors and designs. The diyas were sold for Rs 5 each. The Yi Diya Sale at Global Public School The Yi TIST Net students at JJ Confectionery

32 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 33 Onam Celebrations First Edition of Yi Qyiz Held 26 August, 2012; Kochi 31 October, 2012; Kochi

Onam was made extra special for the members of the Yi Yi Kochi chapter in association with Dreamflower held the onal trainer was the quiz master of quiz competition net students of Bhavan’s Girinagar as they got a chance first edition of Yi QYiZ – a quiz competition for school The first three prize winning teams were given a rolling to visit the aged in the Home for the Destitute in Thevara students on 31 October, 2012 at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor on 26 August, 2012. Students, teachers and parents trophy and cash awards of Rs 15,000/-, Rs 10,000/- and Stadium, Kadavanthara. joined hands to prepare Sadya which was served to the Rs 5,000/- respectively. Dreamflower Housing Projects inmates. The students had met in school during their The team from Assisi Vidyaniketan Public School Pvt Ltd was the title sponsor and Midrar Sports Media holidays and had prepared a cultural feast for them – a represented by Joe Antony and Jeevan S Sekhar bagged and Marketing Private Limited, Aquasan Technologies Thiruvathirakali and Onapaatu. Once the students the first prize. Nandu Ashok and Rahul TR of Bhavan’s &Ventures and Lakhotia Computer Center also started performing, some of the inmates joined them in Varuna Vidyalaya, Thrikkakara and Aditya R and Krishna supported this event. Club FM 94.3 was the official radio singing. Then, the sumptuous Sadya was served on Prasad N of Bhavan’s Adarsh Vidyalaya won the second partner. “The competition was quite tight and the teams banana leaves. The Yi members and the students served and third prizes respectively. Around 40 teams from were really good. The GK level of the students is indeed the Sadya for the inmates and the inmates did the same schools across Kochi participated in this quiz held for comparable to those of students from the IIMs”, held Mr for them when they sat down to eat. Overall, it was a very 8th- 12th STD students. Eight teams were shortlisted Shamim Rafeek, the quiz master. “This would be an memorable day for everyone. Inmates of the Home for the Destitute in Thevara enjoying the Onam Sadya. following a written test to contest the semi finals, out of annual event, and we are extremely happy at the which four teams went on to the finals. Mr Shamim Rafeek, response from the schools to this first edition”, held Mr Yi member, Management consultant, author and Internati- Pramod Nair B, Chair, Yi Kochi chapter.

Ms Nirmala VK, Yi Bhavans Net Teacher Coordinator and Ms Namrata Khona Samra, Co Chair, Yi Kochi chapter arranging the Pookalam at the Home for the Destitute in Thevara

Yi Orientation Sessions 21 January, 2013; Kochi The prize winners of Yi QYiZ with the Yi Kochi team Yi Kochi chapter organized orientation sessions for the students of St Albert’s college and Sacred Heart’s College on 1 October, 2013 and 21 January, 2013 at their respective campuses. At these sessions, the students SwasthYia 2013 @ were oriented on how they could participate in the making of a better nation & benefit from being a member of Yi. Global Public School

16-17 February, 2013; Kochi

Yi Global Public School Net conducted SwasthYia- a camp on the 16th and 17th of February, 2013 with an aim Yi Orientation Session at Sacred Heart College, Thevara to educate the campers on health and fitness. 20 GPSYites made up the campers, who were divided into the houses of Fiery Red, Turbo Green, Cool Blue and Sunny Yellow. SwasthYia started off with a bang on the Yi Orientation Session at St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam The SwasthYia campers

34 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 35 Onam Celebrations First Edition of Yi Qyiz Held 26 August, 2012; Kochi 31 October, 2012; Kochi

