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The Key Element of the IGTC DHBW International Exchange Program

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” – Lao Tzu! The first step of the compact and intensive 12 day International Student Exchange Program titled “Business Environment India” and “Business Environment Germany” between IGTC and the Duale Hochschule Baden-Wuerttemberg (DHBW) was taken in in 2012, when it was conceptualised and put into motion. And ever since than the program has transformed from steps to an “Autobahn” where the miles are just flying by! Or use swallowed up?

The objective of this international exchange program was very simple – to give the IGTC and DHBW students an opportunity to gain an exposure to all aspects of each other’s country – be it in the field of education, culture, social and business life, industry and corporate work etiquettes and lifestyle. But today it has evolved into a much more important knowledge sharing aspect – imparting “intercultural competency and sensitivity”.

The importance of this aspect was reconfirmed by Prof. Dr. Bernhard Herold, Head of Department, Business & Commerce Management, DHBW while referring to the main reason for this year’s student’s participation in “Business Environment India” program: “Our delegation primarily consist of students who have been encouraged and motivated by their training companies to take part in this unique IGTC organized “Business Environment India” exchange program. This is mainly due to the fact that most their companies have a global presence in some form or the other including in India. And secondly, intercultural competency/sensitivity is a big topic back in corporate Germany”.

The 5^th exchange program took place from 9^th to 18^th January 2017. It consisted of 25 students and 2 faculty members; Prof. Dr. Birgit Franken, Professor being the second one. The program consisted of industry visits to Tech Mahindra, DHL India, Haefele , Tata Motors, Bajaj (both in Pune), Crawford Market and Dharavi.  They got a glimpse of “German” activities during their interactive sessions at the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) , the  German Consulate and the German School . There were Guest Lectures on Logistic & Supply Chain Management along with a live demonstration by  a Dabbawalla, Tata Group – Indian Leadership, DBOI Global Services Pvt. Ltd. –The German Expat experience of  working and living in India and the most fun lecture – Intercultural Understanding with performances by Indian students studying German followed by a Indian “Dress-Up” & Mehendi session. The Mumbai Marathon, where two students spontaneously participated, the Mumbai Sightseeing Tour and the trip to Elephanta were some of the cultural highlights.

“I am really thankful for the chance to join the program. I have learnt a lot about culture, people and business in India” – Vanessa Scheck, Härter Stanztechnik

“Especially nice was the Indian hospitality and the willingness of the IGTC students to spend their free time doing activities with us” – Annika Felhauer, KIT Karlsruhe

I had a great time in India. I really, really want to come back . The program was very interesting. A perfect mix of Indian cultural and company visits. – Nico Bartelt, SEW Eurodrive

The program for the DHBW was not only about “fun& living the experience” but it also entailed an element of serious study-material. The students were split into groups of fives and in order to receive their participation certificate, had to give presentations in English which were graded. These grades are a part of their final grades of their course back in Germany. Their  research and gathering of information/ inputs had to be done onsite ie.  based on the program agenda. The topics were as follows:

• Brand and Origin as selling points (USP) in India and recommendations for foreign suppliers
• Challenges for foreign companies in India recruiting and retaining personnel
• Logistic systems in India – best practice and suggestions for German companies
• Particularities of distribution channels in India as market entry barriers for German companies
• Influence of faith and religion on corporate governance (management) and everyday working life

But as the famous saying goes “ All is well, that ends well”, and such was the scene at the end of the program. Each one of them aced their presentation held under the watchful eyes of Mr. Steinruecke, Director General, IGCC, Radhieka R Mehta, Director IGTC, the two DHBW faculty members and most importantly the IGTC students! Thereafter it was all about fun & frolic at IGTC  as the IGTC students introduced them to Bollywood dance moves and  the DHBW delegates in return sang some classical German Christmas Carols and latest German Pop song and distributed German Christmas delicacies around

The program was very good. I really enjoyed it and my impression about India changed completely. It was really a great experience and I recommend it to everybody a the DHBW! – Luisa Bell, TI Automotive

This one sheet is not enough space to express all the things I liked and should say. So let me just point out that it as a tremendous trip – a completely new experience! I guess I will come back to India! – Tim Lewender, H. Vollmer GMbH ab 1.10. Gienger KG

The BASF Seminar Series on Corporate Governance and Business Ethics, under the aegis of the Million Minds project, has been developed in collaboration with academia in order to promote good governance practices.  It comprises 20 hours of teaching, training, seminars and case study development.

