Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
The SSVM Transforming India Conclave 2022 that was held on September 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2022 ended on a grand note with a promise of a bigger conclave to be held next year.
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Dr. Manimekalai Mohan, SSVM Founder and Managing Trustee
An initiative by the SSVM Group of institutions to commemorate 25 years of excellence, this conclave held over 3 days featured stellar speakers showcasing their learnings, skills and imparting advice to the future of the country. Each speaker pushed students to step up and take responsibility through entrepreneurship, skills and any means to make themselves and the country better. SSVM’s Founder & Managing Trustee, Dr. Manimekalai Mohan, spoke about the importance of humility and how it helps people reach new heights of success. “This is what we teach, the hallmark of our eminent alumni. We must reach for the skies, but we must be humble.” Dr. Manimekalai congratulated the teachers who won awards and students who pitched entrepreneurship ideas. “The students were bursting with ideas. Some of the pitches by the students were innovative and I am sure they will blossom to become successful in whatever discipline they choose. I am sure they will blossom. The future looks bright and full of hope.”
Manimekalai Mohan, Founder of SSVM Institutions at the Transforming India Conclave 22.
More than 1000 students, teachers and socialites attended the conclave and were delighted by what they witnessed. 3 teams were awarded studentpreneur awards. The First Place was won by Aishwarya Lakshitha and Ananya Dutta of Class XII at Lalaji Memorial Omega International School, Chennai. In second place were Jeeva.S and K Subba Ram Reddy from Velammal Vidyalaya, Chennai, and in third place was Nidin Sridhar from Shree Saraswathi Vidhyaah Mandheer School, Mettupalayam.
A stellar line of speakers enthralled the students and included,
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Nambi Narayanan – Indian Aerospace Engineer, Padma Bhushan awardee -
Chetan Bhagat – Indian Author, Columnist, Youtuber -
Ashish Vidyathri – Indian Actor, Motivational Speaker & Co-founder of Avid Miner -
Swathy Rohit – Founder & CEO – Health Basik -
Dr. Ramkumar – Founder & Director – Punarnava Ayurveda -
Lydian Nadhaswaram – Indian Musician -
Mohamad Irfan – Blogger, Youtuber & Content Creator -
Pooja Srinivasa Raja – Director of Adyar Ananda Bhavan, Founder of Transforming Foundation -
CK Kumaravel – CEO of Natural Salon & Spa -
Vivek Karunakaran – Indian Fashion Designer -
Anupama Kumar Vijay Anand – Founder of Vriksham, Educational Content Creator -
Sharaan – Certified Corporate Trainer, Public Speaker, CEO of Drums Circle -
Deepa Aathreya – Founder The ALT School -
Prasiddhi Singh – Social Entrepreneur, Young Environmentalist & Founder of Prasiddhi Forest Foundation -
Harun Robert – Indian Professional Artist, Youtube and TV Personality
This was the first edition of the Transforming India Conclave. This conclave focused on inviting students to come and pitch their business ideas – a first-of-its-kind initiative and recognizing the key role teachers play in molding young lives. Teachers across Tamil Nadu were recognized for their work in making a difference. The conclave ended with a promise to make the next edition in 2023 bigger and better.
