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JAMMU: Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu on Tuesday welcomed the second batch of IPM (2022-27) with the inaugural ceremony of the Orientation Program. A relaxing yoga session, focusing on the theme “Maximize happiness and mindfulness” by Yoga, and Meditation Trainer Gautam Vermamarked the beginning of the three-day program, followed by a faculty-student interactive session.
The program was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur, Director, IIT Jammu, and Guest of Honor, Sanjeev Verma, Secretary, Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment.
The event also witnessed the presence of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Academics, IIM Jammu, Dr. Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Chairperson Admissions, Dr. Kapil Manohar Gumte, Chairperson IPM, and Dr. Minakshi Kumari, Chairperson Alumni Affairs, IIM Jammu. The dignitaries on the dais lit the lamp to commence the inaugural ceremony of the three-day orientation program. This was followed by the chanting of the Saraswathi Vandana by the IPM01 batch.
Post felicitation of dignitaries by Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, Dr. Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Chairperson Admissions IIM Jammu gave a brief presentation about the batch profile of the incoming second batch of IPM. It was heartening to notice the representation from around 16 states of the country in the second batch of IPM of IIM Jammu. He further stated that the girls had outperformed the boys this year in the IPM02 admission process.
Sanjeev Verma, Secretary, Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment. welcomed the incoming batch and advised them to be prepared for the forthcoming academic sessions with rigor.
This was followed by the introduction to the Integrated Program in Management (IPM) by Dr. Kapil Manohar Gumte, Chairperson IPM, IIM Jammu. He provided an overview of the course, faculty, and the institute in general.
Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Academics and Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu also spoke on the occasion.
The first newsletter by the name “Prakhyapanam” of the Industry Interaction Cell (IIC) of IIM Jammu was also unveiled on this occasion.
The Orientation Programme ended with the Vote of Thanks by Dr. Minakshi Kumari, Chairperson Alumni Affairs followed by the recital of the National Anthem.