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AboutKMA
Cochin was a sleepy little town in the 1950’s. The State of Kerala had just been formed in November 1956 and the Communist Government headed by E.M.S.Namboodiripad was yet to become a reality. P.S.Rao, formerly of the Indian Civil Service, was the Governor who administered over the State with the help of his advisers. Cochin City had not come into existence and the three Municipalities of Ernakulam, Mattanchery and Fort Cochin were functioning separately. This was the backdrop against which the Kerala Institute of Management, as it was called then, came into existence with the initiative of a few Entrepreneurs, Managers and Civil
Servants who visualized the necessity of a forum to discuss and debate issues of mutual interest and concern, and find relevant solutions via peer feedback. The institute was founded with Mr.M.S.Venkitaraman, Administrative Officer of Cochin Port (Cochin Port Trust had not been formed yet) as the President, Mr.S.Nallaperumal, Dy. General Superintendent of FACT as the Secretary and Mr.Paul Pothen, again of FACT, as the Joint Secretary. The membership consisted of 5 Corporate Members, 11 Associate Corporate Members, 7 Individual Members and 1 Life Member.
The Institute was registered in March 1957 and the inaugural meeting was held on 10th September of the same year at TDM Hall, Ernakulam. Dr.John Mathai, Vice Chancellor of Kerala University and Chairman of the Governing Body of the Administrative Staff College, Hyderabad presided over the function and Mr.J.N.Sri Nagesh, Chairman, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd delivered the inaugural address. A large number of representatives from the Government sector, industrial & commercial organizations and trade unions attended the prestigious function, which was to set the pace for all its activities ahead.
Lectures and Seminars were started right during the first year. The 1st Seminar was held from 12th to 14thNovember 1957 in the BoardRoom at the Administrative Block of Cochin Port. Mr.K.P.Gopalan, Hon’ble Minister for Industries addressed the seminar and Mr.James B.Shearer of ILO was the leading faculty. During the 2nd Seminar (15th to 17th February 1958), Mr.E.M.S.Namboodiripad, Chief Minister of Kerala was also present to grace the occasion.
1800
Members
300
Workshops
40
Conferences
100
Seminars
OUR MISSION
Be the leader in management development movement in Kerala
OUR VISION
KMA facilitates individuals and organisations to realise their potential by assigning them to undertake responsible management of all spheres of their activity by optimally utilising their resources
OUR VALUES
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environment, Social, & Governance (ESG) have become pivotal
KMAAWARDS
MemberBenefits
KMA membership provides innumerable opportunities to enrich their
experiences by participating in a variety of programs
Networking
Management networking can provide opportunities for professional growth, knowledge sharing, and building valuable relationships.
Learning
Learning new things can lead to personal growth, increased understanding and knowledge, and improved job performance and career advancement.
Social
Socializing can help to build professional relationships, enhance networking opportunities, and foster collaboration, leading to
Community
KMA members have opportunities for networking, skill development, and staying updated on industry trends.
Managing Committee
President,KMA
Mr. Bibu Punnooran
Director
Medivision Group of Companies
Sr. Vice President, KMA
Mr. K. Harikumar
CEO
Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal
Vice President & Chair Program Committee
Mr. Algiers Khalid
Founder & Owner
Poovath International
Honorary Secretary, KMA
Dr. Anil Joseph
Managing Director
CECONS Pvt. Ltd.