Natcon 2024 Launch Witnessed by Dignitaries and Industry Leaders

Mangaluru: NATCON 2024 was launched by the National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM) on April 20, Saturday at 7 pm at Hotel A J Grand. The event witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries and industry leaders who marked the beginning of the prestigious conference NATCON 2024.

Chairman NATCON 2024 T V Mohandas Pai, Chairman of Aarin Capital Partners, inaugurated the website of NATCON 2024 during the ceremony.

Dr M H Raja, National President of the NIPM, unveiled the Sponsorship Brochure.

The Program Brochure/Poster was launched by Richard Lobo, CPO at Tech Mahindra and Advisor to the NATCON 24 Program Committee along with P R Basavaraju, NIPM National General Secretary.

In his address, Mohandas Pai highlighted India’s journey towards economic prosperity and emphasized the critical importance of a skilled workforce in directing the evolving job market successfully.

He underscored the need for continuous upskilling and leveraging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and machine learning to drive productivity and innovation in the workforce.

Mohandas Pai emphasized that human capital drives a nation’s development. He noted India’s abundant young population in schools and colleges. Pai projected a promising future where education shapes a skilled workforce.

Furthermore, Mohandas Pai outlined a vision for India’s economic progress by 2047, emphasizing the need for a robust higher education system that prepares graduates for the digital revolution age.

Pai stressed the importance of research and development driving the educational system, creating a highly skilled workforce capable of global competitiveness, and generating high-paying jobs to fulfil the aspirations of the youth.

Pai’s insights resonated with the theme of fostering leadership in human resource management and strategic planning for growth.

His vision for India’s economic advancement, coupled with embracing technological advancements and nurturing critical thinking skills, provides a roadmap for organizations like NIPM to cultivate a resilient and innovative workforce.

As NIPM progresses, Mohandas Pai’s guidance serves as a guiding light for charting a course towards building a skilled workforce that remains at the forefront of India’s growth narrative.

Richard Lobo, Chief People Officer at Tech Mahindra and esteemed advisor of the programme committee of NATCON 2024 began his address by commending the NIPM Mangalore Chapter for their praiseworthy achievements and emphasised the importance of recognizing success within the HR community.

Delving into the theme of the conference, he highlighted the evolving dynamics of the workforce landscape, stressing the need for HR professionals to adapt and innovate in response to technological advancements shaping job opportunities.

Addressing the profound impact of technology on employment, Lobo underscored the necessity for individuals to possess a diverse skill set to thrive in this ever-changing environment.

He emphasized the importance of optimizing resource utilization in India, a global investment hub, and urged NIPM to focus on strategies for managing change and supporting startups in harnessing human capital effectively.

Lobo’s insights on continuous skill development and innovation in HR practices serve as a roadmap for NIPM to navigate these changes successfully, ensuring readiness for the evolving job market and fostering growth for HR professionals and organizations alike.

Dr M.H. Raja, the esteemed National President of NIPM, delivered a appealing speech at NATCON 2024, illuminating the strategic significance of selecting Mangalore as the host city for this prestigious event.

His address resonated deeply with the audience, shedding light on the transformative potential of NATCON 2024 in driving regional growth, fostering collaboration, and maximizing opportunities for development in the vibrant city of Mangalore.

Dr Raja highlighted on the deliberate and conscious decision to entrust the organization of NATCON 2024 to the capable hands of the NIPM Mangalore Chapter.

This choice reflects a keen understanding of Mangalore’s increasing potential as a hub for regional and international collaboration in the field of human resource management.

Dr Raja emphasized the conference’s Asia-specific focus. He highlighted esteemed speakers from across Asia enriching the event with diverse perspectives. This aligns with NIPM’s goal of fostering cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange.

The National General Secretary of NIPM P R Basavaraju’s in his address summarised the spirit of dedication, unity, and excellence embodied by the NIPM Mangalore Chapter.

His words of encouragement and assurance of support from the national committee instilled confidence and motivation among the members, setting the stage for a successful and impactful NATCON event.

As the chapter continues to march forward with determination and solidarity, it stands poised to make significant contributions to the field of human resource management and organizational excellence.

Ph.D. Awardee Dr Asha Albuquerque Pai and newly enrolled life members of NIPM were honored by National NIPM President Dr M H Raja and other dignitaries.

Shivaukmaran, Former Director HR of BEL and the following National Council members of NIPM were present; S C Gupta, NHAGS; Amruta T, Robert Cutinha, NCM South; Siddappa Horatti SI; Dr Santosh Bhave, S. P. Bansal, Muralidhar Rao, M Thomas Prabu, Chandru, Ambadas Yadav, Prof. Siddegowda, C.V.Sreenivasan, Vinod Narayan, Elengo, Muthuvelappan, Meenakshi Sundaram, A S Desai.

The leadership team of the Mangalore Chapter for NATCON 24, P P Shetty, Chairman Organizing Committee, Steevan Pinto, Chairman NIPM Mangaluru Chapter and Convener of NATCON 2024, Dr Laxmish Rai, Secretary NIPM Mangaluru Chapter, Dheeraj Shetty Immediate Past Chairman; Dr Asha Albuqurque Pai, Secretary NATCON 2024 and past chairpersons of NIPM Mangalore Chapter Shekhar Pujari, Dr Devaraj, P. Suresh and Dr Sebastin K V were present.

Steevan Pinto, Chairman NIPM welcomed the gathering and remembered the contributions of Krishna Hegde M, GGM – HR at MRPL and the co-chairman NATCON 24.

Dr Asha Albuqurque Pai proposed the Vote of Thanks.

Sindhoora invoked the blessings of God.

Shravya and Alphonsa Paul HR students from school of Social work compered