IIM Indore observed its the 21st Foundation Day on Tuesday. The function was graced by Amit Chandra, MD, Bain Capital Mumbai.
The event began with the lamp lighting ceremony by Chandra and Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIM Indore. This was followed by release of the official short movie of IIM Indore. The 15 minute movie depicted the campus life of the Institute from the point of view of its esteemed alumni and how it enhanced their career and personality. This was followed by a short presentation by the iHelp Club of IIM Indore, a social initiative run by IPM participants for the welfare of underprivileged children.
Professor Krishnan then gave the welcome address. He mentioned about the various initiatives taken by the Institute and the future plans. ‘The Institute has a large alum base of more than 5000 graduates with diversified portfolio, working in various fields successfully’, he said. He also noted that the Institute’s mission is to be contextually relevant and provide world class academic infrastructure along with enhancement in the course curriculum, raising the level of research by faculty members and improving the international collaboration via student exchange as well in the coming years.
Amit Chandra then delivered the Foundation Day lecture. He began his talk noting that interacting with youngsters has always been fun, as they are always updated and motivates a person to keep learning.