IIM Indore’s IPM Student Initiative, i-Help, celebrated its remarkable 10-year journey this year. The event was marked by a celebration on March 17, 2024, amidst an atmosphere of gratitude and accomplishment, marked by the presence of Director Prof. Himanshu Rai.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Rai commended the initiative’s evolution from modest beginnings, expressing immense pride in witnessing its impactful journey. He emphasized that the students of i-Help epitomize not only leadership but also compassion, crucial traits in today’s world. Prof. Rai felicitated five outstanding school students trained by IPM participants, who received scholarships under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme. Among them were Harshit Rathore, Sanjana Bagdare, Raj Sonagara, Vaishnavi Yadav, and Suhani Kethvas, showcasing their commendable achievements.
The event saw the presence of Prof. Ganesh Nidugala, Prof. Shruti Tewari, Prof. Ajit Phadnis, Prof. Shweta Kushal, and Prof. Siddhartha Rastogi, along with Col. Gururaj Pamidi (COA), IIM Indore, who appreciated the students’ efforts and contributions.
Harshvardhan Sachdev, the founder of i-Help from the IPM 12 batch, also graced the occasion, providing an empowering address to the attendees.
The celebration continued with soulful music performances by the Amplif-I music club, captivating dance performances by Impulse volunteers, and engaging activities and sports coordinated by IPM Sportscom and Literar-I volunteers.
Prof. Nidugala and Prof. Kushal presented prizes to the talented winners of the drawing competition held in August last year, inspiring and encouraging the students further.
Throughout the day, 135 school students from Umariya and Rangwasa Government Schools participated in various activities, bonded with volunteers, and received notebooks and pens as tokens of love from i-Help and the institute.
The current coordinators of i-Help, Anurag and Prerna, flawlessly managed the event. As the day concluded, children returned to their schools, accompanied by volunteers, aboard institute buses, cherishing memories of a day filled with joy, learning, and camaraderie.