NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL

MANAGEMENT
(KERALA CHAPTER)

ANNUAL REPORT : 2011 – 2012

The Chairman and the Members of the Executive Committee of

National Institute of Personnel Management (Kerala Chapter) take pleasure
in presenting the Annual report for the year 2011- 2012.

The year 2011 – 2012 was memorable and packed with enormous activities
and programmes with the whole hearted support and cooperation of our
valued Fellows, Members / Member Institutions and Well wishers, a brief of
the same is given below:

OFFICE BEARERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THE

TERM 2010 - 2012

Chairman Dr. N. Vijayan Pillai

Vice Chairmen Mr. George Jacob
Mr. K. K. Vijayakumar (HOCL)
Hon. Secretary Mr. Saji V Mathew
Hon. Addl. Secretary Mr. Suresh K
Hon. Treasurer Mr. G. Anilkumar (NeST)

Members Ms. Jaya Jacob Alexander

Mr. Jayaraj Chakyat
Mr. Anish Aravind
Mr. Mahesh Chandrasekhar
Mr. K.K. Vijayakumar (ATL)
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Ex-Officio Members Mr. P.J. Joy (Immediate Past Chairman)
Mr. Johnson Mathew (Immediate Past Hon.
Secretary)

Co-opted Members Mr. G. Anilkumar (CUMI)

Mr. M. D. Varghese
Dr. K. Anilkumar
Mr. K. Lal John

Special Invitees Mr. P. Parameswaran Nair

Mr. Thomas Kadavan
Mr. D. Raveendranath
Mr. N. M. Hassan
Mr. A.K. Kesava Pillai
Mr. M. S. Sreekumar
Dr. S. R. Mampilly
Mr. T.J. Thankachan
Mr. Benny Pothen
Mr. Sajeev Kurup V
Mr. Bejoy K. Thomas
Dr. (Ms.) Surekha Zachariah
Mr. Paul Varghese
Mr. Saju S. Dominic
Mr. B. Mohan Ram
Dr. R. Surendran Nair
Mr. Sanny Joseph
Mr. K. I. Raphael
Col (Dr.) P.S. James
Prof (Capt) George Kurian
Mr. Jacob Koshy
Dr. Sabu Augustine
Mr. Rathish M
Mr. V. Jayarajan
Mr. Paulson Xavier
Ms. Sindhu Ravi
Ms. Jyothi N
Mr. Thomas Augustine, Hon. Secretary – Kottayam Group
Mr. B. Babunath, Chairman – Palakkad Group
Mr. K. Hareendran, Hon. Secretary – Palakkad Group
Mr. P. Mohandas, Chairman – Calicut Group
Mr. Jeevan Raveendran, Vice Chairman – Calicut Group
Mr. Jacob Neroth, Chairman, Alappuzha Group
Mr. Lalachan Arakal, Hon. Secretary, Alappuzha Group

Permanent Invitees Mr. K. Balakrishnan

Mr. K. P. Philip
Mr. P. John Sam
Mr. C. Rajagopal

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 Mr. V. N. Sreedharan Nair

Mr. P.K. Sivadasa Menon

Mr. M. A. Mathew Tharakan
Mr. N. Sreekumar
Mr. S. S. Nair
Mr. Paul P. Paliath
Mr. A. S. Girish
Mr. P. Premchand
Dr. George Sleeba
Mr. Prasad M. George
Mr. P. K. Aravindan

The following are the Sub-committees constituted for the term 2010 – 2012 for
effective functioning of the Chapter:

a) Membership Committee
Chairman – Mr. K. Suresh

b) Academic Committee
Chairman – Mr. G. Anilkumar (CUMI)(2010-11)
Mr. K. Suresh, In-Charge (2011-12)

c) Programme Committee
Chairman - Mr. G. Anilkumar (NeST)

d) Bulletin Committee
Chairman – Mr. Jayaraj Chakyat

f) Fellowship & Entertainment Committee

Chairman – Mr. Sajeev Kurup V

g) Networking Committee
Chairman – Mr. K.K. Vijayakumar (ATL)

h) Family Forum
Chairperson – Ms. Jaya Jacob Alexander

i) Group Coordinator
Mr. Mahesh Chandrasekhar

j) CSR Committee
Mr. M. D. Varghese

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2011

The Annual General Meeting of the Chapter was held on 27th May 2011 at
Gokulam Convention Centre, Kaloor, Kochi. The meeting was presided over
by Dr. N. Vijayan Pillai, Chairman. The meeting started with a silent prayer.

The MoM of the AGM 2010, Annual Report for the year 2010-11 were
presented by Mr. Saji V Mathew, Hon. Secretary and the Audited Statement
of Accounts & the Balance Sheet for the year 2010-2011 were presented by
Mr. G. Anilkumar, Hon. Treasurer. The Annual General Meeting adopted the
above MoM, Annual Report, Audited Statement of Accounts & Balance Sheet
unanimously. The AGM also appointed M/s. Joseph & Co., Ernakulam as
Auditors for the year 2011-2012.

