Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu celebrated its 10th anniversary at Mandapam, IIM Jammu, on 22 August 2026, marking a decade of excellence, innovation, research, leadership, and meaningful impact. The day-long celebration brought together distinguished representatives from the government, academia, and industry, along with members of the Board of Governors, faculty, officers, staff, alumni, students, and institutional partners.
The inaugural session was graced by Shri Manoj Sinha Ji, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was presided over by Padma Shri Dr. Milind P. Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, and was attended by Shri Shriram S. Dandekar, Vice-Chairman and Executive Director, Kokuyo Camlin Ltd. and Former Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, along with Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu. The inaugural programme commenced with the National Song and National Anthem, followed by ceremonial lamp lighting, Saraswati Vandana and felicitation of the distinguished guests.
Addressing the gathering, the Shri Manoj Sinha JiHon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha Ji, reflected on IIM Jammu’s remarkable decade-long journey, from its humble beginnings with just 47 students at its temporary campus on Canal Road to its emergence as a nationally recognized and internationally engaged institution of management education. He commended the institute's rapid academic and research growth, noting its AMBA and EFMD accreditations, expanding global academic partnerships and significant rise in research output, from just two published papers in 2017 to nearly 350 in the current year.
Appreciating the decade of sustained efforts under the leadership of Director Prof. B. S. Sahay, the faculty, and the Board of Governors, he observed that IIM Jammu’s trajectory has become an inspiring model for other business schools. “The achievements of IIM Jammu over the past decade, along with its distinctive initiatives, are emerging as an inspiring example and a role model for other business schools. I am certain that, in the years ahead, these achievements will be remembered as a benchmark and an ideal that others will seek to emulate,” the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor said.
Drawing inspiration from the founding journeys of globally renowned institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton, he emphasised that great institutions build enduring identities by committing themselves to distinctive ideas and pursuing them with consistency and patience. He said IIM Jammu now stands at a defining moment where the choices made over the next decade will shape its identity and legacy for generations to come.
Outlining his vision for the Institute’s next phase of growth, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor called for four key priorities: building a distinctive academic identity rooted in Indian enterprise and the unique realities of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh; strengthening experiential learning through real-world projects and engagement with local businesses and entrepreneurship; pursuing high-impact research focused on border economies, sustainable development and frontier entrepreneurship; and viewing placements as an instrument of nation-building by nurturing graduates who go on to transform organizations, build enterprises, and contribute meaningfully to India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.He emphasized that management education must extend beyond the lecture hall, as the real test of leadership unfolds in boardrooms, markets and society, where challenges are complex, information is incomplete, and solutions cannot be found in textbooks alone.
“The growth of IIM Jammu must now be transformed into new discoveries. The institute must ask itself what can be done in the fields of administration, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship in the economies of border areas, where it is uniquely positioned to lead. Great institutions become great when the nation looks to them for answers to difficult questions. If IIM Jammu continues to move forward with confidence over the next decade, I am certain that its name will be spoken across the world with immense pride and respect,” the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor said.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the IIM Jammu @ 10 celebrations, Padma Shri Dr. Milind P. Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, described the Institute’s first decade as a journey of purposeful institution-building, academic excellence, innovation and nation-building. He recalled IIM Jammu’s beginnings in 2016 at its transit campus on Canal Road and highlighted its transformation into a vibrant institution with more than 1,400 students, a diverse portfolio of academic programmes and a 200-acre permanent campus at Jagti, dedicated to the nation by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji on February 20, 2024.
He commended the leadership of Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, and acknowledged the collective contribution of the Board of Governors, faculty, officers, staff, students, alumni and institutional partners. He highlighted the Institute’s BGA and EFMD accreditations, improving rankings, growing research output and expanding national and international collaborations. He particularly emphasised IIM Jammu’s contribution to Jammu & Kashmir through CITaG, Mission YUVA, entrepreneurship and skill-development initiatives, the Centre for Small Business Development and the Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, noting their role in strengthening governance, enterprise creation, employment, inclusion and grassroots development.
