The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu hosted a delegation from the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) at its Srinagar Campus. The visit included Shri Sivasubramanian Ramann, Chairman & Managing Director, SIDBI, Dr. Subhransu Acharya, Chief General Manager, SIDBI, Shri. Balbir Singh, General Manager, SIDBI and several other key officials from SIDBI. The SIDBI team was received and welcomed by Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu along with his IIM Jammu’s Srinagar team.

On the occasion, Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, and Shri Sivasubramanian Ramann, Chairman and Managing Director, SIDBI released the brochure and the posters of Skill to Enterprise Module (STEM). During the visit, Prof B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, and Shri Sivasubramanian Ramann, Chairman and Managing Director, SIDBI discussed the ongoing collaborations, possible future collaborations, including joint research projects, skill development programs, and outreach activities to empower aspiring entrepreneurs. The meeting resulted in fruitful and productive discussion around future collaborations and joint efforts to propagate entrepreneurship and start up culture in the country.

This collaborative effort between IIM Jammu and SIDBI is poised to contribute significantly to the development of a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region, aligning with the Government’s vision of promoting economic growth through Small and Medium enterprises.