Dr. Sandeep Marwah Appointed as International Patron on the Esteemed Advisory Board of WASME

Dr. Sandeep Marwah Appointed as International Patron on the Esteemed Advisory Board of WASME

Noida, India : Dr. Sanjeev Layek, Executive Secretary of the World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME), proudly announced the nomination of Dr. Sandeep Marwah, the visionary founder of Noida Film City and President of Marwah Studios, as a distinguished Member of the Advisory Board in the capacity of International Patron for Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Dr. Sandeep Marwah, a globally acclaimed media personality, is a nine-time World Record Holder and widely regarded as the most decorated creative professional in the field of media and entertainment. His unmatched contribution to the promotion of art, culture, education, and entrepreneurship across borders has earned him immense respect on international platforms.

The inclusion of Dr. Marwah in WASME’s Advisory Board is a significant step toward strengthening the global SME ecosystem, with a special focus on integrating creativity, innovation, and cultural diplomacy. His global outreach and commitment to social causes are expected to bring a fresh and visionary perspective to WASME’s mission of empowering SMEs worldwide.

“I am truly honored to be associated with WASME as an International Patron. SMEs are the backbone of any economy, and I look forward to contributing to their growth and empowerment through knowledge, networking, and international cooperation,” said Dr. Marwah.

WASME is one of the most influential global non-governmental organizations engaged in the promotion of small and medium enterprises. The association’s Advisory Board brings together thought leaders, policymakers, and changemakers from around the world to provide strategic guidance for sustainable SME development.

Sandeep Marwah, President of ICMEI Honored as Special Invitee at International Ambassadors Meet

Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI as Special Guest at International Ambassadors Meet

New Delhi: Dr. Sandeep Marwah, a renowned international personality and President of the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, was invited as the special guest and speaker at the inauguration of the International Ambassadors Meet organized by the World Association of Small Medium Entrepreneurs (WASME) at the Embassy of Ethiopia in New Delhi.

In his address, Dr. Sandeep Marwah highlighted the remarkable achievements of his endeavours in fostering global connections through various platforms. He emphasized the significant milestones reached, including the engagement of 3 million individuals from 156 countries in film and culture tourism initiatives, the outreach to 145 countries through educational programs at AAFT, and the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with 72 countries to collaborate on promoting art and culture.

As the founder of Noida Film City, Dr. Sandeep Marwah shared insights into the extensive efforts undertaken, including organizing over 7500 events aimed at uniting people from diverse backgrounds. He reiterated his mission to promote love, peace, and unity through art and culture, echoing the sentiment of Vasudev Kutumbkam – “The World Is One Family.”

The event was attended by a distinguished gathering of Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Diplomats from various countries, as well as dignitaries from different spheres of life. Later Dr. Sanjeev Layek, Secretary-General of WASME,  honored Dr. Marwah for his tireless contributions in fostering global harmony and connectivity.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah expressed his gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed his commitment to continue working towards the noble cause of bringing the world closer through cultural exchange and collaboration.

Sandeep Marwah Motivated Members of WASME on International MSME Day

International MSME Day Celebrated at WASME

New Delhi: “We are happy that our honourable Prime Minister has given a very strong and powerful word to all of us- ATMANIRBHAR- on the face of it means self-reliant and self-sufficient but the real meaning is hidden between the letters-Ambitious for new business, Tough to face all unforeseen circumstances, now you need to be Techno- Savvy too, develop self-Motivation , change your Attitude, be Nationalist, gather Information related to your business, Research before you jump for investment, Believe in yourself and be confident, be Human , polite and compassionate, be Aggressive and do not leave any opportunity and be Result oriented,” explained Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios  while talking on MSME in India on International MSME Day in a program organised by WASME online.

Dr. Sanjeev Layek of World Association of Small Medium Enterprises invited large number of experts to speak on the current situation of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises in different parts of the World.

“Large part of Indian Economy and 30 percent of total overall employment comes from MSME. India is home to 63 million MSME contributing to great part of GDP. Pandemic has disturbed badly the current position of these entrepreneurs and very slowly the situation is coming back to normal. There are ample road locks and challenges when it comes to                credit accessibility of these business houses,” added Dr. Marwah recently nominated Global Ambassador of NITI Aayog SDG Choupal while talking to the large international audience.

