LMA organised captivating and enlightening event, "Train-18, Vande Bharat Project: Takeaways for Leadership & Innovation," featuring Sudhanshu Mani

Ludhiana: The Ludhiana Management Association (LMA) organised a captivating and enlightening event, "Train-18, Vande Bharat Project: Takeaways for Leadership & Innovation," featuring Sudhanshu Mani, IRSME (Retired), former General Manager/Chief Mechanical Engineer of Chennai, widely recognized as the visionary leader behind the groundbreaking Vande Bharat Express project.

The event took place here on October 10 and attracted an enthusiastic audience of business leaders, industry professionals, academicians, and students eager to gain insights into the incredible journey of Train-18, also known as the Vande Bharat Express, which is India's first indigenous semi-high-speed train. Shobhan Soi, General Secretary LMA, in his welcome thanked Mani for addressing the members of Ludhiana Management Association. 

Raghav Chaudhary Joint Secretary LMA, introduced the speaker.

Sudhanshu Mani, a luminary in the field of Indian Railways over 4 decades delivered an engaging and thought-provoking presentation that highlighted the key leadership and innovation principles that fuelled the success of the Vande Bharat Project. Attendees were privileged to learn from his vast experience and strategic acumen in executing this remarkable project.

Mani shared the vision behind the Vande Bharat Express, emphasizing the importance of setting clear goals and missions in any ambitious project. Mani discussed the groundbreaking technologies and innovations incorporated in Train-18, showcasing how innovation can transform traditional industries.

He emphasized the critical role of leadership in guiding the project's various teams, showcasing the power of collaboration and effective leadership in achieving remarkable results.

Mani candidly shared the challenges faced during the project and the ingenious solutions that were devised to overcome them, underlining the importance of adaptability and problem-solving.

The presentation touched upon the sustainable practices integrated into the Vande Bharat Express, highlighting the project's positive environmental impact.

The event concluded with a stimulating Q&A session, allowing attendees to engage directly with Mr. Mani and delve deeper into the lessons and insights he shared.

Neeraj Jain, President LMA, expressed gratitude to Mani for his invaluable contribution to the field of leadership and innovation in India. Mr. Jain also thanked all the attendees, sponsors, and partners who made the event a resounding success. 

In the event, several eminent personalities graced the occasion, including, Harpreet Kang, Senior Vice President of LMA; Anil Kumar, Past President of LMA; VK Goyal, Past President of LMA; and KNS Kang, past President of LMA and Mahesh Munjal, Past President LMA etc. Their presence added significant prestige to the event.