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The five-day residential programme, scheduled from February 9 to 13, 2026, is designed for existing entrepreneurs from diverse sectors with the objective of enhancing their managerial and strategic capabilities. The inaugural session was attended by Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Faculty and Research, along with Programme Directors Dr. Mahesh Gadekar and Dr. Muqbil Burhan.
Addressing the participants, Prof. Jabir Ali highlighted the diversity of the cohort in terms of domains and experience and provided an overview of IIM Jammuâs academic ecosystem. He emphasized the instituteâs strong focus on entrepreneurship development, including incubation initiatives in Jammu & Kashmir, and its active collaboration with the MSME ecosystem and the Ministry of Skill Development. He expressed confidence that the programme would provide valuable insights and encourage meaningful engagement and co-creation of impactful ideas.
Earlier, welcoming the participants, Dr. Mahesh Gadekar stated that the programme is fully funded by the Government of India and conducted under the aegis of DCMSME. He noted that the initiative aims to strengthen and upscale existing entrepreneurs by improving their managerial, operational, and strategic competencies. He also underlined the critical role of MSMEs in Indiaâs economic growth and the governmentâs continued focus on strengthening the sector.
Participants introduced themselves during the session and shared their expectations, reflecting a strong interest in gaining practical knowledge to scale and sustain their enterprises.
The inaugural programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Muqbil Burhan, who acknowledged the support of DCMSME, the leadership and faculty of IIM Jammu, and the enthusiastic participation of the entrepreneurs. The ceremony ended with the National Anthem.
The programme, themed âCapacity to Competitiveness: Strategize, Sustain and Scale,â is designed for MSME owners, promoters, and executives. It is being organized by the Centre for Small Business Development Unit and executed through the Executive Education and Consultancy wing of IIM Jammu. The initiative marks another significant step in the instituteâs commitment to building resilient, growth-oriented entrepreneurs aligned with Indiaâs economic vision.