He also highlighted Ānandam-The Centre for Happiness, Bandhan and the Basohli Painting, International Painters Symposium initiative as examples of the Institute’s commitment to developing well-rounded, compassionate and socially responsible leaders while remaining connected with the region’s communities and cultural heritage. Looking ahead, he called upon IIM Jammu to strengthen its global standing and leadership in AI, entrepreneurship, healthcare, sustainability, governance and inclusive development. Connecting the institute's future with Viksit Bharat @ 2047, he emphasised the need for leaders who combine technological competence with ethics, empathy, and social responsibility. He expressed confidence that IIM Jammu’s greatest achievements lie ahead, with the Institute continuing to connect academic excellence with nation-building, innovation with inclusion, and professional competence with meaningful societal impact.
Shri Shriram S. Dandekar Ji, Vice-Chairman and Executive Director, Kokuyo Camlin Ltd. and Former Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, reflected on the Institute’s remarkable journey from its formative years to its emergence as an institution of growing academic and national significance. He appreciated the collective efforts of the Board of Governors, faculty, staff, students, alumni and partners in shaping IIM Jammu’s growth and emphasized the importance of sustaining excellence, integrity, innovation and strong institutional values. Looking ahead, he encouraged IIM Jammu to build on its achievements, strengthen its focus on research, entrepreneurship and leadership, and create greater impact for Jammu & Kashmir and the nation.
Delivering the Welcome Address at the inaugural ceremony of IIM Jammu @ 10 celebrations, Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, reflected on the Institute’s remarkable journey from its humble beginnings in 2016 with 47 students and limited infrastructure to a vibrant institution with more than 1,400 students and a diverse portfolio of academic programmes. He emphasised that IIM Jammu was founded on the belief that geography should never be a barrier to excellence, and that management education must contribute to nation-building rather than merely career-building. He highlighted the Institute’s growth in academic programmes, research, international accreditations, rankings, global and national partnerships, and its growing engagement with industry, government and academia.
He particularly underlined IIM Jammu’s commitment to creating meaningful impact beyond the campus, citing initiatives such as Ānandam-The Centre for Happiness, CITaG, Mission YUVA, the Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, the Centre for Small Business Development, and Centre for entrepreneurship and skill-development initiatives that connect management knowledge with the developmental needs of Jammu & Kashmir and society. Recalling the dedication of the institute's 200-acre permanent campus at Jagti by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji on 20 February 2024, he described the milestone as a reaffirmation of IIM Jammu’s aspiration to emerge as a centre of excellence in management education.
Expressing gratitude to the Board of Governors, faculty, officers, staff, students, alumni and institutional partners, he acknowledged their collective contribution to shaping the Institute’s first decade. Looking ahead, he reaffirmed IIM Jammu’s commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, global engagement and its role as a knowledge partner for Jammu & Kashmir and the nation. He emphasized that the Institute’s ultimate responsibility is to nurture leaders who combine professional competence with compassion, integrity, empathy and social responsibility, contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. Reflecting on the Institute’s remarkable evolution, he observed that IIM Jammu began as a promise, has grown into a strong presence, and now stands poised to build a lasting legacy through excellence, innovation, and meaningful societal impact.
Shri Shiv Shivakumar, Operating Partner, Advent International, emphasised that business schools must continuously evolve, globalise and reinvent themselves to remain relevant in a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty and rapid change. He stressed that the future of management education must focus on quality, global standards, international collaborations, and meaningful real-world learning rather than numbers alone. Highlighting Jammu’s unique academic ecosystem, he noted that the presence of an IIT, IIM and AIIMS provides a strong foundation for interdisciplinary innovation and nation-building.
He underscored the importance of preparing students to navigate uncertainty with agility, resilience, and sound judgement, observing that “MBA is not a master’s in business administration; it is about managing business ambiguities.” He emphasised that future leaders must be equipped not merely to manage businesses but to embrace change, navigate ambiguity and create meaningful value in an increasingly complex world. He also commended Prof. Vinita Sahay, Director, IIM Bodh Gaya, for her leadership and for enabling the highest number of students among the IIMs to gain international exposure, highlighting the importance of global engagement in shaping future-ready management professionals.
