IIM Shillong marked its 18th foundation day with the unveiling of several new initiatives aimed at fostering community development, skill enhancement, and educational empowerment in the Northeast region.
Among the key initiatives launched was the Nurturing Minds School Adoption Initiative, which sees IIM Shillong partner with two schools in East Khasi Hills District—Quidotto Memorial RCLP School and Mawkasiang Umroh Presbyterian Secondary School with a goal to create a sustainable impact on the learning environment, empower students, support teachers, and strengthen community ties.
In partnership with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), the institute also launched the Skill to Enterprise Model (STEM) program. The initiative will provide training, mentoring, and financial assistance to 30 businesses in the Northeast, fostering entrepreneurship and the growth of local ventures.
Through the Northeast Enterprise Empowerment Venture (NEEV) program, it focuses on local engagement, supporting community enterprises, and addressing critical regional challenges like climate change, migration, and livelihood sustainability.
The event featured insightful panel sessions on Developing Agile Leaders: Rethinking Management Education for a Disruptive and Uncertain World, Future of Work: Management Education and Industry Expectations.
Governor Chandrashekhar H Vijayashankar graced the inauguration ceremony in the presence of Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD & CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), and BoG members Shishir Kumar Bajoria (Chairman, BoG), Chief Secretary Donald Phillips Wahlang and IIM Shillong Director Prof D P Goyal.