The contents include an overview on sustainable development, corporate governance in India and ethical dilemmas at workplace. This specially designed curriculum is delivered by senior BASF managers as faculty members, and it succeeds in its objective of sensitising and preparing the youth to emerge as responsible corporate citizens.

As an Inventor company, Bayer understands that young talent is fundamental for long term sustainable growth. The Bayer Scholarships Program called ‘Championing Success’ are an effort to recognize and appreciate meritorious students across various institutions.  The rigorous and exhaustive selection process conducted gives weightage to consistent academic brilliance, fluid intelligence and personal interviews.

The winners receive a scholarship amount of Rs. 50000/- each. The scholarships signify Bayer’s commitment to corporate citizenship.  Bayer also supports a wide range of projects worldwide in the fields of education and research, environment and nature, basic social needs, sports and arts.

On 7th November, 2016, for the 6th year in succession, BASF India inaugurated the Corporate Governance and Business Ethics Seminar Series at the IGTC. The series was commenced by Dr. Raman Ramachandra, Head South Asia, Chairman & Managing Director, BASF India.

Over the following weeks, the top management from various departments such as Procurement, Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Affairs, held interactive lectures at IGTC with the students. They covered various topics like HR and Ethics – Connecting the dots!, Evolution of Corporate Governance & Business Ethics in India, Corporate Governance begins with Self Governance, and Corporate Governance and Business Ethics in Finance and Corporate Communication.

The purpose of these lectures is to prepare the young students for the corporate world, while incorporating good governance and business ethics among them.

To help students to connect classroom theories to real time industry practices, IGTC unfurls a lecture series on ‘Best Practices in German Organisations’. With real corporate stories coming straight from industry, the series is piloted by alumni and senior managers from partnering training organisations to give the students a real-world view of different functional areas in an organisation.

Some of the distinguishes speakers include: Christian Rummel, Executive Director & CFO, Siemens Ltd.; Ray Naussedat, Vice President – Group Finance, DBOI Global Services Pvt. Ltd.; Murali Viswanathan, MD SCHOTT Glass India Pvt. Ltd;  Rupesh Basu, Chief – Talent Acquisition, Siemens Ltd.; Anand Srinivasan, Head – BU Polycarbonate, Covestro India; Shishir Joshipura, MD, SKF India Pvt. Ltd..

Theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge always go hand-in-hand at the Indo-German Training Centre. Text books are never thought to be sufficient tools for education and hence IGTC goes one step further to enhance the students’ learning with the “The ‘Best Practices in German Organizations Series’.

We believe that experience is the best teacher, and thus we invite leaders from the corporate world with a plethora of experience before them to conduct a series of lectures for the students on the best practices followed in the industry. In today’s world, students need much more than mere classroom knowledge to prepare them for the job market. Lessons from real life experiences of these industry experts help bring about a complete overall development of the students as theoretical concepts are transformed to practical application.

The series was conducted through November and December, 2016.
Following are some of the key speakers:

My experience in Siemens
Mr. Christian Rummel, Executive Director & CFO, Siemens Ltd.
Along with elaborating on the best practices in German Organizations, Mr. Rummel emphasized on his personal growth and experiences in Siemens Ltd. Indeed it was fascinating session to have the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer elaborate on his decisions in life that make him what he is today. His analogy on Steffi Graf, on how in addition to working on her weaknesses, she focusses on practicing her untouchable forehand incessantly, suggesting that students should focus not merely on their weaknesses but also their strengths which would eventually lead to a successful career, was insightful and inspiring. He explained how the Indian culture of the ‘Guest is equivalent to God’ is adapted to the ‘Customer is equivalent to God’ in German organizations thereby highlighting the importance of maintaining relationships in the corporate world and utilizing every opportunity to grow.

Commitment to Excellence
Mr. Mahesh Gandhi, Proprietor of ARM Consultant, Agents for SCHOTT TGS GmbH, Germany, Schott Glass India
‘The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence’.
Industry today is experiencing a shift towards personal excellence to gain an edge over others. Mr. Mahesh Gandhi & Mr. Murali Viswanathan’s interactive session enthralled the students as they spoke about the important concepts in Time Management, redefining it as an Attitude, which can be evolved through conceptual, psychological and socio-cultural processes. The engaging session also emphasized on Self-Analysis to attain excellence in all that one does, and Stress Management necessary for German Organizational culture. They spelled out the dos and don’ts in German organization which would be beneficial in the years to come.

