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ASEAN - India Student Exchange Programme 2018

Organised by

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India&

Confederation of Indian Industry

(14th January – 24th January 2018, India)

Ministry of External Affairs Government of India

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ASEAN – India Students Exchange Program was originally envisaged as a familiarization tool to build greater culture and economic understanding between the two dynamic regions of Asia & India.

Confederation of Indian Industry at the behest of Ministry of External Affairs, has been organizing this Student Exchange Program from all 10 ASEAN countries to India for the past 10 years. The Program initially had 100 students every visiting India. In the past 2 years the number was increased to 250 annually. 2017 marked the 25th anniversary of ASEAN - India dialogue partnership and to commemorate this, India decided to host 500 students in this landmark year from the 10 ASEAN member states in 2 batches of 250 each.

The first batch of 250 students (from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) to India from 14th to 23rd January 2018 was successfully concluded.

We finally had 230 students from the 10 countries divided into 2 groups.

Group One : Countries from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia 122 number of students landed in Mumbai and checked in Hotel Taj President on the 14 January 2018. They have visited to Mumbai and Pune according to the program. Group Two : Countries from Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, 108 number of students landed in Bangalore and checked in Hotel Fairfield Marriott on the same date as group 1 and visited Bangalore and Hyderabad.


Day 1: 15th January 2018 – Mumbai

The first day started with a brief welcome address by CII and distribution of pocket allowance. The groups proceeded for their visit as per programs.

(1) Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Mumbai

ASEAN Students’ Exchange Programme 2018 started with a visit to Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd. In Mumbai. The students interacted with Ms Nalini Kala, GM & Head –Corporate Communication for understanding India’s one of the largest conglomerate’s varied businesses and visiting few of their plants to learn about their day-to-day operations. The students had lunch at the factory.

Students at Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Mumbai

(2) Phoenix Shopping Mall, Mumbai:

After Lunch the students visited Phoenix Shopping Mall. This Mall is a one of the most buzzing shopping complexes of the city. They enjoyed window- shopping and bargaining for different items.

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Day 2: 16th January 2018

(1) Whistling Woods International, Mumbai

The second day of their visit started with an interaction at one of the Ten Best Film Schools in the World. The students’ toured the facility and experienced the film making and its various processes. Mr. Chaitanya Chinchlikar, Vice President, Whistling Woods International had a session with students & shared brief knowledge about Indian entertainment industry.

Students at Whistling Woods International, Mumbai

Students at BSE Ltd, Mumbai

(2) BSE Ltd, Mumbai

In the afternoon the students visited Asia’s oldest exchange in the country – BSE Ltd. The students had a good time interacting with Mr Nayan Mehta, CFO, BSE Ltd.Mr. Mehta discussed overall functioning of the stock exchange followed by interaction with the delegation.


(3) IES Management College & Research Centre, Mumbai

The Mumbai leg ended with the visit to IES Management College & Research Centre. The ASEAN students had fun interacting & participating in the games and quiz exclusively planned by the IES students. They divided ASEAN students into groups along with IES students & had open discussion amongst themselves. At the end ASEAN students also participated with IES students in singing performances on Bollywood songs. The students experienced the culture exchange through the classical dance and singing performance.

Students at IES Management College & research Centre, Mumbai



Ms. Sunita Narang, Director (AICS) Ministry of External Affairs joined the ASEAN Students group in Pune and interacted with the students.

(1) Symbiosis International university, Pune

The ASEAN Students visited Symbiosis International University on 17th January 2018.

Students at the Symbiosis University, Pune

Ms. Amruta Ruikar, Head - International Promotions and International Students Relations welcomed the students. This was followed by a presentation n which gave an overview of the various aspects of the University.

Mr. Shehrevar Davierwala, Officer, International Initiatives, conducted an interactive Q & A with the students where they actively participated.There was a campus tour followed by few interactive games which the students actively participated and enjoyed. The visit concluded with lunch.



(1) SKF India Limited Ltd., Pune

The second day of ASEAN Students in Pune a group of 50 number of students started with a visit to SKF India Limited Ltd.

The students interacted with Mr Shyam Datye, Plant Manager, SKF India Limited Ltd. Pune followed by visiting the Plant for understanding of rotating equipment and how machine components and industrial processes are interrelated and to learn about their day-to-day operations.

