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OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

IIM Visakhapatnam’s 10th Foundation Day

17 JAN
IIM Visakhapatnam (IIMV) celebrated its 10th Foundation Day on January 17, 2024, at its expansive 241-
acre permanent campus, marking a decade of academic excellence since its establishment in 2015. The
event featured Shri Keshav Rao, Director (Personnel) of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd., as Chief Guest, who

highlighted IIMV’s pivotal role in producing industry-ready professionals. Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, Director of
IIMV, announced the launch of an Executive PhD program and recognized student achievements, reaffirming
the institute’s commitment to holistic education and leadership development.

Speaking about IIMV, the Director mentioned how the institute has provided Executive education programs
for blue-chip organizations such as NTPC, PowerGrid, HSL, and MCL, as well as the state governments
of Assam and Andhra Pradesh. Because of its significant contributions, the Ministry of Social Justice and
Development has selected the institution as one of the five IIMs offering training for the Indian Administrative
Service (IAS). Additionally, NITI Aayog has selected it for the Atal Innovation Incubation, which focuses on

entrepreneurship development. The institution is part of the International Association of Universities and has
received certification as a “Great Place to Work.” The Director was also happy to announce the initiation of an
Executive PhD program this year. The chief guest honoured PGP students for their merit-based achievements

by awarding each of them a grant of Rs 6 akh. Students, faculty, and staff also received awards for their
achievements in sports competitions. The Institute announced and unveiled the logo of the new sports event
“Spardha” in the presence of Shri Keshav Rao.

IIMV celebrated “National Voters’ Day”

25 JAN
To encourage more young voters to take part in the political process, the Government of India has decided to
celebrate January 25 every year as National Voters’ Day. Since January 25, 2011, the Election Commission of
India has celebrated this day as its foundation day. Voters’ pledge was administered in the Institute by Prof.

M. Chandrasekhar, Director, IIMV.

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