Onam was made extra special for the members of the Yi Yi Kochi chapter in association with Dreamflower held the onal trainer was the quiz master of quiz competition net students of Bhavan’s Girinagar as they got a chance first edition of Yi QYiZ – a quiz competition for school The first three prize winning teams were given a rolling to visit the aged in the Home for the Destitute in Thevara students on 31 October, 2012 at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor on 26 August, 2012. Students, teachers and parents trophy and cash awards of Rs 15,000/-, Rs 10,000/- and Stadium, Kadavanthara. joined hands to prepare Sadya which was served to the Rs 5,000/- respectively. Dreamflower Housing Projects inmates. The students had met in school during their The team from Assisi Vidyaniketan Public School Pvt Ltd was the title sponsor and Midrar Sports Media holidays and had prepared a cultural feast for them – a represented by Joe Antony and Jeevan S Sekhar bagged and Marketing Private Limited, Aquasan Technologies Thiruvathirakali and Onapaatu. Once the students the first prize. Nandu Ashok and Rahul TR of Bhavan’s &Ventures and Lakhotia Computer Center also started performing, some of the inmates joined them in Varuna Vidyalaya, Thrikkakara and Aditya R and Krishna supported this event. Club FM 94.3 was the official radio singing. Then, the sumptuous Sadya was served on Prasad N of Bhavan’s Adarsh Vidyalaya won the second partner. “The competition was quite tight and the teams banana leaves. The Yi members and the students served and third prizes respectively. Around 40 teams from were really good. The GK level of the students is indeed the Sadya for the inmates and the inmates did the same schools across Kochi participated in this quiz held for comparable to those of students from the IIMs”, held Mr for them when they sat down to eat. Overall, it was a very 8th- 12th STD students. Eight teams were shortlisted Shamim Rafeek, the quiz master. “This would be an memorable day for everyone. Inmates of the Home for the Destitute in Thevara enjoying the Onam Sadya. following a written test to contest the semi finals, out of annual event, and we are extremely happy at the which four teams went on to the finals. Mr Shamim Rafeek, response from the schools to this first edition”, held Mr Yi member, Management consultant, author and Internati- Pramod Nair B, Chair, Yi Kochi chapter.

Ms Nirmala VK, Yi Bhavans Net Teacher Coordinator and Ms Namrata Khona Samra, Co Chair, Yi Kochi chapter arranging the Pookalam at the Home for the Destitute in Thevara

Yi Orientation Sessions 21 January, 2013; Kochi The prize winners of Yi QYiZ with the Yi Kochi team Yi Kochi chapter organized orientation sessions for the students of St Albert’s college and Sacred Heart’s College on 1 October, 2013 and 21 January, 2013 at their respective campuses. At these sessions, the students SwasthYia 2013 @ were oriented on how they could participate in the making of a better nation & benefit from being a member of Yi. Global Public School

16-17 February, 2013; Kochi

Yi Global Public School Net conducted SwasthYia- a camp on the 16th and 17th of February, 2013 with an aim Yi Orientation Session at Sacred Heart College, Thevara to educate the campers on health and fitness. 20 GPSYites made up the campers, who were divided into the houses of Fiery Red, Turbo Green, Cool Blue and Sunny Yellow. SwasthYia started off with a bang on the Yi Orientation Session at St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam The SwasthYia campers

34 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 35 sunny afternoon of the 16th. It was inaugurated by she had learned in life. The day winded up with the Turbo Ms Indu Panicker, the principal of the school. The Greens being declared as the overall champions for the Technoprenur 2012 icebreaker games were followed by a presentation by camp. The campers bid a sad farewell to the camp, but 17 March, 2012; Kochi Chef Ajeeth, who shared his knowledge of healthier went back home with a lot to share about their wonderful eating, not to mention the delicious homemade cookies experience in the camp. he brought for the campers. A quiz on health and a poster The seventh edition of Technopreneur, the annual of Artin Dynamics, a company engaging in rigourous competition followed. Dance and music were in full swing flagship event of Yi Net of Government Model research in the Artificial Intelligence domain, at the campfire. Engineering College, Thrikkakakara was held in the IMA Mr King Sidharth, one of the youngest entrepreneurs in The second day left the campers with no choice but to House, Kaloor on 17th March, Saturday. This edition the world who initiated FriEnDz an online magazine in his gear themselves for the day’s vigorous activities, starting focussed on the theme ‘Where TRY paves way to days in school also expounded the theme of with a refreshing session of yoga. There was a football TRIUMPH. It’s all about a little UMPH!’ (U-Uniqueness, M- Technopreneur 2012. match, aerobics session and treasure hunt which left the Motivation, P- Passion, H-Hardwork) in bringing a host of The Technopreneur forum where the general public could campers all panting. The day also had a music therapy speakers who braved all odds and marched forward interact with the speakers of Technopreneur was session with singer Priya Pai, whose talent in music and zealously to realize their dream of a better world. inaugurated. The forum can be accessed by logging into combination of songs were amazing. They also had a The session began with world renowned dancer www.technopreneur.in/forums. Another highlight was chat with Dr Manju of Lakshmi Hospital, who explained Ms Sudha Chandran speaking on the subtheme ‘From the creative Technopreneur scrapwall where the the importance of health, vaccines and also the lessons Ms Namrata Khona Samra addressing the students at SwasthYia fall to rise’ citing the story of her life. The celebrity even audience could scribble out their comments on the event. waltzed to a tune leaving the audience in raptures. The “What’s in a name?” programme and ‘Tag’ n ‘Bag’ Mr Vishal Talreja founder of ‘Dream a dream’, a volunteer- contest that happened in parallel arouse all the interest run initiative that provides underprivileged children with from the audience. Each speaker was awarded with a the opportunity to inculcate life skills, Mr Anshu Gupta, memento and a caricature drawn by the students of DYia 2013 who established ’Goonj’, a means to provide the basic Govt. Model Engineering College. The event garnered an 26 January, 2013; Kochi was also arranged for the kids. The formal program was amenities of life to the downtrodden, Ms Parveen Hafeez, audience of more than 700 students and was attended inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mrs. Beena Sebastian, the Managing Director of the Sunrise group of hospitals, by several delegates from the Confederation of Indian DYiA, the flagship project undertaken by Bhavan’s Net Founder Chairperson, Cultural Academy for Peace, Mr Nelvin Joseph, the creator and Chief Executive Officer Industry (CII) and the Yi-Kochi chapter. completed its fourth successful year in 2013. On Kochi. Prizes were distributed to the winners in the sports 26 January, 2013, 25 children from Sandhwanam events and gifts were given to all the kids from orphanage along with their teacher and caretakers visited Sandhwanam. The formal program was followed by a Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Girinagar. Games and other cultural fiesta by both the kids from Sandhwanam and the activities were organized for the kids. A delicious lunch Yi net members of Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Girinagar.

