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ISTD Trichur Chapter Inaugurated as Diamond Chapter in ISTD’s 55th Year

📅 30 March 2026
🕖 Inaugural Session (IST)
💻 Hotel Pearl Regency, Trichur
🎙️ Shri. Atul Shah (National President, ISTD), Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A. (Regional Vice President – South, ISTD; Founder-Mentor) & Dignitaries (ISTD National Leadership & ISTD Trichur Chapter Office Bearers)

ISTD Trichur Chapter Inaugurated as Diamond Chapter in ISTD’s 55th Year

We are pleased to share the successful inauguration of the ISTD Trichur Chapter on 30 March 2026, marking the establishment of the Diamond Chapter of the Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD) in its 55th year.

The launch of the Trichur Chapter reflects a collective commitment to strengthening the training and development ecosystem by creating a professional platform for learning, knowledge exchange, collaboration, and leadership development.

The chapter is envisioned as a space that brings together trainers, educators, HR professionals, academicians, and industry leaders to contribute meaningfully to professional growth in the region.

“The ISTD Trichur Chapter begins its journey with a clear purpose: to support professional excellence in training, learning, and human resource development through meaningful engagement and sustained collaboration.”

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Resource Person / Speaker
Shri. Atul Shah (National President, ISTD), Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A. (Regional Vice President – South, ISTD; Founder-Mentor) & Dignitaries
ISTD National Leadership & ISTD Trichur Chapter Office Bearers
📅 Session Date
30 March 2026
🕖 Time (IST)
Inaugural Session (IST)
💻 Platform / Venue
Hotel Pearl Regency, Trichur
🏛️ Organised By
ISTD Trichur Chapter
Chairman Tony Chacko and Founder-Mentor Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A. lighting the ceremonial lamp alongside National President Shri. Atul Shah, National Treasurer Shri. Nabaghana Pany, and Past National President Dr. Yogesh Kumar Upadhyay on 30 March 2026.
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ISTD Trichur Chapter Inaugurated as Diamond Chapter in ISTD’s 55th Year

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Distinguished ISTD Leaders Who Graced the Occasion

We were honoured by the presence of distinguished ISTD leaders who graced the inauguration on 30 March 2026:

Shri. Atul Shah

Shri. Atul Shah

National President, ISTD

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Shri. Nabaghana Pany

Shri. Nabaghana Pany

National Treasurer, ISTD

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Dr. Yogesh Kumar Upadhyay

Dr. Yogesh Kumar Upadhyay

Past National President, ISTD

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Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A.

Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A.

Founder & Mentor, ISTD Trichur Chapter & National Vice President, ISTD

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Shri. Tony Chacko

Shri. Tony Chacko

Chairman, ISTD Trichur Chapter

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Leadership Team, Office Bearers & Contributors

The successful formation and inauguration of the chapter, along with the strong membership response and installation of office bearers, reflect the dedication, coordination, and shared vision of everyone involved in this initiative. We place on record our sincere appreciation to the leadership team, office bearers, members, and all those who contributed to making this occasion a success:

Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A.Tony ChackoSneha Rose GeorgeJibin NMr. NisamDr. Minu GopalDr. Dhanya AlexMr. Jobin KuriakoseMr. Anil KombanMs. RohiniMr. Manoj Pushkaran& the Wider Chapter Community

Inauguration Ceremony Photo Gallery (24 Photos)

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Lighting of the Ceremonial Lamp by Chapter and National Leaders
Inaugural Ceremony

Lighting of the Ceremonial Lamp by Chapter and National Leaders

Keynote Address by Founder & Mentor Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A.
Addresses & Dais

Keynote Address by Founder & Mentor Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A.

