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Objectives & Functions of BMA Committees

Advisory Board

	This committee will play an advisory role for directing the Executive Committee in overall interest of BMA.
	Strategy formulation (The strategy of the Association for a three year ensuing period).
	Enhancement of the image of the Association.
	Judicious use of the funds of the Association.
	Training activities and the programmes so as to ensure new direction in the activities of the Association and in particular introduction of medium to long term management education.

The Advisory Board shall have advisory role and shall not possess executive powers.

Awards Committee

Internal Awards Committee


	To have an Internal Awards Committee normally led by an executive committee member.
	To discuss and debate the potential names of the Awardees as per the Criteria laid down by BMA.
	To identify a list of candidates for the various awards.
	To short list names of awardees to be presented to the External Awards Committee.
	To suggest new awards in keeping with the times.
	To review the present awards and suggest changes in regard to the life of an award and enhancement of the sponsorship amount.
	To implement the objectives of various Awards as per the understanding with the Donors.
	To identify and suggest names as Chief Guest for the occasion.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report.

External Awards Committee


	The President & Vice President to identify & appoint eminent personalities for the External Awards Committee.
	To finalise the Awardees by the External Awards Committee - through frank and free discussion and debate based on criteria defined by BMA.
	To convey to the Awardees about their selection and invite them to collect the Awards in person through a letter by the Chairman of the Jury.
	To decide on any new Award - to be instituted on BMA's recommendation.
	The Committee may feel free to suggest improvements and alterations in the Awards Criteria.

F & A Committee

	To be accountable for Income and Expenditure of the Association.
	To advice the Executive Director for effective administration.
	Procurement of office equipment.
	Make Investment decisions.
	To enter into any agreement on behalf of the Association.

Office Bearers :

Imm. Past President	President	Vice President	Hon.Secretary	Hon.Treasurer

Mr.Mohan Seetharaman	Prof. (Dr.)Suresh C Ghai	Mr.S P Agarwal	Ms.Nirmala Mehendale	Dr.Krishna K Saxena

Continuing Members:


Mr.Bhaskar Joshi	Ms.Smita Mahajan	Dr.Devender Nath	Mr.R Ramakrishnan

New Elected Members:


Mr.M D Agrawal	Dr.Monica Khanna	Mr.Yogi Sriram	Dr.Nilay Yajnik

Co-opted Member:

Mr.Niteen Bhagwat

Invitees:


Prof P L Arya	Mr.Ernest Fernandes	Dr.Dinesh Harsolekar	Mr.Vijay Jalan


Mr.Abhijit Phadnis	Mr.Indrapal Singh	Mr.Pramod Shah	Dr.Anand Patkar

Dr.N M Kondap

BMA Committees:

Given below is the list of the Committees and the Chairmen/Co-Chairmen and Chairperson appointed.

