National Level Paper
Presentation Contest, Jigyasa '08, to be Held by DoMS, IIT Roorkee
Theme: "Government - Industry -
Academia Collaboration Model"
Last Date for Paper Submission: December 31, 2007
About
Jigyasa
Jigyasa, a National Level Paper
Presentation Contest and the flagship event of the Department of Management
Studies at IIT Roorkee, has evolved along with the department since its very
inception. Jigyasa 2008, a quest for knowledge, is an endeavor to build a
centre stage for sharing knowledge and learning among various academic
institutions across India. The participants form a rich mix of graduate and
post-graduate students from leading educational institutes. In the past, Jigyasa
has turned the spotlights on emerging topics such as Knowledge Management,
M-Commerce, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Globalization and Digital
Inclusion. Traditionally, Jigyasa has been endorsed by prestigious organizations
like TCS, BHEL, DSIR, NPC, etc.
Theme of
Jigyasa 2008
The aim of Jigyasa is to explore
and understand various perspectives and ideas in order to get a broad insight
into different aspects of knowledge. The theme of Jigyasa 2008 is 'Government
- Industry - Academia Collaboration Model'. This model is expected to be a
well-researched model. Following guidelines may please be noted: -
Conceptualization of the model
Explanation of different
components of the model
Details of collaborative linkages
SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, Threats) analysis of the model
Roadmap for implementation of the
model
Evaluation parameters
Underlying assumptions of the
model
Collaboration Model could be
region/sector specific
Use facts and figures to build
model
Use relevant examples
Quote reference(s) and source(s)
of information
Rules &
Regulations
Only College / University
students can participate.
One entry will consist of not
more than two persons. No entrant can be a part of more than one team.
There is no limitation on the
number of teams from an institute at any stage of the competition.
All entries should be original
and certified to that effect.
The participants are required to
submit the full text in the form of a soft copy to the e-mail address:
[email protected], with the subject Jigyasa_team name by
Decemder 31, 2007.
The entries received shall become
property of the organizers.
Participants selected after
preliminary screening shall be invited to present their papers personally before
the panel of judges during the event scheduled to be held in January / February
2008 (date would be communicated later).
Format for
Paper
Typing: Spacing 1.5,
single sided on A4 sized paper.
Font: Times New Roman,
Size 12.
Margins: 1.4" (left) and
1" (right).
Limit for Executive Summary:
450 words.
Limit for Final Paper:
4000 words, 30 pages including graphics.
The Executive Summary and the
Final Paper should not reveal the identity of the participant and institute.
A separately enclosed cover
letter is to contain this information.
Prizes
1st Prize: Rs. 40,000/-
2nd Prize: Rs. 20,000/-
3rd Prize: Rs. 10,000/-
Contact
Details
Adhiraj Sharma (Convener)
Phone: +91-9359190309
Vivekanand (Co-Convener)
Phone: +91-9411111947
E-mail:
[email protected]
Website:
www.iitr.ernet.in/departments/DM
