Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 19:
The Indian Institute of Management Jammu commenced a six-day Supervisory Development Programme (SDP) for officials of NHPC, a Government of India Navratna Enterprise, at its campus, here today.
The programme was formally inaugurated by Prof Jabir Ali, Dean (Faculty and Research), IIM Jammu, in the presence of Programme Directors, Prof Pranab Ranjan Das, Dr Eshika Aggarwal, and Dr Garima Saini, along with other officials of the Institute. The training program consisted of 20 participants from different part of the country working in NHPC in supervisory role.
In his address, Prof. Jabir Ali emphasized the importance of integrating management perspectives with strong technical expertise, especially for professionals from engineering backgrounds. He urged participants to go beyond classroom learning, engage in peer learning, and utilize the six-day programme to gain practical managerial insights.
Prof Rajesh Sikka, Co-Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy, IIM Jammu, described the programme as a unique initiative aimed at taking participants to the next level of professional competence. He added that the present programme has been tailored specifically to meet NHPC’s organizational requirements.
Addressing the participants, Prof Pranab Ranjan Das, Programme Director, IIM Jammu, stated that the programme has been specially designed in consultation with NHPC to meet the evolving supervisory and leadership requirements of its officials. He encouraged the participants to engage actively with the programme and make the most of the learning opportunities.
Welcoming the participants, Dr. Garima Saini, Programme Director, IIM Jammu, marked the formal commencement of the programme. The participants later introduced themselves and shared their expectations from the programme.
The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Eshika Aggarwal, Programme Director, IIM Jammu. The training program is being coordinated by IIM Jammu Executive Education and Consultancy.