Weeds of Success 15 January, 2013; Kochi

A workshop on the topic, Weeds of Success was organized by Yi Bhavans net on 15 January, 2013 at St.Joseph’s school, Kadavanthara for the students of std. VI and VII and the Yi net students of Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Girinagar. Mr. Shamim Rafeek was the speaker for the day and the session was simple and lively.

Mr Shamim Rafeek speaking at the Weeds of Success program Mr Anshu Gupta and Mr Vishal Talreja at Technopreneur 2012

36 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 37 sunny afternoon of the 16th. It was inaugurated by she had learned in life. The day winded up with the Turbo Ms Indu Panicker, the principal of the school. The Greens being declared as the overall champions for the Technoprenur 2012 icebreaker games were followed by a presentation by camp. The campers bid a sad farewell to the camp, but 17 March, 2012; Kochi Chef Ajeeth, who shared his knowledge of healthier went back home with a lot to share about their wonderful eating, not to mention the delicious homemade cookies experience in the camp. he brought for the campers. A quiz on health and a poster The seventh edition of Technopreneur, the annual of Artin Dynamics, a company engaging in rigourous competition followed. Dance and music were in full swing flagship event of Yi Net of Government Model research in the Artificial Intelligence domain, at the campfire. Engineering College, Thrikkakakara was held in the IMA Mr King Sidharth, one of the youngest entrepreneurs in The second day left the campers with no choice but to House, Kaloor on 17th March, Saturday. This edition the world who initiated FriEnDz an online magazine in his gear themselves for the day’s vigorous activities, starting focussed on the theme ‘Where TRY paves way to days in school also expounded the theme of with a refreshing session of yoga. There was a football TRIUMPH. It’s all about a little UMPH!’ (U-Uniqueness, M- Technopreneur 2012. match, aerobics session and treasure hunt which left the Motivation, P- Passion, H-Hardwork) in bringing a host of The Technopreneur forum where the general public could campers all panting. The day also had a music therapy speakers who braved all odds and marched forward interact with the speakers of Technopreneur was session with singer Priya Pai, whose talent in music and zealously to realize their dream of a better world. inaugurated. The forum can be accessed by logging into combination of songs were amazing. They also had a The session began with world renowned dancer www.technopreneur.in/forums. Another highlight was chat with Dr Manju of Lakshmi Hospital, who explained Ms Sudha Chandran speaking on the subtheme ‘From the creative Technopreneur scrapwall where the the importance of health, vaccines and also the lessons Ms Namrata Khona Samra addressing the students at SwasthYia fall to rise’ citing the story of her life. The celebrity even audience could scribble out their comments on the event. waltzed to a tune leaving the audience in raptures. The “What’s in a name?” programme and ‘Tag’ n ‘Bag’ Mr Vishal Talreja founder of ‘Dream a dream’, a volunteer- contest that happened in parallel arouse all the interest run initiative that provides underprivileged children with from the audience. Each speaker was awarded with a the opportunity to inculcate life skills, Mr Anshu Gupta, memento and a caricature drawn by the students of DYia 2013 who established ’Goonj’, a means to provide the basic Govt. Model Engineering College. The event garnered an 26 January, 2013; Kochi was also arranged for the kids. The formal program was amenities of life to the downtrodden, Ms Parveen Hafeez, audience of more than 700 students and was attended inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mrs. Beena Sebastian, the Managing Director of the Sunrise group of hospitals, by several delegates from the Confederation of Indian DYiA, the flagship project undertaken by Bhavan’s Net Founder Chairperson, Cultural Academy for Peace, Mr Nelvin Joseph, the creator and Chief Executive Officer Industry (CII) and the Yi-Kochi chapter. completed its fourth successful year in 2013. On Kochi. Prizes were distributed to the winners in the sports 26 January, 2013, 25 children from Sandhwanam events and gifts were given to all the kids from orphanage along with their teacher and caretakers visited Sandhwanam. The formal program was followed by a Bhavan's Vidya Mandir, Girinagar. Games and other cultural fiesta by both the kids from Sandhwanam and the activities were organized for the kids. A delicious lunch Yi net members of Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Girinagar.

