 Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 29: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu inaugurated the three-day Management Development Programme titled "Administrative Excellence in Practice: A Hands-on Program for Modern HEIs" on 29th July 2026 at the Nayay Classroom, Vedanta MDP Centre, Academic Block, IIM Jammu. The programme, scheduled from 29th to 31st July 2026, has been designed to strengthen administrative competencies, promote best governance practices, and equip administrative professionals of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with contemporary tools and strategies for institutional excellence. The three-day training programme witnessed the participation of 40 senior administrative professionals from government and private institutions representing diverse regions of India.
The inaugural session was presided over by Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu. The inaugural ceremony was was graced by Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty & Research, Prof. Prashant Mishra, Chairperson, Executive Education & Consultancy (EE&C), and the Programme Directors, Arup Bhattacharya and Pardeep Saini, IIM Jammu.
Delivering the inaugural address, Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, extended his greetings on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima and emphasized the importance of continuous learning, humility, and a positive mindset. He underscored the pivotal role of administrative professionals in driving institutional excellence and urged participants to uphold the spirit of Seva Bhav in public service, as envisioned by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. Stressing that no responsibility is small when it contributes to nation-building, he encouraged them to serve with integrity, commitment, and a deep sense of national pride. Describing the participants as brand ambassadors of their respective institutions, he called upon them to embrace the three-day programme with enthusiasm, strengthen administrative excellence, and contribute meaningfully to society, nation through dedicated and selfless service.
In his address, Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty & Research, IIM Jammu, underscored the importance of administrative leadership in shaping institutional quality and organizational effectiveness. He observed that excellence in administration is fundamental to achieving academic excellence and encouraged participants to actively engage in discussions, share best practices, and leverage the programme as a platform for collaborative learning and professional development. He further emphasized that proactive, responsive, and people-centric administration is essential for building resilient institutions capable of meeting the evolving expectations of higher education and society.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Prashant Mishra, Chairperson, Executive Education & Consultancy (EE&C), IIM Jammu, spoke about the Institute's expanding portfolio of Executive Education programmes and its commitment to building institutional capabilities through customized, practice-oriented learning interventions. He emphasized that executive education serves as a vital bridge between academic excellence and professional practice, enabling institutions to respond effectively to emerging challenges in higher education
Welcoming the participants, Arup Bhattacharya, Programme Director, IIM Jammu, highlighted the programme's practice-oriented approach to administrative excellence. He emphasized the effective use of digital tools, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and dashboards to enhance administrative efficiency and decision-making in higher education institutions. He also outlined the key themes and hands-on learning components of the three-day programme, designed to equip participants with practical skills for modern institutional administration. |
