User talk:M.B.Jayaram

shri M.B.Jayaram is a Chairman Emeritus & Chief Mentor, National Governing Council, PRCI, General Manager, Corporate Communication, Karnataka Power Corporation LimitedMr. M.B. Jayaram has been synonymous with Public Relations movement in this country for nearly three decades. Having completed his Masters in Journalism from Mysore University, he has worked in various capacities in leading private and public sector organizations spanning the field of journalism, liaison, film production, media advisory services and the like. A multi-faceted personality with a warm and congenial disposition, he has been a popular member of various voluntary and non-governmental organizations throughout the country. As the Advisor(Communications) to the Honourable Chief Minister of the Government of Karnataka from 2001 to 2004, he highlighted the role and importance of communication professionals in the fast changing and dynamic society. Having been involved in so many spheres of life, Jayaram, has received many awards in recognition of his talents and services. These include the ‘PR Man of the Country’ awarded by Media India, New Delhi (1977); ‘Best PR Professional’ Award by “PROMPT”, Hyderabad (1977); the ‘Kannada Kala Kesaru Award’ (1998); the ‘Kannada Shree Award’ (2001), ‘Kala Puruskara Award’ (2002) awarded by various Kannada Associations and the ‘National PR Man of the Year 2002’ awarded by PRSI National Council, Fellow of Brain Trust, ABCI Mumbai, Comunicator of the Decade 2007, ABCI Mumbai, Best Public Relations Person of the year 2008 by Institute of Marketing & Management, New Delhi and PR Man of the Year 2009, by GFPR, Hyderabad, SADHANA RATHNA AWARD – 2010. By Shri Guru Raghavendra Sughama Sangeetha Shale & Gurusai International Cultural Academy. “Annual Vamshi Award-2010” by Vamshi Academy of Music Trust, Bangalore on 21.11.2010. Mr. M B Jayaram was born in South Canara, Karnataka. Led by a natural instinct for communications he opted for Master’s Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication from the renowned Mysore University, Department of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Journalism & Mass Communication. He chose Public Relations and Print Media as his optional Subjects and passed out with distinction.

He started out his career as a journalist with Deccan Herald, Bangalore (1977-78). He also worked with Jindal Group of companies as a Liaison Officer for some time later moving on to Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd where he is presently the General Manager (Corporate Communications,) Bangalore. He has been very active in his work and has worked wonders for the image of the company. Recognising his talents, THE Government of Karnataka has made him as Advisor Communications to Chief Minister, a highly responsible role. In this capacity he was in charge of managing rural communication, the Mysore Dasara celebrati