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: IIM Jammu observed a special Deepak Lighting Ceremony at the Main Reception of the Academic Block on 17th September 2026, marking the birthday of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and reflecting on India’s transformative growth journey towards Viksit Bharat @2047. The occasion was graced by Shri Yudhvir Sethi, Hon’ble MLA, Jammu East, and presided over by Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu.
Shri Yudhvir Sethi, Hon’ble MLA, extended warm birthday greetings and gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister, highlighting his leadership in inclusive development, national security, border areas, foreign policy and community empowerment. He described institutions such as IIM Jammu and IIT Jammu as significant manifestations of this vision and contributions to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. He also expressed gratitude to Prof. B.S. Sahay and the IIM Jammu fraternity for organising the celebration and conveyed wishes for the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s good health and long life.
Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, extended his warm birthday greetings to the Hon’ble Prime Minister and reflected on India’s journey since Independence, observing that “we used to look towards the world, and today the world looks towards us.” Describing Shri Narendra Modi Ji as an illustrious leader who has contributed to India’s growing global stature, he conveyed his heartfelt wishes for his long life and good health. Adding a personal touch, Prof. Sahay also sang the popular birthday song “Tum Jiyo Hazaaron Saal.”
The occasion was graced by Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal, Chairperson, Ānandam; Prof. Brig. (Retd.) Neeraj Soni, Chairperson, Student Affairs; Ms. Aabha Jamwal, Sarpanch, Nagrota; Prof. Pranab Ranjan Das, Professor of Practice; and Brig. Bhupinder Singh Kang, CAO, IIM Jammu, along with officers, staff and students in large numbers.
Adding a strong voice of Yuva Shakti, members of the Vakta Club, IIM Jammu, delivered three-minute speeches reflecting on India’s growth story, innovation, national development and the aspirations of youth for Viksit Bharat @2047.
The programme was coordinated by the Student Affairs Office and IIM Jammu Student Council, bringing together the IIM Jammu fraternity in a shared reflection on India’s progress and its aspirations for 2047.