Immediately after the business proceedings of the AGM 2011 on 27 th May

2011, the Annual Day Celebrations at Gokulam Convention Centre, Kochi
took place. The Chairman Dr. N. Vijayan Pillai presided over the meeting.
Mr. K.K. Vijayakumar, Vice Chairman welcomed the guests and audience and
the Key Note address was delivered by Mr. R. Mohan Das, National
President, NIPM. The other speakers during the occasion were Mr. K.
Ramachandran Pillai, NIPM Ratna and CMD, NTC Limited & Mr. P Sudeep,
Southern Regional Vice President, NIPM.

Inauguration of Golden Jubilee Year Celebrations - The main attraction

of the Annual Day Celebrations were the inauguration of the Golden Jubilee
Year 1961-2011 and the same was inaugurated by Mr. R. Mohan Das,
National Vice President, NIPM by lighting the lamp.

Honouring of Past Chaiarmen & Hon. Secretaries - On the occasion of

the Golden Jubilee Year all Past Chairmen & Hon. Secretaries were honoured
by Mr. R. Mohan Das on behalf of NIPM Kerala Chapter by presenting
Ponnadas (Shawls) & Mementos.

Various other Awards to the achievers of events, Academic Excellence

Awards etc. were also presented during the Annual Day Celebrations

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

S.No Month Date Venue Attendance

01 June 2011 28-06-2011 Hotel Presidency, Kochi 16

02 July 2011 29-07-2011 NIPM House, Kochi 08
03 August 2011 26-08-2011 NIPM House, Kochi 16
04 Sept. 2011 28-09-2011 NIPM House, Kochi 14
05 Oct.2011 14-10-2011 Hotel Presidency, Kochi 15
06 Nov. 2011 24-11-2011 NIPM House, Kochi 15
07 Dec.2011 15-12-2011 NIPM House, Kochi 26
08 Dec. 2011 28-12-2011 NIPM House, Kochi 07
09 January 2012 14-01-2012 IMA House, Kochi 32
10 Feb.2012 04-02-2012 Cochin Suburban Club, 30
Kochi
11 March 2012 24-03-2012 Hotel Fairmont, 15
Kottayam
12 April 2012 28-04-2012 IMA House, Kochi 25
13 May 2012 25-05-2012 NIPM House, Kochi 07
14 June 2012 09-06-2012 Hotel Prince, Alappuzha

EVENING LECTURE MEETINGS

Date Venue Topic Speaker No. of

participants
28-06- Hotel My HR Mr. M.R.K. 42
2011 Presidency, Experience In Menon,
Kochi USA (Union & Founder &
Non Union CEO, Aero-
Environment) & Sports,
Happy Hour Thrissur
29-07- NIPM House, Organizational Mr. M.P. 26
2011 Kochi Changes – Sriram,
Assessing Founder
Readiness & Partner,
Building a Aventus
Critical Mass Partners
26-08- NIPM House, Emerging Mr. D.R. 31
2011 Kochi Leadership Nagaraj,
Needs in HR President &
CEO, Nagaraj
Management
Services,

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 Banglore
28-09- NIPM House, Creative Mr. Moncy 35
2011 Kochi Thinking Varghese,
Chief Coach,
TOP Academy,
Kochi

14-10- Hotel Importance of Mr. V. N. 82

2011 Presidency, Strategy in HR Bhattacharya,
Kochi Renowned
Consultant on
Business and
Corporate
Strategy,
Bangalore

24-11- NIPM House You the Brand M. A.V. 43

2011 Kochi Vamana
Kumar,
former
National
President JCI
& presently
Practicing
Lawyer of
Kerala High
Court.

04-12- De Paul “HRpreneurship – Mr. K. Suresh, 85

2012 Institute of The Art of Giving” Office MBA/MHRM
Science & Incharge, Students
Technology, NSIC, Trissur and
Angamaly & Hon. Addl. Faculties
Secretary,
NIPM Kerala
Chapter

12-01- Federal “Leadership & Mr. K. Suresh, 90

2012 Institute of Entrepreneurial Office MBA/MHRM
Management Qualities” Incharge, Students &
, Kochi NSIC, Trissur Faculties
& Hon. Addl.
Secretary,
NIPM Kerala
Chapter

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22-02- De Paul Human Mr. Jayaraj 80
2012 Institute of Resource – A Chakyat, DGM MBA/MHRM
Science & Paradigm (HR & Admn), Students
Technology, V Guard and
Angamaly Industries Faculties
Limited, Kochi

16-04- NIPM House, The Ethical Ms. Reena R. 35

2012 Kochi Leader Jabran, Chief
Life Coach and
Mentor,
Renaissance,
Hyderabad

IN-HOUSE TRAINING PROGRAMMES

During the year 2011- 2012 we have conducted a total of 24 days In-House
Training Programmes for various organizations, as per details given below:

