Diplomat Correspondent
New Delhi: DD, The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu hosted a landmark Roundtable Conference on 08th Aug 2025 at Delnet, Delhi bringing together policymakers, academics, and industry leaders.
The Roundtable Conference focused on strengthening collaboration between academia and industry, addressing workforce evolution, and leveraging technology to prepare students for future employment.
The Roundtable Conference was graced by Vandana Bhatnagar, Member, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, and Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, along with other eminent dignitaries from the industry.
The event commenced with participant registration, a lamp-lighting ceremony, and an introductory video on IIM Jammu, setting the tone for a series of insightful discussions.
Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, underscored the Institute’s impressive growth journey and its steadfast focus on integrating academic excellence with practical, real-world exposure through strong industry linkages.
He stressed that such partnerships are vital in creating a dynamic and future-ready education ecosystem, one that nurtures graduates who are both intellectually robust and industry-prepared.
Reflecting on India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he emphasized the significance of initiatives like Project YUVA, launched in collaboration with the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, in fostering employment generation through entrepreneurship.
He urged all stakeholders to align their personal and institutional aspirations with the broader mission of national growth and nation building.
He reiterated that IIM Jammu has achieved the rare distinction of securing two prestigious international accreditations, BGA Institutional Accreditation and EFMD Programme Accreditation for its MBA programme in the same year. He highlighted that this milestone places IIM Jammu among the top five IIMs nationwide and makes it the only second-and third-generation IIM to hold both rare achievements, reinforcing its position as an emerging global hub of excellence in management education.
Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty & Research, IIM Jammu, in his introductory remarks, outlined the Roundtable Conference as a pivotal platform for bridging academic insights with industry practices. He stressed the importance of such forums in aligning educational frameworks with the dynamic and evolving demands of the workforce.
The Delhi Roundtable Conference held on 08th Aug 2025 featured three insightful panel discussions that brought together industry leaders and experts to address critical issues shaping the workforce of tomorrow.
The first panel of the Delhi Roundtable Conference, titled, “The Power of Networking: How Industry Interactions Can Open Doors”, was moderated by Prof. Sanjeev Pathak, Professor of Practice at IIM Jammu. The panel brought together distinguished industry leaders including Mr. Bhupinder Singh Popli, Executive Director (HR), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL); Ms. Aanchal Tandon, HR Leader, HCL Technologies; Mr. Ankur Sharma, Assistant General Manager – HR, Woodland; Dr. Rajesh Goel, CEO and Director – Casting Business, Revent Group; Mr. Rishi Seth, Senior Director – Growth and Strategic Initiatives: APAC, Middle East, and GCCs, Fractal; Mr. Deepak Bansal, Global TA Head, Royal Cyber Inc.; and Mr. Sandeep Singh Sasan, HRO Domestic & International & Australia Division Coordinator, DRAIPL. The discussion focused on how strategic networking and sustained industry engagement can unlock opportunities, strengthen collaborations, and open pathways for professional growth.DD