Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 12: IIM Jammu signed strategic MoU with Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO), to advance healthcare leadership and management excellence.
The historic MoU was signed between Prof B S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu and Dr Vijay Agarwal, President CAHO during CAHOs annual conference on April 11, 2026, attended by over 2500 delegates and in the presence of M Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice President of India,
Prof Shakti Gupta, Honorary Professor, IIM Jammu; Lt Gen Sunil Kant, Chairperson MBA Health Care, IIM, Jammu; Dr Lallu Joseph, General Secretary CAHO; Ezequiel Garcia Elorrio, President and Board Member ISQua and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
The MoU marks a significant milestone in strengthening healthcare management and this partnership will drive academic excellence, research, executive education, MDPs, and case-based learning in healthcare, creating future-ready leaders and promoting patient safety & digital transformation. Aligned with Viksit Bharat@2047, it fosters skilled workforce development, knowledge exchange, and broader societal impact.
The collaboration will facilitate joint certification programmes, Management Development Programmes (MDPs), executive education, research initiatives, conferences, and case-based learning in the healthcare domain.
Under the MoU, IIM Jammu will lead academic design, curriculum development, evaluation, and certification, while CAHO will leverage its extensive network of healthcare institutions to support training, internships, placements, and industry integration. The partnership will also enable national and international internship and placement opportunities for MBA (Healthcare) students.
Prof B S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, stated that this collaboration marks a significant step towards bridging academia and industry in a sector as critical as healthcare. He expressed his deep appreciation to Prof K Ganapathy, Honorary Distinguished Professor, IIM Jammu and Dr Lallu Joseph, Secretary General of CAHO for their initiative and efforts in MoU getting formally signed.
Prof (Dr ) Shakti Gupta, Honorary Distinguished Professor, IIM Jammu, noted that such collaborations are instrumental in transforming healthcare delivery through informed leadership and policy-driven approaches. He emphasized that the convergence of management education and healthcare expertise will foster innovation, strengthen governance frameworks, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare institutions in India.
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