The Indian School of Business (ISB) today announced the commencement of the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) at its campus in Mohali. A welcome ceremony was organized at the campus marking the commencement of the programme. The occasion was graced by the Chief Secretary of Punjab, Rakesh Singh, the founding board members of the ISB campus at Mohali : Analjit Singh (Chairman Max India group), Sunil Kant Munjal (Chairman Hero Corporate Service Ltd), Rakesh Bharti Mittal (Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Bharti Enterprises), Atul Punj (Chairman Punj Lloyd Group), Dr. Pramath Raj Sinha, (Founding Dean, Indian School of Business), Ajit Rangnekar, Dean, Indian School of Business and Savita Mahajan, Deputy Dean and CEO, Mohali Campus.

The inaugural ceremony started with the unfurling of the National Flag and a multi-faith prayer ceremony followed by the address of the Dean Ajit Rangnekar and the Board members.

Welcoming the 200 students of the Class of 2013, Dean Ajit Rangnekar said, “This is a momentous occasion for all of us at ISB today. As a School, we are excited to be here in Mohali and look forward to working with the various stakeholders in the region to create a positive impact. I wish the Class of 2013 all the best.”

The students will undergo a week -long orientation programme aimed at inducting the new students into the ISB way. Over 50 ISB alumni from across classes will conduct several activities to help the students get to know each other, induct them into the ISB culture, and offer advice on how to make the most out of their year at the ISB. The classes will commence on April 23, 2012.