22/08/2026
IIM Jammu @ 10 | A Decade of Excellence, Innovation & Impact
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 government, academia and industry, along with 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 Kamble, Chairman, BoG, IIM Jammu, and was attended by Shri Shriram Dandekar, Former Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, along with Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu and Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty & Research, IIM Jammu.The 10th Anniversary celebrations of IIM Jammu commenced with a Lamp Lighting Ceremony and Saraswati Vandana, marking a decade of growth, excellence and nation-building.
The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir and Chief Guest, Shri Manoj Sinha Ji, congratulated IIM Jammu on completing a remarkable decade of excellence and impact, applauding its steadfast contribution to nation-building, advancement of management education, & its growing role in shaping visionary, responsible leaders for the future.
Shri Shriram Dandekar, Former Chairman, BoG, recalled the challenges of building the 220-acre Jagti campus and acknowledged the collective efforts that made IIM Jammu’s journey possible.
Dr. Milind Kamble, Chairman, BoG, mentioned about the modest beginnings to a growing institution of national significance, the journey of IIM Jammu is a testament to vision, perseverance, & collective resolve, building an institution that aspires not merely to educate, but to create leaders who contribute meaningfully to nation-building.
Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, reflected on the journey from 47 to 1,400+, the numbers tell a story of scale, but the true journey is one of vision, resilience, transformation & an unwavering commitment to shaping leaders for a changing India and the world.
Shri Shiv Shivakumar, Operating Partner, Advent International, emphasised that the future of management education lies not in quantity, but in quality driven by global exposure, meaningful international collaborations & the ability to navigate an increasingly uncertain world.
Shri Anand Kripalu, Operating Partner, Kedaara Capital and BoG Member, shared powerful lessons on excellence, resilience and lifelong learning, inspiring the next generation to “Believe in the India story” &, above all, “Win, but win the right way.”
The programme concluded with the Vote of Thanks by Dr Anuja Akhouri, faculty, IIM Jammu, expressing gratitude to the dignitaries, faculty, students and everyone who contributed to the celebration.