The Indian Institute of Management Rohtak hosted Bandaru Dattatreya, Governor of Haryana, for a keynote address and interaction with students and faculty of IIM Rohtak, followed by an interaction with the students, as per the release.
Bandaru Dattatreya, Governor of Haryana, reviewed all the work done by the institution by interacting with students and faculty of IIM Rohtak. He also reviewed and saw all presentations made to him regarding the programmes offered, clubs and committees, research output, consulting and executive education. He also inquired about student life and student activities from various students.
Dheeraj Sharma, director, IIM Rohtak, along with faculty and staff of IIM Rohtak welcomed the Governor and sought his guidance. He expressed immense honour and privilege at having the Governor visit the IIM Rohtak, an institute of national importance, for the first time.
In his welcome address, he urged the students to find ways to contribute not only to the corporate world but also to the society at large. He highlighted the institute’s commitment to serving as the research arm for the State of Haryana and government of India by pointing out work done by the institute for both the state and the country.
Emphasising the institute’s impactful research, he mentioned the institute’s efforts in actively conducting assessments and offering consultancy services to pivotal government agencies. He concluded by highlighting the successes of IIM Rohtak graduates, both MBA and doctoral students, in various corporate and academic endeavours. This includes serving as consultants in both private firms and various government bodies and becoming faculty members in other IIMs.
The welcome address was followed by presentations from different student bodies who highlighted the institute’s achievements. The presentation focused on three aspects: programmes, consulting services and research. IIM Rohtak distinguishes itself as a leading institution with a student body exceeding 1500, making it the largest IIM in terms of enrollment. The flagship programme of PGP is internationally accredited by AMBA. The institution has earned a noteworthy global ranking of 151+ in the QS-World University Rankings 2024 and secured the 12th position in the management category in the NIRF India Rankings 2023. As far as the batch profile of PGP is concerned, IIM Rohtak has consistently maintained more than 70% female representation in the last three years. The student body is drawn from 30 states and union territories, which adds to the rich and varied academic community. As part of its social commitment, two batches of PGP have completed the Rural Engagement Programme, conducting surveys across the 22 districts of Haryana to assess the awareness and effectiveness of government policies in various sectors.
After reviewing all the presentations made by students and faculty, Dattatreya commenced with his address. He commended the institute for its insightful research initiatives and valuable societal contributions and acknowledged IIM Rohtak’s contribution to society, the people of Haryana and the government. He extended additional felicitations to Dheeraj Sharma for his leadership, elevating the institute to new heights. Interacting with the students, he highlighted the importance of regularly engaging in co-curricular and physical activities for improving physical and mental fitness. In that context, he appreciated the institute for pioneering the inclusion of Yoga sessions in the curriculum.
He also reminded the students about the importance of individual social service for the betterment of the country. He suggested that the institute must prepare students for the technological environment characterised by Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, machine learning, 3D printing, and data science. He remind the institute administration that value based education should be the focus and was happy to note that all students had imbibed good values and had a positive attitude.
He emphasised that by 2030, approximately three crore new technical jobs will be created. He was confident that with appropriate technical education it was very likely that two crore jobs out of the three crore new jobs will be taken by Indians. He encouraged IIM Rohtak students to take some of those two crore jobs. In his closing remarks, he highlighted the importance of research and suggested students should be curious to become better researchers. He encouraged students to prioritise values over money, embrace risks, and learn from failure, citing Thomas Edison’s perseverance. Recommending students to read Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s autobiography, he advised them to combine simple living with high thinking.
