KITS-SIMS MoI Ceremony
On March 31, 2023, a proud moment was witnessed at Karunya Institute of Technology and
Sciences as they hosted the MoI signing ceremony between Karunya Institute of Technology
and Sciences and Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies. The ceremony marked the
beginning of a collaboration between the two institutions. This association between Karunya
Institute of Technology and Sciences and Sahrdaya Institute of Management Studies will see
the two institutions working together on various initiatives, including joint PhD guidance,
research programs, faculty and student exchange programs, and collaborative consultancy
works & projects. This partnership is expected to create new opportunities for students and
faculty members of both institutions to enhance their academic and research pursuits.
The MoI signing ceremony was held in the presence of dignitaries and officials from both
institutions. From the side of Karunya- Dr. P. Mannar Jawahar - Vice Chancellor, Dr. E J
James- Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Collaboration), Dr. Ridling Margaret Waller- Pro-
Vice Chancellor (Quality Standards), Dr.R.Elijah Blessing – Registrar, Dr. J. Clement
Sudhahar- HoD (MBA), Dr. K.Kumara Pillai – Professor, MBA (Research & Collaboration),
and from the side of Sahrdaya- Dr. Fr. Jino Johny Malakkaran- Executive Director, Dr.
George A P- Director, Dr. Joji Chandran- Professor (Research & Development), Dr. Deepa
Mohan- Associate Professor- (R&D) were in attendance at the ceremony. The signing of the
MoI was followed by an exchange of mementos and a photo session to commemorate the
occasion. The MoI signing ceremony was a moment of pride for both institutions, as it marked the
beginning of a new journey towards greater academic excellence and research. This
association is expected to strengthen the ties between the two institutions and contribute to
the growth of both institutions in the years to come.