No. of Organization Topic Resource

Days Person

2 Geojit BNP Paribas Positive Attitude & Mr. M.A.S.

Financial Services Ltd., Complaint Handling Menon
Kochi

3 NeST Group of Supervisory & Effective Mr. M.A.S.

Companies, Kochi Shop Floor Menon
Management Skills

1 NTPC Limited, Communication & Mr. K. Suresh

Kayamkulam Presentation Skills

1 Nirmala College, The Winning Edge – Mr. M.A.S.

Thodupuzha Orientation Programme Menon
for Teachers &
Students

5 Vallabhada Kanji Positive Attitude Mr. K. Suresh

Limited, (4 days)
Supervisory
Development
Programme (1 day)
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 2 Kerala Agro Machinery Time Management, Dr. T.K.
Corporation Ltd. Creation of Positive Ajaikumar
Attitudes,
Communication Skills,
Adaptability to Change,
Root cause Analysis &
Culture Change
(2 Days)

2 Kerala Agro Machinery Interpersonal Dr. T.K.

Corporation Ltd. Relationship, Team Ajaikumar
Building & Conflict
Management, Lean
Manufacturing,
Managerial
Effectiveness &
Leadership
(2 Days)
6 Department of Post, For Sub Divisional Mr. M.A.S.
O/o CPMG, Trivandrum Offices, Business Menon &
Executives on Dr. Raman Nair
Marketing
1 MILMA, Kannur Dairy Motivational Skills Mr. A. Manohar

1 NTPC, Kayamkulam Women Empowerment Ms. Kshama

Sandeep

OPEN TRAINING PROGRAMMES

a 21-05-2011 - Legal Update 2011

NIPM Kerala Chapter organized its Annual Flagship Programme

“Legal Update 2011” at Hotel Presidency, Kochi. The Resource
Person was Prof. H.A.C. Poppen. Mr. K.K. Vijayakumar, Vice
Chairman welcomed the Guests and delegates and Dr. N. Vijayan
Pillai, Chairman inaugurated the programme. In the evening
session, a Panel Discussion was also held in which the Panel
Experts were Mr. M. N. Radhakrishna Menon, Industrial Tribunal &
Judge ESI Court, Mr. K. V. Mohandas, Retd. Addl. Labour
Commissioner (IR) & Mr. Benny P. Thomas, Advocate Kerala High
Court. Total 154 delegate from different organizations all over
Kerala and nearby States attended the programme. Mr. Saji V
Mathew, Hon. Secretary proposed Vote of Thanks in the evening.
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 b 21-10-2011 – Talk Session & Awareness Seminar on
“HATS’ (Harrison Assessment Talent Solutions)

NIPM Kerala Chapter, in association with ISTD Kochi Chapter &

NHRD Network Cochin Chapter& Harrison Assessments
International (Hong Kong) organized the above Talk Session &
Awareness Seminar on ‘HATS’ at Hotel Holiday Inn Cochin, Kochi
on 21-10-2011 from 6 pm to 9 pm. The Talk Session Facilitators
were Mr. Ravishankar K.K., Country Head & Principal Architect –
Behaviour & Performance Optimization (BPO) & Mr. Atul Sahu,
Principal Consultant from Harrison Assessments International. The
Hi Tea was sponsored by Harrison Assessments International. 77
delegates from various organizations participated in the above
Talk Session & Seminar.

c 17-04-2012 – One Day Workshop

NIPM Kerala Chapter organized a One Day Workshop on “Neuro

Linguistic Programming (NLP) for Business & Functional Leaders”
at Hotel Presidency on 17 th April 2012. Ms. Reena R. Jabran, Chief
Life Coach and Mentor, Renaissance, Hyderabad was the Resource
Person. 34 Delegates from various Industrial sectors all over Kerala
attended the above Workshop.

FAMILY GET-TO-GATHERS/CELEBRATIONS

a Annual Day Celebrations

On the occasion of the Annual Day Celebrations on 27 th May

2011, NIPM Family Forum Members and Children presented
various colourful cultural programmes. Family Forum also
organized Dance, Musical programme & Magic Show presented by
Cochin Thrilling Moments. The Annual Fellowship and Dinner for
NIPM Members & Families was also organized to mark the
occasion.

b Onam Celebrations
Kerala’s Harvest Festival “ONAM” has been celebrated with great
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 enthusiasm at Hotel Highway Garden, Kochi on 18 th September 2011.
Dr. N. Vijayan Pillai, Chairman, NIPM Kerala Chapter delivered Onam
Greeting Message. Various games/competitions were organized for the
family members and children in association with the HR Team of Apollo
Tyres Ltd. The main attraction of the programme was the musical
concert by Cochin Manzoor and a Magic Show. The Onam celebration
was concluded with Fellowship and traditional Onam Sadhya (Lunch).

