New IIM director takes charge, focuses on 5 ‘i's
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Kolkata: Alok Kumar Rai, who assumed the role of a full-time director at Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, on Wednesday, emphasised on the five 'I's—integration, inclusion, innovation, internationalisation and Indianness—for the premier B-school's journey ahead.
IIM Calcutta had been without a full-time director for two years.
Rai, who was the vice-chancellor of the University of Lucknow before this, was welcomed by students, faculty members and non-teaching staff at an event, held at the auditorium of the Joka institute. "We should focus on the holistic development of IIM Calcutta, keeping students at its epicentre. It is a well-accomplished institute, but we have to evolve to suit the current requirements.
We should emphasise on the five 'I's—integration, inclusion, innovation, internationalisation, and Indianness—for the road ahead for IIM Calcutta," said Rai.
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The new director stressed inclusion in decision-making. "I ensure that in almost all committees, all stakeholders, especially students, should be part of decision-making, as ultimately, everything we are doing is for them," Rai said. "Innovation is the key, or else we will perish."
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According to Rai, internationalisation and globalisation of the institute were of utmost importance. "Indianness also plays a crucial role in management education. We should take pride in Indianness and our knowledge as Indian wisdom is deep-rooted."
The announcement of Rai's appointment as the director was made in July. "The board warmly extends its full support to Dr Rai as he undertakes the responsibility of furthering the institute's mission, deepening our engagement with industry, aligning ourselves with national development goals and widening our footprint in society," said Shrikrishna Kulkarni, chairperson, IIM Calcutta board of governors.
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