Diplomat Correspondent
Jammu: Indian Institute of Management Jammu organized the Valedictory Ceremony of the Nurturing Future Leadership Program (Batch-15) under the aegis of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Program at the Vedanta MDP Centre, Jagti Campus.
The program was conducted from 05 to 09 January 2025, with Prof. Nitin Upadhyay and Dr. Ramswarup Bhaskar serving as Program Directors. The valedictory ceremony was presided over by Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Faculty and Research, IIM Jammu.
Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Faculty and Research, IIM Jammu, emphasized that the key takeaways should be multiplied by adopting best practices and integrating them across disciplines.
He stated that the programme marks the beginning of sustained engagement, collaboration, and joint initiatives, and highlighted IIM Jammu as a living case study of leadership and institutional transformation, encouraging participants to carry forward the best practices for long-term impact in their respective Institutes.
Prof. Nitin Upadhyay, Dean Academics, IIM Jammu, stated that the reflections were specially designed in alignment with the Ministry of Education, capturing evolving perspectives towards Viksit Bharat and the changing dynamics of education.
He highlighted that the programme strengthened understanding of educational transformation, addressing both heterogeneity and homogeneity within the academic ecosystem, and emphasized that the leadership learnings and positive academic environment will continue to reverberate as participants translate their experiences into meaningful action at their respective institutions.
Prof. Sanjeev Pathak, Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy, IIM Jammu highlighted that participant feedback plays a critical role in strengthening programme quality and shaping future batches.
He appreciated the valuable suggestions, engagement, and active participation of the participants, noted the collaborative leadership culture and accessibility of the Deans, and informed that additional batches are planned in March and April, encouraging participants to continue sharing their experiences and success stories.
Reflecting on their learning experience, the participants expressed that spending a few days at IIM Jammu provided deep insights into the institute’s academic systems, collaborative culture, and exceptional connectivity between faculty, deans, and participants.
They appreciated the openness and engagement of the academic leadership, noting that such connectivity is often difficult to achieve in their own institutions. The participants described the experience as highly enriching and transformative.
They specifically acknowledged the impactful sessions by Prof. Brigadier Neeraj Soni, Prof. Nitin Upadhyay, Prof. Jabir Ali, and Dr. Muqbil Burhan for their insightful narratives, along with the high energy and motivation infused by Prof. Sanjeev Pathak, Chairperson, EE and C, which significantly enhanced the overall learning environment.
Certificates were distributed to all participants, marking the formal completion of the program. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Ramswarup Bhaskar, Program Director, followed by the national anthem.
The program reaffirmed IIM Jammu’s commitment to nurturing leadership excellence and strengthening academic and institutional capacity-building initiatives across the country. The training program was coordinated and executed by Executive Education and Consultancy, IIM Jammu,DD