Weeds of Success 15 January, 2013; Kochi

A workshop on the topic, Weeds of Success was organized by Yi Bhavans net on 15 January, 2013 at St.Joseph’s school, Kadavanthara for the students of std. VI and VII and the Yi net students of Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Girinagar. Mr. Shamim Rafeek was the speaker for the day and the session was simple and lively.

Mr Shamim Rafeek speaking at the Weeds of Success program Mr Anshu Gupta and Mr Vishal Talreja at Technopreneur 2012

36 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 37 those around them. This workshop designed to Prof. CK Prahalad’s Next Practices Evaluation Sandbox empower Yi members to pass on the baton themselves for Innovations which were a set of non negotiable and train others on Blue Ocean Dialogue, including principles that all innovations must follow to create professionals and students at a later date, was well sustainable business models. Following this the teams received by the participants. presented their ideas to the opposite team and defended how their ideas were sustainable and practical. Next The members were divided into two teams and were asked to identify white spaces and come up with ideas to The membership kit was also launched after the session eliminate a problem or pain point they experienced. and all new members were formally inducted by handing Practices The teams had to evaluate their ideas based on them the membership kit.

A students explaining his teams idea to the panel of It’s all in the Difference: judges at the session on Blue Ocean Dialogue (BOD) the courage to think differently and a sense of trust in Yi Kochi workshop on themselves that they too have an Edison or Newton within them.

Blue Ocean Dialogue Ideas ranging from developing porous roads, to waste 12-13 October, 2012; Kochi management, energy efficient cars and initiatives to Dr Rahul Mirchandani handing over the membership kits to the new members reduce incidence of driving without licenses and illegal Yi Kochi chapter held a two day workshop on voting were put forward. The students presented their 12-13 October, 2012 on Blue Ocean Dialogue (BOD) to ideas before a panel of judges, which was followed by an inspire and initiate students to think differently and aggressive round of questions from the judges and their explore the unknown. The workshop was held by Kochi Students Emerge Winners fellow participants. “I can truly see great minds emerging Dr Rahul Mirchandani, Past National chairman of Yi and and a great future for our country amongst many of the Executive Director, Aries Agro Private Limited at TocH participants present here”, held Mr Pramod Nair B, Chair, in Yi Road to Ideas Public school. Students from TocH Public School, Global Yi Kochi Chapter. Public School, The Delta Study and Vidyodaya school 1-4 November, 2012 participated in this workshop. Yi Next Practices presented “Road2Ideas” as part of the ‘Blue Ocean’ is a term used to refer to clean, pristine process of evangelizing the spirit of innovation and market spaces. These are areas in an industry where inspiring the youth to think big and differently. Under this, customers exist but there are extremely limited or no Yi scheduled a National Innovation Run which passed competitors. Blue Oceans emerge because of new through four states, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, needs, new consumer groups, changed habits, new Maharashtra and Goa, which had over the year's product development, etc. In the context of the demonstrated entrepreneurship and excellence. workshop, a Blue Ocean refered to “New Ideas” – innovations that have never been thought of before. The The Yi National Innovation Run was flagged off from students were encouraged to challenge existing ways of Indore on November 01, 2012 and concluded at Goa on doing things by changing the status quo and developing The students with Dr Rahul Mirchandani November 4, 2012. Each day, the teams met 3/4 and Yi members after the session on BOD innovators/inventors in 4 different cities – Indore, The team from Yi Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering Vadodara, Pune and Goa respectively and carried out a Net being felicitated for winning the third prize in Yi Road to Ideas standardized assessment of the innovation made by Packet of Seeds: them at their work place and its impact on the community and the industry at large Workshop for Yi Members Road to Ideas had 12 teams with 48 students of which 24 students from 8 cities travelled to 4 cities of 4 states in 4 12 October, 2012; Kochi days covering 2100 kms, and met 14 innovators, of 6 sectors and conducted 168 case studies! …an amazing Under the guidance of Dr Rahul Mirchandani, Past journey filled with inspiration and self discovery! National Chairman, Yi the Packet of Seeds workshop The team from Sree Narayana Guru College of was held in Kochi chapter on 12 October, 2012 at the Engineering (SNGCE), Kochi won the third prize and the Lotus Club. The workshop exposed members to the prize for the most popular online poll. The team from Concept of Blue Ocean Dialogue and how they can SNGCE was represented by Arun Kurian, Avanish M R, develop innovative thinking amongst themselves and in Divya K Joy and Renjith Padmanabhan The students during the Road to Ideas - Yi National Innovation run Dr Rahul Mirchandani, National Chairman, Yi Next Practices with Yi Kochi members at the Packet of seeds Workshop

