Daksha – Celebrating Two Decades of Management Excellence
Daksha is the flagship National-level inter-collegiate management fest conducted annually by SSN School of Management. Over the past two decades, Daksha has evolved into one of the most celebrated and prestigious management events in India, attracting participation from leading B-Schools and undergraduate institutions across the country. With 15+ competitive events and a consistent turnout of over 500 participants each year, Daksha continues to set new benchmarks in academic excellence, innovation, and managerial prowess.
Legacy of Daksha
Objectives of Daksha
The core objectives of Daksha are cantered on learning through experience, networking, and leadership development. The fest aims to:
- Promote experiential learning by providing students with opportunities to apply classroom concepts to real-world business situations.
- Encourage healthy competition and collaboration among students from diverse academic backgrounds and institutions.
- Bridge academia and industry by hosting events that simulate corporate challenges and decision-making scenarios.
- Foster innovation and creativity through case competitions, marketing challenges, finance simulations, HR games, and entrepreneurial events.
- Build a strong community of future leaders who are ready to face the global business environment with confidence and ethical responsibility.
Building Leadership Skills
Daksha serves as a leadership laboratory for students. From planning and sponsorship to logistics, event design, and execution, every stage offers hands-on learning in strategic thinking, decision-making, negotiation, and communication.
Students take charge of various committees such as marketing, public relations, event coordination, finance, and hospitality, allowing them to:
- Develop leadership and team management skills.
- Learn to handle high-pressure situations with professionalism.
- Cultivate a sense of ownership, accountability, and collaboration.
- Enhance interpersonal and networking skills through interactions with participants, judges, and industry guests.
Through these experiences, Daksha transforms its organizing team into dynamic young leaders, capable of steering complex projects and teams in their future managerial roles.
Organizing Capabilities and Professionalism
The successful execution of a fest of this scale reflects the exceptional organizational skills of SSN’s management students. Daksha’s organizing framework emphasizes planning, coordination, time management, and execution excellence.
- Event Management: Each event is meticulously designed to test specific managerial competencies such as analytical ability, creativity, and problem-solving.
- Resource Management: Students efficiently manage budgets, sponsorships, and logistics—learning the art of resource optimization.
- Team Coordination: Cross-functional committees work in synergy to ensure seamless execution, mirroring the structure of a professional corporate organization.
- Innovation and Adaptability: Every edition of Daksha introduces new themes, technologies, and event formats, showcasing the students’ ability to adapt to evolving trends.
The professionalism, creativity, and commitment displayed during Daksha make it not just an event, but an experiential learning journey that strengthens the students’ readiness for the business world.
Daksha stands as a testament to SSN School of Management’s vision of nurturing leaders who think globally and act ethically. With its rich legacy, clear objectives, and focus on leadership and organizational excellence, Daksha continues to inspire students to go beyond academics, embrace challenges, and lead with purpose.
As Daksha celebrates its 20th edition, it reinforces its enduring spirit — “Where Ideas Compete, and Leaders Emerge.”