IIM Lucknow Holds Third Edition of its Global Teleconference Forum

IIM Lucknow Holds Third Edition of its Global Teleconference Forum

The Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow's Alumni Association held the 3rd Session of its Global Teleconference Forum, IIML Dialogue.

IIML Dialogue is a global teleconference forum which provides management executives across the world the opportunity to interact with key achievers from various walks of life. Speakers present their views and perspectives on diverse and abstract topics from the field of life-style, economy, business, bureaucracy, entertainment, and other socially and politically relevant contemporary global issues.

This session of IIML Dialogue featured Mr. Kumar Vinay Pratap, Deputy Secretary, Prime Minister's Office. The session was a resounding success with more than 100 participants from 7 countries dialing in to listen to the charismatic speaker.

In an interesting talk followed by a Q&A Session, Mr. Pratap explained the reasons why private sector enters infrastructure and the reason why the Government wants the private sector involved in infrastructure. He also outlined the major hindrances faced by private sector in entering infrastructure and operating in it. Mr. Pratap also gave details of the statistics of private investments in various sectors within infrastructure. Drawing from his vast experience, Mr. Pratap explained what he thought was the future of private sector in infrastructure in India.

Students who had the opportunity to hear such a high profile speaker were thrilled at the unique learning opportunity and the insightful comments made by Mr. Pratap.

The IIML Alumni Association intends to continue with its program of Global Teleconferences, which are open for anyone to join at no cost. The next IIML Dialogue Global Teleconference is scheduled for December 27, 2008.

Excerpts from IIML Dialogue Session with Mr. Kumar Vinay Pratap

Contributed by -
Pankaj Bhatt,
Media Relations,
IIM Lucknow.

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