Felicitation of Chairman Shri. Tony Chacko by National President Shri. Atul Shah
Felicitations

Felicitation of Chairman Shri. Tony Chacko by National President Shri. Atul Shah

Address by Chapter Treasurer Jibin N at the Diamond Chapter Inauguration
Addresses & Dais

Address by Chapter Treasurer Jibin N at the Diamond Chapter Inauguration

Treasurer Jibin N Greeted by National President Shri. Atul Shah & National Treasurer Shri. Nabaghana Pany
Felicitations

Treasurer Jibin N Greeted by National President Shri. Atul Shah & National Treasurer Shri. Nabaghana Pany

Founder & Mentor Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A. and Treasurer Jibin N on the Inaugural Dais
Felicitations

Founder & Mentor Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A. and Treasurer Jibin N on the Inaugural Dais

Treasurer Jibin N with Academic & Chapter Dignitaries
Group Photographs

Treasurer Jibin N with Academic & Chapter Dignitaries

Past National President Dr. Yogesh Kumar Upadhyay Lighting the Lamp
Inaugural Ceremony

Past National President Dr. Yogesh Kumar Upadhyay Lighting the Lamp

Presentation of the Diamond Chapter Recognition
Inaugural Ceremony

Presentation of the Diamond Chapter Recognition

Welcome Address by Chapter Chairman Shri. Tony Chacko
Addresses & Dais

Welcome Address by Chapter Chairman Shri. Tony Chacko

Dignitaries on the Dais at Hotel Pearl Regency, Trichur
Addresses & Dais

Dignitaries on the Dais at Hotel Pearl Regency, Trichur

Address by National Treasurer Shri. Nabaghana Pany
Addresses & Dais

Address by National Treasurer Shri. Nabaghana Pany

Administration of the Oath of Office on the Dais
Oath of Office

Administration of the Oath of Office on the Dais

Dignitaries During the Swearing-In Ceremony
Oath of Office

Dignitaries During the Swearing-In Ceremony

Chapter Members Taking the Membership Pledge
Oath of Office

Chapter Members Taking the Membership Pledge

Installation of Office Bearers and Managing Committee Members
Oath of Office

Installation of Office Bearers and Managing Committee Members

Memento Presentation to Chapter Chairman Shri. Tony Chacko
Felicitations

Memento Presentation to Chapter Chairman Shri. Tony Chacko

Felicitation of Chapter Secretary Ms. Sneha Rose George
Felicitations

Felicitation of Chapter Secretary Ms. Sneha Rose George

Felicitation of Past National President Dr. Yogesh Kumar Upadhyay
Felicitations

Felicitation of Past National President Dr. Yogesh Kumar Upadhyay

Felicitation of National Treasurer Shri. Nabaghana Pany
Felicitations

Felicitation of National Treasurer Shri. Nabaghana Pany

Felicitation of Founder & Mentor Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A.
Felicitations

Felicitation of Founder & Mentor Prof. (Dr.) Zakkariya K. A.

Presentation of Memento by National President Shri. Atul Shah
Felicitations

Presentation of Memento by National President Shri. Atul Shah

Presentation of Commemorative Framed Artwork
Felicitations

Presentation of Commemorative Framed Artwork

Presentation of Tokens of Appreciation to Chapter Contributors
Felicitations

Presentation of Tokens of Appreciation to Chapter Contributors

Group Photograph of ISTD National Leaders and Trichur Chapter Members
Group Photographs

Group Photograph of ISTD National Leaders and Trichur Chapter Members

Office Bearers and Managing Committee with National Dignitaries
Group Photographs

Office Bearers and Managing Committee with National Dignitaries

ISTD Trichur Chapter Members with National Office Bearers
Group Photographs

ISTD Trichur Chapter Members with National Office Bearers

Chapter Office Bearers and Members with National President Shri. Atul Shah
Group Photographs

Chapter Office Bearers and Members with National President Shri. Atul Shah

Interaction Between National President Shri. Atul Shah and Chapter Members
Group Photographs

Interaction Between National President Shri. Atul Shah and Chapter Members

Chairman Shri. Tony Chacko and Chapter Members Welcoming Delegates
Group Photographs

Chairman Shri. Tony Chacko and Chapter Members Welcoming Delegates