IIM Jammu turns 10: Focus shifts to research, innovation and global collaborations
The Indian Institute of Management Jammu is set to mark a significant milestone as it celebrates its 10th Anniversary on 22 August 2026 at Mandapam, IIM Jammu. The day-long celebration will commemorate a decade of academic excellence, institutional growth, innovation, research, industry engagement and societal impact, while setting the vision for the Institute’s next decade.
The roadmap for the celebrations and the future plans of IIM Jammu were shared during a Press Conference by Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, on Thursday.
Prof. Shakti Kumar Gupta, Honorary Distinguished Professor; Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty & Research; Prof. Nitin Upadhyay, Dean Academics; and Prof. (Dr.) Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Sunil Kant, Chairperson, MBA (Healthcare), IIM Jammu and Shri Shailesh K Lohiya, Librarian, IIM Jammu, were also present.
The Inaugural Ceremony will be graced by Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, as the Chief Guest. The programme will commence with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and Saraswati Vandana, followed by the felicitation of distinguished guests. Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, will deliver the Welcome Address, followed by an address by Shri Sriram Dandekar Ji, Former Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, and the Presidential Address by Padma Shri Dr. Milind Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu.
A major highlight of the inaugural ceremony will be the release of Coffee Table Books documenting significant milestones and achievements of IIM Jammu’s ten-year journey by the Chief Guest, Manoj Sinha. The Valedictory Address will be delivered by Kavinder Gupta, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, who will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Looking towards the next decade, IIM Jammu aims to further strengthen its position as a leading B-school globally, with greater emphasis on research excellence, innovation, technology-enabled learning, industry and international collaborations, interdisciplinary education, entrepreneurship, leadership development and impactful engagement with society. Looking ahead, IIM Jammu’s vision for the next decade is closely aligned with the national aspiration of building a Viksit Bharat @ 2047. The Institute aims to strengthen its contribution to nation-building through excellence in management education, cutting-edge research, innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership development and meaningful industry–academia collaboration. The celebrations will continue in the evening with “Colours of Jammu and Kashmir,” a special cultural presentation by Padma Shri Balwant Thakur Ji, showcasing the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.
With a focus on nurturing future-ready and socially responsible leaders, IIM Jammu aspires to contribute to the transformation of Jammu & Kashmir and the nation, supporting India’s journey towards becoming a developed, self-reliant and globally competitive nation by 2047. The 10 Year celebrations of IIM Jammu on 22nd Aug 2026 will bring together eminent dignitaries, policymakers, industry leaders, academicians, members of the Board of Governors, alumni, faculty, staff and students to celebrate the past, recognise the present and collectively shape the future.