How to attend an Interview
Mr. Rupesh Basu, Chief – Talent Acquisition, Siemens Ltd.
With the increasing pressure on students for placements Mr. Basu’s lecture on the do’s and don’ts of an interview could not have come at a better time. An inspiring session that described the core values of Siemens, VIZ. Responsibility, Excellence and Innovation. Values that not only drive an organization but should also be drivers for success and growth from an individual aspect too. Mr. Basu spoke about how interviews are the most crucial part of the whole placement process as they provide a stepping stone into the company that the students desire.  The advice given to the class helped them understand greatly about the entire interview process. The mock interviews with the students from each area of specialization helped streamline their thought process on how to answer specific questions.

A world of opportunities with SKF
Mr. Shishir Joshipura, Managing Director, SKF Bearing India Ltd.
In his first address at IGTC, Mr. Joshipura began by explaining the journey of SKF India and the values and ethics practised to make it the best bearings company in India. During this insightful session the students learnt some important concepts of self-management, self-analysis and putting the best foot forward. With immense industrial exposure he shared his own journey towards the role of a leader while explaining the leadership in the VUCA world and stressed on the importance of Emotional Quotient over Intelligence Quotient. He urged the students to be passionately curious as being curious just isn’t enough now days. Students appreciated his brilliant style of presenting the topic and enthusiasm with which he interacted with the entire class.

You and You
Mr. Anand Srinivasan, Head – BU Polycarbonate, Covestro India
A young and dynamic leader, Mr. Anand Srinivasan’s lecture was well received as he gave the students a paradigm shift towards the importance of having a purpose behind their goals. The session was riveting and fun filled as he asked the students to role play various scenarios to show them how small changes in their lives could directly cascade down and influence others towards similar, better changes. He thus altered the students’ mind-set towards making a difference in the environment they live in. The students were really impressed with Mr. Srinivasan’s presentation on how working in India can be even better as they can contribute more, thus making the future a bright and happy place for everyone.

From Compliances to Values
Mr. Neville Gandhi, Regional Compliance Officer, Siemens Ltd.
“Only clean business is Siemens business. Everywhere – Everybody – Everytime.”
This mantra of Siemens is what captivated the students from the word go as Mr. Gandhi described the importance of doing things within the boundaries of ethics and compliance. The students gained a lot of values and perspectives about the function of compliance as Mr. Gandhi explained why we follow processes in an organization and how deviation from these can lead to problems. He emphasized on the importance of not only handling a problem but also taking ownership for it saying “it is better to come clean and take responsibility for the actions of the company.”

Finance – Liquidity and Capital Solvency Ratios
Mr. Ray Naussedat, Vice President – Group Finance, Deutsche Bank Operations international (DBOI) Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
A financial guru himself, Mr. Naussedat captivated his audience as he gave the students an overall idea into evolution of banks. The students were left awestruck as they heard about the 2008 financial crisis from someone who experienced it first-hand. The students gained a lot of value from the lecture as they listened to financial concepts of Capital and Liquidity from an industrial perspective.

Congratulations to the Indo-German Training Centre (IGTC) on its 25th anniversary!

‘An Indian heart and a German mind’ – that is the vision which inspired the IGTC’s foundation, 25 years ago. And
that is the promise which the IGTC still makes, to each and every single one of its trainees today.

In our increasingly globalized and interconnected world, it is more important than ever to leave behind narrow- minded and short-sighted perspectives, and to embrace an open and global mindset; especially when it comes to matters of business, economics, and in particular, when it comes to training qualifications. In order to let international business relations and prosperity grow, we need to foster a new generation of excellently trained young people. Ones who are open-minded, who think independently, and who are prepared to take the challenges of an even faster changing business world to come.

After a quarter of a century, IGTC’s commitment to provide hands-on experience of top quality education, has not wavered but it has intensified.

It is wonderful to see the German Dual Education System being embraced enthusiastically by the students. They gain, not only a profound theoretical knowledge during their time at IGTC, but also enjoy the invaluable opportunity to apply their skills and know-how, while interning with some of Germany’s top companies. This partnership doesn’t only provide advantages for the students, but also for the companies, who benefit from the contribution of young employees and interns who think out of the box.

It was equally wonderfully for me to witness first-hand, the thrill, the high motivation and the dedication of the students, their teachers, their peer group and their companies, during my most recent visit to the centre.

