BANGALORE: Indian Institute of Planing Management (IIPM), launched a crusade for a corruption free India this year through a massive national initiative called SACK - Students Against Corruption and Kickbacks.The event which took place on Sunday titled ‘Walk to Inspire’ featured students from IIPM walking to show their solidarity in standing up against corruption.“It was a great walk. People were looking at us, and seeing what cause we were supporting and that felt great,” said Pramod Kumar, a student at IIPM who was part of the work.Students walked in large numbers carrying banners against corruption reiterating the stand against the malice faced by the society.“Each and every person in the world should oppose corruption to promote prosperity,” said Durgacharan Satpathy, who was part of the team that designed the posters and banners for the walk.“It is important for students to be sensitised towards such burning issues facing the country today but we also need to engage them with light touch so that the result is effective. And walks and events like this are a great medium,” explained Rajarshi Chakraborty, the Head, Academics, IIPM Bangalore.Amaze, a business school fest continues its crusade against corruption and the mission is to inspire young Indians with the events rolling from December 15 to 17.Amaze will also be a platform for students from over 100 institutions across the country to showcase their talent in a three day management fest across events such as best manager, innovation quiz, global youth debate conclave, entrepreneurship challenge among others including a Dj nite and fashion show. The fest aims at not just providing entertainment, it is also looking at active participation from young minds. The finale is held on December 18, 2011 at Palace Grounds where internationally acclaimed pop rock group Strings will perform live in concert.This will be held to inspire people to join this cause, to stand up and speak up against corruption.
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