IIM-J, ICMAI sign pact to strengthen collaboration in academics, research
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JAMMU: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) on Wednesday at the Boardroom, IIM Jammu’s Jagti Campus.
The collaboration marks a significant step toward fostering excellence in management education, research, training, and professional development.
The MoU signing ceremony was graced by Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu; CMA Navneet Kumar Jain, Council Member, ICMAI; and CMA Dr. Debaprosanna Nandy, Secretary (Officiating), ICMAI, Rajesh Talwar, Director Finance, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of J&K.
The MoU was signed by Cmdr. Kesavan Baskkaran (R), Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) IIM Jammu, and CMA Dr. Debaprosanna Nandy, Secretary (Officiating), ICMAI, in presence of senior officials of IIM Jammu and ICMAI.
Also present were senior faculty members of IIM Jammu, including Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty and Research; Prof. Sanjeev Pathak, Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy; Prof. Rajesh Sikka, Co-Chairperson, Executive Education & Consultancy; Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal, Chairperson, Media and Publication ik Division and Anandam; Prof. Sanjay Gupta, Co-Chairperson, Placements; Dr. Vinod Durge, Chairperson, Alumni Relations; Dr. Ateeque Shaikh, Chairperson, Research and Publications; Dr. Rambalak Yadav, Chairperson, Doctoral Program; Dr. Praveen Kumar, Assistant Professor; CA Rajat Jain, FA-CAO, and Cmdr. Kesavan Baskkaran, Chief Administrative Officer, IIM Jammu.
The MoU outlines a framework of cooperation between the two premier institutions, enabling them to jointly design and deliver Management Development Programmes (MDPs), Specialized Training Programmes, Executive Education, and Faculty Development Programmes.
Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, emphasized that the MoU with the Institute of Cost Accountants of India reflects IIM Jammu’s broader vision of building an ecosystem rooted in academic excellence, research-driven innovation, and impactful executive education.
He observed that the collaboration would not only strengthen the academic and research linkages between the two institutions but also create a platform for nurturing professionals and leaders with the right knowledge, values, and skills to address the emerging challenges of a fast-changing economy. He further underlined that initiatives under this MoU will bring long-term benefits to students, industry professionals, and society at large.
CMA Navneet Kumar Jain, Council Member, ICMAI, observed that the MoU represents a strategic step in advancing professional education and preparing future-ready talent in cost and management accounting.
CMA Dr. Debaprosanna Nandy, Secretary (Officiating), ICMAI, remarked that ICMAI views this MoU as a milestone in advancing its mission of professional development and knowledge dissemination.
Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty and Research, IIM Jammu, emphasized that such collaborations are crucial for aligning academic learning with industry practices, thereby producing graduates who are better prepared to contribute effectively to organizations and society.
