IIM BANGALORE AND SOCIAL IMPACT
REPORT 2022
IIM BANGALORE AND SOCIAL IMPACT
REPORT 2022
IIM BANGALORE AND SOCIAL IMPACT
REPORT 2022
As a management school, IIM Bangalore has always valued becoming a national concern, and the Centre for Public Policy
social impact. Our vision statement says, ‘To be a global, was set up in the same year.
renowned academic institution fostering excellence in manage-
ment, innovation and entrepreneurship for business, govern- On a continual basis, IIMB has been forming new Centres for
ment and society’. We do this through knowledge creation impact. I would like to specially mention the Supply Chain
(research) and knowledge dissemination (teaching), and a Management Centre, the Centre for Corporate Governance and
variety of other activities, firmly set in the context of relevance Citizenship, the Centre for Capital Markets and Risk Manage-
to make impact. ment, and the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
The very genesis of IIM Bangalore was in the philosophy that IIM Bangalore has also leveraged technology for its initiatives
we must solve real world problems of great significance, which in digital education, including its recent foray into Massive
in the seventies, was largely influenced by the government Open Online Courses (MOOCs). With the focus on digital
and public sector. IIM Bangalore, in a bold move, rooted itself initiatives in organizations, IIMB has launched a two-year Post
around large public systems, including agriculture, education, Graduate Programme in Business Analytics.
energy, health, and transportation.
IIMB faculty and students have always been sensitive to social
Later, as India itself shifted its priorities to economic growth impact. The campus infrastructure has increasingly been
driven by the private sector, IIMB’s focus reflected these prior- sensitive to sustainability, taking initiatives in greening and
ities. conservation like rainwater harvesting and rooftop solar power
generation. IIMB students have a variety of social initiatives.
As Bengaluru became a hub of the global software industry Several faculty members work closely with non-profits in board
in the 1990s, IIMB rose to the challenge of contributing to and advisory positions. IIMB was one of the nine top global
this development through a Centre (Centre for Software & IT schools in the Positive Impact Rating 2020.
Management) and a Programme (Post Graduate Programme in
Software Enterprise Management). On the same note, recog- In keeping with global trends, we are now making more system-
nizing the need for a programme targeted at professionals with atic efforts to measure and track our social impact. I am happy
experience, a one-year Executive Post Graduate Programme in to see this report which is an important step in this direction.
Management, was also launched. My thanks to all our colleagues who have put this together.
IIMB recognized the importance of catalyzing entrepreneurship
early by setting up NSRCEL – the Centre for Entrepreneur- Professor Rishikesha T. Krishnan
ial Learning – in 2000. In the meantime, governance was fast
DIRECTOR’S FOREWORD
2 | Director's Foreward Director's Foreward | 3
As a management school, IIM Bangalore has always valued becoming a national concern, and the Centre for Public Policy
social impact. Our vision statement says, ‘To be a global, was set up in the same year.
renowned academic institution fostering excellence in manage-
ment, innovation and entrepreneurship for business, govern- On a continual basis, IIMB has been forming new Centres for
ment and society’. We do this through knowledge creation impact. I would like to specially mention the Supply Chain
(research) and knowledge dissemination (teaching), and a Management Centre, the Centre for Corporate Governance and
variety of other activities, firmly set in the context of relevance Citizenship, the Centre for Capital Markets and Risk Manage-
to make impact. ment, and the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
The very genesis of IIM Bangalore was in the philosophy that IIM Bangalore has also leveraged technology for its initiatives
we must solve real world problems of great significance, which in digital education, including its recent foray into Massive
in the seventies, was largely influenced by the government Open Online Courses (MOOCs). With the focus on digital
and public sector. IIM Bangalore, in a bold move, rooted itself initiatives in organizations, IIMB has launched a two-year Post
around large public systems, including agriculture, education, Graduate Programme in Business Analytics.
energy, health, and transportation.
IIMB faculty and students have always been sensitive to social
Later, as India itself shifted its priorities to economic growth impact. The campus infrastructure has increasingly been
driven by the private sector, IIMB’s focus reflected these prior- sensitive to sustainability, taking initiatives in greening and
ities. conservation like rainwater harvesting and rooftop solar power
generation. IIMB students have a variety of social initiatives.
