Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu inaugurated the fifth batch of the Nurturing Future Leadership Program on 27th January 2025 at its permanent campus, Vedanta

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu inaugurated the fifth batch of the Nurturing Future Leadership Program on 27th January 2025 at its permanent campus, Vedanta, MDP Centre, Jagti. Organized under the aegis of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme, Ministry of Education, Government of India, this initiative reflects IIM Jammu’s commitment to academic excellence and leadership development.

The Inaugural ceremony was presided over by Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, and commenced with a lamp-lighting ceremony. Participants introduced themselves, sharing their diverse academic and professional experiences.

This unique residential program, scheduled from 27th to 31st January 2025, is designed to cultivate leadership capabilities among educators at various levels, creating a pool of potential leaders ready to drive generational transitions. Delivered by IIM Jammu’s faculty, the program aims to help institutions enhance their leadership potential.

The fifth batch comprised of  22 participants from institutes across India and is fully funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The curriculum is structured into four key themes: leadership, communication, skill development, and recent government initiatives. Over five days, participants will engage in lectures, interactive workshops, group discussions, case studies, role-plays, and practical exercises, ensuring the active application of concepts.

The program was inaugurated in the presence of Dr. Baljeet Singh, Program Director, IIM Jammu, Dr. Ateeque Shaikh, Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy (EE&C), IIM Jammu and Dr. Vedika Saxena, Program Director, IIM Jammu. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with experts from reputed institutions and IIM Jammu faculty.

Dr. Vedika Saxena, Program Director, IIM Jammu, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all participants and contributors. The event concluded with the National Anthem, instilling a sense of pride and unity. Following the inaugural ceremony, participants toured the institute’s campus, gaining insights into its state-of-the-art infrastructure.

The Nurturing Future Leadership Program aligns with the Malaviya Mission’s vision of empowering educators and leaders to shape India’s educational landscape, reinforcing IIM Jammu’s position as a hub for leadership and innovation.