The Alumni Association of N.C.E Bengal and the Jadavpur University Mumbai Chapter hosted the 16th National Conference on March 22, 2025, in Mumbai. The event featured a line-up of speakers and insightful technical sessions, drawing prominent figures from business, academia, and policymaking. Over 150 participants, including industry leaders, business professionals, educationists, and Jadavpur University alumni, attended from across India and abroad.
Focus on India’s Growth: Energy, Economy, and Employment
The day-long conference, titled ‘India @ 2030: Energy, Economy, Employment,’ explored India’s readiness to achieve sustainable growth. Discussions revolved around transformative actions necessary to realize the vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047.
The event began with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, led by Prof. Amitava Datta, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Jadavpur University; Debashis Chatterjee, CEO & Managing Director of LTIMindtree; and Pankaj Kumar, Director of Production at ONGC Ltd.
Strengthening Alumni-University Bond
Prof. Amitava Datta, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Jadavpur University stated, “Alumni are the brand ambassadors of an institute and key stakeholders. The seminar covered thought-provoking discussions on Energy, Economy, and Employment—three pillars essential for India’s development. I was honored to present the current state of our alma mater before alumni and believe this bond will strengthen in the coming years”.
Expert Panel on Energy: Challenges and Opportunities
Amitava Mukhopadhyay, former Executive Director of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Jadavpur University alumnus, chaired the panel on ‘Energy – Challenges and Opportunities’. Panelists included:
*Dipak Bharuka, CEO of JNK India
*Suparna Singh, Head of Corporate Strategy (Special Projects) at L&T
*Soumyasree Chakraborty, Senior Principal at BCG
The session concluded with an engaging Q&A, where experts discussed India’s energy transition and future challenges.
Mukhopadhyay further commented, “India’s energy transition is critical for sustainable growth. Moving towards renewables, electric vehicles, and green hydrogen, while transforming hydrocarbons into chemicals and petrochemicals, is key. The challenges are significant, but the potential for innovation is immense”.
Economy Panel: Insights from Banking and Finance Experts
Jadavpur University alumnus Rajrishi Singhal chaired a thought-provoking panel on the economy, featuring:
*Anagha Deodhar, Senior Economist at ICICI Bank India
*Indranil Chakraborty, Chief General Manager at RBI
*Employment Panel: Addressing Workforce Challenges
The final panel, chaired by Aparup Sengupta, Founder and Chairman of Aaj Global Group, focused on employment challenges. Panelists included:
*Prof. Alakh Sharma, Director of the Institute for Human Development (New Delhi)
*Sujatha Shivsankar, Associate Partner (HR Transformation) at KPMG India
*Prachi Choudhary, Director of People Consulting at EY
Recognizing Contributions and Support
Subhojit Bose, Jadavpur University alumnus and Convener of the Marketing Sub-committee, stated, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Conference Management Committee for arranging discussions on such a relevant topic. This conference provided an enriching learning experience, especially for young alumni. A special thank you to our donors for their unwavering support”.
Employee Connect: Bridging Talent with Opportunity
Alongside the conference, the Mumbai Alumni organized Employee Connect, enabling alumni to network with potential employers. Boyen Haddin, a globally recognized executive search firm, partnered with the event.
Prinkal Shah, Director, Boyen Haddin (Mumbai), highlighted, “The conference provided a valuable platform to engage with industry leaders and policymakers. Discussions on the evolving employment landscape underscored the need for skilling and reskilling to adapt to technological disruptions.”
Conclusion: A Step Towards India’s Future
The 16th Jadavpur University Alumni National Conference fostered meaningful discussions on India’s growth trajectory, bringing together experts to deliberate on energy, economy, and employment. As reported by prnewswire.com, as India moves toward 2030 and beyond, such engagements will play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and prosperous future.
