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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Inside IIM-Bangalore's Jigani campus
Bengaluru: The Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore campus on Bannerghatta Road is iconic. The bare grey stone walls, high ceilings, long and pillared corridors, classroom clusters around large courtyards, interlinking stone pathways, all set within tall canopies of green trees and creepers exude a monastic feel about the premier management institute. The IIM-B campus was originally designed by the renowned architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi. (In 2018, Doshi became the first Indian architect to be awarded the Pritzker Prize, one of the highest architecture honours in the world.) When IIM-B sets out to build its next campus in Jigani, 25km from the existing one, expectations are running high. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru The 110-acre land where the new campus is coming up is actually two separate plots divided by the Jigani-Harohalli Road, a link between two commercial industrial pockets —Jigani and Harohalli. The Management Development Centre (MDC), which currently runs weekly programmes, operates out of the larger 77-acre plot. Work will soon begin on the 33-acre land parcel that is set to house the undergraduate programme, which the IIM-B has been planning for almost a decade now. The programme will finally launch next academic year. While one plot overlooks the Bannerghatta National Park, the other opens to a few local settlements and vegetation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like I Asked ChatGPT What Humanity Will Achieve In The Next 30 Years — Here's What It Said Liseer Undo There's a plan to build an underground passage connecting both campuses. The place The road to Mahanthalingapura Village is relatively quiet, dotted with a few houses, belonging mostly to local farmers. A noticeable landmark is a modest state-run school. The UG campus will come up amid the village's vast tracts of green, in a valley surrounded by hillocks. (IIM-B could not take possession of the first land parcel allocated by the state govt in 2011 because there were live quarrying permits. The alternative survey number was given in 2015, and the institute took possession of the land in 2017). The MDC building work, which began in 2018, was completed in 2021. The building houses three classrooms and 84 double-occupancy rooms. Classes are held for around 20 days every month. Being a slope, the site where MDC is built is unique. The variation in elevation between the high and low points has provided a cascading flow to its architecture. The plot earmarked for the UG campus throws up similar challenges. Of the six floors of the MDC building, four are built below ground level. The wide windows and balconies open to fields where farmers grow ragi and flowers. Bengaluru-based Mindspace Architects designed the MDC. Building for a younger crowd By design, the architecture of the UG campus is being planned to be different from that of the Bannerghatta campus, as it looks to cater to a much younger crowd. "Unlike PG students, a significant number of our UG residents will be living away from home for the first time and are at a formative stage of personal and academic development. Our approach is consciously oriented toward building a campus environment that is more structured, inclusive and supportive with elements that cohesively inculcate community and care," says Prof PD Jose, professor in-charge of IIM-B's new campus. With a budget of Rs 450 crores, the phase 1 work of the UG campus is expected to take at least 24 months to complete. DDF Consultants has been roped in as the architect. The landscape of the proposed site is challenging. The 33-acre site features undulating terrain, natural water channels, and native vegetation, including existing tree groves. "One of the key challenges is the site's 30-metre level difference between high and low points, which requires careful contour planning to avoid excessive cut-and-fill. However, this very feature has informed a stepped architectural language, allowing buildings to cascade along the slope, opening shaded terraces and framed views," says Saurabh Chandra, director, DDF Consultants. "Rather than replicating the old, the new campus builds upon the spirit and soul of the current campus (on Bannerghatta Road), reinterpreting its principles to meet the future. It pays homage to its legacy, evolving to meet the aspirations of a new generation," says the architect. The architecture of the main campus is distinguished by the way it enables academic life to unfold through movement, transitions, and layered interactions between built and open spaces. "This sensibility continues to inform the new campus," he adds. — The UG buildings will follow the natural contours of the plot, thus creating terraced forms, sunken plazas, and elevated walkways that integrate with the topography. — Courtyard-centric learning spaces, echoing traditional Indian gurukul ideals in a contemporary form, are being planned with open-to-sky areas — Academic blocks are designed to be modular, adaptable and expandable, making room for flexible programming — Use of local stone, exposed concrete, terracotta, and lime plaster will give the campus a tactile, rooted feel, while ensuring durability and low maintenance. — Interstitial and informal learning spaces are being planned, with a design that incorporates steps, ramps, shaded decks, verandahs, green nooks, semi-open terraces, with intuitive wayfinding. Stakeholders like students, faculty, alumni, local community representatives, and experts were consulted extensively. External experts — professors from IIT Kharagpur and IIT Palghat, senior Central Public Works Department members, and independent construction consultants — are roped in. Performance and recreational spaces were planned carefully by incorporating inputs from performing artistes, musicians, and sportspersons, who are also IIM-B alumni. Hostels are designed keeping in mind the need for social interaction and community building with shared living, common areas for study and recreation, and accessible support services. Accounting for green vision IIM-B campus which has a carbon footprint study that has been carried out (which says its per capita carbon