Mangaluru: The inauguration of INSIGINIA-2019, the flagship event- A National-level Management fest, with the theme ‘VIRESCENT: A step towards sustainable development’ was held at the AIMIT campus of St Aloysius College (Autonomous) on Wednesday, October 23.
Joanna Rachel Vas, head of Marketing and Business Development at Coppernicus Mobility Pvt. Ltd., one of the first premium electric bicycle brands in India, was the chief guest.
The inauguration commenced by invoking the almighty’s blessings through a meaningful rendition sung by the college choir. Following this, the event was inaugurated by the dignitaries by lighting a lamp.
Addressing the gathering, Joanna Vas spoke about how business and sustainably can coexist. She also mentioned that business and industry are the culprits of all environmental issues. She has been working with a motive to bring India back on the pedals. This initiative has reduced almost 8000kg of carbon dioxide within a year. Besides this, she started a campaign called ‘Kiss the Bonda’ which eliminates the usage of single use plastics like the straw. With her message, she inspired the students to come up with innovative ideas to be self-sufficient and make ‘profit with a purpose’.
Rev. Fr Denzil Lobo, S.J. Director, AIMIT, addressed the issue of climate change caused by global warming by quoting the words of Pope Francis ‘Crime against nature is a crime against ourselves’. The issue of climate change can be put to an end by a radical change in our lifestyles and consumption habits to save our planet. He also shed light on doing something different, instead of going with the flow by bringing change in our lifestyle which will bring about a lasting change, because the world owes a serious social debt to the poor who suffer due to deforestation and global warming. He concluded by wishing the participants the best for the next two days.
The inaugural came to an end with the rendition of the college anthem.
Faculty coordinator Divya Pereira welcomed the gathering. Management Club Secretary Sapna Karkera proposed a vote of thanks.
Dean (Academics), Dr Rowena Wright, faculty coordinator Harinakshi, student co-ordinators Teena D’Souza and Amith Pereira, and Management Club secretary Terrence Gonsalves were also present.
