IIM Bodh Gaya conducted a five-day Leadership and General Management Development Programme for 17 Gazetted Fire Officers of Bihar from March 17 to March 21, 2025. These officers, selected through the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), hold key roles in fire safety and emergency response across the state. This training marks the first leadership programme tailored specifically for fire officials, equipping them with strategic insights into crisis management, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Dr. Vinita S. Sahay, Director, IIM Bodh Gaya, addressed the participants, emphasizing the vital role of fire officers in protecting lives and assets. Highlighting the institute’s dedication to bridging management education with real-world governance, she stated that strong leadership in emergency services is crucial for a safer and more resilient society. Dr. Sahay also felicitated the participants with certificates, acknowledging their commitment to continuous learning.
Dr. Amit Srivastava, Chairperson, Executive Education & Consultancy, provided strategic oversight for the programme. Dr. Somya Prakash Patra and Dr. Vishal Ashok Wankhede coordinated the sessions, ensuring a structured and impactful learning experience. They also facilitated an outbound visit to reinforce practical learning.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Sudheer Kumar Porika, praised the programme, highlighting its role in strengthening emergency response capabilities through leadership and strategic management training. Dr. Ashok Kumar Prasad, Principal, Bihar Fire Training Academy, Anandpur, Bihta, also commended the initiative, describing it as a unique learning opportunity for fire officers.
The programme featured a Director’s Dinner with cultural performances and concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. S. Patra.
In this academic year so far, IIM Bodh Gaya has organized a total of 125 Management Development Programmes (MDPs), training more than 8,200 officers from various departments, including the Water Resources Department (WRD), BIPARD, Bihar Police Academy, State Health Society Bihar, IOCL, HPCL, Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), Panchayati Raj Department (Govt. of Jharkhand), Directorate of Industrial Development (Govt. of Bihar), MMTTP - Ministry of Education (Govt. of India), BAMETI (Govt. of Bihar), Department of Planning (Govt. of Bihar), among others. This underscores the institute’s unwavering dedication to capacity building and leadership development across critical government and public service sectors.
