Events

Events

The IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award Trust is completing 25 years of the award process this 2021. The IMC RBNQ Awards recognizes Indian organizations showcasing Performance Excellence against a set of structured guidelines. To mark this milestone the Trust has planned a new initiative – the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj Memorial lecture on the birth anniversary of Shri Ramkrishna Bajaj, a great Visionary, business leader and philanthropist. event would was held via the zoom platform on Wednesday, 22 September 2021; 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm.

The event commenced with the welcome remarks by Mr Juzar Khorakiwala, President, IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He shared with the audience the important principles of Shri Ramkrishna Bajaj and how these values are embedded in the chamber. He also shared with the participants the various activities that the chamber conducts.

The session was later addressed by Mr Niraj Bajaj, Chairman, IMC RBNQA Trust. Mr. Bajaj shared with the audience a few nostalgic memories of his father Shri Ramkrishna Bajaj and welcomed the speak of this series Mr Suresh Lulla, Co-Chairman, IMC Quality Improvement & Technology Committee who is associated with the trust since inception.

Mr Suresh Lulla focused his lecture on “Vision of a Visionary. Mission of a Missionary” a perspective of the work and principles of Shri Ramkrishnaji. Mr Lulla shared with the audience the finer nuances and exemplary leadership that encompassed the life of Shri Ramkrishna Bajaj.

He shared with the audience on how the seeds of patriotism and virtuousness were sown early on in Shri Ramkrishna Bajaj's life. He was brought up under the personal guidance of none other than Mahatma Gandhi and Vinoba Bhave.

Whether it was business or politics, he displayed an inherent quality of being ethical rather than materialistic. He emphasized the importance of business goals being in line with society's good. These very strong principles and value of Shri Ramkrishnaji has been imbibed in the workings of the IMC RBNQA Trust. The awards symbolize a disciplined and ethical process that has stood the test of time.

The Memorial Lecture was followed by a Panel Discussion on “IMC RBNQA Model Adoption: Lessons Learned”. The Moderator for the Panel Discussion was Mr Pradeep Chinai, Trustee, IMCRamkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award Trust.

The Panellists were eight past winners of the IMC RBNQA. The organizations shared with audience their experiences and learning and how they have shared their learnings within their organization and others, making Performance Excellence a continuous journey. The list of speakers is attached for your reference.

Panelists for the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj Memorial lecture – 22 September 2021
1 Mr Manish Sinha Asst Vice President Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd, winner of IMC RBNQ Performance Excellence Trophy 2019
2 Mr Rajeev Nambiar CEO & MD- Shree Digvijay Cement Co Ltd, winner of IMC RBNQ Performance Excellence Trophy 2019
3 Mr Udai Singh Vice President – ESE L & T Electrical & Automation (a unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd), Electrical Systems & Equipment, Coimbatore & Ahmednagar, winner of IMC RBNQ Performance Excellence Trophy 2020
4 Dr Palanisamy Principal Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu, winner of IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award 2019
5 Mr Amit Kumar, Vice President & Business Unit Head,Metering& Protection Systems L&T Electrical & Automation, (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt Ltd),Mysuru, winner of IMC RBNQ Performance Excellence Trophy 2019
6 Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman & Co-Founder Global Indian Education PvtLtd ; Global Indian International School. Significant participation in the IMC RBNQA process every wear. Recipient of much recognitions throughout. Recent being winning two trophies in 2020 – Education and Overseas category.
7 Mr R Shankar CEO, India TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd, Chennai (Formerly known as TVS Logistics Services Ltd) IMC RBNQ Certificate Of Merit 2018
8 Mr Joy Chakraborty, COO, P. D. Hinduja Hospital IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award 2017 & 2007. Two times trophy winner in Health care category

 

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The Panel discussion will analyse the need for Healthcare Organization to adopt a performance excellence model. To know more about the journey of excellence,

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Criteria Workshops

Understanding of the IMC RBNQA Criteria for Performance Excellence would be held during a one day workshop on 19 April 2017 at the IMC Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mumbai. This would offer an overall understanding of the criteria requirements and also details of participation in the IMC RBNQ Award process for 2017 cycle.

