 Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 22: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu had the privilege of hosting a delegation of Entry-Level Civil Servants from the North-Eastern and Himalayan States/Union Territories as part of the Study Tour Programme organized by the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie. The visit was aimed at providing young civil servants with exposure to best institutional practices in management education, public policy, governance, innovation, and regional development. The programme commenced with a warm welcome which provided an insightful overview of the remarkable journey of IIM Jammu since its establishment in 2016. The participants, representing diverse North-Eastern and Himalayan States and union territories, introduced themselves and shared their professional backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations, paving the way for a meaningful and engaging interaction with the leadership and faculty of the Institute.
Prior to the technical sessions, the visiting delegation was taken on a comprehensive tour of the IIM Jammu campus, where they were acquainted with the Institute's world-class infrastructure and academic ecosystem. The tour included visits to the Reception Area, Academic Office, Placement Office, Mandapam Auditorium, Smart Classrooms, the Nalanda Library, Vishrantika Faculty Lounge, Manthan Senate Hall, and the Centre for Innovation, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (CISDE), providing participants with a first-hand understanding of the Institute's state-of-the-art facilities and learner-centric environment.
The visit continued with an interactive session presided over by Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu. The interactive session was graced by Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty & Research; Prof. Nitin Upadhyay, Dean Academics; Brigadier (Retd.) Bhupinder Singh Kang, Chief Administrative Officer; Dr. Sandeep Ananthnarayan, Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Innovation and Transformation in Governance (CITaG), with other officials of the Institute.
Addressing the participants, Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, welcomed the young civil servant officer trainees to the City of Temples and described the interaction as a valuable learning opportunity for both the Institute and the future administrators of the country. Referring to the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, he emphasized that anyone in public service must be guided by the spirit of 'Seva Bhav' (selfless service), stating that without this commitment, public administration cannot truly fulfil its purpose. He urged the officers to remain closely connected with the people they serve, uphold empathy, integrity and accountability, and become catalysts of inclusive and sustainable development. Reflecting on India's remarkable progress in infrastructure, digital transformation and governance, he encouraged the participants to contribute meaningfully to the nation's development. Highlighting IIM Jammu's commitment to entrepreneurship-led growth, he elaborated on the Institute's flagship Mission YUVA, an initiative of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir implemented in collaboration with IIM Jammu to foster entrepreneurship and livelihood generation. He noted that the Mission aims to facilitate the establishment of more than 1.37 lakh enterprises and generate over 4.25 lakh employment opportunities, thereby strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem and promoting sustainable socio-economic development across the Union Territory. |
