Patna: The Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) successfully hosted its annual business fest, UDBHAV 2025, on 31st January and 1st February 2025, celebrating talent, innovation, and culture.
The event commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh, Director, CIMP; Mr. Sanjay Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar; and UDBHAV Chairperson Prof. (Dr.) Ranjit Tiwari. In his welcome address, Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh highlighted CIMP’s contributions to Bihar and the significance of UDBHAV 2025. Mr. Sanjay Agrawal spoke on the importance of logistics and supply chains, micro-enterprises, agricultural start-ups, road safety, and continual learning.
With over 650 participants from 77 prestigious institutions, including IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Rohtak, IIT Bombay, IIT Dhanbad, AIIMS, DU, IMT Ghaziabad, KIIT, Fore School of Management, BHU, AMITY, LPU, ICFAI, BIMTECH, BIT, CNLU, Chandigarh University, Patna University, and St. Xavier’s College, UDBHAV 2025 served as a vibrant platform for students to compete in various business and cultural events.
Key competitions included:
Business Plan, B Quiz, Brand Prix, Best from Waste, Debate, Nukkad Natak, Photography, Group Dance, Solo Dance, Ethnic Fashionista, and Singing.
The Business Plan competition saw over 130 registrations, covering themes like agriculture, IT, logistics, pharma, and advertising. Other major events witnessed enthusiastic participation:
Debate – 109 participants
B Quiz – 97 participants
Fashionista – 109 participants
Best from Waste – 42 participants
The second day featured the grand finale of Singing, Dancing, Brand Prix, Nukkad Natak, Debate, and Fashionista, along with a cultural evening featuring a live band performance. The Valedictory Session was graced by Chief Guest Dr. Sunil Kumar, Professor of Practice, who applauded the participants’ competitive spirit. Prof. Santosh Kumar delivered the vote of thanks, followed by the prize distribution by the Chief Guest and UDBHAV Chairperson, Prof. Ranjit Tiwari.
The event was generously sponsored by Bihar Pul Nirman Nigam Limited, Flow, Vitiaka, and others, whose support played a key role in making UDBHAV 2025 a grand success.