38 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 39 those around them. This workshop designed to Prof. CK Prahalad’s Next Practices Evaluation Sandbox empower Yi members to pass on the baton themselves for Innovations which were a set of non negotiable and train others on Blue Ocean Dialogue, including principles that all innovations must follow to create professionals and students at a later date, was well sustainable business models. Following this the teams received by the participants. presented their ideas to the opposite team and defended how their ideas were sustainable and practical. Next The members were divided into two teams and were asked to identify white spaces and come up with ideas to The membership kit was also launched after the session eliminate a problem or pain point they experienced. and all new members were formally inducted by handing Practices The teams had to evaluate their ideas based on them the membership kit.

A students explaining his teams idea to the panel of It’s all in the Difference: judges at the session on Blue Ocean Dialogue (BOD) the courage to think differently and a sense of trust in Yi Kochi workshop on themselves that they too have an Edison or Newton within them.

Blue Ocean Dialogue Ideas ranging from developing porous roads, to waste 12-13 October, 2012; Kochi management, energy efficient cars and initiatives to Dr Rahul Mirchandani handing over the membership kits to the new members reduce incidence of driving without licenses and illegal Yi Kochi chapter held a two day workshop on voting were put forward. The students presented their 12-13 October, 2012 on Blue Ocean Dialogue (BOD) to ideas before a panel of judges, which was followed by an inspire and initiate students to think differently and aggressive round of questions from the judges and their explore the unknown. The workshop was held by Kochi Students Emerge Winners fellow participants. “I can truly see great minds emerging Dr Rahul Mirchandani, Past National chairman of Yi and and a great future for our country amongst many of the Executive Director, Aries Agro Private Limited at TocH participants present here”, held Mr Pramod Nair B, Chair, in Yi Road to Ideas Public school. Students from TocH Public School, Global Yi Kochi Chapter. Public School, The Delta Study and Vidyodaya school 1-4 November, 2012 participated in this workshop. Yi Next Practices presented “Road2Ideas” as part of the ‘Blue Ocean’ is a term used to refer to clean, pristine process of evangelizing the spirit of innovation and market spaces. These are areas in an industry where inspiring the youth to think big and differently. Under this, customers exist but there are extremely limited or no Yi scheduled a National Innovation Run which passed competitors. Blue Oceans emerge because of new through four states, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, needs, new consumer groups, changed habits, new Maharashtra and Goa, which had over the year's product development, etc. In the context of the demonstrated entrepreneurship and excellence. workshop, a Blue Ocean refered to “New Ideas” – innovations that have never been thought of before. The The Yi National Innovation Run was flagged off from students were encouraged to challenge existing ways of Indore on November 01, 2012 and concluded at Goa on doing things by changing the status quo and developing The students with Dr Rahul Mirchandani November 4, 2012. Each day, the teams met 3/4 and Yi members after the session on BOD innovators/inventors in 4 different cities – Indore, The team from Yi Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering Vadodara, Pune and Goa respectively and carried out a Net being felicitated for winning the third prize in Yi Road to Ideas standardized assessment of the innovation made by Packet of Seeds: them at their work place and its impact on the community and the industry at large Workshop for Yi Members Road to Ideas had 12 teams with 48 students of which 24 students from 8 cities travelled to 4 cities of 4 states in 4 12 October, 2012; Kochi days covering 2100 kms, and met 14 innovators, of 6 sectors and conducted 168 case studies! …an amazing Under the guidance of Dr Rahul Mirchandani, Past journey filled with inspiration and self discovery! National Chairman, Yi the Packet of Seeds workshop The team from Sree Narayana Guru College of was held in Kochi chapter on 12 October, 2012 at the Engineering (SNGCE), Kochi won the third prize and the Lotus Club. The workshop exposed members to the prize for the most popular online poll. The team from Concept of Blue Ocean Dialogue and how they can SNGCE was represented by Arun Kurian, Avanish M R, develop innovative thinking amongst themselves and in Divya K Joy and Renjith Padmanabhan The students during the Road to Ideas - Yi National Innovation run Dr Rahul Mirchandani, National Chairman, Yi Next Practices with Yi Kochi members at the Packet of seeds Workshop