As Bengaluru became a hub of the global software industry Several faculty members work closely with non-profits in board
in the 1990s, IIMB rose to the challenge of contributing to and advisory positions. IIMB was one of the nine top global
this development through a Centre (Centre for Software & IT schools in the Positive Impact Rating 2020.
Management) and a Programme (Post Graduate Programme in
Software Enterprise Management). On the same note, recog- In keeping with global trends, we are now making more system-
nizing the need for a programme targeted at professionals with atic efforts to measure and track our social impact. I am happy
experience, a one-year Executive Post Graduate Programme in to see this report which is an important step in this direction.
Management, was also launched. My thanks to all our colleagues who have put this together.
IIMB recognized the importance of catalyzing entrepreneurship
early by setting up NSRCEL – the Centre for Entrepreneur- Professor Rishikesha T. Krishnan
ial Learning – in 2000. In the meantime, governance was fast
DIRECTOR’S FOREWORD
2 | Director's Foreward Director's Foreward | 3
POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN MAHATMA GANDHI NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
MANAGEMENT
IIM Bangalore’s Centre for Public Policy (CPP), in collabora-
While the institute has programmes designed exclusively on tion with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneur-
social impact, even its general management-focused post grad- ship (MSDE), Government of India (GoI), and State Skill De-
uate programmes have courses targeted at social impact. velopment Missions (SSDMs), offers a Certificate Programme
in Public Policy and Management. The programme, Mahatma
The two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management has Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF), announced in 2019,
two core courses named, ‘Business, Government and Society’ provides young, dynamic individuals with the opportunity to
and ‘Entrepreneurial Learning’. Starting 2020, a one-week Rural contribute to enhancing skill development at the district level in
Immersion module has also become core. a bid to promote rural employment.
The one-year Executive Post Graduate Programme in Manage- The programme, designed and delivered by IIMB, was rolled
ment has two core courses named, ‘Corporate Governance and out, on a pilot basis, in the states of Gujarat, Karnataka, Megha-
Ethics’ and ‘Entrepreneurial Management’. laya, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
PROGRAMMES AND INITIATIVES
The two-year Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Manage- The implementation of the programme has been a great success
ment has a core course on ‘Corporate Governance and Ethics’. and has garnered appreciation from various quarters. IIMB has
subsequently initiated Phase 2 of the MGNF with a nation-wide
IIM Bangalore offers academic programmes at the graduate In addition, there are many electives offered across the pro- roll-out in collaboration with other IIMs in an attempt at creat-
level that cater to different audiences. Each programme grammes in such domains. ing change for a ground-up, district-based, skill-based economy
has a unique mandate and pedagogy. While Post Graduate in India.
and Executive Education serve managerial requirements of There has been a lot of interest in the programme among vari-
the industry, Doctoral education contributes to the creation ous stakeholders, such as IIMB’s teaching faculty, NGOs in the
of new knowledge and intellectual development of the livelihoods space, and government. IIMB aims to harness this
discipline. All the programmes have been designed to serve positive energy towards creating and managing a practice-ori-
the interests of business, government and society. Here are ented learning environment around district economies and skill
a few that have direct social impact. development.
Programmes and Initiatives | 5
POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN MAHATMA GANDHI NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
MANAGEMENT
IIM Bangalore’s Centre for Public Policy (CPP), in collabora-
While the institute has programmes designed exclusively on tion with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneur-
social impact, even its general management-focused post grad- ship (MSDE), Government of India (GoI), and State Skill De-
uate programmes have courses targeted at social impact. velopment Missions (SSDMs), offers a Certificate Programme
in Public Policy and Management. The programme, Mahatma
The two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management has Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF), announced in 2019,
two core courses named, ‘Business, Government and Society’ provides young, dynamic individuals with the opportunity to
and ‘Entrepreneurial Learning’. Starting 2020, a one-week Rural contribute to enhancing skill development at the district level in
Immersion module has also become core. a bid to promote rural employment.