footprint is estimated to be 1.37 as against India's 2.4) will have similar ethos about sustainability on its Jigani campus too. "The design integrates sustainability, technology, and adaptability with smart infrastructure, renewable energy systems, water-sensitive landscaping, and climate- responsive buildings, aiming to build a net-zero, low-carbon footprint campus," says Saurabh. He says Bengaluru's natural terrain and climate inspired the UG site planning. The architecture accentuates open courtyards, shaded walkways, and green corridors that echo traditional South Indian academic spaces while remaining distinctly contemporary, he explains. The site also has a seasonal natural stream. The masterplan proposes a riparian buffer zone of 25–30 metres on either side, to be preserved and activated through erosion control, bioswales (landscaped depressions or channels designed to manage stormwater runoff), rain gardens, and planted recreational trails. This zone is envisioned as an eco-sensitive corridor, offering opportunities for nature-based recreation and learning. The campus will also maintain universal design principles to ensure barrier-free movement. Solar panels, water harvesting, green infrastructure, and zero-discharge waste systems are also being planned for the UG campus. Even signage, lighting, and street furniture will reinforce the sustainable character. Old vs new A fortnight ago, IIM-B announced the launch of a four-year undergraduate programme with majors in Economics and Data Sciences with 40 seats each for the academic year 2026-27. The institute plans scale it up to 640 by 2031 CORRIDORS & COLONNADES: The design of IIM-B's UG campus will remain aligned with the foundational principles that shaped the first campus on Bannerghatta Road. These include interconnected corridors, courts, and colonnades, which encourage walking, exploration, and informal interaction. On the new campus, this concept will be integrated in the form of shaded walkways, landscaped paths, and layered spaces BIOPHILIC DESIGN: The existing campus blends effortlessly into nature with its stone walls, open courtyards, and filtered light linking the indoors with the outdoors. This will be copied on the new campus by employing biophilic design (an approach that integrates natural elements into built environments), tree-lined vistas, and climate-responsive buildings that foster harmony with Bengaluru's ecosystem and seasonal rhythms BEING PURPOSEFUL: The use of exposed concrete and local stone, and the play of light and shadow on the Bannerghatta Road campus creates a sense of permanence and gravitas. On Jigani campus, the approach to materials is similarly purposeful, although informed by contemporary requirements for sustainability, lightness, and ease of maintenance
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIMB director's tenure ends, will return to faculty role
Bengaluru: Rishikesha T Krishnan, director of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B), will step down from office on July 19 as his five-year tenure comes to an end. The director will return to his faculty role as a professor in the strategy area next week. As per the IIM Act, the senior-most faculty member will be the director in-charge until the new director is appointed. The board of governors appointed a search committee, which has shortlisted three candidates and forwarded these names to the Visitor, who is the President of India, for final selection. Rishikesha was in controversy recently after a faculty member alleged caste discrimination against him and five others. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Professor Rishikesha's appointment occurred soon after the Covid-19 pandemic began. "During the pandemic, we had the time to think about the future of the institute in terms of developing new programmes and initiatives. In the three years that followed, we not only returned to the rhythm of our academic calendar but also strategically expanded our portfolio of programmes, projects, and activities," he said.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Agri-economist suggests evolving a policy to determine extent of land required for different industries
Prakash Kammaradi suggests that prestigious institutions like IIM-B and ISEC should be involved in formulating a policy to ensure industrialisation does not hurt farmers' interests Ahead of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's meeting with Devanahalli farmers scheduled on July 15 to discuss their demand for shelving land acquisition, noted agriculture economist T.N. Prakash Kammaradi has called for taking industry leaders into confidence by involving them in consultations. He also stressed the need for evolving a policy on 'comprehensive land acquisition and transparent land use plan for industries.' In an interaction with The Hindu, Dr. Kammaradi, who has also served as chairman of the Karnataka Agricultural Prices Commission, observed that industry had not been involved in any of the consultations over demand for shelving the land acquisition for the proposed Defence and Aerospace Park. He urged the industry leaders to play a pro-active role in resolving this issue. 'Though the entire episode of farmers' struggle for more than 1,190 days in Devanahalli is over acquisition of their farm lands for industrial purpose, the industries' representatives are not in the picture in consultations and debate,' he said. Taking industries into confidence would go a long way in finding an amicable solution, he maintained. No clear norms Also, Dr. Kammaradi observed that there was no clarity on the quantum of land required for different kinds of industries. 'There are no clear cut norms before the government to decide the quantum of land required for various kinds of industries based on their activities and nature of functioning. Hence there is a feeling in some sections that disproportionate tracts of lands have been sanctioned to some industries in earlier cases, though they do not require that amount of space. In this context, there is a need to assess the land requirement for different industries in a scientific manner by involving all the stake holders, experts and academicians,' he argued. Policy focus A policy should be evolved to suggest the ideal locations for different industries by taking into consideration their requirements, employment creation potential and need for uniform and decentralised growth in different areas of the State, he said. Dr. Kammaradi pointed out that most policies so far have stressed the need to keep out only irrigated lands (command areas of irrigation project) out of acquisition. 