 Early Times Report
Jammu, June 20: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu concluded the Executive Development Programme (EDP) for Scale IV Executives of Canara Bank with a valedictory ceremony held at the Vedanta MDP Centre, IIM Jammu on 20th June 2026. The programme was designed to strengthen managerial competencies, leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and contemporary banking management practices among senior executives of Canara Bank. The valedictory ceremony was presided over by, Prof. Prashant Mishra, Chairperson, Executive Education Centre (EE &C); along with Program Directors, Prof. Pranab Ranjan Das and Dr. Sumit Maheshwari. The valedictory ceremony was also graced by Dr. Kavita Yadav, faculty, IIM Jammu. The training program consisted of 40 participants from across India.
The valedictory ceremony commenced with a Welcome Address and Programme Report presented by Dr. Sumit Maheshwari, Programme Director, who highlighted the key learning outcomes, participant engagement, and the comprehensive academic and experiential components covered during the programme. He emphasized that the programme sought to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategic perspectives required to navigate the evolving banking and financial services landscape.
The ceremony featured reflections from the participants, who highlighted key takeaways from the programme, including enhancing efficiency and effectiveness, overcoming professional challenges, and adopting a more strategic approach to leadership. They appreciated the strong integration of industry perspectives with academic insights, describing the programme as a valuable learning experience that enriched their managerial capabilities and broadened their outlook towards organizational responsibilities.
Addressing the participants, Prof. Prashant Mishra, Chairperson, EE&C, IIM Jammu, appreciated their commitment to learning despite demanding professional and personal responsibilities. He encouraged them to retain and apply the key learnings from the programme by sharing them with others. Emphasizing that the conclusion of the programme marks the beginning of a lasting association, he invited the participants to stay connected with IIM Jammu and continue engaging with the institute in the future.
The ceremony also witnessed the distribution of certificates to all participants in recognition of their completion of the programme. The certificate distribution marked the culmination of an intensive learning journey aimed at fostering professional growth and leadership excellence.
The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Prof. Pranab Ranjan Das, Programme Director, who expressed his gratitude to the leadership of IIM Jammu and Canara Bank, the participating executives, faculty members, resource persons, and the organizing team for their valuable contributions in making the programme a success. He reiterated IIM Jammu’s commitment to delivering high-quality executive education programmes that support organizational transformation and leadership development. |
