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JIMS' 'Karmaarth' extends a helping hand to the underprivileged

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Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 9:33 PM IST

Students from weaker sections of the society were awarded certificates and prizes

In a bid to impart self-empowerment to the society’s underprivileged students, Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) Group today awarded certificates to the students enrolled under various courses run by its social responsibility project "Karmaarth" - One Step Ahead. 

The certificate award function was held at the JIMS Campus in Rohini Sector-5. Prof. Rajni Abbi, Hon’ble Mayor of Delhi was the Chief Guest of the occasion. The students received their prizes and certificates under the blessings of the Guest of Honour - Dr. Sambit Patra, well-known Social Activist. 

Under the aegis of Jagan Nath Gupta Memorial Educational Society, a registered non-profit organization, project Karmaarth aims at benevolence towards society’s underprivileged lot. It runs several vocational training programs for school dropouts, domestic servants, illiterate house wives and uneducated youth. The project also promotes literacy to illiterate children and adults dwelling in slums of Delhi.  

Speaking on the occasion Prof. R.P. Maheshwari, Director Genera (Hon), JIMS said, “JIMS takes pride in conducting the award function for the underprivileged and often-discriminated men, women and children in the society. Through Karmaarth, we try to extend a helping hand to such individuals who wish to make a positive difference in his/ her life but are unable to do so for their poor socio-economic status. Our mission is to educate and empower these people and to change societal attitudes towards them by making them self reliant, resourceful and confident.”

Karmaarth enables such individuals to become independent and confident by teaching them income-generating skills that allows them to earn a living and support their meager family income.  The courses offered in this programme include traditional home-based vocations that girls can pursue even after they get married. The range of vocational courses imparted at Karmaarth includes: Beauty Culture, Cutting & Tailoring, Computer Basic, Computer Hardware, Mobile Repairing and Electrician & Electronic.

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About Karmaarth
"Karmaarth" - One Step Ahead is a corporate social responsibility project undertaken by JIMS Group and funded by the Jagan Nath Gupta Memorial Educational Society. In a short span of time, this charitable project has already achieved a decent reputation among the economically weaker residents of the Delhi. There is a constant stream of young male and female students who are keen to learn these professional skills as provided by Karmaarth. At present more than 500 young women, men and children are enrolled in various vocational and educational courses of Karmaarth. For further information, please visit: www.karmaarth.org.

About JIMS
Jagan Institute of Management Studies was set up in 1993. As an institute of excellence in the field of management studies and technical education, JIMS has always strived to rework the curriculum in consonance with the changing needs of the corporate world. Regular interaction with leaders in business and academics has helped the Institute in achieving the goal of moving ahead of time.

The standards it has set for the quality of its courses and programmes and the delivery system adopted, have enabled the Institute to attract students from across the country. Its PGDM Programme, recognized by AICTE has gained immense popularity with the graduates seeking higher educational opportunities and new challenges. It is evidenced by the ever increasing number of applicants for this Programme over the years. JIMS PGDM Programme is recognized as being equivalent to MBA by the Association of Indian Universities. For more information please visit: http://www.jimsindia.org/

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First Published: May 19 2011 | 7:24 PM IST

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