The MoU was signed in the presence of Shishir Kumar Bajoria, Chairman, Board of Governors (BoG), IIM Shillong, Atul Kulkarni, Member, BoG, IIM Shillong, Prof. D. P.
Goyal, Director, IIM Shillong.
Speaking about the work of FLO and its alignment with Sustainable Development Goals, Phookan elaborated that FLO’s vision under her presidency is to focus on ensuring
sustainable practices and creating sustainable livelihoods for the economic empowerment of women towards becoming sufficient job creators rather than just mere job seekers.
Stressing on the importance of women, particularly those in the northeastern part of India, in safeguarding the rich culture and traditions of the people, Prof Sanjeeb Kakoty felt that women were also very much responsible for keeping alive the entrepreneurial nature and spirit emanating from the region. “Therefore if transformation is to be witnessed in this part of the region it has to be women-led,” he remarked while expressing hope in the impact that the MoU and the mandated work can help achieve.
firstly the region and then beyond, in line with the responsibility bestowed on this premier institute of national importance in the region. “An Atmanirbhar Mahila can ensure an Atmanirbhar Bharat,” he concluded.
management education for sustainable development and to develop innovative leaders with strong ethical values where one of the prime goals is to enhance skills, competencies, and decision taking abilities for practicing management professionals through continued education.
new self.” He further shared on the recent initiatives of the Institute in understanding some of the key sectors of NER and was happy that the MoU could now serve as a catalyst to ascertain quicker growth results through well planned intervention, particularly for the women folk of the region.
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