Students of IIM Bangalore's Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) organised a 'Prayaas Day' in the college campus. Prayaas is a social responsibility initiative run by the EPGP students where the students try to do their bit towards improving the lives of the underprivileged.

Prayaas Day is an annual event where free Jaipur foot camps and eye screening camps are organised.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr L Prasad, a professor of organisational behaviour at IIM Bangalore and Dr Hanumappa Sudarshan, a renowned tribal rights activist and Padmashree award winner.

Dr H Sudarshan inspired the students with some anecdotes from his life and motivated the students to continue giving back to society.

The Jaipur foot camp, which was conducted along with Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti, provided free calipers to those affected by polio and free artificial lower limbs to the needy.

The eye screening camp, conducted in association with Akshara Eye Hospital, provided a free eye checkup and helped in diagnosing various conditions such as glaucoma, poor vision, and cataract.

The event saw the active participation of students from across different programmes of IIM Bangalore, with many volunteering their time and money to conduct the event.

Lakshmi, an EPGP student and Prayaas volunteer, said "I saw a small girl who was provided calipers and when I saw the smile on her face after she was fitted with the calipers, I felt that all of us have an opportunity to bring a smile on the faces of people around us and we should make use of these opportunities."

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