After a decade of excellence, IIM-Nagpur set for expansion
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The Foundation Day event brought together faculty, staff, students, alumni and well-wishers from across the country.
The premier B-school started from a temporary campus at VNIT with a modest intake of 60 in the first batch in 2015, before moving to the picturesque permanent campus at Mihan-SEZ in 2021. "Phase 2 and 3 of the Nagpur campus development are set to commence soon, forming a key part of IIM-Nagpur's broader vision for academic excellence, infrastructure expansion, and long-term institutional growth," said IIM-N director Bhimaraya Metri.
The celebration began with Metri inaugurating a new Pickleball Court, symbolising IIM-Nagpur's continued commitment to student wellness and holistic growth through sports and recreation. A special highlight was the felicitation of seven staff members who have been with the institute since its inception, completing 10 years of dedicated service. Their contributions were recognised as the foundation upon which the institute has grown.
Metri also unveiled a Coffee Table Book capturing the institute's decade-long journey of excellence, milestones, and memorable moments, serving as a visual chronicle of IIM Nagpur's growth and impact. In his keynote address, Metri said, "In 2021, we successfully launched both our Executive Education and PhD programmes, and in 2022 we introduced the Executive MBA in Pune, a significant milestone that extends our impact beyond Nagpur.
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The IIM-N director highlighted the campus also achieved a GRAHA green building rating, thanks to its energy-efficient design and sustainable infrastructure. "This is an acknowledgement of our commitment to environmental responsibility," he said and emphasised, "At IIM Nagpur, students are at the heart of everything we do; they define our culture, drive our purpose, and shape the future of this institution."
In a community outreach initiative, 79 students from 18 schools across Nagpur visited the IIM-Nagpur campus to participate in educational and creative competitions. Events such as the drawing competition and Impromptu Speech were held to foster creativity, expression, and early exposure to a higher education environment. The vibrant participation brought youthful energy to the milestone event.
Professor Prashan Gupta (dean-faculty & academics), professor Alok Kumar Singh (dean – executive education), professor Sujit K Sharma (dean-research), and Lt Col Alur (retd) (chief administrative officer) also expressed their views.
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