Students at SKF India Pvt Ltd, Pune

Ms. Sunita Narang, Directir (AICS) Ministry of External Affairs at the Zamil Steel Building India Pvt Ltd, Pune

(2) Zamil Steel Building India Pvt Ltd., Pune


On the second day in Pune, a group of 70 numbers of Students visited to Zamil Steel Building India Pvt Ltd. It was so insightful. The students received a warm welcome by Zamil Steel Members. This was followed by introduction to the company’s business, safety briefing by a senior representative.

The delegates accompanied by experienced employees who were able to answer various questions with regards to the company’s operations, nitty gritty which includes the welfare of the employees and sustainability of the company’s practice.

They were introduced to various process such as steel cutting, punching, painting, blasting etc. The students were attracted by the variety of equipment available at the shop floor and the part where pre-engineered building. All in all, I believe that the visit was good and informative.

Students at Zamil Steel Building India Pvt Ltd, Pune


Students at Volvo India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore

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Day 1: 15th January 2018 – Bangalore

(1) Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore

The first destination of Group 2 was the Volvo Truck Plant. The students were given an overview of the history, products, core values, and other important details about the company by Mr. S. Praneeth Kumar, Head- Group Internal Communication of Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd.

During the visit, it was obvious from the very start that Volvo takes great pride in transforming the automobile industrial standards in India. They learned that it actively pioneers pertinent national projects such as the Make in India, Electro mobility and Smart Cities initiatives. The comprehensiveness of the safety policy structure impressed the students. it was clearly visible that Volvo invested ample hours in devising its safety laws

Another aspect about Volvo that impressed the students was the degree of quality checks. Volvo has dedicated vast areas of the facility to carry out intensive quality checks on all vehicles that it produces.

Through interacting with the factory tour guides (long term employees at Volvo), they got to learn more about the culture in the organization. They noted how unified the workplace culture is, with added emphasis on the welfare of employees. The organizational culture believes that contented employees will produce relatively higher standard of work.


(2) Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, Bangalore

After almost an hour of travel from Volvo, Group arrived at the Visvesviraya Industrial and Technological Museum, still in Bangalore, India.

The Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum is a constituent unit of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and was established in memory of Bharat Ratna Sir M Visvesvaraya.

During the visit, this 4,000 square-meter museum offered them different galleries such as the Engine Hall, Dinosaur alive, Fun Science and Electronics.

The engine hall showed the 1:1 replica of the Wright Brothers’ flyer “Kitty Hawk”, the first successful heavier-than-air powered aircraft designed and made by Orville and Wilbur Wright, as well as an immersive and entertaining experience on flyer simulator.

They also got the chance to travel to space through their space gallery and look back to the different techniques that use living organisms or substances from organisms to produce or alter a product and cause changes in plants and animals through their Biotechnological Revolution Gallery.

The museum also featured the Bel Hall of electronics and science for children for them to have fun, enjoy and, at the same time, learn more about different technologies and inventions– the history, revolution and different aspects/areas.

As a whole the experience encouraged them to appreciate the inventions and contributions of our scientists that make our everyday lives easier. Hence, it should be well preserved and used with care and caution.

Students at VITM, Bangalore


Students at BFW Bangalore


(1) Bharat Fritz Werner (BFW) ) Bangalore

It’s the second day in the Silicon Valley of India: Bangalore. There was sheer excitement among delegates as they were about to visit India’s largest Machine Tool Builder – Bharat Fritz Werner Limited, more popularly known as “BFW”.

The tour started with an orientation about the company’s profile delivered by its Vice President for Human Resources Ms. Anita Borulkar.

For more than half a century now, BFW has been passionately serving its customers by creating machine tool equipment which help make products or even other machines. It has contributed significantly in sectors like aerospace, automotive, computer numerical control (CNC), oil, and gas.

After the knowledge-packed talk and videos, students were divided into two groups for the plant tour. The area was filled with different machines manufactured by BFW, from manually operated up to the technologically advanced ones.

BFW is one of the largest Indian machine tool builders, with a country-wide presence engaging in B2B operations. Having an international presence through their overseas network dealer, BFW integrates in multiple sectors and progresses well in the global manufacturing economy. Their continuous progress and success were made possible by their constant innovation – always seeking ways to better serve its clients.

(2) Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

The next stop was the very first university visit, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB). IIMB is a public business school, catering to working professionals as well as local and international students.