Shri Anand Kripalu, Operating Partner, Kedaara Capital and Member, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, shared valuable lessons from his distinguished career, emphasizing the importance of excellence, resilience, continuous learning, and purpose in building a meaningful professional journey. He observed that careers are not sprints, but marathons, and encouraged the next generation to focus on excelling in their present roles while embracing failures as opportunities for learning and growth. He urged young professionals to move beyond classrooms and boardrooms and gain first-hand exposure to how organizations function in the real world, noting that some of life’s most valuable lessons often emerge from unexpected experiences.
He emphasized that the hunger to learn, the courage to persevere and the determination to create meaningful impact can shape a career more profoundly than any predefined roadmap. Encouraging the youth to believe in the India story, he called upon them to aspire for lasting impact, build a meaningful legacy and strive not merely to succeed but to “win the right way.” His message underscored a powerful leadership philosophy for the next generation: to dream big, learn continuously, rise from failure, create impact, leave a legacy, and always win the right way.
A series of coffee table books documenting IIM Jammu’s decade-long journey of excellence, innovation, and impact were released by the Chief Guest, Shri Manoj Sinha Ji, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, during the inaugural session.The publications, “Evolution of IIM Jammu, Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence,” “Research Excellence,” “Nalanda: The Library,” “Bandhan: Cultural Immersion with the Local Families of Jammu,” “Brush Strokes Beyond Borders,” “Stroke of Splendour-Basohli Painting,” and “Rang Tarang , Festival of Theatre, Music and Dance” capture the Institute’s institutional growth, research excellence, knowledge ecosystem, cultural heritage, artistic initiatives and meaningful connect with the local community.
The inaugural ceremony was graced byProf. Nitin Upadhyay, Dean Academics, Shri Bhupinder Singh Kang, CAO, IIM Jammu along with faculty, officers, staff, students at the Institute. Also present on the occasion were Vice Chancellors of various Universities; Head of Departments, Faculty and students of IIM Jammu; Padma awardees, prominent citizens and senior officials of Police and Civil Administration were present.
The 10th Anniversary celebration reflected IIM Jammu’s evolution from a young institution with modest beginnings into a growing centre of management education, research, innovation, leadership and societal engagement.The celebrations reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to creating impact beyond the campus by empowering communities, nurturing responsible leaders, advancing knowledge and contributing to the development of Jammu & Kashmir and the nation.The inaugural session concluded with the Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Anuja Akhouri, Faculty, IIM Jammu, followed by the National Song and National Anthem and Hi-Tea.As IIM Jammu enters its next decade, the Institute reaffirmed its resolve to move forward with greater ambition, deeper purpose and stronger commitment to excellence, contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 through education, research, innovation, responsible leadership and meaningful societal impact.
As part of the IIM Jammu @ 10 celebrations, a thought-provoking Board of Governors (BoG) Panel Discussion on “Charting the Next Decade for IIM Jammu” brought together distinguished leaders from industry and the development sector to reflect on the Institute’s remarkable decade-long journey and deliberate on the opportunities and priorities that will shape its future.The session was moderated by Dr. Vijay Gambhire, Executive Director – India, RGE Group. The distinguished panel comprised Shri Lalit Naik, Director, Noveltech Feeds Pvt. Ltd.; Shri Ranjit Singh, Ex-MD, Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd.; Shri Shrikant Badve, MD, Belrise Industries Ltd.; Dr. Suresh T. Salunke, CEO, Tata Precision Industries Ltd.; Smt. Vandana Bhatnagar, Former Chief Program Officer, NSDC and Senior Institutional Development Specialist, World Bank; and Shri Indraneel Chitale, Partner, Chitale Group.
The panellists acknowledged the significant transformation witnessed by IIM Jammu over the past decade, while emphasising that the next ten years present an even greater opportunity for the Institute to establish a distinctive and enduring institutional identity. They underscored the need to build on the strong foundation created during the first decade by further strengthening the quality of education, academic rigour and an ecosystem that differentiates IIM Jammu on the national and global stage.The discussion highlighted entrepreneurship and job creation as critical pillars of the Institute’s future growth.
