Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu had the honour of hosting a high-level Indian Army delegation led by Lt. Gen M.V. Suchindra Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, YSM**, VSM, GOC-in-C, Northern Command. The delegation included Lt. Gen Navin Sachdeva, AVSM, SM, GOC, 16 Corps; and few other high ranking Indian army officers of respective domains.
The delegation was warmly received by Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, who provided an overview of the institute through the Architectural Scale Model of the campus, highlighting IIM Jammu’s world-class infrastructure and academic vision.
The visit commenced with a comprehensive campus tour covering the Grand Reception Area, Academic Office, the state-of-the-art Nalanda Library, Smart Classrooms, Mandapam Auditorium, Placement Office, Student Affairs, Alumni and International Relations Offices, Vedanta Executive Education Block, Vishrantika Faculty Lounge, and the Senate Hall.
The Army delegation led by Lt. Gen M.V. Suchindra Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, YSM**, VSM, GOC-in-C, Northern Command accompanied by Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu also visited a classroom in session, where they interacted with students and gained firsthand insight into the academic environment at IIM Jammu.
Following the tour, the delegation visited the Director’s Office and Board Room, where an engaging discussion took place on potential collaborations between the Indian Army and IIM Jammu. Key areas included leadership development, customized management training for defence personnel, and joint research in strategic domains. The dialogue reflected a shared commitment to fostering innovation, resilience, and capacity-building towards national development.
As a token of appreciation, Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, felicitated Lt. Gen M.V. Suchindra Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, YSM**, VSM, GOC-in-C, Northern Command; Lt. Gen Navin Sachdeva, AVSM, SM, GOC, 16 Corps; and few other high-ranking Indian armyofficers of respective domains.Lt. Gen M.V. Suchindra Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, YSM**, VSM, GOC-in-C, Northern Command also felicitated Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu recognizing IIM Jammu’s rising contribution to nation-building and its excellence in leadership and education.
Present during the occasion was Dr. Rajesh Sikka, Dr. Vinod Durge, Dr. Sanjeev Pathak, IIM Jammu, Shri. Sanjay Gupta, Shri Prashant Mishra,Professor of Practice, IIM Jammu. The visit concluded with a formal send-off, symbolizing the onset of a promising and enduring partnership between IIM Jammu and the Indian Army, Northern Command. This landmark engagement reaffirmed a shared commitment to nurturing leadership, driving excellence, and advancing the nation’s progress through integrity, innovation, and strategic vision.
