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The Department of Management organized an engaging Team Building & Coordination Activity led by 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚, Assistant Professor, Management Department.

Through interactive sessions and fun group exercises, students learned the core 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — key skills for any future manager or entrepreneur! 🌟👥

Activities like these go beyond the classroom, shaping confident professionals who know how to work together and lead with purpose.

👏 A big thank you to 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 for her impactful session and to all students for their enthusiastic participation!

📸 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭!

The NSS Unit of Institute of Hospitality, Management & Sciences – IHMS, Kotdwar proudly celebrated #Harela, the cherished festival of Uttarakhand that honors nature, greenery, and new beginnings.
As part of our commitment to transformative education, a special awareness session was conducted by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭, Assistant Professor, Management Department, who beautifully explained the significance of Harela in preserving our environment and cultural roots.

From planting saplings to engaging in meaningful discussions on sustainability, students actively participated in making the event impactful and memorable. The celebration wasn’t just about tradition—it was about responsibility, action, and community spirit.

Let’s keep the spirit of Harela alive by embracing green habits and inspiring others to protect our environment.

The Department of Computer Application, in collaboration with Mera Yuva Bharat, Pauri Garhwal, successfully hosted the 𝐀𝐈 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 on 15th July 2025, and it was a fantastic 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲! 💡✨

Our talented BCA and B.Sc. IT students brought the future to life with stunning poster and chart designs—explaining complex AI concepts through visuals that were not just artistic but technically strong!

From machine learning and neural networks to the role of AI in everyday life, each creation showcased originality, insight, and deep understanding of this ever-evolving field. 🧾🤖

Swipe through to check out the vibrant event highlights and some of the most impressive student-designed charts that left everyone inspired!

A big shoutout to all participants for their enthusiasm and hard work—and congratulations to the winners! This is what learning beyond textbooks looks like at Institute of Hospitality, Management & Sciences – IHMS, Kotdwar.

Our Van Mahotsav event, held from 1st to 7th July 2025, was a wonderful celebration of greenery and sustainability! The inaugural session was graced by Mr. Akash Gangwar, District Forest Officer, Lansdowne Van Prabhag, Kotdwar, as the chief guest, and coordinated by Mr. Praveen Tripathi, Program Officer, NSS Unit, IHMS Kotdwar.

Students and faculty came together for insightful discussions and tree plantation activities, making the campus greener and spreading awareness about the importance of protecting our environment.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and made this event a memorable success! Let’s keep working together towards a cleaner, greener future. 🌳💚

Today marks Day 1 of our 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 celebrations, organized by the NSS Unit, Institute of Hospitality, Management & Sciences – IHMS, Kotdwar and what an inspiring start it has been! 🌟

Our inaugural session was graced by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢, Retired Principal & Researcher, whose words reminded everyone that literacy is the strongest tool for empowerment and change. His insights set the perfect tone for a week dedicated to spreading awareness and making a difference. 📝💡

Students participated enthusiastically, engaging in thought-provoking discussions and activities that highlight the importance of education for all. 📖✨

This is just the beginning, stay tuned as our students and NSS team continue to spread the message of literacy, inclusion, and community growth throughout the week!

𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰. 🌍❤️

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐇𝐌𝐒!
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Institute of Hospitality, Management & Sciences – IHMS, Kotdwar organized a rejuvenating yoga session filled with energy, mindfulness, and unity.

Our students and faculty came together to embrace the ancient practice that nurtures both body and soul. From asanas to breathing techniques, it was a morning of connection, calmness, and collective well-being.

At 𝐈𝐇𝐌𝐒 𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫, we believe in holistic development—where education, health, and inner peace go hand in hand.

𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐇𝐌𝐒! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 – 𝐁𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 held on 2nd June 2025 was a vibrant success! Hosted by the Department of Hotel Management, Institute of Hospitality, Management & Sciences (IHMS, Kotdwar) Kotdwar, the session was packed with flavor, flair, and fun!

With expert guidance from:

𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐯 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐢 – Beverage Development Executive, Monin India (North Region)

𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐮𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐭 – Beverage Innovation Officer, Monin India

Students explored the art of mixology, experimented with signature drinks, and gained hands-on exposure to the world of beverages – a perfect blend of creativity and industry insight!

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!

📸 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭!

𝐈𝐇𝐌𝐒 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!  “𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰!”

On the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, the entire Institute of Hospitality, Management & Sciences – IHMS, Kotdwar family — faculty, staff, and students — came together to make a meaningful impact

From saplings to strong roots — we planted hope for a greener tomorrow. Everyone pledged to protect, preserve, and promote environmental sustainability in their daily lives

This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to nurturing not just minds, but the planet we call home. 🌿

𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 — 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬. 🌼

On May 1st, 2025, the Institute of Hospitality, Management & Sciences (IHMS), Kotdwar, marked International Labour Day with a meaningful outreach program in Aita village, Duggada, under the banner of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan. The event was coordinated by Mr. Pradeep Bhatt, the Programme Co-Coordinator (PI), with enthusiastic participation from IHMS student volunteers. The objective was to honor the dedication of rural workers and promote a spirit of community engagement.

The visit featured interactive discussions with village representatives on rural development, the dignity of labour, and the impact of ongoing initiatives under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan. A special highlight of the day was an awareness session led by Mr. Surendra Singh Jagwan, Head of the Department of Management, who sensitized the villagers on crucial topics like cyber fraud prevention and digital arrest scams, providing practical guidance on safeguarding personal information in the digital age. He also shared insights into various government schemes aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of rural communities.

The IHMS team concluded the visit by distributing refreshments, further cementing a bond of trust and mutual respect with the villagers. This impactful celebration not only recognized the contributions of rural labourers but also empowered them with valuable knowledge — embodying IHMS’s commitment to social responsibility and inclusive development.