IIM Jammu hosts valedictory ceremony of Management Development Program on Corporate Governance for Senior Executives of J&K Bank

JAMMU: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu under the leadership of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu conducted the Valedictory Ceremony of its specialized Management Development Program (MDP) on Corporate Governance for GMs & DGMs of J&K Bankdesigned exclusively for General Managers and Deputy General Managers of J&K Bank on 13^th Sept 2025 at Jagti Campus. The program aimed to equip senior executives with advanced insights and best practices in corporate governance, enhancing their ability to drive ethical, transparent, and sustainable business practices The program consisted of 24 participants.

Present during the valedictory ceremony was Prof. Ravij Seth, Program Director, IIM Jammu; Prof. Sanjeev Pathak, Chairperson, Executive Education& Consultancy; Dr. Muqbil Burhan, Associate Professor, IIM Jammu;Dr. Pratik Maheshwari, Co-Chairperson, EE & C, IIM Jammu and Dr. Atanu Bhuyan, Program Director, IIM Jammu. The session began with a warm welcome, followed by a detailed program report presented by Dr. Atanu Bhuyan, Program Director, IIM Jammu. Participants shared their reflections, highlighting the transformative learning experience and the applicability of corporate governance principles in strengthening J&K Bank’s leadership and operations.

On the occasion, Prof. Sanjeev Pathak, Chairperson, Executive Education & Consultancy (EE&C), addressed the participants, stressing that strong corporate governance is central to ensuring accountability and fostering long-term growth. He highlighted the value of peer learning during the program and expressed gratitude for the constructive feedback shared by the participants. He further encouraged them to share key takeaways and individual insights that could contribute to collaborative growth, reaffirming IIM Jammu’s commitment to working closely with industry partners. Concluding on a positive note, he wished everyone good luck for their future.

The vote of thanks was delivered by Prof. Ravij Seth, Program Director, IIM Jammu, who acknowledged the active participation and enthusiasm of the executives from J&K Bank. He emphasized the collective responsibility to curate and cultivate better practices in governance that can positively contribute not only to organizational excellence but also to the larger goals of government and society. This was followed by the National Anthem.

The MDP, held from September 12 to 13, 2025, featured sessions on best practices in corporate governance, leadership strategies, and case-based discussions relevant to the banking sector. The two-day training program brought together senior leaders of J&K Bank to strengthen governance practices, leadership skills, and sustainable decision-making frameworks. The program was coordinated and executed by the Executive Education and Consultancy (EE&C) division of IIM Jammu. It reaffirmed IIM Jammu’s vision of contributing to nation-building by creating socially responsible, globally aware, and ethically grounded leaders, while fostering strong partnerships with leading organizations like J&K Bank.