FLAME nestled in the picturesque valley imparts excellence in Education

PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 11, 2008 – In the beginning there was a Dream.  A Vision.  A Passion.  A Desire.  to bring to India something new, something exciting, something the country had never seen before. Three friends lost in the woods on the outskirts of Pune, together experiencing a revelation that would change the face of education as India knew it.

Today that dream has become a reality. FLAME – The foundation for Liberal and Management Education, nestled in the hills of Pune, currently offers over 200 students and more than 25 full time faculty from around the world, the chance to be a part of the education revolution that is FLAME.
FLAME (Foundation for Liberal And Management Education), is founded by Mr. Nemish Shah of Enam Financial Consultants Pvt. Limited and Mr. Parag Shah. Also on the Board are Mr. Vallabh Bhanshali, Chairman, Enam Financial Consultants Pvt. Limited and Mr. Anil Singhvi, Managing Director and C.E.O., Ican Investments Advisors Pvt. Ltd.

FLAME was established as a “not-for-profit” organization in 2004 with an objective to create and build an excellent Institution of higher learning that is grounded in Indian values. Its President, Prof. Indira Parikh who was previously the Dean of the Indian Institute of Management – Ahmedabad, will head the Foundation. Supporting Prof. Parikh in the capacity of Dean, School of Business is Prof. Prakash Shingi, Ex. Dean IIM-A and officiating Director IIM-A; Prof. Achyut Vaze, Dean School of Communication, previously Director of a media school in Mumbai , Prof. Hiamnshoo Navangool Bhatt with more than 30 years experience in teaching at Liberal Arts Colleges in USA and Prof. YSP Thorat, an eminent academic and former Chairman of NABARD.

FLAME, spread on the 75 acres of green expanse comprises of a School of Liberal Education offering undergraduate programs in a host of subjects from the Creative Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences and applied areas; a School of Business offering a PGDM in Management, a School of Communication offering PGDM in Mass Media and a Center for Organizational Growth and Excellence offering Management Development Programs for the Industry.
FLAME aims to prepare graduates who have a strong desire to learn and improve continually, welcome new ideas, value diversity with desire to succeed and give one’s best towards excellence in all spheres of life. It aims to deliver experiential learning to foster in students professionalism, collaboration, appreciation of leadership, ability to work hard, take rational decisions, and develop high thinking and sensitization to social needs.

Its curriculum includes skills and competencies for the knowledge economy (communication skills, problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork) that also meet the needs of the private sector. FLAME plays a proactive role in promoting entrepreneurship and enterprises.

FLAME operates on the principle that ‘no talented person shall be denied access to higher education opportunities on the grounds of economic and social backwardness’. It offers direct financial support in the form of scholarships, partial financial assistance and educational loans to students directly, based on the criteria of talent and financial and social backwardness.

Institute contact:
Sandhya Potdar
Chief Consultant, Corporate Communications – sandhya@flame.edu.in / 982211-0065

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