Citizen scientists from across India, including students and faculty members from Krea University participated in the Pulicat Bird Atlas, a three-day bird count survey. The event was a collaborative effort anchored by the newly formed Tirupati Nature Society, along with IISER Tirupati, IIT-Tirupati and Krea University. The survey took place in the ecologically rich areas of Pulicat Lake and Sri City, where the team had the opportunity to observe over 150 bird species.

This study was significant as it contributed to the ongoing efforts to monitor and conserve biodiversity in the region. The bird count provided valuable data on bird populations, distribution, and habitat preferences, which are crucial for understanding ecological trends and guiding conservation strategies.

The Pulicat Bird Atlas, or Pulicat Lake Bird Atlas is a citizen science initiative dedicated to systematically documenting bird species in and around the Pulicat Lake and the nearby industrial hub of Sri City. This project draws inspiration from the successful methodologies of the Tirupati Bird Atlas and aims to create a comprehensive database of avian diversity in the area.

Pratibha Jain, IFMR GSB PhD scholar presented a case at the Ivey Case Study conference in IIM Nagpur.  The case was written under the guidance (co-author) of Dr Pallavi Pandey,  Assistant Professor, HR & OB & Area Chair – OB & HR, IFMR GSB. The case is titled, ‘Empowering Marginalized Communities through Sustainable Management: Lessons from a Grassroots NGO in Rajasthan.’ The conference was conducted from 21 – 22 December 2024.This case concerns a small non-governmental organisation in Rajasthan facing sustainability and strategic management issues due to operating in resource-scarce environments. The case raises a critical question: How can small NGOs balance community trust, operational sustainability, and scalability in resource-constrained environment? Case discussed the dilemma where the founder of the organization Kumar Bharat have to decide, should he focus on improving his communication skills to overcome the language barrier and unlock new funding sources? Or should he explore alternative strategies, like strengthening local partnerships or increasing reliance on community support?

Soumyabrata Basu, PhD scholar, IFMR GSB presented a paper that looks into the impact of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code on Indian firms at the Cross Disciplinary Knowledge Data Research (XKDR) Forum’s Conference held in Mumbai on 10 December 2024. On 19 December he also presented the paper at the India Finance Conference (IFC) held in IIM Raipur. The paper is co-authored with Dr Praveen Bhagawan, Associate Professor, Finance, Accounting and Quantitative Finance & Area Chair – Finance, Accounting and Quantitative Finance, IFMR GSB and Dr Jyoti Prasad Mukhopadhyay, Associate Professor, Economics and Chairperson – PhD, IFMR GSB.

At the International Conference on Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Equity and Digital Strategies (SEEDS 2024), held at Middlesex University Dubai Campus on 17-18 December 2024; Professor Chandrasekaran N, Professor, Operations and Strategy, Area Chair – Strategic Management & Chairperson – Executive MBA programme, IFMR GSB and Dr Kumaravel S, Assistant Professor, Operations Management, IFMR GSB presented the working paper ‘From Potential to Progress: Advancing Rooftop Solar Energy in India’ on behalf of Dr Suresh Govindapuram, Assistant Professor of Economics, IFMR GSB and their team.

In addition, the team contributed the following papers to the conference:

‘Impact of Krishnapatnam Port on Regional Economic Development’ – An Analysis by Dr Suresh Govindarajan and Dr Kumaravel S

‘Navigating the Future: Tanjung Pelepas Port’s Rise as a Transshipment Hub’ by Bhavya Dixit, Integrated MBA student, IFMR GSB, Professor Chandrasekaran N and Dr Indira Ananth, Independent scholar (Virtual)

‘Supplier Onboarding for an Organic Supply Network of Retail Stores in Chennai’ by Professor Chandrasekaran N and Indira Ananth, independent scholar (Virtual)
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