The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu inaugurated the fifteenth batch of its Nurturing Future Leadership Program, a 15‑day training initiative organized under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The program brought together 25 participants from across the country, drawn from different levels of the education sector, with the goal of nurturing leadership capabilities and creating a cadre of educators equipped to lead generational change in institutions.
The opening ceremony was graced by Prof Jabir Ali, Dean (Faculty and Research), IIM Jammu, who highlighted that education goes beyond classrooms. He emphasized that IIM Jammu’s teaching and training foster knowledge creation, critical thinking, and lasting behavioral change, with outcomes that extend far beyond the academic setting.
Prof Sanjeev Pathak, Chairperson of the Executive Education and Consultancy (EE & C) cell at IIM Jammu, stressed that the program is not a conventional training course. Instead, it is designed to strengthen individual leadership, sharpen participants’ thinking, and trigger meaningful personal and professional transformation. He underscored the importance of helping educators move from being managers of classrooms to becoming influencers and change‑makers within their institutions.
Prof Nitin Upadhyay, Dean (Academics) and Program Director, outlined the program’s structure, which will cover core themes such as the nature of leadership, generational and team dynamics, institutional culture, and the evolving financial landscape of higher education. The curriculum uses a blend of lectures, interactive workshops, group discussions, case studies, role‑plays, and practical exercises, enabling participants to actively apply concepts to real‑world challenges they face in their institutions.
Dr Ramswarup Bhaskar, Program Director and faculty member at IIM Jammu, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing appreciation to the participants, faculty, and the Ministry of Education for their continued support. The program is being coordinated and implemented by the Office of Executive Education and Consultancy at IIM Jammu, reinforcing the Institute’s commitment to quality leadership development in the education sector.