OTHER ACTIVITIES

a Academic Excellence Awards

During the AGM 2011, Academic Excellence Awards to the children

in respect of Zachariah Memorial Award for Ist Rank Holder in
MHRM conducted by M.G. University, K.R.C. Nayar Memorial
Award for 2nd Rank Holder in MHRM conducted by M.G. University
were presented. M. Sulaiman Memorial Academic Execellence
Awards for Xth, XIIth & Degree were also presented to the
children of NIPM members on the occasion.

b Induction Programme for B-School Students

11-06-2011 – Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies (RCBS), Kochi

has organized an Induction Programme titled “Deeksharambham”
for new batch of MBA / MHRM Students at their premises on 11 th
June 2011. Dr. N. Vijayan Pillai, Chairman & Mr. Saji V Mathew,
Hon. Secretary, NIPM Kerala Chapter attended the above function
and addressed the new batch of students and briefed about NIPM
activities. A Power Point Presentation was also given to them
showing various activities of NIPM and also the benefits for
becoming Student Member of NIPM. Representatives from other
professional bodies like, Kerala Management Association, NHRD
Network etc. also attended the function

c Southern Regional Conference – 2011

5th to 7th Aug. 2011 - The Southern Regional Conference 2011 was
organized by NIPM Mysore Chapter from 5th to 7th August 2011 at
Mysore. From Kerala Chapter Dr. N Vijayan Pillai, Chairman, Mr.
Saji V Mathew, Hon. Secretary, Mr. P.J. Joy, Past Chairman, Mr.
Johnson Mathew, Past Hon. Secretary & currently the NC Member,

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 Mr. G. Anilkumar, EC Member & Mr. Anish Aravind, EC Member
were attended the said Conference.

d Kerala Industrial, IT & Commercial Policy - 2011

Interaction with Sri. P.K. Kunhalikutty, Hon’ble Minister
(Industries, IT & Urban Affairs), Govt. of Kerala.

12th August 2011 - As per directives of on’ble Minister (Industries,

IT & Urban Affairs), The Additional Chief Secretary Sri T.
Balakrishnan IAS, Department of Industries & Commerce sent us
the Draft Industrial & Commercial Policy 2011 of the State
Government of Kerala for our suggestions / comments. Our
suggestions / comments on the draft policy was sent to them and
accordingly a meeting was convened by Mr. T. Balakrishnan,
Additional Chief Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department on
12th August 2011 at Hotel Avenue Centre, Kochi which was chaired
by Mr. P.K. Kunhalikutty, Hon’ble Minister (Industries, IT & Urban
Affairs) to discuss various points. In addition to NIPM (Kerala
Chapter) various other organizations were also invited for the said
meeting. Representing NIPM Dr. N. Vijayan Pillai, Chairman & Mr.
M.D. Varghese, Past Hon. Addl. Secretary & present Executive
Committee Member attended the above meeting with the
Industries Minister.

Based on the discussions during the above meeting on 12 th August

2011, we have again sent our suggestions / comments to The
Additional Chief Secretary, Industries & Commercial Department
for incorporating the same in the new Industrial, IT & Commercial
Policy 2011.

e HR Club–“Presidio” at Albertian Institute of Management

26th August 2011 - Albertian Institute of Management, Kochi is an
Institutional Member of NIPM which is a Management Institute
conducting MBA HR course along with various other courses. The
MBA Batch has formed HR Club named as “Presidio” which is
conducting student seminars, arranging guest talks, organizing
conferences on various themes relevant to the needs of next
generation budding HR Managers. The Inaugural Function of the
HR Club “ Presidio” was held at the College premises on 26 th
August 2011 at 9.30 am and Dr. N. Vijayan Pillai, Chairman, NIPM
Kerala Chapter inaugurated the HR Club. The other speakers on
the occasion were Mr. P. Premchand, Fellow NIPM, Past Chairman,
Kerala Chapter & Past Southern Regional Vice President, NIPM,
Mr. Johnson Mathew, Past Hon. Secretary, Kerala Chapter &
currently National Council Member, NIPM & Mr. Jayaraj Chakyat,
Executive Committee Member, & Chairman, Bulletin Committee of
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 NIPM Kerala Chapter.

f 13-10-2011 Tribute to Steve Jobs

NIPM Kerala Chapter, in association with ISTD Kochi Chapter &

NHRD Network Cochin Chapter organized a programme Titled
Remembering a Technology Innovator – a Memorial on Steve Jobs
at IMA House, Kaloor, Kochi on 13th Oct. 2011. The Panelists were
Mr. A. Balakrishnan, Chief Technology Officer, Geojit BNP Paribas
Financial Services Ltd., Mr. Sunil Zachariah, MD, Futuristic
Consultants Pvt. Ltd. & Mr. Pradeep Palalzhi, Director & COO, EC
Media International Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore. The Modoerator of the
progtramme was Mr. S.R. Nair, MD, Team Frontline Limited &
Chairman, ISTD Kochi Chapter. Dr. Vijayan Pillai, Chairman, NIPM
Kerala Chapter welcomed the guess and audience and Mr. M.S.
Sreekumar, President, NHRD Network, Cochin Chapter proposed
Vote of Thanks.

