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IIM Visakhapatnam Celebrates 12th Foundation Day
The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIM-V) celebrated its 12th Foundation Day on Saturday.
The event featured a keynote address by Sumita Dawra, a former government secretary, who spoke about the importance of skilling and the role of Artificial Intelligence in the gig economy.
The director of IIM-V, M. Chandrasekhar, highlighted the institute's progress over the past decade, noting its strong reputation for management education.
The institute's journey began in 2015 and its new campus was inaugurated in 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
IIM-V supports over 15,000 learners annually and has an incubator called IIM-V-FIELD that nurtures nearly 200 startups, with 75% led by women.
Awards were presented to students, faculty, and staff for their achievements.
IIM Visakhapatnam celebrated its 12th Foundation Day on Saturday.
Former government secretary Sumita Dawra delivered the keynote address, emphasizing skilling and the role of AI in the gig economy.
Director M. Chandrasekhar highlighted the institute's progress and reputation for management education.
The institute's journey began in 2015, with its new campus inaugurated in 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
IIM-V supports over 15,000 learners annually and has an incubator nurturing nearly 200 startups, with 75% led by women.
- Who
- Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIM-V)
- What
- Celebrated its 12th Foundation Day
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To mark a significant milestone in fostering entrepreneurial leadership, academic excellence, and nation-building
Key facts
- Institute
- Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIM-V)
- Event
- 12th Foundation Day
- Date
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Keynote Speaker
- Sumita Dawra, former Secretary to the Government of India
- Director
- M. Chandrasekhar
- Campus Inauguration
- 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Campus Size
- 241 acres
- Learners Annually
- Over 15,000
- Incubator
- IIM-V-FIELD
- Startups Nurtured
- Nearly 200 (75% led by women)
Quotes
Sumita Dawra
Former Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Labour and Employment, and former Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, government of Andhra Pradesh
“The country is currently witnessing a rare ‘Goldilocks period’.”
thehansindia.com
M. Chandrasekhar
Director, IIM-V
“The institute has emerged as a nurturing ground for future leaders contributing meaningfully to the private, public and social sectors as professional managers, entrepreneurs, and stewards of emerging enterprises.”
thehansindia.com
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