Offering a diverse range of programs from IT to business courses, IIMB caters to different specializations in various fields. Despite being a public school in Bangalore, IIMB has partnerships


with global universities, where they send students to more than 6 countries for overseas study semesters.

After the orientation, Dr. Charan Singh, a professor of economics and social sciences whose impressive CV includes a stint at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) gave a concise and eloquent lecture about the Indian economy. His enlightening discussion covered subjects such as India’s place in the world economy (from ancient times up to now); the role of literacy in India’s economic struggles following independence from Britain in 1947 (and the nation’s status as one of today’s emerging economies); its relative political stability despite its particularly complex structure; and even the still hotly-debated 2016 demonetization of 500 and 1,000 Indian Rupee bank notes. The students were very interested and the interaction continued beyond the scheduled time. After that students had a short campus tour and they were amazed by the vast garden scenery and architecture design of the school.

Students at IIM Bangalore



(1) Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad

The ISB is a world-renowned university. The university has recently been recognized as the top 28 global MBA in the Financial Times Global MBA 2018 Rankings. Students had heard about the institution and were very keen on this visit.

Students were addressed by two graduate students who spoke to them on the Indian Consumer market penetration strategies. With the predicted boom of the Indian economy, many took interest towards the business models created within the country that contributed to the surge of consumer product usage.

Lastly, they were given a tour of the campus. The campus was serene and resonates grandeur, a conducive environment to study. Additionally, the campus was well equipped with facilities that any students would need. It ranges from the resources in the library, the areas for discussions to the sports and recreation facilities to unwind. With the perfect balance of work and leisure, it is no surprise why students are faring well in school and the growing popularity of school globally.

Students at ISB with their faculty and students

(2) Shilparamam (Haat for cottage industries)

Shilparamam – the arts, craft, and cultural village in Hyberadad. Established in 1992, the village covers 65 acres of prime land in Maghapur, Hi Tech City, and serves as a venue for the diverse populace of Hyderabad, India, to showcase their talents in arts and craft, as well as to sell and promote their products like souvenir items, clothes, and handicrafts.

Students were fascinated with the products and spoke of similarities with their own artefacts. They enjoyed the market and shopped like locals. Aside from the hustle and bustle of the markets and shops, the village also has its fair share of peacefulness. The lakes, waterfall and green luscious lawns amplified the beauty of the environment. In turn, it makes the experience


a much more unforgettable one. The students also enjoyed the, cultural presentations and puppet shows were also among the many attractions in the village.

Students at the entrance of Shilparamam



On the second day in Hyderabad students were divided into two groups and were mixed among other nationalities. The first group went to Usha International Ltd and second one went to Tecumseh Products Pvt Ltd. Photography was not allowed in both factories.

(1) uSHA International Limited, Hyderabad

First one group visited USHA International Limited’s manufacturing facility. They got a chance to see up close the operation of precise and high-tech machinery, as well as learn more about the typical processes of a manufacturing plant, which makes up a significant proportion of India’s manufacturing economy. What was really impressive and educational about this visit was the philosophy of work that the company had and inculcated into their working culture, which was modelled after Japanese teachings.

Here they learnt the 5S workplace management -

Strategy: Seiri (Sorting), Seiton (Systematization), Seiso (Shining), Seiketsu (Standardization), and Shitsuke (Self-Discipline). This now well-known strategy was conceived by a Japanese thinker named Takashi Osada. Usha believes that following the 5S will tremendously improve their overall efficiency

After the orientation, we were given a tour around the factory. All in all, it was a wonderful and memorable experience.

(2) Tecumseh Pte Ltd. Hyderabad

Another group toured Tecumseh Products Pvt Ltd. It is an engineering company that manufactures compressors of refrigerators and air-conditioning and thermodynamic heating equipment. More impressively, it is multi-awarded and recognized internationally.

The company visit was very enriching as they learned and gained more insights about India’s commercial refrigerating industry as well as the many automated procedures that they use to manufacture their products more effectively.

They appreciated the visit and said they were very fortunate to have been able to visit Tecumseh as it was an eye-opening experience.


(3) CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre, Hyderabad

The last destination in Hyderabad in the afternoon all students made their way to the Confederation of Indian Industry building to learn about and tour the first sustainable green building ever built in India. Its environmental advocacy, Indian Green Building Council promotes conserving natural resources, optimizing energy efficiency, providing healthier spaces, and using less water.