The one-year Executive Post Graduate Programme in Manage- The programme, designed and delivered by IIMB, was rolled
ment has two core courses named, ‘Corporate Governance and out, on a pilot basis, in the states of Gujarat, Karnataka, Megha-
Ethics’ and ‘Entrepreneurial Management’. laya, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
PROGRAMMES AND INITIATIVES
The two-year Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Manage- The implementation of the programme has been a great success
ment has a core course on ‘Corporate Governance and Ethics’. and has garnered appreciation from various quarters. IIMB has
subsequently initiated Phase 2 of the MGNF with a nation-wide
IIM Bangalore offers academic programmes at the graduate In addition, there are many electives offered across the pro- roll-out in collaboration with other IIMs in an attempt at creat-
level that cater to different audiences. Each programme grammes in such domains. ing change for a ground-up, district-based, skill-based economy
has a unique mandate and pedagogy. While Post Graduate in India.
and Executive Education serve managerial requirements of There has been a lot of interest in the programme among vari-
the industry, Doctoral education contributes to the creation ous stakeholders, such as IIMB’s teaching faculty, NGOs in the
of new knowledge and intellectual development of the livelihoods space, and government. IIMB aims to harness this
discipline. All the programmes have been designed to serve positive energy towards creating and managing a practice-ori-
the interests of business, government and society. Here are ented learning environment around district economies and skill
a few that have direct social impact. development.
Programmes and Initiatives | 5
N. S. RAMASWAMY PRE-DOCTORAL SOCIAL IMPACT OF IIMBx
FELLOWSHIP
Faculty Development Programme – The IIMBx team conduct-
The N. S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship (NSR Pre-doc), ed the FDP, ‘How to develop a MOOC course?’ for faculty of
launched in 2018, is a unique programme, which helps partici- Jain University. This was an online session with a blend of both
pants prepare for a prestigious doctoral degree. The programme synchronous as well as asynchronous modules. The partici-
is specially designed around the needs of doctoral-level pants were awarded a Certificate of Completion post successful
students and helps them navigate the process of applying for completion of course.
a doctoral degree. Once they have successfully completed
the programme at IIMB, they are equipped to take tests and iGOT – The IIMBx team launched a course on the iGOT plat-
interviews in prestigious universities, where their research areas form which is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and
match. Training for civil services capacity building.
Mission: NSR Pre-doc, with a focus on inclusion, has been in- Academic Partnerships – IIMBx brings its management curric-
stituted with the aim to increase the social diversity of manage- ulum to the college classroom through the academic partner-
ment academia in India. ship programme. IIMBx courses are offered only to partner
academic institutions and are administered with the support of
Who is it for? the host institutions’ faculty.
It encourages students of the following categories: SC, ST, NC-
OBC; religious minorities; persons with disabilities (as defined SWAYAM – Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring
by Government of India); women and gender-minorities, and Minds – is an initiative by the Ministry of Human Resource
persons with primary and secondary schooling from vernacular Development, Government of India, to offer online courses to
medium of instruction, rural schools, or government schools. learners across the country. IIMB is the coordinating institute
for management education for SWAYAM. In the academic year
What’s in it for the student? 2021, IIMBx launched 66 courses on SWAYAM touching the
• A fulltime mentoring programme by internationally-ac- lives of more than two lakh learners.
claimed faculty
• Opportunity to engage with both current and former PhD Empowering Women through Entrepreneurship Programme
scholars – In this programme which was launched by the National
• Expert guidance in writing research proposals Commission for Women (NCW), IIMB’s action-oriented online
• 100 per cent financial support course: ‘Do Your Venture: Entrepreneurship for Everyone’ was
used for training the participants in Entrepreneurship. Ideat-
The programme prepares the student to develop a research ed and designed to promote economic independence among
topic, understand data collection methods and plan a viable women through Entrepreneurship, the programme received
proposal for the doctorate, explore key skills required for applications from women from across the country and is being
doctoral study, become familiar with key terminology, develop delivered in two phases – Online Training by IIMB and then
written and spoken critical thinking and understand the subject Incubation by India SME Forum in the second phase. More
specialization. It prepares the student for an academic career, than 3000 female entrepreneurs benefited from this initiative
particularly for enrolling in a high-quality doctoral programme across India.
in management and allied disciplines.
