IIM Raipur launched Post-Graduate
Programme for Working Executives on October 27, 2012. The Programme was
inaugurated by Governor of Chhattisgarh Hon’ble Shri Shekhar Dutt.
The Hon’ble Governor said that in
pursuit of excellence if you achieve the skill of managing business, corporate
or other economic affairs; people may call you the Business Manager par
excellence but if you can achieve the quality of managing and inspiring others
to manage those affairs – you are a Business Magnate.
He further said that today, our
country is recognized by the world as the future world leader and he believes
that this generation is the one who will lead the country to new heights.
Therefore, they have this added responsibility of achieving this goal. It is
said that 21st century is the century of Asia, but Hon’ble Governor
extended it to the century of India.
Welcoming Hon’ble Governor and
PGPWE students, Prof B.S. Sahay, Director IIM Raipur, said that there are many
qualified professionals who could not pursue their management education due to
different reasons. The PGPWE provides an opportunity for such experienced
professionals and minimises disruption of work and personal pursuits. It
empowers one with the knowledge, skill attitude, flexibility and ability for
lifelong learning, to develop one’s career to its fullest potential. It fosters
independent thought and fuels informed management decisions and practices
resulting in valuable contribution to the organisation.
He added that the uniqueness of
PGPWE is the rich, diverse yet collective professional experience of its
participants, which translates into outstanding learning opportunities,
enriching the educational environment and shared understanding.
Prof.
Pradyumna Dash, Chairman (Admissions & International Relations) IIM Raipur presented
the profile of the pioneer batch of PGPWE. 1st Batch of PGPWE
comprises of 39 students with an average age of 37 years and an average work
experience of 13 years. The participants are a fine blend from many private and
government organizations viz. NTPC, SAIL, ACC Ltd, BALCO, NRDA, Kotak Bank,
Central Excise and Indian Railways etc.
Prof.
M. Kannadhasan, Chairman (PGPWE) IIM Raipur briefed the participants about the
programme. The programme is formulated and designed to enhance skills and
capabilities essential for managerial positions. The focus is to enable and
develop managers that understand global requirements of their organisations as
well as also understand the intricacies of business at functional and strategic
levels.
Prof Ajit Prasad, Dean (Academics)
IIM Raipur proposed vote of thanks to the Hon’ble Governor. He extended his
thanks to the Director, Chairman PGPWE and Chairman Admissions. In his address
to the PGPWE students he said that the participants will study in an
intellectually invigorating program for the next 18 months. After the program
is over they will be in a better situation to face any organizational
promotional challenge. They will work under the prestigious IIM brand name,
being taught by the best minds in the country, using state of the art pedagogy.
