In a move to advance socio-economic development, the Meghalaya government and IIM Shillong signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to focus on initiatives aimed at capacity building, leadership development and practical engagements between the two parties.
The MoU was formalised in the presence of Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and IIM Shillong Chairman of the Board of Governors Shishir Kumar Bajoria yesterday.
The primary activities that will be involved in this collaboration include the
Chief Minister’s State Business Plan Competition (College Level), a competition aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and sustainable business practices among college students in Meghalaya; capacity building and global leadership programmes designed for government officers to enhance their skills and leadership qualities, equipping them with tools to drive sustainable development; management development programmes tailored for the Autonomous District Councils to strengthen administrative and governance capabilities; and live projects for IIM Shillong students to give them practical experience by providing various opportunities to work with different government departments and block offices on real-world challenges.
IIM Shillong Director Prof DP Goyal highlighted the institute’s 16-year legacy of excellence and its contributions to Meghalaya’s development through high-quality academic research and innovative pedagogy. He also highlighted initiatives already taken by the institute and the Centre for Community Impact and Engagement for North East (NE-CCIE) for the welfare of society and its future plans.
Sangma spoke about the significance of strategic interventions in addressing the state’s social issues and pain points. He highlighted initiatives like the CM Connect scheme, the CM Entrepreneurship Challenge and efforts to reduce the maternal mortality rate that have been undertaken by the state. The CM called upon IIM Shillong’s students to leverage their skills and expertise in tackling these challenges to create a brighter future.
