Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the Coordination Forum meeting of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The meeting was organised by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education in collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad.
The high-level meeting brought together Chairpersons of IIM Boards of Governors, Directors of various IIMs, and senior officials from the Department of Higher Education along with representatives from the governments of Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh to deliberate on issues of common interest and strengthen collaboration among IIM institutions.
During the discussions, Pradhan highlighted the crucial role of IIMs in shaping the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047.” He said the institutes have emerged as strong drivers of nation-building and economic transformation while also becoming global models of excellence in leadership and management education.
The minister emphasised that by nurturing innovation ecosystems, adapting to emerging global challenges and promoting value-based education, IIMs can evolve further as national assets contributing significantly to India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation.
Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi stressed the importance of the Coordination Forum in strengthening institutional collaboration and cooperation among IIMs.
Key issues discussed during the meeting included aligning undergraduate entrance examinations with the country’s future needs, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for MBA admissions, policies for inter-IIM student migration and fee refunds, exposure opportunities for young faculty and new IIMs through secondment policies, and implementation of reservation rosters for faculty and non-faculty staff.
The meeting also focused on improving student welfare, institutional coordination, academic excellence, innovation and enhancing the global competitiveness of India’s premier management institutes.
