QAC and Women Grievance & Sexual Harassment Cell of AIMS, conducted a Seminar on “Awareness and Prevention of Sexual Harassment” on 17th April, 2025 for UG and MBA First Year Students.

Resource Person: Mrs. Suja Sukumaran, Liaison Officer- Enfold Trust, Worked for UNICEF Projects, Women and Child Department. imparts Awareness Training for POSH, POCSO, Child Rights and Life skills. She has worked as a Court appointed Volunteer in an Organisation called Voices for Children, California for Juveniles for conflicts with law in San Diego, California and also worked as Media Correspondent in the US.

Highlights:
The Session was conducted with the primary aim of educating the students about the nature, consequences and preventive measures related to sexual harassment in various settings, particularly at the workplace, Educational Institutions and Social daily life. The session emphasized on the importance of creating a safe and respectful environment and also provided valuable insights into the definition and types of Sexual Harassment, citing real life cases and legal frameworks.

Students were able to get insights on the various Laws Prevailing to Sexual Harassment and gained knowledge on what constitutes Sexual Harassment and its various forms. Students also became familiar with the laws and policies such as POSH and POCSO Act.

Workshop on “Protecting Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and IP Management for Startups” was organized by the IQAC, Institution’s Innovation Council and Entrepreneurship Cell for MBA students.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Harish Kumar P, Practicing Advocate, Principal, Aditya College of Law.

Highlights of the Session::

1. The resource person elaborated on the legal framework governing IPRs in India, covering essential laws such as the Patents Act, 1970; Trademarks Act, 1999; Copyright Act, 1957; Design Act, 2000; The Geographical Indications Act, 1999; The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout- Design Act, 2000 and other relevant legislation and provided insights into various aspects of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
2. Attendees also gained practical knowledge of patent filing procedures and trademark registration, crucial for startups looking to establish their brand identity. The session included discussions on real-life case studies with special focus on implications to startups that highlighted the importance of securing intellectual property and the consequences of violation of law.
3. The resource person emphasized the role of intellectual property in fostering innovation and economic growth, urging participants to integrate IP management into their business strategies.

The workshop successfully enhanced participants’ understanding of IPRs and their significance in safeguarding business innovations. The interactive session allowed attendees to clarify doubts and explore legal strategies for intellectual property management.

Workshop on “Startup Planning: Legal, Ethical and Financial Strategies for Entrepreneurs”, in Association with “MSME Development and Facilitation Office, Government of India”, organized by IQAC, Institution’s Innovation Council & Entrepreneurship Cell of AIMS on 17th March 2025 for final year UG & MBA students.

Guest Speaker:Mr. Gopinath Rao, Ex. Deputy Director, MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Government of India.

Highlights:
1) The resource person emphasised the role of Central and State governments in Startup Ecosystem through various statistics.
2) He has provided valuable insights on various fund-raising strategies for Startups such as Bootstrapping, Government grants, Angel investors, Venture capital, Crowd funding etc.
3) Discussed on various Central Government funding schemes like, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS), Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Stand-Up India Scheme, MUDRA, SIDBI Venture Capital Funds & Support and and Karnataka State Government schemes like, Elevate 100 Program (Funding & Mentorship for startups), Idea2PoC (Proof of Concept) Grant, New Age Incubation Network (NAIN), AVGC (Animation, VFX, Gaming) Startup Support and GoK’s Innovation and Technology Incubation Centers.
4) Also shed light on legal and ethical aspects of startups such as the process for startup registration, compliance and regulatory framework, contracts & agreements, governance, ethical considerations with respect to decision making and social responsibility to build the trust of stakeholders.
5) The Q & A session clarified the queries of the students in legal and financial aspects.

The workshop laid foundation on legal and ethical aspects to be considered for establishment of a startup and various fund raising strategies, especially Central and Karnataka State Government financial assistance for Startups. It has also provided valuable inputs on mentorship and incubation support from the government.

Study Visit
The Training & Placement Cell organised a study visit for BCA students to InCanto Dynamics, a Robotic Lab on 20th February 2025, with an objective of providing an
experience of Robotics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence.

The Expert Technical Trainers at the Lab made a powerful presentation touching upon various segments.

1. Information on Technical Knowledge

Explained through presentation, the fundamentals of robotics, including mechanics, electronics, and programming.
Exposure to robotic components like sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, and AI integration.
Importance of learning about robotic operating systems (ROS) and programming languages (Python, C++, etc.).

2 Problem-Solving and Innovation
Explained how exposure to real-world robotics applications in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and space exploration will enhance operations.

Students were advised to design and conceptualize their own robotic solutions and to work on small projects.

3. Teamwork and Collaboration
   Suggested to work in groups to build or control robots.

Highlighted how different disciplines (mechanical, electrical, and software engineering) are integrated together in robotics.

4. Career & Research Awareness

Students got an insight about career opportunities in robotics, AI, and automation including Research
prospects in robotics and its future impact.

Provided insights into entrepreneurship and startup opportunities in robotics.

Overall, it was a great learning experience for the students and faculty with a lot of real-time insights and exposure to state of the art technology.