: The IIM Sambalpur celebrated its 6th (2020-22) and 7th (2021-23) Annual Convocation today in its new cum permanent campus at Basantpur near Gosala with Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal as chief guest.
Dr Sukanyya Misra, MD, JP Morgan Chase; Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Sambalpur and Chairman, Salesforce India; and Prof Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur were present.
Prof Ganeshi Lal said, “Love is the essence that dissolves all matter and even mind and consciousness. Marriage and worldly responsibilities are opportunities to manage love. Material wealth pales in comparison to the vastness of love. Love is beyond complaints, competition and contradictions. It is a symbol of simplicity, humility, inspiration and generosity. Attention and exchange are needed to cultivate love's power in our minds.”
Arundhati Bhattacharya told the graduates, "As you embark on your journey, remember this: Excellence is not a singular act but a habit, the gradual result of always striving to do better.”
Prof Jaiswal said, “This year, IIM-S has achieved a remarkable 100% placements with the highest package INR 64.61 lakh per annum (domestic) and INR 64.15 lakh per annum (international).”
Total 322 students of two batches were conferred degrees. Chairman's Gold Medal, Director's Gold Medal and IIM-S Gold Medal were given to Yashi Sharma, Ambuj Priyadarshini, Shreem Kholi, Astha Garg and Gomathi SR.