H.E. Dr. Kheswar Jankee Ambassador Mauritius to Russia, S.M. Zillur Rahman President WASME Bangladesh Chairman & CEO Rahman Group, Sampa Banerjee Executive Director Saadia Lakehal PDG & Fondatrice Emporia Industries Connect Canada also spoke on the day.

Sushil Agarwal Chairman AVON India Limited, Chandrima Chaterjee Policy Practitioner and Advocacy Expert on Trade and Competitiveness, Probir Roy Serial Entrepreneur, Arundhati Mukerjee CMO on Demand, Sarita Chauhan Director Farsghter Network and Anshu Anand expressed their views.

Media And Entertainment Industry Is Going To Bounce Back Fast- Sandeep Marwah

New Delhi: “Enough is enough, no man can stay without entertainment. It has become the part of life you need to bring in colors in your system every day. I am sure that media and entertainment industry is going to bounce back in a much bigger way and people of the industry will for sure recover their loses accrued during pandemic,” said Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI & National Chairman of Media And Entertainment Committee of BIS Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India at a webinar organized by Careerhub.Edu in association with World Association of Small Medium Enterprises.

For many people who make a living in the entertainment industry, life as they knew it abruptly changed in late March when the spread of COVID-19 forced every aspect of the business to shut down. With movie theatres going dark, concert halls closing their doors, and film sets delaying production indefinitely, the global pandemic essentially brought the multibillion-rupees business to a standstill.

“From a broad perspective, the entertainment industry as a whole has been hit pretty hard. There has never been anything like this that has affected the industry at this magnitude in our lifetime,” said Dr. Sanjeev Layek Executive Secretary of WASME.

The industry is looking the new ways of entertaining the World. Events have been shifted from outdoors to indoors. New applications have replaced the auditoriums. Media education is on line. Meetings, conferences, workshops, interactions, talks, seminars are on web and now film making is looking for another alternatives.

Sandeep Marwah Initiated WASME Webinar on World SME Day

Sandeep Marwah Congratulated on World SME Day at WASME

New Delhi: “ I on behalf of Indian Media and Entertainment Industry extend my heartiest congratulations to each and every one here on the occasion of World SME Day. I am thankful to WASME for nominating Patron and  for inviting me here to speak about the industry which is full of small and medium stake holders,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry initiating  the webinar.

Dr. Marwah explained the pre and post condition of the industry and expressed that this industry is now looking multiple external factors and technology including wireless, mobile, devices, digitization, internet excess, speed, cloud storage, consumer analytics and social media for revising the affairs.

He also mentioned that this industry is close to art and culture therefore depends on the sentiments, emotions, psychology and inspirational appeal of the consumer.

Anil Juhri Ex CEO NABCB India, Dr. Sharad Kohli Chairman K.C.C. Group, Puneet Gupta Entrepreneur Investor Educator, Dr. Shankar Goenka anaging Director WOW Factor India P Ltd., Aditya Kumar Management Consultant Boston Consulting Group spoke on the occasion.

Kamlesh K Agarwal Vice President Nepal Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Ebiekure Jasper Eradiri Vice Chairman Knight Lambert Foundation, S.K. Gautam CEO UDYAM, S.M. Zillur Rehman Vice President WASME & CEO RAHMAN Group Bangladesh, Mohd. Joynal Abdin Secretary Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry Bangladesh also expressed themselves on the subjects.

Dr. Sanjeev Layek Executive Secretary of WASME started with introduction of WASME and extended good wishes to all on World SME Day. Later he paid vote of thank to all the dignities present on the Webinar. The session was followed by question answer.

ICMEI Invited Discussion on Changing Scenario of Events

ICMEI Invited Dignities To Discuss Changing Scenario of Events

New Delhi: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with AAFT School of PR Events and Advertising invited people from Industry to discuss the changing scenario of events in India.

Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort. Some people look for a beautiful place. Others make a place beautiful and that is the job of people who belong to this segment of business called Events,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Chamber and Marwah Studios.

 It is not the strongest of the species that survive, not the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. Time has come when we have to peep into other boxes what can bring back excitement to life. Without events we are a gloomy society,” added Dr. Marwah and initiated the discussion.

“Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes its place, and this too will be swept away. We have already started our events on web and response is fantastic. No doubt that events are the part & parcel of media and entertainment industry and it has accrued loss of billions of rupees in last 100 days,” said Dr. Sanjeev Layek Executive Secretary of WASME.

“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” Dr. George V. Antony read the quote of James Dean. He expressed how events associated with management ans education have changed the shape and attracting required crowd for the same.

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do, that’s what I am doing by performing for the camera ad I know its reaching people through social media. I have just finished few shows last week,” said Jaya Pridarshini renowned Classical Dancer.

“It was a difficult stage for all of us as we need live audience to perform classical dance. Even young dancers who were learning from me now have to use web for training. We have lost fun in performing and missing on the appreciation from the live audience,” said Anu Sinha Kathak exponent.

Hriju Shah renowned music director, Acharya Mukesh Sharma a yoga expert, Film director Raju Prasekar also spoke on the subject in detail. Chetan Joshi is a noted flautist in the Hindustani classical music tradition expressed his views and won the hearts of the participants when he played the flute on the web.

Advancement of Women Means Elevation of Country- Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah at WASME for SHE Connects Convention

Noida: “Education is human right and an essential tool for achieving the goals of equality, development and peace. Non-discriminatory education benefits both girls and boys and thus ultimately contributes to more equal relationship between women and Men,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor AAFT University at the inauguration of Women’s Empowerment Program organized by SHE Connects under the leadership of Anju Handa at WASME,Noida.

“There are considerable differences in women's and men's access to and opportunities to exert power over economic structures in their societies. In most parts of the world, women are virtually absent from or are poorly represented in economic decision-making, including the formulation of financial, monetary, commercial and other economic policies, as well s tax systems and rules governing pay, it has to be rectify as soon as possible by your participation,” added Dr. Marwah addressing to large working women.

.”The empowerment and autonomy of women and the improvement of women's social, economic and political status is essential for the achievement of both transparent and accountable government and administration and sustainable development in all areas of life,” suggested Dr. Sandeep Marwah also Chairing International Women’s Film Forum.

Sandeep Marwah Honored As Founder of Noida Film City by WASME

Sandeep Marwah Honored by Ashwani Kumar Choubey at WASME

Noida: Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University was honored by Ashwani Kumar Choubey State Minister of Health and Family Planning, Government of India in a grand function organized by WASME- World Association of Small and Medium Enterprises at Noida Film City.

Sandeep Marwah is the founder of Noida Film City and had designed this city way back in 1986, got its clearance from Lucknow in 1987, allotments were made in 1988, studios were in functioning condition in 1991 and since then no looking back.

“Noida Film City is the fastest growing film city in the World today with 16 studios in 25 acres, 350 channels are being broadcast to 162 countries 24x7, 17000 media professionals are working here in 3 shifts of 8 hours each and cascading effect is that around 100,000 people earning their bread directly and indirectly from the film city and credit goes to Sandeep Marwah,” citation was read by Dr. Sanjeev Layek Executive Secretary of WASME.

“I am thankful to WASME for considering me for this award. Also to the state Government and Central Government for cooperating to their best in fulfilling my dream and vision into reality,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah while accepting the award.

Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated 23rd International Conference at WASME

Noida: Chief Scout For India and Chancellor AAFT University Dr. Sandeep Marwah inaugurated the 23rd  edition of International Conference of Small And Medium Enterprises organized by WASME- World Association of Small And Medium Enterprises at Noida Film City.

“I extend my heartiest congratulations to WASME for organizing such a powerful conference on the topic which is current and demand of the day. Country needs more small and medium scale businesses which can be self supporting and can create different products at low cost in different segments of industry,” said Sandeep Marwah.

Senior Chief Executive Ministry of Industrial Development Abdool Nooranee OOzeer, Ambassador of Mauritius in Germany Prof. Dr. Kheswar Jankee, Chairman & CEO Rahman Group S.M. Zillur Rahman, Company Secretary Payal Kataria, National Spokes Person BJP Gopal Krishan Agarwal, First Secretary Embassy of Tunisia Ali Meftahi, BNP Chairman Sharad Kohli and BJP Spokes Person Dr. S.K. Dutta also spoke on the occasion.

