On December 9, students from MMS 2024-26 at MET Institute of Management actively participated in the International Anti-Corruption Day 2024 Call to Action held at the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Churchgate. The event, aligned with the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focused on the critical themes of transparency, accountability, and ethical governance, providing a platform to explore strategies for combating corruption and fostering integrity across sectors.
The event featured an esteemed panel of speakers, including Dr. Pradnya Saravade, (Retd. IPS), Independent Director and Former Director General of Police. Mr. Ratnesh Jha, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI), Ms. Bhuvana Santhana, Director, Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, Dr. Subramanya Kusnur, Founder Chairman & CEO, AQUAKRAFT Pvt Ltd. & Member Governing Council, UN GCNI, Mr. Suhas Tuljapulkar, Founder Director, Legasis Pvt Ltd, Dr. Suruchi Desai, Mr. Vikas Gupta, General Counsel & Compliance Head, Actylis (Aceto Pharma) and many more. These thought leaders, representing diverse domains such as governance, healthcare, education, and business, contributed valuable insights to the discussions.
Key discussions addressed governance reforms, ethical business practices, and the role of digitalization in enhancing transparency. Leadership accountability and value-driven branding were highlighted as essential tools for combating corruption. The event emphasized the importance of individual responsibility and collective action in driving sustainable development and fostering societal progress.