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ISTD
Indian Society for
Training & Development
ISTD
NAT C
N
2015
On 10 & 11 December 2015
at Kochi, KERALA
45th Annual National Convention
MANAGING INDIA
and
Changing Times
Demographics
Organized by
INDIAN SOCIETY FOR TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT (ISTD) KOCHI CHAPTER
ISTD
Indian Society for
Training & Development
Managing India: Changing Times and Changing Demographics.
Across the nations of the world, India stands unique with so many diversities within. With thirty plus
States and Union territories having its own elected governments formed by plethora of political parties
formed of the local context, each having its own official language distinctly differing from one another;
every State having specific inimitable culture, thousands of dialects spoken by as many number of
ethnic groups coming under various castes & communities and a nation belonging to different climate
zones, India is a prime example of unity in diversity. Many nation watchers are surprised by the
contrasting entity called India with the multiplicity of the hues and shades that it possesses in every
area. As any other nation today, this India too is on a continuous change; politically, economically and
demographically. Managing a nation as diverse as India could be a huge challenge for the Government
formed of any political party or group.
“The only thing that is constant is change. All things are in flux like a river”Heraclitus- pre Socrates Greek Philosopher.
With the recent changes in Government at the center, by a party with a new leadership at the helm, the nation after a
lull period is again poised to make its presence felt in the international arena by hastening the reform processes and by
bringing in a freshness that many Indians had been eagerly looking out for.
Helped by global changes such as fall in crude oil prices and increased inflow in FDI that helped the country in
controlling its Current Account deficit, the national planning today focuses on imaginative campaigns such as 'Clean
India' 'Make in India' etc. Infrastructure, Energy, Healthcare and Entrepreneurship development are paramount
priorities for the Central Government.
Within this changed background, we have to view the Indian demography. Heading to become the most populous
nation of the world in a decade, India enjoys the unique advantage of having more than 50% of its denizens coming
under the age of 25 years. It is estimated that by the year 2020, Indian will be one of the youngest nation on the Planet
Earth with an average age of 29 years, which is far lower than China, America and Europe. With its youth power at the
peak, the nation offers many possibilities and opportunities to its citizens.
Indian youth also have to face its challenges. That comes in the form of unskilled labor, rural population, global job
travel restrictions and limited focus on entrepreneurship. These challenges have to be overcome so that the country
can enable and empower its youth into job creation, wealth creation and the distribution of the same.
Sub themes
Lead India – Managing Indian Youth Aspirations.
In the last decade, many nations of the world underwent drastic political changes within, led
predominantly by its youth who were idling and were devoid of activities of employment and
entrepreneurship. They felt suffocated within their existing systems led by people who were
alienated from the reality, sitting in glass houses, on denial. For a nation such as India with more
than 65% of its population below the age of 35 years, this could be a demographic disaster. This
calls for campaigns to consolidate and lead Indian youth power constructively into peaceful
activates of job and wealth creation.
Skilling India to move up the value chain.
Between the agony and ecstasy of the its growth, somewhere the planners of the country couldn't focus
properly on the necessity of preparing the Indian youth to take up employment which lies not only in the
brick and mortar economy but also in the digital world. Unskilled labor is an unwanted force. Immediately
the country needs to define various skills (old and new) that are required, create the curriculum and
impart the same through the existing and new institutions. The role of organizations such as ISTD has
come into the fore to undertake this responsibility in creating a new, exiting India for the youth.
Empowering Indian Youth for the emerging global needs.
An ageing world would require assistance from the youth in running its affairs smoothly. For
every nation of the world, youth power is required for sheer existence, that is. India possesses
the Youth power in abundance. Immediately equipping Indian youth with skills and empower
them to meet the current and emerging global needs will be an opener for them travel across the
world. An example is the Indian IT force during the turn of the last century.
Emerging Trends in Learning & Development.
A century so characterized by Knowledge, it is imperative that the people are
imparted with the same. Therein comes the process of learning. Of the
various methodologies that are available today, experiential learning process
gains utmost leeway in developing personnel. This, along with the other trends
in learning and development, will be theme for this discussion group.
About ISTD
ISTD was established in April 1970 as a non- profit Society and is a premier
institution in the field of Training and Development in the country.
Headquartered at New Delhi, ISTD has over 6000 individual and 400 corporate
members with 46 chapters across the country. It represents thought leaders
from Public sector, Private Sector as well as academia.
ISTD Kochi Chapter was formed 8 years back and in this short span of time, the
Institute has well established itself as a professional body in the City of Kochi.
We had conducted the first International Learning Convention 2011 along with
Life Long Learning Foundation (LLF), Annual Training Conclave every year,
regular professional Networking programmes, Industrial Visits and the
Southern Regional Conference (SRC) 2013 at Kochi.
Key Organisers:
ISTD National President:
Sri. Yogesh Kumar Upadhyay.
Mobile: +91 9890206661
NATCON Chairman
Sri. S R Nair,
Mentor Director,
Mentorguru Professional Services Pvt Ltd.
Mobile: +91 9349941943
NATCON Co-Chairman
Sri. Jose P Philip,
M. D. Tecpro Infra Projects Ltd.
Mobile: +91 98470 42477
NATCON Co-Chairman
Sri. A S Girish,
Head HR & Admin,
Apollo Tyres Ltd.
Mobile: +91 98461 5118
Chairman, ISTD Kochi Chapter
Sri. PT George,
Sr. GM & Head – HR ,
V-Guard Industries Ltd,
Mobile: 9895709556
ISTD Offg Executive Director:
Sri . S C Bahuguna, ISTD,
B-23, Institutional Area,
New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016,
Tel: 26867710, 26857157
NATCON-15 SECRETARATE
Mentorguru, G - 351, Panampilly Nagar
Kochi – 682 036 | Tel: 0484 231 0685
www.istdkochi.org
istdnatcon15@gmail.com