g 11-11-2011 – NIPM Business Quiz 2011

NIPM Kerala Chapter in association with Binani Zinc Limited &

SCMS Cochin organized NIPM Business Quiz 2011 for Ghanshyam
Binani Ever Rolling Trophy at SCMS Cochin Campus on 11th
November 2011 from 1.30 pm onwards. 12 Teams for various
Business School all over Kerala participated in the competitions out
of which SIX teams qualified for final rounds after the preliminary
rounds. The Quiz Master was Mr. Arun A.S. The following are
the winners of the Quiz competition:

Ist Prize – Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi consisting of

Ms. Fathima Mohammed and Mr. Yazin T Azad

Ist Runner-up – Berchmans Institute of Management Studies,

Changanachery consisting of Mr. Jijo Johnson and Mr. Joseph
Daniel

IInd Runner-up – CUSAT, School of Manaagement Studies, Kochi

consisting f Mr. Rijo Gratius and Mr. Rakesh K.

Mr. K. Suresh, Hon. Addl. Secretary, Kerala Chapter welcomed the

guests/team members/audience and Dr. N. Vijayan Pillai,
Chairman, Kerala Chapter inaugurated the function. Mr. Sanjeev
P. Thomas, President, Binani Zinc Ltd. delivered valedictory
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 address and distributed Cash prizes of Rs.10,000/-, Rs.7,500/- and
Rs.5,000/- to the Ist Prize winning team / Ist runner-up and 2 nd
runner-up teams respectively and Ghanshyam Binani Ever Rolling
Trophy to the Ist prize winning team. Dr. Raman Nair, Director,
SCMS Cochin also spoke on the occasion. Mr. Saji V Mathew, Hon.
Secretary, Kerala Chapter proposed vote of thanks.

h 19-11-2011 – NIPM Southern Regional Business Quiz

2011

NIPM Kerala Chapter hosted the NIPM Southern Regional Business

Quiz 2011 on 19th November 2011 in association with De Paul
Institute of Science & Technology at their premises at De Paul
Nagar, Angamaly South (Ernakulam District). Mr. Johnson
Mathew, NIPM National Council Member welcomed the guests/,
participating teams/audience and Dr. N. Vijayan Pillai, Chairman,
Kerala Chapter inaugurated the function. 6 Teams from Southern
Region i.e. 2 Teams from Mysore Chapter, 2 Teams from Madurai
Chapter and 2 Teams from Kerala Chapter participated in the Quiz
competition. The Quiz Master was Mr. Angelo Mathew, Asst.
Professor, School of Management, TKM Engineering College,
Kollam. The following are the winners:

Ist Prize – Thiagarajara School of Management, Madurai consisting

of Mr. V. Raja and Mr. E. Vishwesh

Ist Runner-up – Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi

consisting of Ms. Fathima Mohammed and Mr. Yazin T Azad

IInd Runner-up – Berchmans Institute of Management Studies,

Changanachery consisting of Mr. Jijo Johnson and Mr. Joseph
Daniel.

The Cash Award of Rs.20,000/- and Certificate of Merit was

presented to the Ist Prize Winning team by Mr. P. Sudeep, Sothern
Regional Vice President. The Cash Award of Rs.15,000/- &
Certificate of Merit to the Ist Runner up Team was presented by
Mr. Saji V Mathew, Hon. Secretary, NIPM Kerala Chapter and Cash
Award of Rs.10,000/- and Certificate of Merit to the IInd Runner-
up team was presented by Fr. George Elenjikal Puthentharayil,
Vice Principal, De Paul Institute of Science & Technology. Prof.
Joseph Chacko, Director, De Paul proposed Vote of Thanks. The
programme was sponsored by State Bank of India, Trivandrum,
Reliance Retail, BPCL (Kochi Refinery), Bharat Sanchar Nigam
Limited, Trivandrum, Centre for Management Development,
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 Trivandrum, & Fluid Control Research Institute, Palakkad.

i NIPM Student’s Forum

We are pleased to inform tha NIPM Kerala Chapter has formed a

Student’s Forum at De Paul Institute of Science & Technology,
Angamaly. 79 Students of MBA & MHRM 2011 batch have been
enrolled as NIPM Student Members. The Inauguration of the
Student’s Forum was done by Sri P. Sudeep, Southern Regional
Vice President, NIPM during the valedictory function on 19 th
November 2011 immediately after the Southern Regional Business
Quiz held at De Paul.

For the benefit of the Student Forum Members at De Paul we are

planning to organize a two hour Interaction by NIPM HR
professionals with the students in the near future. We are also
planning to conduct a 1 hour Lecture about an HR related topic by
any one of our HR Professional at the College Campus for the
Student’s Forum every month.

j Student’s Corner in Kerala Personnel

For the benefit of NIPM Student Members and to encourage these

students we have provided a “Student’s Corner” column in our
Quarterly Publication “Kerala Personnel” to publish interesting
articles / write-ups / paintings etc. written by Member students.

k Annual National Conference 2011 & Best Chapter Award

Dr. N. Vijayan Pillai, Chairman, Mr. Saji V Mathew, Hon. Secretary

along with many other members attended the 30th Annual National
Conference from 8th to 10th December 2011 hosted by NIPM
Visakhapatnam.

