Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!đ 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: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu successfully concluded a three-day Senior Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) for offiicals of Canara Bank, conducted from 02 to 04 November 2026 at its state-of-the-art Jagti Campus. The programme brought together senior banking professionals for an intensive learning experience aimed at strengthening leadership capabilities, strategic thinking and managerial effectiveness in the evolving banking and financial services landscape.
The valedictory ceremony was held at the Vedanta Management Development Programme (MDP) Centre, IIM Jammu, in the presence of senior faculty members and programme participants. The ceremony commenced with a welcome address and programme report by Dr. Bijoy Rakshit, Programme Director, who highlighted the key learning outcomes and major themes covered during the programme.
Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty and Research, IIM Jammu, highlighted that the training programme was a two-way learning process, offering valuable opportunities for both participants and faculty members to exchange knowledge and experiences. Referring to the participants' engagement in both sessions, he emphasised the importance of continuing such programmes and strengthening the longstanding partnership with Canara Bank. He expressed confidence that the key learnings and takeaways from the programme would prove useful to the participants in their professional journeys.
The participants shared their reflections on the programme, highlighting the relevance of the sessions, interactive learning experiences and insights gained into contemporary leadership challenges, organisational effectiveness and emerging developments in the banking sector.
Addressing the participants, Dr. Ashish Kumar, Co-Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy (EE&C), IIM Jammu, in his address, encouraged the participants to apply the knowledge and insights gained during the programme in their professional roles, particularly in the areas of finance, industry. He wished all participants a safe journey back.
Addressing the participants, Dr. Ashish Kumar, Co-Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy (EEC), IIM Jammu, emphasised the importance of continuous learning, leadership development and adapting to the rapidly changing financial services environment. He encouraged the executives to translate their learning into effective managerial practices and contribute to organisational growth.
The ceremony also featured the distribution of certificates to the participants in recognition of their successful completion of the programme. Prof. Pranab Ranjan Das, Programme Director, delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging the contribution of Canara Bank, the faculty members, resource persons and participants towards the successful conduct of the programme. The ceremony concluded with the National Song and National Anthem. The training programme was coordinated IIM Jammu Executive Education and Consultancy vertical of IIM Jammu.
Through such executive education initiatives, IIM Jammu continues to strengthen its engagement with the banking and financial services sector, offering leadership development opportunities that equip senior professionals with the knowledge, strategic perspectives and capabilities required to respond to emerging industry challenges.