'In the present context, there is a need to insulate even the borewell (groundwater) irrigated lands that are fertile and enabling cultivation of multiple crops in a year from land acquisition to ensure food and nutritional security,' he argued. The main intention should be to ensure that farmers' interests are not hurt and industrialisation too is not hit. He suggested that prestigious institutions like Indian Institute of Management-Bengaluru, Institute for Social and Economic Change and Institute for Indian Institute of Plantation Management among other ICAR institutes should be involved in the process of evolving such a policy. Dr. Kammaradi maintains that evolving such a policy and involving industries and experts in the process would provide clarity regarding land acquisition not just with respect to Devanahalli case, but elsewhere in the State.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Rajkot's Vyom makes it to IIM-B on third attempt
1 2 3 Ahmedabad: What happens when you score consistently above the 99th percentile, receive call letters from almost all IIMs, but fail to convert it into admission to your dream IIM? Some may move on or accept what's on offer, but not Vyom Vasavada. This Rajkot lad set his eyes on IIM Bangalore (IIM-B) as his dream destination and held on to his dream. In the third attempt, he again scored marks that put him into the 99.93rd percentile and got him on the first merit list! "It was always the dream. The kind of leadership culture, academic excellence, and peer learning it fosters, I knew I wanted to be part of this environment," Vyom told TOI from the IIM-B campus. Vyom completed his BTech in mechanical engineering from Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) in Gandhinagar. He later pursued an MTech in aerospace engineering from IIT Bombay. After completing the course in 2021, he joined HCL Technologies and later worked with a leading multinational brand in Bengaluru. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad It was this stint that fuelled his aspiration to be in a leadership role. "I was vying to lead, innovate, and make strategic decisions that shape the future. I thus gravitated towards an MBA," said Vyom. He appeared in the Common Admission Test (CAT) in 2022 when he was among the students who scored in the 99.85th percentile. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doutor: Reverter encolhimento muscular após os 50 depende deste hábito noturno Revista do Homem Saiba Mais Undo Despite the impressive score, he could not make it to the top. Undeterred, he prepared for CAT again in 2023 and secured a position in the 99.94th percentile. On the waitlist for IIM-B, he missed out by just seven positions. But the third time was the charm when he made it to his dream B-school. Satish Kumar, Vyom's mentor in his journey for CAT, said that IIM-B not only rewards 2-3 years of work experience but also gives a multiplier score ranging from 0.25 to 2 based on the quality of work experience that helped Vyom secure the seat. "It can be seen as a combination of his perseverance, academic profile, and professional background," he added. Satish Kumar, Vyom's mentor added that for the category Vyom belonged to – general, engineering, male, popularly known as GEM – the competition is stiff. Securing a spot for GEM at top IIMs is an uphill task given the volume of high-performing aspirants and limited seats, he added. "I always believed I could do it—it was just a matter of when," said Vyom, adding that his two attempts also helped him prepare better. "I would tell other aspirants not to lose heart and prepare with much more conviction and always learn from mistakes." He wishes to work for a few years after graduation before branching out on his own to fulfil his entrepreneurial ambitions.
Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
IIM Bangalore launches new programme for senior professionals, application underway
IIM Bangalore is launching a new leadership programme to equip senior professionals in Global Capability Centres (GCCs). The programme is designed to equip the senior professionals with strategic capabilities and a global outlook, an official statement issued in this regard said. Classes in the new programme titled 'Leadership Programme to Build Resilient GCCs', will start on July 24. Interested candidates can apply by visiting IIM Bangalore's official website – The last date to apply for the programme is June 24. Designed for professionals with 15+ years of experience and currently in leadership positions in GCCs, the programme will be held for 10 days and be spread across four months. The programme is aimed at helping leaders navigate an increasingly complex business environment and drive long-term value creation. The new programme features include global leadership frameworks contextualised for these centres, strategy workshops and peer learning. It will also offer sessions with IIM-B faculty and industry leaders. The programme has been co-designed by IIM-B faculty and industry veterans. The new IIM Bangalore programme will have three modules 1. Driving GCC Excellence – Unlocking Enterprise Value (3 days) The module will help understand GCCs and also delve into what it takes to establish a successful one. 2. Leadership Skills for GCC Success (4 days) This module focuses on developing you as an effective GCC leader with a three-pronged approach – developing self, cultivating relationships and building an organization. 3. Enabling Global Impact through Strategic Thinking and Innovation (3 days) This module will focus on building a strategic perspective and how to leverage emerging technologies. Those who undertake this programme are expected to develop a personal leadership roadmap and a future-ready strategy blueprint, an official statement issued in this regard said. 'India today houses over 1700 GCCs and by 2030 the number is projected to grow between 2100 and 2200. The employment base is expected to increasing from the present 1.9 million to between 2.5 and 2.8 million,' the statement added.
