Since May 2010, India’s National Newspaper – The HINDU made CIGMA as the Knowledge Partner for its Annual THE HINDU CAREER COUNSELLING SESSIONS held across the State of Karnataka. In the last 5 years, CIGMA Counsellors have been part of 50 SESSIONS of THE HINDU CAREER COUNSELLING held in 15 Cities of Karnataka, reaching out to 20,000 plus students of 10th, 11th & 12th and their Parents.

In May 2007, CIGMA Published the First Comprehensive Career Guide for 10th Std Students – “Courses & Careers after 10th Std”. The demandfor the book led to its 2nd Edition titled “After SSLC, What Next?” in May 2008. Over the years, the book has been a guide for lakhs of students and Parents in India & Abroad. The book has also motivated many individuals and NGOs to become Career Counsellors & conduct similar Programs.

In February 2011, CIGMA was selected by the Govt. of Karnataka - Karnataka State Minorities Commission as its Knowledge Partner for Starting the Counselling Centre for Education and Employment for Minorities (KSMC-CCEEM). As Knowledge Partners, CIGMA set up and managed the Staff & Services, offering Career Guidance & Counselling to students, Assistance to Graduates on applying for Government Jobs and getting Scholarships. A dedicated website on Career Guidance www.minorityguidance.com was also set up & maintained by CIGMA