Financial Aid: The Fellows receive a stipend and a tuition NSRCEL’S WOMEN START-UP PROGRAM
waiver. Àt present, the stipend amount is INR 25,000 per month
for a period of one year. They also receive a house rent allowance NSRCEL’s Women Start-up Program at IIM Bangalore, a CSR
as per prevailing institute norms. Along with this, the student initiative by Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, aims to support
gets contingency grant, laptop grant and conference grant. ambitious and innovative women entrepreneurs by enabling
them to transform their ideas into business ventures. First
Certificate of Completion: Upon successful completion of the ideated in 2016, the program is designed to focus on the
programme requirements, a Certificate of Completion is issued enhancement of the entrepreneurial and managerial skills of
to the student. women leading early and ideation stage ventures.
Batch of 2020-21: In 2020-2021, eight students enrolled for The program provides business knowledge for entrepreneurs
the programme – one each in the areas of Economics & Social to build on their idea in the initial stage through Massive Open
Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Accounting, Informa- Online Courses. It then progresses by offering selected can-
tion Systems, Strategy, Marketing, Organizational Behavior & didates a three-month virtual pre-incubation program where
Human Resources Management, and Public Policy. One par- entrepreneurs undergo business training to develop their proto-
ticipant, Janai S R, presented a paper at the ‘Current Issues and type. Finalists are selected to be part of the incubation process
Policy Options in Financial Markets Seminar’, jointly organized at NSRCEL where they focus on developing their product and
by the National Institute of Securities Markets and The Indian scaling up. The program is supported by Kotak Mahindra Bank
Econometric Society. Limited.
6 | Programmes and Initiatives Programmes and Initiatives | 7
N. S. RAMASWAMY PRE-DOCTORAL SOCIAL IMPACT OF IIMBx
FELLOWSHIP
Faculty Development Programme – The IIMBx team conduct-
The N. S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship (NSR Pre-doc), ed the FDP, ‘How to develop a MOOC course?’ for faculty of
launched in 2018, is a unique programme, which helps partici- Jain University. This was an online session with a blend of both
pants prepare for a prestigious doctoral degree. The programme synchronous as well as asynchronous modules. The partici-
is specially designed around the needs of doctoral-level pants were awarded a Certificate of Completion post successful
students and helps them navigate the process of applying for completion of course.
a doctoral degree. Once they have successfully completed
the programme at IIMB, they are equipped to take tests and iGOT – The IIMBx team launched a course on the iGOT plat-
interviews in prestigious universities, where their research areas form which is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and
match. Training for civil services capacity building.
Mission: NSR Pre-doc, with a focus on inclusion, has been in- Academic Partnerships – IIMBx brings its management curric-
stituted with the aim to increase the social diversity of manage- ulum to the college classroom through the academic partner-
ment academia in India. ship programme. IIMBx courses are offered only to partner
academic institutions and are administered with the support of
Who is it for? the host institutions’ faculty.
It encourages students of the following categories: SC, ST, NC-
OBC; religious minorities; persons with disabilities (as defined SWAYAM – Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring
by Government of India); women and gender-minorities, and Minds – is an initiative by the Ministry of Human Resource
persons with primary and secondary schooling from vernacular Development, Government of India, to offer online courses to
medium of instruction, rural schools, or government schools. learners across the country. IIMB is the coordinating institute
for management education for SWAYAM. In the academic year
What’s in it for the student? 2021, IIMBx launched 66 courses on SWAYAM touching the
• A fulltime mentoring programme by internationally-ac- lives of more than two lakh learners.
