Indian Institute of Management Jammu hosts ISYEP and IIT Jammu E-SDP participants for an educational visit

JAMMU: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, under the leadership of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, hosted participants from the Inter State Youth Exchange Program (ISYEP), organized under Nehru Yuva Sangathan, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Government of India, along with participants from the IIT Jammu Advanced Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (E-SDP) for an educational visit. The initiative aimed to provide participants with insights into management education, career opportunities, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem at IIM Jammu.

The ISYEP participants represented five districts of Haryana—Mahendragarh, Rewari, Gurugram, Sonipat, and Jhajjar—bringing together a diverse group of young minds eager to explore opportunities in management education and entrepreneurship. A total of 25 ISYEP participants in the first half, followed by 25 participants from IIT Jammu’s E-SDP program, embarked on a comprehensive campus tour, beginning at the Grand Reception Area. They explored key landmarks such as the Clock Tower, Courtyard, Nalanda Library, Smart Classrooms, Mandapam Auditorium, and the Vedanta MDP Block, gaining firsthand exposure to IIM Jammu’s world-class infrastructure and academic excellence. 

There was an interactive career counselling session, where participants received valuable insights into future career opportunities, admission pathways to IIMs and IITs, and strategic career planning. The session witnessed enthusiastic engagement, with students actively participating and posing insightful questions about their aspirations and academic prospects.

A special session on Entrepreneurship offerings at DST iTBI IIM Jammu was conducted by Chief Innovation Officer, IIM Jammu for participants from the IIT Jammu Advanced Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (E-SDP) and Chief Innovation Officer, Srinagar for the participants from the Inter State Youth Exchange Program (ISYEP), organized under Nehru Yuva Sangathan, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Government of India. The session provided participants with key insights into the startup ecosystem, innovation, and entrepreneurship, encouraging them to explore opportunities in the evolving business landscape.

By engaging with young minds through such initiatives, IIM Jammu reaffirms its commitment to nurturing future leaders and entrepreneurs. The institute continues to play a pivotal role in fostering skill development, innovation, and career aspirations among youth across India.The visit was coordinated and executed by the PR team and the Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Skill Development, IIM Jammu.