Name of Committee	Chairman/Co-Chairman	Email ID	Tel Nos
13 th Annual Financial Services Convention	Dr.Anand Patkar (Co-ordinator)	apatkar@vsnl.com	24223689
AIMA-BMA Relations	Dr.N M Kondap	dr.kondap@gmail.com	98210 43335
BMA Review E-Journal	Mr.Abhijit Phadnis	abhijitaishwarya@gmail.com	98204 02345
BMA Navi Mumbai Centre	Mr.Pramod Shah, Dr. A. K. Sengupta	sbhpshah@vsnl.com Saurabhshah35@hotmail.com sbhpshah@gmail.com ; sies@siescoms.edu	23682139/ 2367 8570 2771 3282
BMA Western Suburbs	Dr.Nilay Yajnik,,Mr.Soeb Fatehi	nilayy@nmims.edu	26183688 Ext 113
BMA Thane Centre	Mr.Abhijit Phadnis	abhijitaishwarya@gmail.com	98204 02345
Conceptual Forum	Mr.Vijay Jalan	vijayjalan@gmail.com incar5@hotmail.com	2352 6110 & 5660 7771-2-3
Fellowship & Fund Raiser	Ms.Smita Mahajan	Mahajan_smita@rediffmail.com	98206 10343 25426243
H.R. Convention	Dr.Devender Nath, Dr.N M Kondap	devendernath45@gmail.com dr.kondap@gmail.com	98201 81536 98210 43335
Internal Awards	Mr.R Ramakrishnan	rr@bajajelectricals.com	22881898/(B) 22043780
I.T. Convention	Mr.M D Agrawal	agrawalmd@bharatpetroleum.in	98205 36302
Innovation & Strategy	Mr.Indrapal Singh	syans@rediffmail.com ; wesyans@gmail.com	98200 49192
Industry & Academia Interface	Dr.Dinesh Harsolekar	dharsolekar@ies.edu ies.mgcollege@gmail.com	Dir: 2640 1515 B: 2655 1414 / 1177 / 1616
Management Day & Management Week	Prof P L Arya	plarya@nldalmia.in info@nldalmia.in	D: 2845 4949 / 3982 / 9520 B: 2845 4949 / 2812 4520
Management Development	Mr.Indrapal Singh, Dr.K K Saxena	syans@rediffmail.com ; drkks@yahoo.com ;	98200 49192 25855400
Marketing	Mr.Niteen Bhagwat	nbhagwat@cogitoconsulting.com	22831444 D
Membership Development & Services	Mr.Bhaskar Joshi	bhaskarjoshi123@yahoo.com ;	99678 70256
Public Services	Mr.Ernest Fernandes	splen@vsnl.com	2640 6229 / 2645 0121
PR & Interaction with B Schools	Dr.Monica Khanna	monicak@simsr.somaiya.edu mokhanna@rediffmail.com ;	6728 3017 6728 3000 6728 3050
Women In Management Convention	Ms.Nirmala Mehendale, Ms. Harshada Patil	nmehendale@hotmail.com	98207 10081 9820345273

Executive Committee

	To pursue overall objectives of the Association.
	To direct Chairpersons of various committees and the administration on the objectives of the Association.
	To be responsible for the general membership of BMA.
	To make rules & regulations for the annual election of its members.
	To invite and / or receive any voluntary contribution, gifts or grants of money or property from any source in India or abroad, any trusts or endowments, any company from or individual either by way of donations, endowments, capital grants, annual or other subscriptions, legacies etc. for the purpose or benefits of the objects of the Association or any of them or for any specific trust for charitable purposes and to hold all such grants in accordance with the terms, objects and purposes thereof.
	To adopt such means of making known the activities of the association as may seem expedient and in particular by advertising in press, by circulars, by publications of books and periodicals, by granting prizes, rewards and donations.
	To enter into any agreements on behalf of the Association.
	To undertake and execute any Trust which may seem to the Association desirable.

Other Committees

Academia Industry Interface Committee

	To promote Linkages with Management Institutes and B-Schools and conduct student oriented programmes.
	To promote developmental & competitive programmes promoting interaction within the Management Institutes and BMA.
	To organise activities related to N. Dandekar Trophy Competition in consultation with the winner of the previous year.
	To motivate the full time MMS & BMS Institutes and students to join BMA as Institutional Academic and Institutional Student members.
	To motivate the three year part time students doing their MMM, MFM, MHRDM, and also those doing DMS and DCM to join as members of the BMA.
	To effect an action plan for generating revenues.
	To bring sponsorships for the student-oriented programmes, if possible
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for inclusion in the annual report.

Audit and Compliance Committee

	To ensure compliance of all Direct and Indirect Taxes including payment of Income Tax, Service Tax, Fringe benefits Tax etc. especially understanding the applicability of the same.
	To review the status of BMA with reference to Society, Association of Persons, Trust etc. .
	To suggest steps to be taken to take advantage of various provisions of the above categories.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report.

BMA – AIMA Relations Committee

	Improve the interactions between AIMA and BMA.
	Co-ordinate the joint programmes of AIMA and BMA.

BMA E Journal

	To publish the BMA E Journal regularly.
	To maintain and improve the popularity of the E Journal among members and non-members.
	To introduce innovative topics and articles from the industry.
	To increase the advertisements for the E Journal.
	To do these activities within a sanctioned budget.

BMA Brand & Image Building Committee

	To improve the vision-mission, brand and image building of the Association
	To improve the visibility of BMA by partnering with leading Organisations.
	To network with various Chambers and Associations in and around Mumbai.
	To increase the Membership via this partnership.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report.

