25th August 2025 marked a memorable beginning for the fresh PGDM and BBA batches of JK Business School, Gurugram (JKBS) with the grand inauguration of Adhvan 2025 – The Orientation Program. The day was filled with pride, joy, and inspiration as students embarked on a transformative journey of learning, growth, and opportunities.
A Ceremonial Beginning: The event commenced with the Lamp Lighting and Saraswati Vandana, symbolizing knowledge, purity, and prosperity. This sacred tradition set a positive tone for the day, reinforcing the values of wisdom and enlightenment that JKBS stands for.
Felicitation of Guests: The ceremony witnessed the presence of eminent dignitaries. Our esteemed Dean, Prof. Dr. Richa Dahiya, extended a warm welcome and felicitated the distinguished guests:
✔️ Chief Guest, Mr. Shekhar Gupta (Director, PwC), who despite a medical emergency, joined virtually to share his visionary insights. ✔️ Guest of Honour, Mr. Prashant Kumar, Ex-Director of Continental Tyre Asia Pacific, Board Advisor (Marketing) with three companies, and currently running his own HR consultancy firm. ✔️ Prof. Dr. B.K. Mohanti (Member, Board of Governors & Advisory Council, JK Education Foundation), a guiding force in academia.
Inspiring Addresses
✔️ Prof. Dr. Richa Dahiya (Dean, JKBS) delivered the Welcome Address, encouraging students to embrace sincerity, hard work, and innovation in their academic journey. ✔️ Mr. Shekhar Gupta (PwC), our Chief Guest, inspired students with his thoughts on the importance of a data-first, AI-first, and digital-first mindset, highlighting his experiences in global consulting and transformative leadership. ✔️ Prof. Dr. B.K. Mohanti shared his wisdom on academic excellence and ethical leadership. ✔️ Mr. Prashant Kumar, our Guest of Honour, inspired students with his vast four-decade-long corporate experience across global markets and his leadership journey in organizations like Continental AG, Modi Rubber, and Goodyear. His address emphasized vision, resilience, and leadership.
Honouring Contributions: As a gesture of gratitude, mementos were presented to the dignitaries, reflecting the JKBS family’s admiration and appreciation for their time, insights, and blessings.
Academic Highlights and Recognition: The academic direction for session 2025-26 was unveiled by Program Chair, Prof. Dr. Ruchi Dixit, who shared the key highlights of the upcoming year. She also announced the winners of the 15-day orientation program activities for both PG and UG freshers, motivating students to pursue excellence through consistency, sincerity, and hard work.
A Memorable Conclusion: The day concluded with the Vote of Thanks by Prof. Dr. Ruchi Dixit, the National Anthem, and a collective Group Photograph and Plantation Activity. The plantation drive reflected JKBS’s commitment to sustainability, while the group photo captured the unity and excitement of the new academic family.
The Journey Ahead: Adhvan 2025 was more than an orientation-it was a celebration of new beginnings, industry-academia collaboration, and the spirit of togetherness. It set the foundation for a promising year ahead, aligning with JKBS’s vision of nurturing industry-ready, globally competent, and socially responsible leaders.