It only looks like that JEE Mains and NEET 2020 will be held on as per the earlier planned schedule.

It was CAA agitation that led to postponement of 10th and 12th class CBSE exams. Lateron the outbreak of corona virus played a spoilsport, many exams including the competitive exams for recruitment could not be conducted.

After much hiatus, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank announced the new dates of JEE Mains and NEET 2020.

As per the schedule announced by the Union Minister, JEE Mains 2020 will take place between 1 to 6 September and NEET UG 2020 will be held on 13 September.

These new dates for JEE Mains and NEET 2020 were received with mixed feelings across the country.

While a few sections turned happy that clarity with regards to these to exams has been offered with announcement of new dates, certain other sections have felt conducting of these exams can put into risk the lives of students and their parents.

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Certain parents and students felt that atmosphere was not safe enough to conduct JEE Mains and NEET 2020 as chances to contract the infection were still high.

The demand to postpone these exams also grew louder with every passing day.

A group of students also have filed a plea in Supreme Court recently demanding postponement of the popular exam and nation’s top court dismissed the plea.

Judge who heard the plea indicated that the future of the students could not be put at risk and the life must go on and that is why these exams cannot be postponed.

While the demand to postpone the important exam refused to subside with more people coming forward to support it, central goverment has refused to give in to the demand.

It has said that number of centres for conducting JEE Mains and NEET 2020 will be enhanced across the country.

National Testing Agency (NTA) which conducts JEE Mains and NEET 2020 also mentioned in its notification.

NTA in its notification also confirmed the new dates for JEE Mains and NEET 2020 reminding the observation made by Supreme Court while dismissing the plea for postponement of both the exams.

NTA has already released the admit cards for JEE Mains 2020 exam. While the same for NEET UG 2020 will be made available for download soon.

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Additionally, enough room for safety have been given by attaching importance to social distancing while conducting JEE Mains and NEET 2020.

The sources from NTA said the number of candidates occupying a room at the exam centre will be reduced.
The plan is to accomodate candidates in alternative seats for JEE Mains and for NEET 2020 the number of candidates sitting in a single room is brought down to 12 from 24.

As far as JEE Mains 2020 is concerned, the number of shifts for the exam have been increased from 8 to 12 and the number of candidates accomodated per shift is brought down to 85000 from 1.32 lakh.

Both the popular exams, JEE Mains and NEET 2020, have witnessed a reception of 8.58 lakh and 15.97 lakh applications respectively this year.

Apart from this, the entry and exit of the students at the exam centres for JEE Mains and NEET 2020 have been made in away to ensure social distancing.

NTA also has issued an advisory to students about do’s and don’ts while writing the exam.

Postponement
West Bengal Chief Minister also sought postponement during a meeting of chief ministers of opposition ruled states.

She further said, the chief ministers of the opposition ruled states must come together and move Supreme Court seeking postponement of JEE Mains and NEET 2020.

The meeting was convened by Congress president Sonia Gandhi virtually and Chief Ministers Uddhav Thackeray, Hemant Soren, Amrinder Singh, Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel and V. Narayanasamy participated.

This study highlights how entrepreneurs driven by sustainability navigate the complexities of aligning economic objectives with broader societal and environmental goals, even under the pressure to prioritize profit alone, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

Values

The research emphasises how sustainability-oriented values in founders drive Sustainable Business Model Innovation (SBMI), say sources from IIM Lucknow.

This ripple effect fosters a larger ecosystem of sustainable businesses, redefining success to include positive contributions to environmental and social well-being alongside profitability.

Research

Prof. Krishna Chandra Balodi, Strategic Management, IIM Lucknow spoke about the research.

Our research illustrates the transformative influence of founders’ sustainability values on business models that address pressing global challenges, said Prof Krishna of IIM Lucknow.

These entrepreneurs redefine success by integrating their principles into their ventures, striking a balance between profit and meaningful environmental and social impact, he said.

Suscom

The research centers on “Suscom,” a startup renowned for its sustainable practices. By delving deeply into Suscom’s operations, the study revealed that the founders’ values permeate every facet of the business—from product innovation to strategic partnerships.

These values are rooted in a blend of influences, such as family upbringing, sustainability-focused education, and early career experiences with non-profits advocating for environmental and social causes, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

Attention

The research also brings attention to the unique challenges faced by sustainable startups, such as:

Recruiting employees with a sustainability mindset: Building a workforce aligned with the company’s goals.

Eco-friendly sourcing: Procuring sustainable raw materials.

Green logistics: Finding partners who offer environmentally friendly logistics solutions.

Collaborative partnerships: Working with like-minded stakeholders.

Innovative strategies: Developing creative, low-tech production methods that minimise energy consumption and environmental impact.

Standout findings

One of the standout findings is Suscom’s use of traditional and indigenous techniques to reduce energy consumption.

These methods not only align with global decarbonisation efforts but also present an eco-friendly alternative to high-energy industrial processes, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

Significance

As businesses worldwide face mounting pressure to address sustainability and climate change, this research underscores the significance of value-driven leadership, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

It serves as a beacon for entrepreneurs to adopt sustainable practices that not only ensure financial viability but also contribute meaningfully to societal and environmental progress, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

Personal values

By offering valuable insights into how personal values can catalyse sustainable innovation, the study reinforces the need for business leaders to think beyond profits and prioritise long-term, equitable growth.

In 2005, IIM Lucknow expanded its area of influence in the realm of management education by becoming the first IIM to set up a satellite campus exclusively for Executive Education at NOIDA in Delhi NCR region.

IIM Lucknow is accredited by AACSB and AMBA while its EQUIS Accreditation is ongoing. The institute features in the prestigious FT -100 Top Global Business schools for both the 2-year Flagship PGP program and One-year IPMX Program.

It is also consistently ranked amongst top business schools in the NIRF Rankings. IIM Lucknow was the first IIM to start a 2-year full time MBA program in Sustainable Management 10 years back. It also has a long-standing full-time MBA program in Agri Business Management.

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