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.