Best Chapter Award - During the Award Ceremony on 8th

December 2011 NIPM Kerala Chapter Office Bearers received the
Best Chapter Award 2010-2011 under Category C from the
National President. This is the 4 th consecutive year that NIPM
Kerala Chapter has been adjudged as Best Chapter.

l 31st Annual National Conference 2012

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 During the National Council Meeting held on 9th December 2011,
NIPM Kerala Chapter Chairman & Hon. Secretary made a
presentation about Kerala Chapter strengths, Infrastructure
available etc. and put forth our claim for giving the opportunity to
Kerala Chapter for hosting the 31st Annual National Conference
2012 at Kochi. Earlier we had sent the written proposal also in this
regard to National Council. After long discussions, National Council
decided to give the opportunity to Kerala Chapter to host the event
at Kochi during September 2012. Kerala Chapter is getting this
opportunity after long 19 years.

m 11-01-2012 - HR Fraternity Meet

Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi organized an HR

Fraternity Meet & Executive Talk delivered by Prof. Satish
Deshpande, Associate Dean of Business Administration, Western
Michigan University, U.S.A. on the theme “Managing HR in a Global
Downturn” at Rajagiri Business School, Kakkanad on 11 th January
2012. During the occasion Mr. Saji V Mathew, Hon. Secretary,
NIPM Kerala Chapter along with many Senior Members attended
the function. Mr. Saji V Mathew also presented the Memento and
Cash Prize of Rs.50,000/- of NIPM National Business Quiz 2011
conducted at Visakhapatnam to the IInd Runner-up team members
consisting of Ms. Fathima Mohammed and Mr. Yazin T. Azad from
Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies. The programme was followed
by and dinner at Hotel Park Residency, Kakkanad, Kochi

n Rotary Binani Zinc CSR Award 2012

Rotary Club of Cochin Metropolis in association with NIPM Kerala
Chapter, Binani Zinc Limited, CII, ICAI & IMA organized the 2 nd Corporate
Social Responsibility Award for the CSR programmes followed in
organizations through value creation by innovative sustainable business
model, risk management compliance and corporate philanthropy and this
year’s winners are as under:

Public Sector

Ist Prize BPCL (Kochi Refinery), Kochi

IInd Prize Cochin Shipyard Ltd.

Private Sector – Above Rs.150 Crore Turnover

Ist Prize Shobha Builders & Developers Ltd

IInd Prize V Guard Industries Ltd

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 Private Sector – Below Rs.150 Crore Turnover

Ist Prize India Gateway Terminal Ltd (D.P. World)

Special Jury Award

Terumo Penpol Limited, Trivandrum

Dr. N. Vijayan Pillai, Chairman, Kerala Chapter was one of the Jury
Members for evaluation of the applications and deciding the awards

The Rotary Binani Zinc Awards were presented during the function held
on 21st Jan. 2012 at CGH Earth, Wellington, Kochi along with the SCRIPT
2012 International Short film festival on socially relevant themes with
over 400 entries. Dr. N. Vijayan Pillai, Chairman, Mr. Saji V Mathew,
Hon. Secretary and many other senior members of Kerala Chapter
attended the function.

MEMBERSHIP:

The New Members enrolled during the year under report are given below:

Category 2011-2012 Total

Life 12 140
Corporate 11 256
Associate 18 312
Institutional 4 41
Student 134 550
TOTAL 179 1299

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS

At present we have 41 institutional Members. They are:

Name of Institutional Member

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Apollo Tyers Ltd. Perambra
Apollo Tyers Ltd, Kalamassery
Arya Vaidya sala, Kottakkal
Binani Zinc, A Division of Binani Industries Ltd.
Berchmans’ Institute of Information Technology
Cochin Chapter Institute of Cost and works Accountants of India
DC Books
DC School of Management & Technology
The Fertilizers and Chemical (Travancore) Ltd.
The Federal Bank Ltd.
HMT Limited
Hindustan Newsprint Ltd.
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd.
ExCalibre – The Placement People
Nitta Gelatin India Ltd.
Bharat Pretroleum Corpn. Ltd. (Kochi Refinery)
Malabar Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union
MES College of Engineering, Kuttipuram
Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi
Rubfila International Ltd., Palakkad
School of Communications and Management Studies.
Sree Narayana Guru Institute of Science & Technology, N. Parur
Sud Chemie India Pvt. Ltd.
The Traco Cable Company Ltd.
The Travancore Cochin Chemicals Ltd.
UAE Exchange and Financial Services Ltd.
ICFAI National College
V Guard Industries Ltd., Kochi
Joy Alukas Traders (I) Pvt. Ltd., Kochi
Albertian Institute of Management, Kochi
Pratibha Educational Institutions, Trissur
Cochin Port Trust, Kochi
De-Paul Institute of Science & Technology, Angamaly
Agappe Diagnostics Ltd., Kochi
MIL Controls Limited, Mala
Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engg. (School of Mgmt. Studies)
Jai Bharat School of Management Studies
Neptune Readymix Concrete (P) Ltd.
Marthoma College of Management & Technology
School of Logistics Management & Technology
India Gateway Terminal Pvt. Ltd., ICTT, Vallarpadam SEZ, Kochi

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The Chapter Executive Committee wishes to express its sincere Gratitude to
the Chief Executives of the above Organizations for their continued
patronage.

