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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.

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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

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KMA IT Awards

It start-up of the year, Outstanding Digital Transformation, Outstanding Technology Innovation, Women Technology Entrepreneur

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KMA CSR Award 2024

KMA CSR Award 2024 for recognizing exceptional Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Projects in each of the following CSR themes:

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KMA ESG Award 2024

The Newly instituted KMS ESG Award 2024 encourages corporates to showcase their success in ESG implementation

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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.

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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.

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President,KMA

Mr. Bibu Punnooran

Director

Medivision Group of Companies

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Sr. Vice President, KMA

Mr. K. Harikumar

CEO

Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal

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Vice President & Chair Program Committee

Mr. Algiers Khalid

Founder & Owner

Poovath International

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Honorary Secretary, KMA

Dr. Anil Joseph

Managing Director

CECONS Pvt. Ltd.

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