IIM Calcutta integrates Bengali culture into campus life
Director Alok Rai announced the use of local crafts and music as part of the institute's cultural assimilation efforts.
The Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta (IIM-C) is integrating the cultural ethos of West Bengal into its campus, according to a report by Telegraph India. Director Alok Rai made this announcement on Saturday during the institute's 66th foundation day celebrations.
Rai stated that Rabindra Sangeet is played at the gate and Gurudev’s Sahaj Path is depicted at the entrance. He added that Dinajpur bamboo craft is used for fencing and Kantha needlework is used for convocation attire.
The institute is also focusing on internationalisation by reviving its relationship with the MIT Sloan School of Management, which served as a mentor institution in 1961-62. The two organisations are working towards collaborating on consultancy and executive education in mutually identified domains.
Rai also mentioned that the institute is in the process of launching mentoring management programmes in the Central Asian region. He noted that the institute has invested heavily in internationalisation.
The foundation day event, attended by West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi, included the presentation of Distinguished Alumnus Awards to four former students. The awardees were Ranjan Banerjee, Rupa Mukherjee Mahanty, T.N.
Hari, and Pramad Jandhyala.
Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, chairperson of the IIM Calcutta board of governors, was also present at the programme. Rai noted that alumni support helped the institute achieve its best placement season last year.