PUBLICATIONS

a Legal Update 2011 Study Material

During the Annual Flagship programme “Legal Update 2011”

we have published the compiled study material about the latest
development in legal/personal/ESI/PF matters. The study
material was compiled by Prof. H.A.C. Poppen

b Kerala Personnel (4 Issues)

Kerala Personnel, our quarterly Magazine has been redesigned

(3 quarterly + 1 Annual) and the aesthetic appeal has caught
the attention of readers. Its richness and quality both in terms
of its contents and presentation are well appreciated by all

LIBRARY

a We are happy to inform you that we have a well equipped

Library at NIPM House, Kochi housing invaluable Books written
by eminent Scholars / Professionals / Writers, related to
HR/IR/Labour Laws etc. Members are requested to make use
of our Library.

FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS

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 a The Annual Statement of Receipts and Payments and also Income
and Expenditure for the year and the balance sheet as on 31 st
March 2012 along with the Auditor’s report are appended.

ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITIONS

a Mr. P. Premchand, Fellow NIPM, Past Chairman, Kerala

Chapter & Past Southern Regional Vice President, NIPM & Vice
President (Corporate HRD) has been elected as Vice President,
Kerala Management Association.

b Mr. M. Thomas Kadavan, Past Hon. Secretary & Special

Invitee to Executive Committee 2010-2012, NIPM (Kerala
Chapter) & General Manager (HR & Admn.), AVT McCormick &
Ingredients (P) Ltd. & AVT Natural Products Ltd., Kochi has been
elected as “Hon. Secretary, National Safety Council (Kerala
Chapter)”

c Mr. K. K. Vijayakumar, Vice Chairman, NIPM Kerala Chapter &

General Manager (P&A), Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd. has
been nominated as Executive Committee Member of National
Safety Council, Kerala Chapter.

d Mr. Sajeev Kurup V, Special Invitee to Executive Committee,

NIPM Kerala Chapter as well as President & CEO, Paithrukam
Hospitality Services, Kochi has been re-elected as Hon.
Secretary, Kerala Travel Mart Society for the term 2011-2013.

e Mr. B. Babunath, Life Member, NIPM Kerala Chaper & General

Manager (Personnel), Patspin India Ltd., Palakkad has been
reelected as President, Palakkad Management Association for
the term 2011-2012

f Mr. C.K. Krishnan, Life Member, NIPM Kerala Chapter and

Head – HR, OH & S, Hindalco Industries Ltd. has been elected as
Hon. Secretary, Kerala State Productivity Council and Hon.
Treasurer of National Safety Council, Kerala Chapter.

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 g Mr. A. V. Velayudhan Nair, Corporate Member, NIPM Kerala
Chapter and General Manager-Operations of BOS Natural
Flavours, Kinfra Park, Nellad Muvattupuzha has been awarded
PhD in Management by Vinayaka Missions University, Salem on
his thesis “The Quality of Work Life of the Industrial Employees
of Kerala”

h Mr. K. P. Philip, Fellow NIPM, Past Chairman, Kerala Chapter &

Past National Vice President, NIPM has been conferred with
Chevalier Title by Syrian Orthodox Sabha.

i Mr. P. T. George, Life Member, NIPM Kerala Chapter has been

declared as “Manager of the Year 2012” by Kerala Management
Association.

GROUP ACTIVITIES

a NIPM Calicut Group

12-10-2011 - NIPM Calicut Group under Kerala Chapter

onganized the Leadership Skill Development programme titled
“Leader Manager at Hotel East Avenue, Nadakkavuu, Calcut on 12 th
Oct. 2011. The Resource Person was Mr. Anil Kumar from Masters
Staff Training Centre, Calicut. The Calicut Group has selected two
participants who performed extremely well in the programme and
they were presented with Leader Manager Award. The Award was
presented by Sri P.V. Gangadharan, Second Vice President,
Federation of International Film Producers Association who was the
Chief Gust of the function.

b NIPM Kottayam Group

24-03-2012 - NIPM Kottayam Group organized the NIPM Kerala

Chapter Executive Committee Meeting at Fairmont Hotel in
association with The Malayala Manorama Co. Ltd.

Kottayam Group also organized a Felicitation function in which Mr.

K.P. Philip was facilitated on his being conferred with Chevalier title
by Syrian Orthodox Sabha on 24th March 2012.

