IIM Jammu signs MoU with NHPC Ltd

Excelsior Correspondent

FARIDABAD, July 31: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu and NHPC Limited-a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term strategic partnership focused on capacity building, consultancy, research, case development, and academic collaboration.
The MoU was formally signed today by Cmdr Kesavan Baskkaran(R), Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) IIM Jammu, and Rajeev R Asthana, General Manager (HRD), NHPC at the NHPC Corporate Office, Faridabad, in the presence of Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel), NHPC Limited and Prof Rajesh Sikka, Co-Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy, IIM Jammu, along with senior officials from NHPC.
The MoU aims to leverage the intellectual capital and infrastructure of IIM Jammu to enhance organizational capabilities at NHPC. The partnership will focus on areas such as executive education and training, consultancy services, long-duration academic programs, summer internships, research initiatives, and knowledge-sharing platforms including national and international conferences.
Prof B S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, emphasized that the MoU would serve as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, organizational development, and leadership training. He added that IIM Jammu looks forward to contributing to NHPC’s talent development journey through cutting-edge research, impactful training interventions, and executive education aligned with emerging business and governance needs.
Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel), NHPC Limited, noted that the MoU represents a significant milestone in NHPC’s ongoing pursuit of academic and professional excellence. He commended IIM Jammu’s innovative and structured approach to capacity building and underlined the importance of knowledge-driven collaborations in enhancing organizational capabilities.
Prof Sanjeev Pathak, Chairperson, EE&C, IIM Jammu, emphasized that such collaborations are key to equipping leaders with the skills needed to navigate emerging challenges and drive organizational excellence.
Under the agreement, IIM Jammu will design and deliver executive development programs for NHPC personnel, offer consulting solutions, and provide opportunities for NHPC executives to enrol in long-duration academic programs such as the Executive MBA and Ph D for working professionals. The collaboration also extends to sponsored research, joint case studies, and conferences aimed at knowledge dissemination and organizational learning.

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