They toured around the CII Green Building and learned all about gardening, landscaping, and using bricks to construct houses. The students were also presented with a talk on the benefits of applying the green building framework to our respective communities, by M. Anand, the Principal Counselor of CII Green Business Centre.

Students at the CII Green Business Centre, Hyderabad

Red Jali walls enclose the GBC, Hyderabad

During the tour around the building, they learnt about the history of the building, as well as the strategies and concepts implemented to create such a sustainable and green building. They learnt that the idea for building India’s first Green Business Centre in Hyderabad stemmed from Bill Clinton’s concept of a sustainable building built in this city, during his visit.

At the outermost regions of the building just beyond this green wall, were Jali walls that were built to both display the traditional ornamental pattern, while maintaining privacy and increasing ventilation, reducing heat circulating within.


Students at the CII Green Business Centre, Hyderabad

From this visit to CII, they have learnt the importance of sustainability within an urban environment which is very relevant to an urban cosmopolitan city.

They completed the tour feeling very grateful for the opportunity to learn and understand more about India’s first sustainable green building.

After the Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Hyderabad the group of 230 students from 10 countries landed in Delhi for the last leg of Delhi Agra visit. They arrived in midnight and checked in Hotel Eros, New Delhi where they softly met the delegates of other countries.



In the morning of their first day in India’s capital, New Delhi, the group 1 visited a NGO - “Aanchal Special School” and Group 2 again divided into two groups for their final factory visit , they were to be privy to the workings of one of the companies integral to everyday `traffic scene in India: “Maruti Suzuki” and another one was the construction equipment manufacturing company “JCB India Pvt Ltd.”

(1) Maruti Suzuki India Pvt Ltd, Gurugram, Haryana

At Maruti plant the program started with two Video Presentations one introduced Maruti Suzuki as a brand which was born of the close partnership of Japan and India the second showed the operations. The students walked fascinated as they toured the floor, for legitimate reasons like how lightweight individual car parts actually are.

They first visited the machining section where the parts were made. This was really interesting as they found out how steel sheets were shaped into car parts using machinery.

These parts were then transported to the welding section. This is the most high-tech section and is fully automated. Advanced robots weld every section of the car’s body frame to create the completed body frame.

The next section is assembly where all the parts of the car such as the interiors are fitted to the car’s welded body frame. The factory produces many cars every day and the production line moves at a very fast pace. The final section is quality inspection. This is also the most important section as it is here that the completed car is tested to see if it is road worthy.

A student from Philippines at the Maruti Suzuki India Pvt Ltd

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Students at JCB plant, Ballabgarh, Haryana

The engineer told them that Maruti Suzuki has about 50% market share across India which is remarkable. The Vitara Brezza for example is fully developed and built in India. This is in line with the ‘Make in India’ movement which aims to position India as a leading manufacturer. The Maruti Suzuki visit was enriching and they really learnt a lot about Indian manufacturing.

(2) J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited, Ballabgarh, Haryana

The tour was well organized and suitably paced, giving them an illuminating insight into the manufacturing processes of a truly multinational company which originated from England, having multiple plants in India that is conducting operations utilizing the Japanese inventory management principle of ‘Just-In-Time (JIT)’.

They were given a tour around the 86 acres wide facility, witnessing the strict adherence to proper safety procedures by workers and attention to detail given to post- sales customer care. The presentation given about the company’s history and range of products was comprehensive and interactive.

The ASEAN students were also privileged to have the opportunity to speak with the CEO of JCB India Limited, Mr Vipin Sondhi, who impressed them them with his extensive knowledge of the company and the Indian economy along with a keen interest in the culture and customs of the countries of the 3 visiting delegations. After the tour, each of the delegations’ leaders were then invited to participate in the planting of a seedling to commemorate this momentous occasion.

With the flags of the countries of three visiting delegations- Vietnam, Myanmar and Singapore- plastered across the facility, and greeted by the warm friendly faces of employees the students interacted with, they felt truly welcomed at JCB.

(3) Aanchal Special School, Chanakya puri, New Delhi

The other group of students visited the NGO called Aanchal Special School, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. This school was established in the year 1988 for the welfare of the specially challenged by the New Delhi Municipal Council. Aanchal has a unique accessible disabled- friendly infrastructure, located in an impressive 2 acre campus in Chanakayapuri, New Delhi.


