In the backdrop of National Initiative to become 5 Trillion Economy and AtmaNirbhar Bharat, Centre for MSME, IICA organised Virtual (Online) Capacity Building Programme on “Procurement (Policy & Procedures based on GFR, GeM & E-Procurement) and Contract Management for Good Governance: Challenges in Implementation” held during 8-20 November, 2021.

The series of webinars from 8th November, 2021 to 20th November, 2021 (Each ½ day webinar) was designed to provide insights on major issues like intricacies in Public Procurement, Enhancing efficiency of Public and Private sector through effective supply chain management, evolving trends in public procurement, e-procurement, Government guidelines & policies, regulatory issues and its practical aspects as well.

Besides, in view of the various amendments brought out in Public Procurement Order (PPO) of Government of India to promote domestic manufacturing and value addition in the country, the webinar series online capacity building programme addressed the issues concerning various Departments, sectors with regard to the implementation of the Order. In this regard, a dedicated session was focused on – “Make in India & Public Procurement”

The programme organized by IICA, witnessed engaged participation from Professionals (Deputy Secretary, Director, Chief Manager, General Manager, Asst. General Manager, Sr. Manager, Deputy Manager, Asst. Manager, Manager, Sr. Officer and Executives) involved in public procurement from major Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) / Govt. bodies under various Ministries of Govt. of India.

A total of twenty (20) sessions covered the pertinent areas under Introduction to Government e Marketplace (GeM), GeM Procurement Process, Existing Public Procurement Guidelines, Present Regulatory Framework for Public Procurement, Drafting of Commercial Contracts, Procurement Process, Bid documentation and Bid invitation (NIT), Make in India & Public Procurement, Contract Administration & Management, Navigating Contracts at such times (new-found risks, created by COVID-19), Cyber Contracts, Contract Management & issues of Restoring & Regenerating Sourcing & Supply Chain, Contract termination/renewal decision, EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) Contract, E-auction & Disposal, Effective Strategic Procurement Sourcing & Process Management, DPE Guidelines for Procurement, Indian Contract and Dispute Resolution Mechanism and Resolution of Disputes- Arbitration proceedings, Risk Management in Public Procurement for Good Governance.

In this programme in-house as well as outsource Subject Matter Experts were engaged as Resource Persons. The Resource Persons for the programme was.

• Shri Naveen Joshi, Regional Manager - Business Services (Haryana & Chandigarh), Government e-Marketplace (GeM).

• Shri Bhaskar Narang, Retd. Principal Executive Director /RS (P), Railway Board, Indian Railways

• Shri M.C. Panda, Former Additional Secretary – Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India

• Shri Rajesh Batra, Head, Centre for MSME/IP&CC - IICA

Program Flow

The capacity building programme started with opening remarks by Mr. Rajesh Batra, Head-Centre for MSME / IP&CC, IICA and Lead Programme faculty on 8 November, 2021. The Programme was directed by Mr. Rajesh Batra, Head, Centre for MSME & IP&CC.

The programme was concluded on 20 November, 2021 with closing session & remarks presided by Mr. Rajesh Batra, Head-Centre for MSME / IP&CC, IICA.

The participants appreciated the programme content, Resource Persons and training sessions.

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) conducted “Master Class on Building Better Boards” from 11th November, 2021 to 13th Nov, 2021 at Goa.

The programme was organized by the School of Corporate Governance and Public Policy (SoCGPP), IICA and witnessed engaged participation of 40 executives including Independent Directors, Executive Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, Lawyers and practicing professionals.

The objective of the program was to expose the participants with the concepts of Effective Corporate Governance, board governance & effectiveness, regulatory framework, codes and practices, board dynamics, Effectiveness of Board committees, Corporate Scandals, Sustainability & Climate Risk and its impact on supply chain & overall business process and also the best practices from within the country and rest of the world for preparing them for board member roles.

Over the duration of three days the program discussed about CG concepts, regulatory framework, Key aspects of Companies Act, 2013 and provisions of SEBI LODR, Roles and responsibilities of directors, Audit committee & its role in governance, role of the board and its effectiveness, board dynamics, transformational leadership, concept of ESG & responsible business conduct and associated regulatory framework including NGRBC for compliance among others.

The program also involved a Case based mock board room simulation exercise for experiential learning and to understand practical aspects which a board member supposed to manage. This simulation exercise provided opportunity to participants to put them in the position of decision maker and helped them to understand importance of coordination among board members for effective decision making. The Program was well received by the participants with excellent feedback.

Other important highlights of the program were discussion on essence of Independent Directorship & increasing responsibilities and financial aspects for better decision making given the fact that it plays most important role in the board discussion over planning & strategies. Further, active participation of the participants in question & answer and discussion on contemporary issues having effect on business process and corporate culture was also notable.

The program was inaugurated by Shri Manoj Pandey, DG & CEO, IICA and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs with his inaugural keynote address. The welcome address to the program was delivered by Dr Niraj Gupta, Program Director.

The Program concluded with a Valedictory Address by Dr Niraj Gupta, Program Director followed by certificate distribution and coordinated by Mr. Manoj Singh, Chief Program Executive.