First-generation tribal students from Gadchiroli, Chandrapur find inspiration at IIM Nagpur Eighteen first-generation tribal students from the remote regions of Gadchiroli and Chandrapur visited the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur, gaining a firsthand look at the opportunities higher education can offer. Organized by the Chandrapur-based NGO Jagrut, the group included six women who are set to become the first graduates in their families. The students, representing the Gond, Madia, and Kolam tribal communities, were given a tour of IIM Nagpur’s campus, classrooms, and library, an experience many described as transformative. Arjun Majji, one of the students, expressed awe at the academic environment, stating, “We had never seen such an institute in our lives. Walking into those classrooms and seeing the library felt like a dream.” The visit highlighted the stark contrast between their rural upbringing and the resources available at a premier management institute. The students engaged in a meaningful dialogue with IIM Nagpur Director Bhimaraya Metri, who shared his own journey from a remote village in Maharashtra’s Jath-Atpadi region to leading one of India’s top management institutes. Metri emphasized that family background should never limit educational aspirations, recounting how his own village lacked even a secondary school during his childhood. “Illiterate parents cannot be the reason for you to stay away from education,” he told the students. “We studied and worked hard. Today, you have the support and guidance of an organisation like Jagrut. We had no such support.” The interaction took an engaging turn when student Pooja Masram asked whether hard work or smart work was more critical for success. Metri responded, “There is no substitute for hard work.#iim_nagpur #jagrut #arjun_majji #bhimaraya_metri #shailendra_nigam
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Free Allocation Of 28 Hectares For IIM Nagpur’s World-Class Campus In Pune The Maharashtra Cabinet has given its approval for the free allocation of 28 hectares of government land at Moshi to establish an extended academic and training campus for the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur. The decision, announced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, marks a significant step toward expanding higher education and industry collaboration in the Pune region. The land, located in the Haveli taluka of Moshi, will be provided without any premium or occupancy charges, with the estimated occupancy value of ₹186 crore waived and treated as the state’s equity in the institute’s authorized capital. The choice of Moshi was based on its strategic location, offering strong connectivity to Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, and Mumbai. The area’s industrial base and growing IT ecosystem were cited as key factors in the decision, as they provide students with closer ties to industry opportunities. BJP MLA Mahesh Landge had actively pursued the proposal to bring an IIM campus to Pimpri-Chinchwad, emphasizing the region’s potential for academic and economic growth. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule highlighted the initiative’s alignment with Maharashtra’s broader vision to position the state as a hub for education, industry, and skill development. He noted that the IIM campus will enhance access to world-class education and contribute to the region’s academic landscape. The project is expected to drive advancements in higher education, research, innovation, and industry-oriented skill development, further solidifying Pimpri-Chinchwad’s status as a knowledge and innovation center.#moshi #devendra_fadnavis #maharashtra_cabinet #iim_nagpur #pimpri_chinchwad
Nagpur to be promoted as IT hub under MahaSTRIDE A high-level meeting is set to be convened in Nagpur on April 27 to position the city as a key player in India’s information technology sector under the Maharashtra State IT and IT-enabled Services Development Project, known as MahaSTRIDE. The gathering, chaired by Divisional Commissioner Vijayalakshmi Bidari, aims to foster collaboration between industry leaders, startups, academic institutions, and government agencies to accelerate Nagpur’s transformation into a central hub for IT and IT-enabled services. The meeting will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including the district collector, the chairman and managing director of Mihan India, senior officials from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur, representatives from the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), regional officials of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), and the joint director of the state’s industries department. Additionally, senior IT mentor Shashikant Choudhary, heads of industry associations such as NASSCOM, FICCI, and CII, and representatives from engineering and management colleges will attend. The initiative under MahaSTRIDE seeks to leverage Nagpur’s strategic location and existing infrastructure to attract investments, create employment opportunities, and establish the city as a competitive destination for IT companies. The meeting is expected to outline specific strategies for infrastructure development, skill-building programs, and incentives for startups and established firms. This move aligns with broader state government efforts to diversify Maharashtra’s economy and reduce regional disparities in technological growth.#nagpur #vijayalakshmi_bidari #mahastride #mihan_india #iim_nagpur
