IIM Jammu, HPCL sign MoU to Foster Academic-Industry Collaboration and Leadership Excellence

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JAMMU: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, under the visionary leadership of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), one of India’s premier public sector enterprises, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 01st Aug 2025 to establish a robust framework for academic-industry collaboration.
The MoU aims to foster mutual learning, leadership development, capacity building, and collaborative knowledge creation between the two institutions to establish a long-term strategic partnership focused on capacity building, consultancy, research, case development, and academic collaboration.
The MoU was signed during a Virtual Connect (VC) meeting held on 1st August 2025 and marks a significant milestone in building strong institutional linkages. The IIM Jammu delegation was led by Prof. B.S. Sahay.
The ceremony was attended by senior representatives from both organizations. From HPCL, the attendees included Ms. Sapana Shrikanth, Chief General Manager – Capability Building, HPCL and Prabhat Kumar, Senior Manager – HR, Capability Building, HPCL. Present on the occasion were Prof. Sanjeev Pathak, Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy, IIM Jammu, Prof. Rajesh Sikka, Co-Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy, IIM Jammu and Cmdr Kesavan Baskkaran (R), CAO, IIM Jammu.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. emphasized that the MoU stands as a testament to the Institute’s unwavering commitment to building a dynamic interface between academia and industry. He noted that the partnership with HPCL would pave the way for co-developing future-ready professionals equipped with industry-relevant skills, strategic thinking, and a problem-solving mindset. Sapana Shrikanth, Chief General Manager – Capability Building at HPCL, shared that the partnership with IIM Jammu is a positive step in HPCL’s ongoing focus on employee learning and development. She mentioned that the collaboration will offer employees opportunities to benefit from academic resources and structured programs designed to support their professional growth.