claimed faculty
• Opportunity to engage with both current and former PhD Empowering Women through Entrepreneurship Programme
scholars – In this programme which was launched by the National
• Expert guidance in writing research proposals Commission for Women (NCW), IIMB’s action-oriented online
• 100 per cent financial support course: ‘Do Your Venture: Entrepreneurship for Everyone’ was
used for training the participants in Entrepreneurship. Ideat-
The programme prepares the student to develop a research ed and designed to promote economic independence among
topic, understand data collection methods and plan a viable women through Entrepreneurship, the programme received
proposal for the doctorate, explore key skills required for applications from women from across the country and is being
doctoral study, become familiar with key terminology, develop delivered in two phases – Online Training by IIMB and then
written and spoken critical thinking and understand the subject Incubation by India SME Forum in the second phase. More
specialization. It prepares the student for an academic career, than 3000 female entrepreneurs benefited from this initiative
particularly for enrolling in a high-quality doctoral programme across India.
in management and allied disciplines.
Financial Aid: The Fellows receive a stipend and a tuition NSRCEL’S WOMEN START-UP PROGRAM
waiver. Àt present, the stipend amount is INR 25,000 per month
for a period of one year. They also receive a house rent allowance NSRCEL’s Women Start-up Program at IIM Bangalore, a CSR
as per prevailing institute norms. Along with this, the student initiative by Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, aims to support
gets contingency grant, laptop grant and conference grant. ambitious and innovative women entrepreneurs by enabling
them to transform their ideas into business ventures. First
Certificate of Completion: Upon successful completion of the ideated in 2016, the program is designed to focus on the
programme requirements, a Certificate of Completion is issued enhancement of the entrepreneurial and managerial skills of
to the student. women leading early and ideation stage ventures.
Batch of 2020-21: In 2020-2021, eight students enrolled for The program provides business knowledge for entrepreneurs
the programme – one each in the areas of Economics & Social to build on their idea in the initial stage through Massive Open
Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Accounting, Informa- Online Courses. It then progresses by offering selected can-
tion Systems, Strategy, Marketing, Organizational Behavior & didates a three-month virtual pre-incubation program where
Human Resources Management, and Public Policy. One par- entrepreneurs undergo business training to develop their proto-
ticipant, Janai S R, presented a paper at the ‘Current Issues and type. Finalists are selected to be part of the incubation process
Policy Options in Financial Markets Seminar’, jointly organized at NSRCEL where they focus on developing their product and
by the National Institute of Securities Markets and The Indian scaling up. The program is supported by Kotak Mahindra Bank
Econometric Society. Limited.
6 | Programmes and Initiatives Programmes and Initiatives | 7
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION TIES UP • Access to teaching and reference material using appropriate Academic Accommodations Provided Faculty Chair for the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion:
WITH KARNATAKA GOVT. TO OFFER technology wherever necessary • Understanding the requirements of students using the Rea- Prof. Anil B Suraj
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING FOR SC/ST • Access to e-resources through the adoption of WCAG and sonable Accommodation Form and assessment of accommo-
other relevant standards
dation at the beginning of year
WOMEN GRADUATES • Mails sent to faculty teaching in the preparatory course and
IIMB assesses the needs of each enrolled student with disability terms 1-6, informing them of the students and the accommo-
Executive Education Programmes, in collaboration with individually and determines what needs to be done to provide dation required during the term
the Government of Karnataka, is offering Entrepreneurship the best possible educational experience for that student. The • Communication of students’ requirements to programme
Training for SC/ST women graduates. This programme will be Office of Disability Services arranges such assessments and acts offices, hostel and estates offices
sponsored by the Karnataka Government. The certificate pro- as the nodal point to ensure that the needs of the student are • Three-year PGP option on approval of the PGP Committee
gramme, which is primarily aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs, communicated to every relevant office/department/person of • Course and reference material provided in an accessible A faculty of the Public Policy area, Prof: Anil B Suraj has been
will also help existing entrepreneurs scale their ventures. IIMB and fulfilled appropriately. format, PPTs provided ahead of classes, permission for the use involved in different national and international research proj-
of assistive devices in class, breaks during classes with prior ects including ‘Access to Justice for the Poor and the Disadvan-
The Government of Karnataka is envisaging providing training IIMB takes proactive steps to identify career opportunities approval, video/audio recording of lectures, etc. taged’, and more.