The panellists emphasised the importance of nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset among students and equipping them to become innovative, agile and responsible leaders capable of adapting to a rapidly changing world, collaborating across disciplines and continuously learning.Technology was identified as a key enabler of this transformation. The panellists stressed the need to integrate cutting-edge technologies into classroom learning, strengthen research capabilities, expand the use of simulations and contemporary pedagogical tools, deepen industry engagement and create greater opportunities for students to gain practical and experiential exposure.
The panellists further emphasised that IIM Jammu’s future success would depend on its ability to seamlessly integrate academic excellence with innovation, industry relevance and societal impact. The discussion reinforced a shared vision of an institution that not only prepares students for emerging opportunities but also creates knowledge, fosters entrepreneurship, addresses real-world challenges and contributes meaningfully to the nation’s development.TheBoG Panel Discussion thus provided a forward-looking roadmap for IIM Jammu’s next decade, reaffirming the Institute’s commitment to building a globally respected institution rooted in excellence, innovation, relevance and impact.
Leadership Panel 1 on “Impact of AI on Business, Economy and Job Market” brought together experts from industry, technology, finance and academia to examine AI’s growing influence on businesses, economic systems and the future of work. Keynote speakers Shri Bejon Kumar Misra, Customer Protection Expert, and Mr. Ilan Hartman, International Business Executive, highlighted responsible technology adoption, consumer trust, innovation and the need for future-ready capabilities. The panel featured Shri Sandeep Chopra, ED, Data Management & Technology, Nomura; Shri Brijendra Kumar, Partner & Head, Digital Government, KPMG; Shri Hemant Goutam, Director, National Australia Bank; and Shri Vijay Krishna Garimella, Director, UBS India, with Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Faculty & Research, IIM Jammu, as Moderator. The discussion underscored responsible AI adoption, workforce reskilling and human-centric innovation to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth.
Leadership Panel 2 on “Impact of AI on Management Education” brought together leading academicians and industry experts to discuss AI’s transformation of teaching, learning, curriculum design and future skills. Dr. Pramath Raj Sinha, Founder and Trustee, Ashoka University, highlighted the need for critical thinking, creativity, adaptability and interdisciplinary learning, while Prof. Vinita Sahay, Director, IIM Bodh Gaya, emphasised responsible AI adoption, faculty readiness, continuous reskilling and human-centric education. The panel comprised Ms. Gurpreet Bhatia, Managing Director, Accenture LearnVantage; Shri Narayanan Ramaswamy, Partner & National Leader for Education & Skill Development, KPMG India; Dr. Sandipan Sarkar, Partner, IBM Consulting, India; Shri Apoorve Aggarwal, Head – BFSI, CBO Infra Services, TCS; and Ms. Jaya Goyal, Former Board of Governors Member, IIM Jammu, with Prof. Nitin Upadhyay, Dean (Academics), IIM Jammu, as Moderator. The discussion highlighted the importance of balancing technological advancement with judgement, creativity, ethics, empathy and leadership, alongside stronger academia-industry collaboration and continuous reskilling.
The Valedictory Ceremony marked the culmination of the day-long IIM Jammu @ 10 celebrations, bringing the Institute’s decade-long journey of excellence, innovation and impact to a close. The valedictory ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Shri Kavinder Gupta, Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh along with Shri Jugal Kishore Sharma, Hon’ble Member of Parliament as the Guest of Honor. The valedictory ceremony featured addresses by Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu; Padma Shri Dr. Milind P. Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu; Shri Raj Kumar Chaudhary, Chairman, JERC, UTs of J&K and Ladakh.
The ceremony also featured the Distinguished Service Awards, recognising the contributions of industry and international partners, faculty, staff, and alumni to IIM Jammu’s growth and development. The programme concluded with the Vote of Thanks by Dr. Muqbil Burhan, Faculty, IIM Jammu, followed by the National Song and National Anthem.Post the Valedictory Ceremony, the evening featured “Colours of Jammu & Kashmir,” a special cultural presentation by Padma Shri Balwant Thakur Ji, celebrating the rich cultural heritage, traditions and artistic diversity of the region. The cultural programme was followed by dinner.
