IIM Shillong Inaugurates 12th PGPEx to Unveil Future Leaders!

In a resplendent ceremony marking the dawn of academic excellence, IIM Shillong proudly inaugurated its 12th batch of the Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPEx) for the academic year 2024-25. The event, held at the institute's verdant campus, witnessed the convergence of luminaries from academia, industry and government, illuminating the path for aspiring executives.

The distinguished gathering included the erudite Prof D P Goyal, Director of IIM Shillong, esteemed Aditya Mittal, CHRO of Citibank, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest, and the illustrious Dr Lajja Ram Bishnoi, IPS, DGP of Meghalaya, as the Guest of Honour.

Emanating the vibrant hues of India's multifaceted culture, the gathering at the event represented a kaleidoscope of talents from diverse sectors such as government, private enterprises, PSUs, banking and burgeoning startups. Spanning across 15 states, their presence underscored IIM Shillong's unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity and embracing the nation's rich tapestry.

At the heart of IIM Shillong's PGPEx programme lies a beacon of transformative education, meticulously crafted to resonate with global standards and contemporary insights. Encompassing a varied curriculum, the programme amalgamates foundational and functional courses, cross-functional workshops, innovation camps and bespoke participant electives, offering a holistic learning journey tailoured for the dynamic contours of the global business milieu.

With fervent zeal, Prof D P Goyal extended a warm welcome to the participants of the 12th PGPEx batch, acknowledging the exhilarating yet arduous journey from the industry to academia. He heralded the ethos of participant-centric learning, emphasising the crucible of interactive sessions, peer-to-peer enlightenment, and corporate wisdom, accentuating the participants' pivotal role in carving their destinies.

In his resonant address, the sagacious Aditya Mittal, adorned with insights honed from the trenches of corporate warfare, lauded the participants for electing to tread the hallowed corridors of one of the nation's most esteemed institutions. He extolled the bounteous vistas nestled within India's burgeoning business ecosystem, pulsating with the rhythms of technological innovation and entrepreneurial fervour.

Mittal, a maestro of human connections, unfurled the cardinal importance of forging enduring alliances, urging the participants to nurture 3-5 indelible bonds that transcend the realms of academia. His clarion call for resilience, adaptability and unwavering resolve reverberated through the gathering, casting a luminous path for the journey ahead.

In an instance of cultural effulgence, Dr. Lajja Ram Bishnoi, the venerable custodian of Meghalaya's heritage, regaled the audience with vivid vignettes of the state's rich culture and history. Enthralled by the enigma of Meghalaya's cultural mosaic, he implored the students to immerse themselves in the ethereal charm of the region, weaving threads of cultural synergy and camaraderie during their sojourn at IIM Shillong.

As the curtain rises on a new epoch of leadership and erudition, the 12th PGPEx batch embarks on an odyssey imbued with promise, propelled by the winds of change, and guided by the luminaries of academia and industry. IIM Shillong stands as a hotspot of transformation, creating not just managers but vanguards of change, destined to leave an indelible imprint on the annals of corporate history.