http://www.udaysalunkhe.netPage 1 Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe Brings Freshness To The Representation At An FMCG Summit The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India is called ASSOCHAM for short. It is one of Indias top trade associations. ASSOCHAM had recently organized an FMCG Summit to discuss the Issues and Opportunities within the sector. http://www.udaysalunkhe.netPage 2 The FMCG Summit was held at Hotel Royal Plaza, New Delhi on August 6th, 2015. The Chief Guest of the FMCG Summit was Shri Ram Vilas Paswan - Hon'ble Union Minister, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Govt. of India. Shri Ram Vilas Paswan made it clear that a speedy redressal of the industries' grievances. He also stressed on the importance of modern technology and innovation in the sector to match the evolving needs of the fast moving consumer. Such events usually only see representation from the industry and other related verticals; however, the presence of Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe was a refreshing yet necessary representation of academia at the strictly industrial gathering of individuals and names. Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe heads the Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Researcg; also known as WeSchool. Welingkar Institute or WeSchool is one of the leading B-schools in Mumbai and Bangalore and has recently acquired an autonomous status. http://www.udaysalunkhe.netPage 3 On taking the dais, Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe spoke on how academia can fast track the growth of the FMCG sector. Dr. Uday Salunkhe is known for his passion and belief in the power of youth. Blessed with a creative and innovative mindset, Dr. Salunkhe suggested setting up innovation labs in B-schools across the country. According to Prof. Salunkhe, if we zero-in on 200-300 B-schools in the country and give them the infrastructure which innovation demands whether in the form of labs or experts to mentor or both, students stand to benefit from hands-on knowledge which can be drawn from simulated market conditions. Prof. Salunkhe of WeSchool went on to add that the knowledge gained from a simulated marketplace also eases the students in to the processes of a workplace and makes them job ready! He also underlined the importance of academia and the need for an industry-connect within educational institutes. http://www.udaysalunkhe.netPage 4 Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe believes that the industry-connect will be a provision from which both, professionals and students stand to gain. He believes, it will create industry-relevant talent and defuse the employability gap. From there on Prof. Dr. Uday Salunkhe, WeSchool, went on to expand his ideas, he said, "Government projects and plans can deliver faster results if the students are given meaningful participation, supported with appropriate guidance. Education, in its new avatar has to be the catalyst in nation-building. And it can very effectively do that if well aligned with national projects and aspirations. The ongoing Kumbhathon at Nasik is a live example of how students can help administration. Dr. Salunkhes words were well received by all present. The highlight of the event was the release of a knowledge paper, capturing the challenges and opportunities of the sector. Courtesy, Resurgent India The dignitaries present onthe occasion included Shri Siraj Chaudhry, Chairman, Cargill India Pvt. Ltd, Shri Vijay Sardana, Head- Food Security Initiative & Agri Business, United Phosphorous Group, Prof. http://www.udaysalunkhe.netPage 5 Dr. Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Shri C S Jog, Executive Director, Resurgent India Limited. Shri Uday Wig, Co-Chairman, FMCG Brand Promotion and Anti Smuggling Committee, ASSOCHAM. Read More About This Article On: http://www.udaysalunkhewelingkar.com/uday-salunkhe-domestic-conferences.php Prof. Dr Uday Salunkhe Domain http://www.udaysalunkhe.comhttp://www.udaysalunkhe.nethttp://www.udaysalunkhe.inhttp://www.udaysalunkhe.co.inhttp://www.udaysalunkhewelingkar.comhttp://www.udaysalunkhewelingkar.nethttp://www.udaysalunkhewelingkar.inhttp://www.udaysalunkhewelingkar.co.in