38 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 39 Cycling Expeditions

Sports & EC Members Healthcare

Yi members starting their second cycling expedition from Hotel International

Reviving memories of school days, Yi Kochi members On a mission to revive cycling habits amongst members were back on their bicycles at Muhamma, near Chertala and with Dr Raj leading the team of cycling enthusiasts in on 22 July, 2012. Starting at 5:30am, the team of 12-13 Yi Yi Kochi, a second cycling expedition was also held on 13 members and their families cycled by green fields and October, 2012 from Hotel International to Vypin ferry to beautiful backwaters that Kerala is so very famous for. Fort Kochi and back. “We cycled around 20-25 kms and trust me, we never realized it throughout”, gasped an excited Namrata at the end of the expedition, back at the Kovilakkam resort, where the team bid adieu after a delicious breakfast.

Yi members at Kovilakkam resort after the cycling expedition

40 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 41 Cycling Expeditions

Sports & EC Members Healthcare

Yi members starting their second cycling expedition from Hotel International

Reviving memories of school days, Yi Kochi members On a mission to revive cycling habits amongst members were back on their bicycles at Muhamma, near Chertala and with Dr Raj leading the team of cycling enthusiasts in on 22 July, 2012. Starting at 5:30am, the team of 12-13 Yi Yi Kochi, a second cycling expedition was also held on 13 members and their families cycled by green fields and October, 2012 from Hotel International to Vypin ferry to beautiful backwaters that Kerala is so very famous for. Fort Kochi and back. “We cycled around 20-25 kms and trust me, we never realized it throughout”, gasped an excited Namrata at the end of the expedition, back at the Kovilakkam resort, where the team bid adieu after a delicious breakfast.

Yi members at Kovilakkam resort after the cycling expedition

40 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 41 Yi Kochi Chapter Executive Council 2012-13

Name Yi Designation Designation Company Mr Pramod Nair B Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter Director Midrar Sports Media and Marketing Pvt. Ltd. Ms Namrata Khona Samra Co Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter Director Nextep Learning Systems Mr Abin Simon K Chair - Next Practices General Manager FCI OEN Connectors Ltd Mr Ajith A Moopan Mentor- Next Practices Managing Director Wood House Ltd Dr Arun Babu Chair - Sports CEO Smiles-the dental speciality clinic Ms Beatrice Fathima Al Nisham Co Chair - Healthcare Managing Director Hoobla Cyber Tools and Technologies Mr Biju Philipose Past Chair, Yi Kochi / Mentor- Entrepreneurship Managing Director Sevana Trades & Services Pvt. Ltd Mr Cinu P Thomas Chair - Youth Affairs Managing Director InterCAD Systems Pvt. Ltd. Mr Deepak Krishnan Co- Chair - Entrepreneurship Managing Director Pinnacle Innovative Technologies (P) Ltd Mr Deepu Skaria Co Chair - Next Practices CEO True Coat Paints (P) Ltd Ms Durga Govind Co Chair- Education Chief Financial Officer Make a Difference Mr Essa Gaffar Chair- Membership Managing Partner M/S Ideal Partners Ms Falguni Madan Co- Chair, Better Bees Senior Interior Architect Dezignhub Creative Solutions Mr Felix K Augustine Chair - Entrepreneurship Managing Partner K.A. Felix & Co Ms Geena George Co- Chair- Membership Quality Assurance Manager NeST Technologies Mr George Alexander Co Chair- Learning Vice President The Muthoot Group Mr George M George Chair- Membership Engagement Executive Director The Muthoot Group Mr Jacob Joy Past Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter/ Mentor-Youth Affairs Director (Operations) J J Confectionery(P) Ltd. Mr Madan Jerome Mentor - Environment Designer Anydesigns Ms Mala Patodia Past Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter/ Mentor-Membership Export Executive GTN Enterprises Ltd. Ms Mary George Co Chair - Environment Partner UPM Advertising Mr Naveen Philip Past Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter / Mentor- Learning Managing Director Popular Mega Motors (I) Ltd. Mr Paresh Girish Sangani Chair -Education/ Co Chair- Finance Chairman& Managing Director Club Millionaire Financial Services Pvt Ltd Mr Prakash Namboodiri Chair- Environment Head - Business Devolopment AB Mauri India Pvt Ltd Mr Rajeev Nair Past Chair,Yi Kochi Chapter/Mentor- Membership Managing Director Stallion Systems & Solutions Pvt. Ltd Dr Rajkrishnan C Chair - Healthcare Doctor Dr Rajkrishnan's Dental Clinic Ms Roopa George Co Chair - Membership Engagement Director Tokyo Bay Mr Sasikanth Prabhu Chair- Learning Business Facilitator Marg Atreya Consulting Mr Shamim Rafeek Co- Chair - Youth Affairs CEO Vencedor Management consultants Kavish R Shah Franchisee Mr Shishir Shah Co- Chair - Environment Owner Motilal Oswal Securities ltd Mr Sreevats Gopalakrishnan Co- Chair- Membership Chartered Accountant K Venkatachalam Aiyer & Co Mr Srikantan Suryanarayan Past Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter Managing Director Tradelinks Ventures Pvt Ltd Ms Susan Jacob Co- Chair, Better Bees Partner Ananya Ms Tamina George Chair- Better Bees Director Pescanova Foods (I) Pvt. Ltd Dr Thomas K Paulose Co- Chair- Membership Director Administrations Nechupadam Dental Clinic Mr Umang Patodia Past Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter / Mentor- Education Managing Director Patspin India Ltd Mr Vikash Kumar Singhal Co-Chair- Learning Director Sunbeam Mercantile Ventures Pvt Ltd Mr Vivek Krishna Govind Chair - finance Partner Varma & Varma Chartered Accountant