Students at the Aanchal Special School, New Delhi

Night view of the temple Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi

The students interacted with special abled students and staff as well. There was a campus tour followed by few interactive games which the students actively participated and enjoyed.

(4) Swaminarayan Akshadham Temple, New Delhi

All of the students visited the Hindu Temple, Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi in the evening. This is the third largest Hindu temple in the world. The temple is dedicated to Swami Narayan who was a saint who lived during the 19th century. There is statue of the Hindu god Vishnu and his wife Parvati as well. Devotees from all over India come to the temple to pay respects to Swami Narayan.

After the Mandir, they went to the courtyard for the Sahaj Anand – Multimedia Water show. It was a breath-taking water show. And the Neelkanth Darshan – Giant Screen Film to watch the life story of Neelkanth Swami.


ASEAN Students with the staff and students of Literacy India

The last visit at the Sanskruti Darshan – Cultural Boat Ride, a ride full of wonderful information on India’s contributions to the world. It showed how India has been a pioneer in many fields from thousands of years ago.

All of them then headed for Dinner where they were served delicious Indian vegetarian food. The visit to Swaminarayan Akshardham gave them an insight to Indian civilization and Hindu culture. (1) Literacy India, NGO, Palam Vihar, Gurugram, Haryana.

“I just want to bring out change.”- Pilot Captain Indrani Singh, founder of Literacy India.

This is the closing statement of Capt. Singh in front of the ASEAN Exchange Students when asked about what inspired her to make an initiative for the less fortunate youth in India. The ‘will to make a change’ mindset served as her basic foundation to pursue the establishment of a life-changing program, now known to all as “Literacy India.”

Literacy India is a non-profit organization dedicated to the cause of empowering women and children from underprivileged communities through livelihood and education. .

It was exactly 12 noon when Students reached their destination, Literacy India in Palam Vihar, Gurgaon. They were welcomed with tilak from the faculty and also the mothers working there.

Thereafter, they were given the opportunity to tour around the campus. They entered several of the classrooms. The class ranges from phone repairing class, mathematics class not forgetting to the culinary and the makeup class. they were also treated to the dishes made by the students under the guidance of their teacher. The students were enthusiastic in sharing with them what they have learned and this impressed them a lot. This visit to the classes made them aware that it is necessary to skill the students who will make future leaders.



(2) Sona Koyo India Pvt Ltd, Khandsa, Gurugram, Haryana

First Factory visit on the 20 January 2018 included Introduction, Presentation, Q & A, Plant Visit, etc . The group departed for Sona Koyo Group - Largest manufacturers of steering systems in India. The group was welcomed by Mr. Anand Seth, Sr Manager Marketing. A fruitful discussion with Mr. Munish Sapra from Finance Department. Ms. Gyatri Florance, Head HR from Sona Group, India ended with a concluding Q & A session with the ASEAN Students alongwith Mr. R. Balaji , head strategy form Sona Group. After that the group was further split into two sub groups to visit plant 1 and plant 2 in Dharuhera Haryana. Group of students visit to Plant 1 and 2 leaded by Unit head of Sona Group and followed by lunch at the factory.

The visit was informative in providing details of India’s automotive component Industry.

Students at Sona Koyo, Gurugram, Haryana

Students at Hero Motorcorp, Gurugram, Haryana

(3) Hero MotoCorp Limited, Gurugram, Haryana

On the same day, the other group visited Hero MotoCorp Limited, Gurugram, Haryana. The company is the largest two wheeler manufacturer in India. The visit was followed by a Presentation & Q & A. The Plant visit ended with Lunch in the factory.


Philippines’s Students at Humayun Tomb, New Delhi

(4) Humayun’s Tomb, New Delhi

After the factory visits both the group met at Humayun’s Tomb one of the finest Moghul Monuments in Delhi. Humayun’s Tomb, is a world heritage monument as declared by the UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian architect chosen by her. The architecture and history of this monument was fascinating, and the delegates enjoyed learning about the Mughal Emperor Humayun.

After the Humayun Tomb visit the students came back to the hotel and had dinner. T-Shirt and Caps were distributed to the students.



Taj Mahal, Agra, uttar Pradesh

Early Morning on Sunday, the group left for Agra to visit Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world. They all were fascinated by its glory and architecture.

When they visited the Taj Mahal, the first thing that they noted was the enormity of this structure. Crowds thronging the site appear like littered dots against the backdrop of the Taj Mahal. Upon approaching the structure, they noted that there were Arabic words, from the Quran, inscribed onto the walls of the Taj Mahal.