Dr. Gyan Prakash Agarwal Secretary General initiated the program and Sanjeev Layek Executive Secretary paid vote of thanks.

Sandeep Marwah Honored by WASME

Sandeep Marwah Honored by WASME

New Delhi: Renowned International media personality Dr. Sandeep Marwah honored by WASME-  World Association of Small And Medium Enterprises at Seminar on Opportunities in Creative Industry at Noida Film City.

“One of the most important names in creative industries Dr. Sandeep Marwah has done commendable for Indian film, television, media Art and Culture Industry. He has already been a case study with University of California Los Angles in USA and more than 27 countries of the World,” said Sanjeev Layek Executive Secretary of WASME while talking to the large number of professionals from creative industries.

“Dr. Marwah is six times World Record Holder in media and entertainment industry, he does not need any more introduction in India and abroad. WASME is honored in presenting him a title of “International Creative Leader” today,” added Sanjeev Layek handing over the memento to Dr. Marwah.

“I am more than happy to receive this great award from a well known international organization. This has added another feather to my cap,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah accepting the award with title.

Seminar on Opportunities In Creative Arts at AAFT

Seminar on Opportunities in Creative Arts at AAFT

Noida: An interesting seminar on opportunities in creative arts was designed by ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with WASME- World Association of Small And Medium Enterprises at Marwah Studios for professionals and creative students of AAFT.

“India is a large country and you have so many creative arts. Every art needs to be protected. There is an unbelievable scope for Indians to get involve with government and private jobs and small and medium enterprises. Little unique idea can be successful in this country. India and Egypt are working very closely when it comes to art ad culture,” said Dr. Mohamed Shoukr Nada Cultural Counselor at Embassy of Republic of Egypt.

“We are now almost associated with 6000 events of all genre in films, television, media, fine arts, creative arts, performing arts to generate employment in the country. We are supporting the industry through our Radio Station, Television Station and Event Management Company etc. The industry needs people with great enthusiasm and zest,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and AAFT University.

Vikas Nangia of TV Asia USA, Jaguriti Dress Designer, Lavlin Thadani AAFT Alumni & Film Maker, Raj K.P.Singh of Scouts and Guides Organization, Bharat Gaba of Shoobh also spoke on the occasion. Sanjeev Layek Executive Secretary WASME paid vote of thanks to all the speakers.

Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI honored the dignities with the life membership of World Peace Development And Research Foundation of AAFT.

ICMEI Join Hands With WASME

ICMEI AND WASME Will Work Together

Noida: ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry join hands with WASME- World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises

 for the promotion of business in India.

World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises is a global non-profit organization, headquartered at Noida, India, that has been spearheading the cause and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) world over since its inception in 1980

WASME enjoys consultative status with many UN agencies such as UNCTAD, ITC, WIPO, UNIDO, UNESCO, UNICITRAL, UNESCAP and ILO, several intergovernmental and international organizations like WCO, OECD, ICSB, APEC, APCTT

“Over 38 years, WASME has emerged as one of the most representative, effective and leading international organization working towards the promotion of SMEs worldwide through Policy Advocacy, Information Dissemination, Conferences, Seminars, Events, Trainings, Publication, Network linkages and many more,” informed Dr. Sanjiv Layek Executive Secretary of WASME.

“We will be working together soon on this subject of promoting small and medium enterprises as there are large outfits in media and entertainment industry which comes under the bracket of this section,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and ICMEI.

AAFT Join Hands With WASME

AAFT Join Hands With WASME

Noida: In a powerful meeting today, it was decided that AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television & WASME- World Association of Small And Medium Enterprises will work together to promote entrepreneurship as per the vision of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Program.

“We want to promote entrepreneurship in the youth. They should not only look for jobs but should be in position to create jobs for others as entrepreneur. Lots of efforts are required and youth is to be motivated to take risk which is the first step towards thewhole process,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT.

“We are ready to cooperate to our best and WASME will be fulfilling its objective by joining hands with AAFT,” added Dr.Rishi Raj Singh Director General of WASME.

To start with we can plan few seminars and workshop for the young media professionals suggested Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.