42 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Yi Kochi Chapter Executive Council 2012-13

Name Yi Designation Designation Company Mr Pramod Nair B Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter Director Midrar Sports Media and Marketing Pvt. Ltd. Ms Namrata Khona Samra Co Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter Director Nextep Learning Systems Mr Abin Simon K Chair - Next Practices General Manager FCI OEN Connectors Ltd Mr Ajith A Moopan Mentor- Next Practices Managing Director Wood House Ltd Dr Arun Babu Chair - Sports CEO Smiles-the dental speciality clinic Ms Beatrice Fathima Al Nisham Co Chair - Healthcare Managing Director Hoobla Cyber Tools and Technologies Mr Biju Philipose Past Chair, Yi Kochi / Mentor- Entrepreneurship Managing Director Sevana Trades & Services Pvt. Ltd Mr Cinu P Thomas Chair - Youth Affairs Managing Director InterCAD Systems Pvt. Ltd. Mr Deepak Krishnan Co- Chair - Entrepreneurship Managing Director Pinnacle Innovative Technologies (P) Ltd Mr Deepu Skaria Co Chair - Next Practices CEO True Coat Paints (P) Ltd Ms Durga Govind Co Chair- Education Chief Financial Officer Make a Difference Mr Essa Gaffar Chair- Membership Managing Partner M/S Ideal Partners Ms Falguni Madan Co- Chair, Better Bees Senior Interior Architect Dezignhub Creative Solutions Mr Felix K Augustine Chair - Entrepreneurship Managing Partner K.A. Felix & Co Ms Geena George Co- Chair- Membership Quality Assurance Manager NeST Technologies Mr George Alexander Co Chair- Learning Vice President The Muthoot Group Mr George M George Chair- Membership Engagement Executive Director The Muthoot Group Mr Jacob Joy Past Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter/ Mentor-Youth Affairs Director (Operations) J J Confectionery(P) Ltd. Mr Madan Jerome Mentor - Environment Designer Anydesigns Ms Mala Patodia Past Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter/ Mentor-Membership Export Executive GTN Enterprises Ltd. Ms Mary George Co Chair - Environment Partner UPM Advertising Mr Naveen Philip Past Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter / Mentor- Learning Managing Director Popular Mega Motors (I) Ltd. Mr Paresh Girish Sangani Chair -Education/ Co Chair- Finance Chairman& Managing Director Club Millionaire Financial Services Pvt Ltd Mr Prakash Namboodiri Chair- Environment Head - Business Devolopment AB Mauri India Pvt Ltd Mr Rajeev Nair Past Chair,Yi Kochi Chapter/Mentor- Membership Managing Director Stallion Systems & Solutions Pvt. Ltd Dr Rajkrishnan C Chair - Healthcare Doctor Dr Rajkrishnan's Dental Clinic Ms Roopa George Co Chair - Membership Engagement Director Tokyo Bay Mr Sasikanth Prabhu Chair- Learning Business Facilitator Marg Atreya Consulting Mr Shamim Rafeek Co- Chair - Youth Affairs CEO Vencedor Management consultants Kavish R Shah Franchisee Mr Shishir Shah Co- Chair - Environment Owner Motilal Oswal Securities ltd Mr Sreevats Gopalakrishnan Co- Chair- Membership Chartered Accountant K Venkatachalam Aiyer & Co Mr Srikantan Suryanarayan Past Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter Managing Director Tradelinks Ventures Pvt Ltd Ms Susan Jacob Co- Chair, Better Bees Partner Ananya Ms Tamina George Chair- Better Bees Director Pescanova Foods (I) Pvt. Ltd Dr Thomas K Paulose Co- Chair- Membership Director Administrations Nechupadam Dental Clinic Mr Umang Patodia Past Chair, Yi Kochi Chapter / Mentor- Education Managing Director Patspin India Ltd Mr Vikash Kumar Singhal Co-Chair- Learning Director Sunbeam Mercantile Ventures Pvt Ltd Mr Vivek Krishna Govind Chair - finance Partner Varma & Varma Chartered Accountant