Due to the relentless dedication of the IGTC team, the centre has expanded now, to three locations in India. During the last 25 years, IGTC has cultivated over one thousand young minds and equipped them with the skills and self confidence, necessary to take on managerial challenges. And now, more than two decades after the first IGTC generation began their training, the centre is able to proudly look back on legions of students, who have used their training as a stepping stone for a successful and exciting career.

May IGTC’s success story continue for the decades to come and may the spirit of ‘An Indian heart and a German
mind’ serve well for many more generations of students!

Lighthouse for Vocational Education and Training

Congratulations to the Indo-German Training Centre (IGTC) and Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) on their Silver Anniversary!

It has not only been 25 years of delivering skills through high dedication, global-level training quality and German perfection; it’s not only about sparking enthusiasm, self- confidence and pride in the students and successfully paving their way onto the labour market with best prospects, from my point of view, it has been a visionary step to implement a shining example for a unique skilling system in India for which the Chamber, IGTC and the participating companies can be proud of.

Starting with the liberalization of the Indian economy, German and Indian companies together with their Chamber demonstrated how to reap the advantages of free markets by delivering proper skills to the young people striving to excel in their careers.

When it comes to discussing role models for Indian skill development, IGTC programs could be misunderstood as they are post graduate programs. However, in reality they are fully based on the German Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. It is a wonderful example how to evolve a dual structure by combining shop floor learning in the companies and vocational education in a private or public school or a training institute. And from the placement rates after those programs of IGTC, it is evident how relevant such a dual VET is, in delivering a market oriented and demand driven training even to graduates.

Germany and India have a long standing cooperation in VET. German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, and Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, have emphasized the high priority of this cooperation. The Prime Minister named Germany a “natural partner” in this field. During the last Governmental Consultations in October 2015 a memorandum was signed, which is being implemented in a number of programs and projects in the Joint Working Group of VET.

I am very grateful to the contributions of the IGCC and their members for this cooperation and would like to mention two other initiatives: the VETnet project in Pune, which has been set up and is supporting a cluster of small and medium sized companies to engage themselves, in their own interest in qualifying and training their staff. And the initiative of examining and certification of training activities on the word-class level of the German system.

On December 10, 2016, the Indo German Training Centre (IGTC) witnessed the most outstanding show of love, affection, warmth, unity, bonding and nostalgia; with a lot of credibility and respect. It was after all, the 25th Anniversary Celebration, Alumni Reunion and Homecoming; which students, alumni, partner companies and associates participated in, with full gusto. Taking IGTC’s success and standing to a new level, the event, held at Taj Lands End in Mumbai, ended up being an unforgettable experience for one and all.

Dignitaries, IGTC’s Corporate Training partners, faculty members and over 200 alumni took time off their busy schedules to be there for the event and reminisce about fond, old memories. One feeling which clearly took over all the alumni was nostalgia, but furthermore, they also made one more memory to cherish and remember with a smile, for the rest of their lives.

The event commenced with an inaugural panel addressing the audience and sharing their thoughts, experiences and journey with the IGTC.

Bernhard Steinrücke, Director General, IGCC spoke about IGTC’s contribution to skilling and IGCC’s commitment to help continue this march forward. “What started in 1991, with just seven member companies and 22 students in the first batch, today, provides a skilling system unique in India, that we can be proud of.  Over the years, we have trained more than 1,500 young Indians for more than 100 German and Indian companies, with the help of around 100 highly qualified faculties, 15 staff members in charge of the training centres, under the leadership of 23 Presidents, and two Director Generals. Of course, looking at the humungous number of unskilled people in India, and the dire need for skilled talent to make ‘Make in India’ a reality, the contribution by Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) and Indo-German Training Centre (IGTC) is only a drop in the ocean.  This drop in the ocean, certainly though, does not make us consider giving up. On the contrary, the achievements over the last 25 years, and especially those in the last five years, only motivate us to excel further. The success of our students and the companies proves that we are on the right track. It is a coincidence that speaks for itself; that IGTC started at the same time when liberalization of the Indian economy started. Looking at where India stood in 1991, compared to where it stands today, and where the Chamber with its training activities that started in 1991 sees itself today, there is no reason to be pessimistic. On the contrary, there is only reason to be not just optimistic, but even enthusiastic. With opportunities present all around the place, the IGCC, with its 60 years’ experience in India is committed to turn IGTC’s ‘shining silver’ of 25 years into ‘glowing gold’ in the next 25 years. IGTC, you don’t get older!”