Library Committee

	To increase the membership of the library.
	To acquire latest Management Books, Journals & Periodicals.
	To maintain and improve the popularity of BMA Library among members and non - members.
	To ensure that all the members are serviced as per the prescribed fees.
	To do these activities within sanctioned budget.

Conference or Convention Committee Objectives

	To organize a highly valued Conference or Convention for the Financial year
	To establish a platform for sharing experiences.
	To organize topical programmes in the Conference or Convention.
	To effect the action plan for generating revenues.
	To bring more sponsorships, participants, etc for the Convention.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report.

Following Conventions & Conferences conducted by BMA

Industrial Marketing Convention
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Legal Implications in Management Convention
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Marketing and Media Convention
Click here to View name of Members of the Committee
National IT Convention.
Click here to View name of Members of the Committee
Quality Conference
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Strategy & Innovation Convention
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Women in Management Convention
Click here to View name of Members of the Committee

APART FROM THE ABOVE CONVENTIONS & CONFERENCES :

Financial Services Convention
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Also to recommend names for the “Finance Man of the Year” Award, which will be presented at the Financial Services Convention.
H R Convention
Click here to View name of Members of the Committee Also to bring out a HR Convention Souvenir

Conceptual Forum Committee

	To use the platform to reach out to the Top Management of Companies.
	To invite renowned personalities to speak on relevant topics of interest in the current Business and Industry scenario.
	To induct young CEOs in the Forum.
	To conduct a minimum of three and a maximum of four excellent programmes during the year.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report.

Corporate Governance Committee

To improve quality of communication of the corporate world, Management Mantra of the Millennium, Intelligent Enterprise, and Ethics in Business

Fellowship Committee

	To organize an Annual Get-Together for BMA members and celebrate it in style.
	To hold Cultural/Social programmes to spread the word of BMA.
	To maintain and improve the popularity of BMA amongst the members.
	To identify sponsors and generate funds to make the event lively and colourful.
	To do the activity within the sanctioned budget.
	To improve fellowship and promote active association and identification with BMA by the members.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report.

High Quality High Impact Programmes Committee

	To conduct High Quality High Impact Programmes which are topical, with industry relevant themes and subjects.
	To offer best in class faculty who are repeatedly sought after by large corporations and leading management institutes across the country.
	To focus on knowledge enhancement, skill building and attitudinal transformation.
	To hold independent 1 or 2 day workshops. (Every Saturday and on some weekdays too)
	To generate reasonable surplus for BMA.
	To carry out the activities of the Committee within the sanctioned budget.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report

Infrastructure Committee

	Constructing the BMA Bhavan ( with a minimum area of 2000 sq. mtrs.)
	Converting the present agreement with Rajiv K. Podar Trust into ownership of BMA
	To Convert separate ‘Water Meter’ and ‘Electric Meter’ in the name of BMA

In Company Training Committee

	To provide customised programmes based on company's needs.
	To upgrade the managerial skills of the professional managers
	To promote training programmes
	To help serve businesses to improve its effectiveness on sustained basis by providing worldclass quality
	programmes at competitive prices.

Library Committee

	To increase the membership of the library.
	To acquire latest Management Books, Journals & Periodicals.
	To maintain and improve the popularity of BMA Library among members and non - members.
	To ensure that all the members are serviced as per the prescribed fees.
	To do these activities within a sanctioned budget.

Management Development Programmes Committee:

	To conduct Management Development Programmes in each area of functional management.Some of the topics that could be considered are From Secretary to World Class Administrative Professional,Developing an Assertive Personality, Excellence in Communication Skills, Advanced Concepts in Project Management, Customer Service Excellence, Presentation Skills, Art of Effective Interviewing, DNA of Success, Interpersonal Communication Skills.
	To generate reasonable surplus for BMA.
	To carry out the activities of the Committee within the sanctioned budget.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report.

Management Week Committee

	To plan outstanding programmes during the Management Week.
	To enhance the mission of BMA in the most appropriate way.
	To make BMA known amongst the corporate world.
	To celebrate Management Day – 21st February.
	To organise activities related to N. Dandekar Trophy in consultation with the winner of the previous year.
	To do the activities in the sanctioned budget.

Managing by Values Committee

	To organize a highly valued Conference annually.
	To establish a platform for sharing experiences.
	To effect the action plan for generating revenues.
	To bring more sponsorships, participants, etc. for the Conference.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report.