They visited Taj Mahal with full of energy and excitement. They took so many pictures at Taj Mahal to carry beautiful memories with them. They truly loved it and it became the highlight of their trip to India.

Afterwards, they headed to Courtyard Marriott hotel, for lunch and a short program. After which they returned by bus to Delhi.


Day 8: 22nd January 2018

(1) Ministry of External Affairs Interaction:

For the students this morning was made more eventful with the presence of different Ambassadors and Heads of Mission in India. They had an opportunity to meet and interact with them to discuss various topics and issues.

This was the formal concluding event of the program, where they met many distinguished guests such as Mr. J S Mukul, Dean, Foreign Service Institute, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

At the Gala Lunch Program, delegates of every ASEAN state had a segment of where they performed and expressed their thoughts/gratitude to the Indian government for this amazing program. This lunch was also a great networking session for the delegates with their own states’ officials, and their fellow ASEAN counterparts.

Engaging students and journalists under the ASEAN-India exchange programme

The event was capped by the giving of tokens and certificates of attendance to all countries. This event was an epitome of the unity among ASEAN member states and the Republic of India. It was a celebration of the bonds that they make with their neighboring countries, despite and beyond the diversity of culture and tradition. While there was a strong need for each of them to imbibe and proudly live by the mark of their own cultural and national identity, there was an even greater need for them to transcend and reach out to others, recognizing that they can all work hand in hand to make peace and progress in the world that they all live in.

After the culmination of this full day session with the ASEAN ambassadors and distinguished guests, they headed to the Indian Handicrafts Exhibition – Dilli Haat, in New Delhi for one last shopping spree.


(2) Dilli Haat:

The Dilli haat, is an open aircraft bazaar cum food plaza that has many shops selling handicraft, pottery, and souvenirs symbolic of India. It was a great experience, and the delegates were able to purchase many nice souvenirs and mementos for keepsake.

In the end, delegates were filled with satisfaction and joy with hands and bags full of presents which they will carry to their home countries, as well as learnings from the Indian trade and art experience.

Some of the students at Dilli Haat, New Delhi

Glimpses of the cultural Program


Day 9: 23rd January 2018

Amity university, Noida, uttar Pradesh

It was the last day of their journey in India and they were so excited. It was cold 9°C - but they were welcomed by the warm hospitality of the students and hot brewed coffee and jasmine tea. They gathered in the university conference room for an introduction and orientation.

The university operates Amity Law School, Amity Business School and Amity Global Business School. Amity University was accredited by the NAAC (National Accreditation and Assessment Council) with grade A in 2012.

They enjoyed the interactive session with the local students. The best way to truly understand the life in India is from first-hand experiences. They learnt better what it was like growing up in Delhi and their attitudes towards the prospects of the working life. These opinions were genuine and impossible through secondary resources; hence it made the information shared a more meaningful one.

The local students then took them around the university and they could see the school culture of India first hand. Apart from the designated students accompanying them, even the other students they interacted with were friendly. It proved to be an effective networking session where great bonds between like-minded youths from different cultural backgrounds were forged.

The students were divided in three groups, Like Science, Engineering and Management. It was a discussion on Business study opportunities in Amity, the state-of-the-art facilities and the innovative teaching methods being utilized to ensure a quality management education. They enjoyed the session and actively participated in it.

At Amity University, lecture given by Vice Chancellor Mrs. B. Shukla

Finally, as they all had to leave for the airport to leave for their respective countries they went to the hotel to prepare. After 10 days bonhomie and togetherness the moment of separation was an emotional one. Happy to know that they have stronger bonds with their friends in the ASEAN Countries now but tearful and with a heavy heart they boarded the bus to the airport.


Conclusion:

In conclusion, from the feedback we understand this exchange program has allowed them to understand our ASEAN-India ties much more deeply, and allowed them to realize the limitless opportunities that lies across the border in India. Also, this program has enriched them with a multitude of insights and knowledge, and has inspired many of them to seek new areas of cooperation between India and ASEAN countries. We strongly believe that these takeaways will help maintain a sustainable relationship of kinship between the ASEAN countries, and India.

A video made by one of the students captures the AISEP India experience can be viewed at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vksYLZS9YN61b_NiOfVoddWdTBuiMFXb/view?usp=sharing


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