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Media Release Mangaluru, Oct 9: The Manel Srinivas Nayak Institute of Management (MSNIM) organised a two-day Executive Development Programme (EDP) for architects on October 4 and 5, at its campus in Bondel. The programme, titled ‘An introduction to professional practice and entrepreneurship for architects,’ aimed to highlight the importance of professional practice and the need for developing entrepreneurial skills among architects. A total of 30 participants attended the event, which provided practical insights into various business aspects, including types of business entities, labour laws, bookkeeping, maintaining accounts, compliances, TDS and GST.
The EDP was inaugurated with a lamp-lighting ceremony on Friday, October 4. The event was graced by Sharun Anchan, vice chairman of the Indian Institute of Architects, Mangaluru-Manipal Centre (IIA-MMC); honorary secretary Sunil Talithaya; immediate past chairman Venkatesh Pai; architect Nikhil Raj; chartered accountants Anwesh Shetty and Frenil D’Souza; and MSNIM director Dr Molly S Chaudhuri. In his address, architect Venkatesh Pai emphasised the significance of entrepreneurship for architects, particularly in establishing their own businesses.
"While architects are involved in creative work, it is crucial that they also develop entrepreneurial skills and become familiar with business laws and compliances," he advised. The programme concluded with a valedictory function on Saturday, October 5, attended by Sharun Anchan, vice chairman, IIA-MMC; honorary secretary Sunil Talithaya; honorary treasurer Anil Pai; Dr Pradeep Kini, joint director of the Manipal School of Architecture and Planning; Ajith K Kamath, governing council member of Women’s National Education Society (WNES) and correspondent of MSNIM; and MSNIM director Dr Molly S Chaudhuri. Dr Pradeep Kini shared his feedback on the two-day programme.
Certificates were awarded to all participants. Assistant professor Sanath Bhandarkar was the faculty coordinator of the programme. First year MBA students Krithika Bhat and Shreya Mahale served as volunteers.
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