C. S. Mathur, President, IGCC, congratulated IGTC and wished it well for the future. “IGTC, in the last 25 years, has successfully promoted the worldwide famous, German Dual Education System, in India. It has groomed and trained more than 1200 students based on the dual education system. The program is based on specialized courses, practical training at its various partner companies, and innovative workshops amongst other aspects. This enables students to understand the industry in every facet of business, to learn practical aspects of governance, ethical issues; and to emerge as responsible corporate citizens. We all look forward to IGTC continuing its outstanding programs and achieving excellence and many milestones in the years to come.”

It was then time for Dr. Juergen Morhard, Consul General, German Consulate, Mumbai, to highlight how incredibly IGTC was standing true to its vision. “An Indian heart and a German mind – that is the vision which inspired the IGTC’s foundation, 25 years ago. And that is the promise which the IGTC still makes, to each and every single one of its trainees today. In order to let international business relations and prosperity grow, we need to foster a new generation of excellently trained young people. Ones who are open-minded, who think independently, and who are prepared to take the challenges of an even faster changing business world to come. Due to the relentless dedication of the IGTC team, the centre has expanded now, to three locations in India. During the last 25 years, IGTC has cultivated over one thousand young minds, and equipped them with the skills and self-confidence, necessary to take on managerial challenges. May IGTC’s success story continue for the decades to come, and may the spirit of ‘An Indian heart and a German mind’ serve well for many more generations of students! After a quarter of a century, IGTC’s commitment to provide hands-on experience of top quality education, has not wavered but it has intensified.”

Prof. Volker C. Ihle, Head of Department – Business Administration and Engineering, Duale Hochschule Baden-Wuerttemberg, Karlsruhe, Germany and Founding Director of the IGTC shared his experience of nurturing IGTC, right from the start. “Out of all the phases of my life, my stay in India was the most interesting, challenging and colourful experience. Mumbai is not only the birthplace of our eldest daughter, but also a second home for me. One reason for this is, of course, the Indo-German Training Centre (IGTC). Within 25 years, it has grown from a small baby into a still young, but most successful lady, thereby becoming the Alma Mater of many brilliant graduates, who are now spread all over the world. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to become one of the ‘founding fathers’ of this institution, and I am also proud of it.”

Mickey Dayal, General Manager, Internal Audit, Siemens, Former Director, IGTC, Mumbai, 1991-1999, spoke about setting up the course at IGTC. “I was most excited at the prospect of setting up this training course, since I had undergone a similar training in Siemens, Germany, and had many years of corporate experience. I knew that it was very important to incorporate a training philosophy that would make the students ideally suited for the corporate world. It has been an honour and privilege to have been associated with the IGTC from its inception, and it is most heartening to see its continuing success today.”

Malini Pant, Alumni, Batch 1991-1993, Executive Director, Head – Global Business Resiliency, India & Philippines, JP Morgan Chase shared her mantra, “Don’t refuse new challenges, value different perspectives, deal and thrive with ambiguity, value friendships and relationships which last a lifetime.”
Everyone on the inaugural panel then wished IGTC a hearty congratulations and a long, successful journey ahead.
After the panel members addressed the audience, it was the time to unveil the celebratory issue of the Indo German Training Centre, the Festschrift.

Mr. Steinrücke also unveiled the IGTC coin minted to commemorate the 25th Anniversary Celebrations.

“As per Indian tradition, you distribute sweets. So it is my honour and privilege to feed you all German sweets, since we are Indo-German”, he said as he fed sweets to Ms. Radhieka Mehta, Director, IGTC.

After these proceedings, everyone in the audience was compelled to become students again, as the Ballroom of Taj Lands End transformed into a classroom. Capt. Raman, Former CEO, NATGRID (National Intelligence Grid) and President, Reliance Industries; was the professor for the day. He conducted a Masterclass on ‘Leadership in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) World’. It was an informative and very interesting lecture, as the army was used as an example, to explain the operations of the corporate world.

Just like intelligence is key for an army, in order to succeed, it is very important for organisations to possess domain knowledge, and IGTC lays great emphasis on this aspect. In the army, living together increases the speed of trust among individuals. Since organisations too are made up of people, it is important that the interface and interaction with others increases trust while working together. Such relationships create fluidity. When interactions with human beings are based on well-intended rules and intuition, they lead to bureaucratic empathy. And it is this empathy that enables rules or general guidelines to be applied flexibly, on a day-to-day basis, when required. Considering the VUCA world, lubrication and fluidity is just as important to an organisation, as it is to an army. Being exposed to the same trauma, leads to bonding among people. And while the types of trauma situations faced by an army versus an organisation are completely different, investing in trauma training is important for both.

