CIGIYAM 2026 Concludes, Marking Three Decades of CIGI's Impact
Published on 02 November 2026
Kozhikode: Centre for Information and Guidance India (CIGI) concluded its three-day 30th anniversary celebration, CIGIYAM 2026, at its headquarters in Chevayur, Kozhikode. The celebration brought together prominent personalities, experts, and CIGI members through a series of discussions, forums, and cultural programmes, marking three decades of the organisation's contributions to education, career guidance, and social empowerment.
The event was inaugurated by Malabar Group Chairman M.P. Ahammed, with E. Abdul Jalil, Chairman of Meralda Group, attending as the chief guest. CIGI President Dr. A.B. Moideenkutty, General Secretary Dr. Z.A. Ashraf, Engineer Mohammed Kutty, K.P. Shamsudheen, Ameerali, Ashraf Kadoor, T. Saleem, P. Kabir, V.K.P. Ismail Haji, Adv. A.M.K. Naufal, C.A. Mohammed Shafeeq, and Nisha M.M. were among those present.
A major highlight of the celebration was a panel discussion on changing trends in public-sector employment and emerging job opportunities, inaugurated by Dr. K.K.N. Kurup, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calicut and noted historian. Anees Kutty, C. Jayadeep, Majeed Thuvvakkad, Hussain P.A., and Dr. Z.A. Ashraf led the discussion.
The Career Forum featured sessions on emerging career opportunities and future employment trends, with Ajmal T.P. and Dr. M. Shihabudheen sharing insights on the knowledge and skills required by students to adapt to evolving employment landscapes. A dedicated seminar for career writers featured P. Rajeevan, Dr. M. Vinayakumar, Anwar Muttanchery, and Fareeda M.T., while an open forum on developments in higher education was led by Dr. Abida Farooqi, Member Secretary of the Higher Education Council, alongside Dr. V. Shafeeq, Dr. Ajmal Mueen, and Bilal Shibili.
Alongside the academic sessions, cultural performances by members of CIGI's district chapters and a musical evening brought the three-day event to a memorable close. Beyond commemorating three decades of service, CIGIYAM 2026 served as a platform to examine emerging opportunities and challenges in education and social empowerment, helping shape future directions for the organisation's initiatives.