The Fellowship and Dinner was hosted by The Malayala Manorama

Co. Ltd., Kottayam.

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 c Alappuzha Group

09-06-2012 – Alappuzha Chapter of NIPM Kerala Chapter hosted

the Executive Committee Meeting of the Chapter for the month of
June 2012 on 9th June 2012 at Hotel Prince.

NCON 2012 - Alappuzha Group have also hosted the NCON 2012
Road Show on the same day at Alappuzha. Many HR professionals
in and around Alappuzha attended the Road show which was a
grand success.

NEW INITIATIVES

Recruitment & Selection of Manpower for Kerala State Owned

Enterprises.

a. As in the last year, we have during the beginning of this year

conducted Written Test for around 8500 candidates for one of the
State Co-operative Sector in Kochi successfully and completed the
process well within the stipulated time schedule. We take this
opportunity to express our sincere thanks to the organization for
giving us this opportunity and also thank all members and well
wishers for extending their whole hearted support in completing
the task successfully.

b 31st ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2012 – NCON

2012
As you are aware, NIPM Kerala Chapter has been conferred with
the opportunity to organize the 31st Annual National
Conference 2012 at KOCHI. We have been embarked into
this new initiative after a gap of 19 years and we feel it is the
prestige of our Chapter and each member to make this event a
grand success by our whole-hearted involvement and valuable
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support.

The Annual National Conference will be held at Le Meridian

International Convention Centre, Kochi from 6th to 8th
September 2012

We have formulated various Committees like National Organizing

Committee headed by Sri K. Ramachandran Pillai, NIPM Retna,
Chairman & Managing Director, National Textile Corporation Ltd.,
New Delhi & Sri. R. Mohandas, National President NIPM, Director
(Personnel), Coal India Ltd., NCON2012 Conference Committee
headed by Sri. A.S. Girish, Fellow NIPM & Head (HR & Admn.),
Apollo Tyres Ltd. as Chairman. Sri P. Premchand, Fellow NIPM &
Vice President, Sud-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd. as General Convenor,
NCON2012 Advisory Committee consisting of all Past Chairmen of
NIPM Kerala Chapter and also various Sub Committees like
Sponsorship Committee / Delegate Promotion Committee /
Souvenir Advertisement Committee / Publicity & Media
Committee / Finance & Accounts Committee / Reception
Committee / Conference Venue & Hospitality Committee /
Entertainment Committee / IT & Services Committee etc. and
nominated its Chairmen & few Committee Members.

CONFERENCE THEME:

“ALIGNING HR FOR TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE – PEOPLE,

PLANET & PROFIT”

SUB THEMES:

(a) BUSINESS CENTRIC LEARNING INTERVENTIONS

(b) EMERGING TRENDS IN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT,
REWARDS AND RECOGNITION
(c) TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE AND ITS IMPLICATION WITH HR
(d) INNOVATION IN TALENT MANAGEMENT
(e) RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE CITIZEN
(c) STRATEGIC HR AND BUSINESS
We are fortunate to have a plethora of enlightened speakers in this
National event which offers a golden opportunity to share and
exchange experiences, insights and knowledge to our HR
fraternity.

We are confident that together we can make this event a grand

success, which will be remembered for years to come and also to

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 propel the Chapter further towards achieving excellence.

We look forward to your active support and valuable input towards

the success of the conference.

The Conference will be inaugurated by H. E. Dr. A.P.J.

Abdul Kalam, Former President of India on 6 th September
2012 and will grace the occasion with his inaugural
address.

The Valedictory Function will be inaugurated by Sri

Oommen Chandy, Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala on the 8 th
September 2012.

Many prominent Speakers from India and Abroad will be speaking

on the occasion of Inauguration and Valedictory Session as well as
handling the Technical Sessions on 7th & 8th September 2012

We have already released Brochures for Sponsorship, Conference

Souvenir Advertisement and Delegate Promotion. Members are
requested to kindly use your good offices / personal contacts in
getting maximum number of Sponsorships / Souvenir
Advertisements and Delegates so that we can make the 31 st
Annual National Conference as a memorable event.

CONCLUSION

We take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to all
members, organizations and well wishers who have extended their whole
hearted support and cooperation in making our efforts a grand success.

Our special thanks are due to Chief Executives of various Industrial and
Trade Organizations in the state for their patronage.

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The Co-operation received from, the National Office during the year was
very encouraging.

We also acknowledge with gratitude, the commitment of the Chairmen

and members of various sub-committees.

We also thank NIPM groups at Calicut, Palakkad, Kottayam, Alappuzha &

Infopark (IT/ITES) for their contributions and active support in making
Kerala Chapter vibrant.

Our report for the year will be incomplete if we fail to specially mention
pivotal role-played by the Fellows and Senior Members of NIPM Kerala
Chapter and we sincerely thank them for their illustrious contributions
through out the years. We also expect same spirit and cooperation in our
future endeavors too.

S/d S/d
Dr. N. Vijayan Pillai Saji V. Mathew
Chairman Hon. Secretary

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