Journey Starts at NITIE

     Having received a hearty welcome from the rain-gods. I was awestruck by the beauty of the lush green campus and the shimmering lakes. I already started feeling at home. Getting myself used to the ever-present rain, I was gearing for our first management lecture on organisation management.

    Then came Dr.Prasad, who was full of energy came with a refreshing smile surprised us by handing us a set of toys and he even encouraged us to play with it. Suddenly, the class became more vibrant and I started feeling at ease. He explained us about the innovative pedagogy Mandi wherein NITIE students go to the streets of Mumbai and sell toys made by an NGO. Mandi is a flagship event at NITIE which was conceptualized for students to gain managerial wisdom by applying classroom concepts out there in the real world and also helping by donating all the money collected to the NGO. Mandi is the brainchild  of  Dr. Prasad himself who innovated it based on the concept

   

"Soacho.. Becho !  Becho.. Seekho ! !   Seekho .. Soacho ! ! !"

 

after which he is fondly called as Dr. Mandi. 

     Dr.Mandi is a shared his vision to revolutionise education in India. His mission is to take education beyond the walls of a classroom to the masses, to people who can't afford it. We realised that through this novel concept the best minds can share their knowledge to the whole country it can revitalise education in India. Great men think alike, Dr. Mandi  shared about Salman Khan, a Bangladeshi American educator who had a similar thinking towards the concept of education. Salman Khan has founded Khan Academy , a free education platform to facilitate this concept. Dr. Mandi made me realise that even I could contribute to this great cause.

Aaj Ki roti...Aaj hee,  kamyaenghae  ! 

Earning by Learning . & .Earning for Learning  !

    Dr. Mandi made us realise certain harsh realities of life. He talked about the importance of us being responsible individuals. To do justice to our parents, our teachers, our country and most importantly ourselves. After Dr.Mandi's lecture I feel proud to be  NITIE and be a part of this great culture. I conclude by saying  Dr. Mandi was enlightening, revolutionary and inspirational and I am looking forward to sir's lectures.