After the Masterclass, everyone got together to relive their bond with the institution that had given all the alumni; a stepping stone to a fulfilling career, friendships that stayed, lessons during the long hours spent in the classroom, and old and new relationships which they still cherished. The IGTC anthem was premiered and all the students sang in unison, as the anthem was featured for the alumni. It was a moment of pride and each one felt the true spirit of being an IGTCian!

After celebrating being IGTCians, the audience was witness to an insightful Panel Discussion, ‘Learning: A Gift, A Skill and A Choice.’ The panel comprised of B. R. Suresh, Vice-President – HR, Bosch Limited; Rupesh Basu, Chief Manager – Human Resources, Siemens Limited; Dr. Raman Ramachandran, Chairman & Managing Director, BASF India Ltd. and Head, BASF, South Asia; Priya D’cruz, General Manager- Local HR Services, Bayer Group in India and Alumni, Batch 1993-1995; Surabhi Mittal, Vice President, HR & Administration, LANXESS India; Dr. Santosh Bhave, Senior Vice President HR, IR & Admin, Bharat Forge Ltd; Arun Roy, Chief Financial Officer, Bosch Power Tools – SKIL North America and Alumni, Batch 1992-1994.

The discussion began with an opening statement on the topic, ‘Learning: A gift, A skill and a choice.’ Ms. Priya spoke about how much focus is given by organisations, to ensure the appropriate learning and development plan for each employee; and how critical this ends up being for the achievement of organisational goals. Mr. Rupesh shared his thoughts about the skill sets required to be globally employable and talked about how they can be developed, whether through traditional academic methods or through different approaches/ pedagogy for building competencies.

B.R. Suresh addressed the role of mentorship in the learning process and explained how it was encouraged in their organisation.

Dr. Bhave shared his personal experience in the journey of learning, and suggested learning and development initiatives that could be introduced in order to change or bring something new to the organisation.
The panel also shared views and opinions on how IGTC plays a more dominant role in meeting India’s talent needs.

Post the panel discussion, another important ceremony took place, the felicitation of the IGTC faculty members. The people without whom IGTC would not be where it is today. All the current faculty members were given memento cards, with a short write-up about them.

It was really special because these cards were written out by the students themselves. All the faculty members were touched and felt honoured by this sweet gesture from their students.

As the morning event drew to a close, Ms. Radhieka Mehta, Director, IGTC, concluded with a Vote of Thanks to everyone who had played a role in making the event a huge success.
Soon it was time for lunch; but for the alumni, it was time to hit the photo booth and click pictures with their batchmates, friends, and faculty members, to capture as many happy moments as they could.
After lunch, the alumni took a stroll ‘down memory lane,’ by sharing their fun-filled memories and reminiscing about college life at IGTC. Each batch was given the opportunity to put up a performance on stage. Many alumni relived their IGTC days by mimicking their professors, singing, and narrating stories from their IGTC days. The event concluded with a prize distribution for the batch with the highest attendance.

Mr. Arun Roy, Alumni, Batch 1992-1994, composed a poem for IGTC; which he then handed over to Mr. Volker Ihle, Mr. Mickey Dayal, and Ms. Radhieka Mehta, as a memento.

In the evening, it was an open house at IGTC. All the alumni were invited back to IGTC, to see how the institute had changed over the last 25 years. Current students had made sure IGTC was all decked up with streamers and balloons as it welcomed its alumni and made them all nostalgic.

There was also a wish wall, for alumni to share their thoughts and wishes for their Alma Mater, for the years to come!

The day ended with a fantastic party at Flamboyante, Mumbai, for all the alumni. Everyone came dressed in their best, and made the most of the occasion by spending as much time as they could with their fellow alumni.

It was an event like no other and brought a lot of alumni back to IGTC. IGTC’s anniversary celebration carved a niche in the memories of all the alumni and paved the way for many more such celebrations to take place in the future. IGTC’s 25th Anniversary Celebration, Alumni Reunion and Homecoming ended on a bittersweet note; everyone was delighted to meet their peers once again, and this time, each one of them found it a lot harder to leave and say goodbye.