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North India Management Association
September-December 2011
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To create an environment that is compliant and conducive to the development of business enterprises and associated professional fraternity.
NIMA Participate in Chandigarh Carnival J&K Tourism paid Tributes to Legendry Actor Late Shammi Kapoor
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Dr. Gulshan Sharma welcoming Sh K.K.Sharma, IAS, adviser to Administrator UT at Film City Sh. K.K.Sharma, IAS, adviser to Administrator UT presenting a memento to Sh Aditya Raj Kapoor
President Dr. Gulshan Sharma Executive Director ITFT Education Group, Chandigarh Vice President Sh. Ajay Gupta Director India Travel Mart-Delhi Secretary General J.N. Vohra Project & Management Consultant
The three-day annual Chandigarh Carnival concluded on 27th November. This year the theme of the Carnival was magic city, come explore the magical world. Lakhs of Tricity residents thronged the Leisure Valley, Sector 10 to catch a glimpse of life-size magical characters and entertainments, educative and food stalls put up by various organizations. Over 2.5 lakh people visited during the three-day carnival. Many foreigners were also seen enjoying the rides and Indian cuisine at food stalls. The Carnival was inaugurated by Sh K.K.Sharma, IAS, and Advisor to the Administrator UT. The event started with Carnival parade consisting of floats and
tableaux showing various cultures and traditions. The main attraction of the Carnival was an enclosure, a kind of 'film city', put up by J & K Tourism to pay tribute to legendary actor Shammi Kapoor. The film city was managed by NIMA and the concept of logistics and performances were provided by ITFT group of colleges. Stalls were put up by J & K Tourism and J & K Emporium. The visitors had the reminiscent feel of Jammu & Kashmir while going through the film city that replicated the essential characteristics of the beautiful Kashmir valley and the performances therein for all the 3 days were dedicated to the Bollywood legend Shammi Kapoor. There were Shikaras,
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A performance by students of ITFT College media entertainment department in progress with a background of Dal Lake
House boats, snowfall and many other features that made the film city unique and remained major attraction amongst youngsters. Lakhs enjoyed the dance sequences based on the songs enacted by Shammi Kapoor in the films. On the inaugural day, Aditya Raj Kapoor, son of Shammi Kapoor was also present. He had all praise for the Filmcity that was put up as a tribute to legendary Shammi Kapoor at Chandigarh Carnival. In the press conference, Aditya Raj Kapoor shared excerpts from his happening journey. He started working at RK Studios in Mumbai under Raj Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor as assistant
director. With movies like Bobby, Dharam Karam and Satyam Shivam Sundaram under his belt, Aditya chose to change his field; he ventured into warehousing, transport and later set up some 10 amusement parks in India. While talking about his father Aditya Raj Kapoor said, Shammiji was a man's man, who was larger than life itself. And the best thing about him was that he led by example. Once my father was a superstar, there were a thousand people between him and me, he recalls, confessing, that the relationship was tough, especially after the death of his mother, the legendary actress, Geeta Bali, who died of small pox.
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Prof. Shabir A. Bhat, director business school presenting a prize to a student who ask best question
into service economy, creating services for the human needs and throwing lot of opportunities for the employment for the youth. But under the scenario, though there are ample opportunities for employment yet employability remains a big issue', said he. He said that youth should develop their occupational and industrial skills in order to be the best in the industry. Prof. Shabir A. Bhat, director at the business school thanked the visiting dignitaries and sharing their experiences with the students and the faculty. He said that interaction with the eminent people complements the classroom learning, exposes the students to real life scenario and prepares them for the future. The lecture was followed by lively question answer session.
Subodh Kant Sahai, Union Minister for Tourism speaking on the occasion
Subodh Kant Sahai, Union M i n i s t e r f o r To u r i s m inaugurated. Inaugurating the North India Cinematic Tourism Conclave, recently at Chandigarh, Union Minister for Tourism, Subodh Kant Sahai said that there was symbiotic relationship between the entertainment and tourism industries. The conclave was organised by NIMA in association with C h a n d i g a r h To u r i s m Department. The Minister said that film industry subtly
promotes tourism of the locales used in the films, which has wide visibility to millions of people. Cinematic tourism is a vital economic activity than merely means of entertainment becomes, the Minister added. Sahai said that Cinematic Tourism stimulates growth, generates substantial employment, and brings in valuable foreign exchange. Apart from generating jobs in production and distribution, entertainment industry
The Minister along with other dignitaries releasing Road map on Cinematic Tourism
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indirectly supports the hospitality industries, stimulates business in hotels, catering companies, restaurants and transport providers. Visitors are keen to visit the location where their favorite stars were seen in the films. He disclosed that with Rs 10 lakh investment, tourism could generate 78 jobs. The Conclave was jointly organized by the Department of Tourism, Chandigarh Administration and the North India Management Association for working out a strategy for an integrated planning and marketing of cinematic tourism as a niche market in the country. Adviser to the Administrator, UT
Chandigarh, K K Sharma, Principal Secretary Tourism Haryana, Dhanpat Singh also addressed the conclave. Sahai said to synergize the efforts being made by the different state governments and the private players connected with Bollywood and small screen industry such regional conclaves should also be organsed in different zones of the country to be culminated to national cinematic conclave. Sahai also released a Roadmap containing recommendations of NIMA for harnessing the vast cinematic potential of North India.
A view of the Principal's, & teacher's attending the event INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE NRI'S & Financial Institutions Contributions Towards Infrastructure Development For Education - Vocationals - Skills Development & Employment In India & Overseas Theme Destination Country : CANADA
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