Royal Majesty Padma Vibhushan Maharaja Dr. Karan Singh Ji’s address, Corporate Interactions, and Academic Insights, Yoga Sessions Define Second Day of IIM Jammu Orientation
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu commenced the second day of its five-day holistic Orientation Program for the incoming batches at its state-of-the-art campus in Jagti. The event welcomed the 5th Batch of Ph.D. (2024-28), the 3rd Batch of Ph.D. (WP) (2024-28), the 9th Batch of MBA (2024-26), the 3rd Batch of MBA (HA&HM) (2024-26), and the 4th Batch of EMBA (2024-26). The second day of the orientation program began with a yoga session led by Yoga Guru Shri Sahil Mehra, coordinated by Team Anandam.
The afternoon session featured an engaging talk on “Unlocking Your Potential in the Corporate World: Continuous Learning and Curiosity” by Ms. Deepali Jetley, Chief People Officer, Marengo Asia Hospitals. This session was coordinated by Dr. Ateeque Shaikh, Chairperson and Associate Professor, IIM Jammu, and Dr. Prateek Maheshwari, Assistant Professor, IIM Jammu.
Following this, Mr. Sourav Dasgupta, Sr. VP and Head of IT, Allcargo Logistics Ltd., delivered a session titled “RoI: Academics to Corporate.” This session provided students with invaluable insights into the importance of investing in their academic curriculum to enhance their corporate journeys. The session was coordinated by Kapil Manohar Gumte, Assistant Professor, IIM Jammu, and Dr. Bijoy Rakshit, Assistant Professor, IIM Jammu.
One of the unique highlights of the Orientation Program was the address and online interaction with Royal Majesty Padma Vibhushan Maharaja Dr. Karan Singh, Former Union Cabinet Minister of Health, Civil Aviation, and Education, Government of India, and Ambassador of India to the USA.
The day ended on a high note with cultural programs performed by the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL), coordinated by the Office of Student Affairs. The cultural program immersed the students in the regional cultural diversity, ensuring a holistic development.
IIM Jammu is committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment for its students, and the orientation program is a testament to this commitment. The institute eagerly looks forward to the contributions and achievements of the new batches in the years to come.