Media Release

Mangaluru, Feb 11: The ISTD (Indian Society for Training and Development) Mangalore-Udupi Chapter organized a maiden meeting for its members on Saturday January 8 at St Agnes College (Autonomous). The meeting was chaired by Prof Ramkrishna Chadaga, the chairman of this chapter and Gurudath Somyyaji, secretary of the chapter.

About 35 prospective members participated in the first meeting. Preetham Kamath, trainer and counsellor, conducted an ice-breaker session for the members. Dr Malini Hebbar, HOD of English department at St Agnes College facilitated the business session. The members jointly set goals for the chapter after mutual deliberations.

The members have charted a robust agenda for the coming year in keeping with the society's objectives. The chapter will provide a platform to the HR personnel, trainers and educationists to upskill, network and seek professional opportunities. Mangaluru-Udupi chapter plans to meet once a month, every second Saturday from 5 pm to 7 pm. As it is ISTD’s golden jubilee year, presently there is a 50% discount on membership fees till March 31. Those interested may contact 9449555560 (Nivedita
Mirajkar).

The Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD), established in April 1970, is a national level professional body and non-profit society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. It has a large membership of individuals and institutions involved in the area of training and development of Human Resource from the Government, Public and Private Sector Organization & Enterprises; Educational and Training Institutions and other professional bodies.