IIM Sambalpur Aims To Transform Academic Governance and Leadership of HEIs Through MMTTP

 IIM Sambalpur, one of the premier management institutions, hosted a 5-Day Residential Capacity Building Programme for the 2nd Batch of Nurturing Future Leadership, under the aegis of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) at its campus. There were 28 faculty members from 16 different Higher Education Institutes from all around the nation who have participated in this

programme.  Spearheaded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India and aligned with the vision of NEP 2020, the programme aims to empower faculty members in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to develop essential leadership capabilities by delivering a transformative learning experience, creating a deep understanding of the knowledge, skills and attributes, by identifying challenges and levers in managing and leading organizations.

During the welcome address, Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur, said, "National prosperity and international recognition through accreditations and rankings begin with strong grassroots education. We at IIM Sambalpur believe that leadership in education is about fostering innovation, integrity, and inclusiveness while enhancing governance. Our MMTTP programme aims to empower educational leaders to strengthen institutions, elevate standards, embrace technology, and drive systemic transformation, contributing to both national growth and global excellence. As the prosperity of a nation hinges not only on its talent and resources but on the ethical and transparent governance principles cultivated within its educational frameworks."

He further said, "This MMTTP programme employs an interactive pedagogy that includes case study teaching methods, supplemented with reading, lectures and simulations among other interactive exercises that will help in enhancing cross-functional coordination, conflict resolution, and consensus-building techniques. This customized programme will empower educators and administrators to become effective leaders within their institutions and communities.

There were multiple sessions organized throughout the 5-day programme from IIM Sambalpur faculties, though one session on situational leadership was taken by Prof. Shyam Sundar Patnaik from OUAT University.  The programme was introduced by Prof Ramakrushna Padhy, Programme Director, MMTTP and vote of thanks was given by Prof Poonam Kumar, Programme Director, MMTTP.

IIM Sambalpur is one of the premier management institutions in the country and is widely known for its quality education. Spread over approximately 200 acres of land, the breathtaking and spectacular permanent campus of IIM Sambalpur was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on 3rd February 2024. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone on 2nd January 2021, via video conferencing. Furthermore, the Union Education Minister, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, recently inaugurated the Incubation Centre, I-Hub Foundation, to promote startups and the 'Rangavati Centre of Excellence in Cultural and Sustainable Management'. It also has tie-ups with Flipkart, Amazon, and SIDBI to support, promote and connect regional weavers with global platforms. Equipped with sustainable practices and modernized facilities, the campus values its regional art by mapping the traditional IKAT, patterned textile-dyeing technique onto the brick façade. The institute is committed to providing excellent management education, harbouring a sense of entrepreneurship, and developing socially responsible leaders. IIM Sambalpur is known for its two-year flagship MBA Programme, and admissions are held via CAT. It also offers an MBA for working professionals at the Delhi Centre at ISID, Vasant Kunj, providing options for a dual-degree programme in partnership with French universities. It also offers an MBA in FinTech Management programme for working professionals.