Membership Development Committee:

	To substantially increase the Corporate, IAM/ISM, Individual and Life Membership of BMA.
	To suggest ways and means to achieve this objective to the Membership Services Committee.
	To chalk out a target based plan for increase in membership in each of the categories of membership and submit the same.
	To use the Regional Centres, namely the Thane Centre, Western Suburbs Centre and the Navi Mumbai Centre to facilitate Membership Development.
	To target membership database of all leading associations to increase our membership.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report.

Membership Services Committee:

	To provide services and programmes exclusively for BMA Members.
	To provide adequate value in return for the Membership Subscription charges to the Members.
	To suggest and take up activity designed to increase the number of active members of the BMA.
	To improve/augment the services offered by the Library.
	To do these activities within the sanctioned budget.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report.

Navi Mumbai Centre Committee

	To extend aims and objectives of BMA in the geographical area.
	To build up linkages between professional talents staying or working in such areas and industries functioning in such areas.
	To serve all existing members in the region by organizing at least six programmes during the year. The programmes could be held at suitable venues in Navi Mumbai.
	To partner with Management colleges in holding programmes for the academia.
	To promote Membership Development focusing on Institutional Academic Members,Institutional Student Members, Individual and Corporate Members from Navi Mumbai area and draw out a target based plan.
	To submit a budget for the above activities.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report.

Public Services Committee

	Help improve the managerial effectiveness of public bodies providing services to Mumbai's residents.
	To undertake research studies with respect to factors affecting quality of life of Mumbai's citizens.
	To provide focused management training to the personnel of public bodies and in particular attitudinal & quality training, to motivate them for better customer satisfaction and inculcate need for improved productivity.
	To liaise with NGOs such as PRAJA who have collaborated with BMC to publish a Citizens' Charter.
	To assist in implementing the Charter so as to improve quality of life in Mumbai.
	To improve communication with the public about developments affecting the city Municipal Administration; Road/Rail infrastructure; Environment etc.

Research Committee

	To be responsible for all research activities of BMA.
	To Promote research in the field of management by involving faculty and students of Management
	institutes besides members of BMA.
	To bring out Monographs and articles in the filed of management by and for members of BMA.
	To do these activities within the sanctioned budget.

Residential Mahabaleshwar Committee

	To organize a highly valued ‘Mahabaleshwar (Residential Course..1 week) for the Financial year
	To establish a platform for sharing experiences.
	To include topical programmes in the field.
	To effect the action plan for generating revenues.
	To bring more sponsorships, participants, etc for the event.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report.

Resource Mobilisation Committee

	To prepare strategies to generate revenues for BMA through sponsorships / donations for:
	Different seminars and conferences arranged by BMA.
	BMA Centers for excellence.

Skill Enhancement & Education Committee

	To organise highly valued Certificate Programmes for the benefit of B-School Students and
	Young Managers of the industry and academia for the Financial Year.
	To establish a platform for sharing experiences.
	To effect the action plan for bringing more participants and generating revenues.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report.

Small & Medium Enterprise Promotion Committee:

	To develop the culture of entrepreneurship at all levels so that the individuals start their own small/medium/service industry.
	To develop concepts of professional management amongst the entrepreneurs and in small & medium sectors.
	To disseminate latest information in respect of promotion and management of small scale industry.
	To organise Entrepreneurship Awareness programmes.
	To organise 4-6 programmes related to SSI during the year.
	To do these activities within sanctioned budget.

Thane Centre:

	To extend aims and objectives of BMA in the designed area.
	To provide a forum and venue to conduct programmes related to the development of the concept of professional management within that area.
	To promote membership development for BMA.
	To build up linkages between professional talents staying or working in such area and industries functioning in such areas.
	To work in close co-ordination with representative industrial associations and other non-profit organisations in terms of BMA's objectives.
	To remain revenue neutral for BMA.
	To do these activities within the sanctioned budget.
	To present a report at the end of the financial year for incorporation in the annual report.

Western Suburbs Centre:

	To extend aims and objectives of BMA in the designed area.
	To provide a forum and venue to conduct programmes related to the development of the concept of professional management within that area.
	To promote membership development for BMA.
	To built up linkages between professional talents staying or working in such an area and industries functioning in such areas.
	To work in close co-ordination with representative industrial associations and other.

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