This would be followed by a 2 day workshop on Application Writing during 20 & 21 April 2017. Potential organizations that are looking at participating in the excellence journey with IMC RBNQA will find it beneficial to get a detailed understanding of how to respond to criteria requirements in the application report that needs to be submitted as part of the award process.

For details do go through the circular and registration form attached.

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MQH Best Practices Competition

MQH Best Practices Competition invites participation from organizations across sectors of Manufacturing, Services, Small Business, Education, Health Care and NGOs.

Call 022-22025438

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Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry

ndian Merchants Chamber is organizing an awareness program on Understanding the Criteria for Performance Excellence of the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Awards on 15 June 2016 at Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chennai The IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award Trust is organizing this program as part of the preparation for Indian organizations who wish to enter this contest of world class management in excellence. This is targeted towards CEOs, Function Heads,General Managers and Quality professionals for deeper understanding of the criteria and award process.

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IMC Delhi

Indian Merchants Chamber is organizing an awareness program on Understanding the Criteria for Performance Excellence of the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Awards on 27 May 2016 at Indian Merchants' chamber, Delhi.

he IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award Trust is organizing this program as part of the preparation for Indian organizations who wish to enter this contest of world class management in excellence. This is targeted towards CEOs, Function Heads,General Managers and Quality professionals for deeper understanding of the criteria and award process.

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Assocham

Indian Merchants Chamber jointly with ASSOCHAM is organizing an awareness program on Understanding the Criteria for Performance Excellence of the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Awards on 26 May 2016 at ASSOCHAM, Delhi.

The IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award Trust is organizing this program as part of the preparation for Indian organizations who wish to enter this contest of world class management in excellence. This is targeted towards CEOs, Function Heads,General Managers and Quality professionals for deeper understanding of the criteria and award process.

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Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Indian Merchants Chamber is jointly organizing an awareness program with Southern Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Understanding the Criteria for Performance Excellence of the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Awards on 13 May 2016 at the Chamber premises,Surat.

The IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award Trust is organizing this program as part of the preparation for Indian organizations who wish to enter this contest of world class management in excellence. This is targeted towards CEOs, Function Heads,General Managers and Quality professionals for deeper understanding of the criteria and award process.

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Understanding the IMC RBNQA Criteria

The 1 day workshop on "Understanding IMC RBNQA Criteria scheduled for 4 April 2016 would be followed by a 2 day intensive "application writing" workshop.

This would be extremely beneficial for organizations interested to take part in the 2016 IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Awards.

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SME: Oxygen to large organizations

Today, the role of SMEs in the progress of large organizations is significant. The interdependence of SMEs and large organizations is sharply increasing. To showcase this interdependence and recognize the effective contributions made by the ever evolving SME sector the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award Trust is organizing a one day seminar “SMEs : The Oxygen for Large Organizations” on 25 September 2015 at the Indian Merchants’ Chamber from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

The sessions will cover various sectors such as Manufacturing, Service, Health Care and Education sectors. Some of the organizations participating include Marico, YES Bank, Dr L H Hiranandani - who would be highlighting their associations with those SME organizations that are so crucial and integral to their process. (Program schedule will be finalized in a week).

We invite you to participate in this program. (registration form attached)

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Bittu Sahgal lecture

The IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award Trust is organizing a lecture by the renowned wildlife conservationist Mr.Bittu Sahgal on 15 September 2015; 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at the Indian Merchants’ Chamber premises, Mumbai. The theme of the lecture is “Social Upliftment in an Era of Climate Change”.

The lecture will introspect on how we can work towards making social upliftment an integral part to move towards sustainability of people, planet and profits. (further details in the emailer attached).

We invite you to join us in exploring our options to achieve a fine balance between environment, individuals and organizations.

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Program on Application writing

The two day program on Application Writing will guide organizations on how to respond to the various requirements of the criteria. The program will also focus on the various stages of the award process.

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