42 Yi Annual Report 2012-13 Young Indians (Yi) is an integral part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), a non-government, not-for-profit, industry led and industry managed organisation playing a proactive role in India's development process. Yi was formed in the year 2002 with an objective of creating a platform for young Indians to realise the dream of a developed nation. Yi has around 1200 direct members in 27 city chapters, 300 members through its corporate chapters, 6000 students through student nets and 8500 young and progressive farmers through the farmer nets.

Yi membership includes young progressive Indians between the age group of 25 & 40 and comprises entrepreneurs, professionals and achievers from different walks of life. "To become the Voice of Young Indians Globally" being the vision of Yi, it provides a platform for young Indians to participate in and contribute by becoming an integral part of the Indian growth story. Yi's work can be divided primarily into three groups; "Youth Leadership", "Youth Social Entrepreneurship” and “International Engagements”.

Under youth leadership, Yi works effectively for promoting leadership skills for its members through the learning programs and missions to companies of global excellence in India and abroad; the development and engagement of students through its 93 Student Net platforms that has 5578 students; and the Farmers Net platform that has enrolled more than 8500 young & progressive farmers providing them with real time agricultural inputs and know-how. Yi's regional and national summits on themes related to the times and the role of youth and its engagement with the governments at the state and national level gives an opportunity for the members to become effective leaders with a vision into the future. The “Next Practices” vertical of Yi engages the students and members to bring out, “out of the box” and innovative solutions to common problems for the region and the nation at large. Done under the “Blue Ocean Dialogue” brand, the ideas that have come out of these engaged workshops have been captured for further processing.

Under youth social entrepreneurship, Yi engages its members under the board categories of education, environment, healthcare, employability, arts (sports & culture) and rural initiatives contributing positively to its surrounding eco system and the nation. Through its initiatives like Akshara under Education, Yi has impacted more than 15000 students across 57 centers and has successfully managed campaigns like the 'SYightboard Project', providing blackboards to schools across different cities, reaching out to 1070 schools nationally and impacting approximately 2,53,000 children.

Yi has been instrumental in skilling & placing 1300 youth under the aegis of its Employability program. Under the Healthcare initiative, over 175000 children have been dewormed in addition to many other health awareness programs across the community in different cities. Within the sphere of Environment, Yi conducts Green I contest to encourage and motivate school children to bring out sustainable green campuses through ideas, campaigns for tree plantation, solid waste management projects, involving citizens and children in the process. Yi is also in the process of planting one million saplings across the country through its 'One Million Tree Project'.Yi strives to engage members and students in cultural activities like musical concerts, visiting to heritage monuments for learning, traditional dinner, celebrating the 100th year of the Indian National Anthem and initiatives that connect the youth with areas inclined towards Arts, Sports and Culture. Yi engages around 10000 people each year during the World Heritage Week.

Under the "International Engagement", Yi is one of the proud founders of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance which is a collective of leading entrepreneurially-minded organizations representing the G20 countries who seek to promote youth entrepreneurship as a powerful driver of economic renewal, job creation, innovation and social and is one of the founders of theCommonwealth Asia Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (CAAYE) which is a network of young entrepreneurs from the Commonwealth Asia region and the organizations that support them. Yi has organized learning missions to many countries around the world to understand and learn from the best practices and cultures of countries around the world. It has also worked with the Planning Commission of India in conducting consultation workshops across its chapters for accumulating a youth perspective to be included in the 12th Five Year Plan and with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India to facilitate missions of visiting delegations of young entrepreneurs to India from around the world.

With nine years of glorious past and decades ahead that promise nothing short, Yi intends to become a larger movement of young people and promote the attitude of "We Can, We Will".

Confederation of Indian Industry Kerala State Office Tel : +91-484-4012300 10th Floor, Nucleus Mall & Office Fax : +91-484-4012800 NH 49 (Kundannoor - Petta Road) Email : [email protected]; [email protected] Maradu P.O, Cochin 682 304, Kerala, India Web : www.youngindians.net / www.cii.in