to 300 SC/ST women graduates. Out of the 300 women candi- for students with disabilities and seeks to influence recruiting • Readers, scribes, tutors, note-takers
dates, 200 SC candidates and 100 ST candidates will undergo organizations to adopt equal opportunity employment policies • Compensatory time for examinations and alternative evalua-
the said training. and practices. tion methods
The programme is for the duration of five to six months IIMB strives to prevent discrimination against students with Additional Academic Provisions/Solutions
for each batch of 75 candidates. It will be delivered in combi- disabilities. IIMB sensitizes all relevant stakeholders to the • Transcripts of videos used in class for students with hearing
nation of in-person on campus sessions along with live, online needs and challenges of students with disabilities through impairment
sessions. periodic workshops and campaigns. Any discrimination against • iPads to read course material in soft copy format for students
students with disabilities or rude/insensitive behavior is taken with severe locomotor disability
seriously and could be cause for disciplinary action against the • With the COVID outbreak, classes moved to online mode; for
OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION faculty member concerned, staff member, or student. hearing impaired students, Otter software was integrated with
Zoom for live captioning during classes
IIMB strives to remove all barriers that prevent students with While IIMB follows the Persons with Disabilities Act and • Use of touchscreen laptop to write examinations for students
disabilities from realizing their potential. The objective of this other legal provisions, this policy intends to go beyond the with locomotor disability
policy is to provide ‘equal opportunity’ to all students and also legal requirements to provide a truly inclusive environment for
provide the required support that can help them lead a life as students with disabilities. As a step towards this objective, IIMB Other Provisions/Physical Infrastructure
independently as possible while they are at the institute. has set up a ‘Committee on Disability’ at the school to provide • Special hostel accommodation at the MHU and PhD block for
leadership and focus. IIMB has formed partnerships with students with severe locomotor disability
IMB commits to a time-bound program to remove all barriers industry bodies and reputed non-government organizations • Suitably accessible rooms at the hostel, such as a room closer
to access faced by students with disabilities. Access includes, (NGOs) working in the field. to the bathroom, attached washroom, etc.
but is not limited to: • Modifications made in the hostel room as desired, such as AC,
• Physical access to all parts of the campus used by students accessible furniture, fixtures, etc.
• Motorized and customized manual wheelchair for students
with locomotor disability
• Accessible infrastructure for L-square and BEFG square at
hostels
• Accessible ramps and railings at campus buildings
• Accessible rooms in new hostel block that is under construc-
tion
• A campus wide audit on disability access was done in October
2021 and a detailed audit report was shared by the audit team
in January 2022; the recommendations will be evaluated and
implemented in the upcoming Financial Year
Disability Awareness and Sensitization Sessions
A Disability Awareness and Sensitization Session was con-
ducted for IIMB students during the Orientation Week in June
2021.
Details of students with disabilities: 2021-2022
Total number of students | 45
Students with low vision/blindness | 06
Students with locomotor disability/cerebral palsy | 22
Students with hearing impairment | 07
Students with specified learning disability | 05
Students with other disabilities (Thalassemia, etc.) | 05
8 | Programmes and Initiatives Programmes and Initiatives | 9
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION TIES UP • Access to teaching and reference material using appropriate Academic Accommodations Provided Faculty Chair for the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion:
WITH KARNATAKA GOVT. TO OFFER technology wherever necessary • Understanding the requirements of students using the Rea- Prof. Anil B Suraj
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING FOR SC/ST • Access to e-resources through the adoption of WCAG and sonable Accommodation Form and assessment of accommo-
dation at the beginning of year
other relevant standards
WOMEN GRADUATES • Mails sent to faculty teaching in the preparatory course and
IIMB assesses the needs of each enrolled student with disability terms 1-6, informing them of the students and the accommo-
Executive Education Programmes, in collaboration with individually and determines what needs to be done to provide dation required during the term
the Government of Karnataka, is offering Entrepreneurship the best possible educational experience for that student. The • Communication of students’ requirements to programme
Training for SC/ST women graduates. This programme will be Office of Disability Services arranges such assessments and acts offices, hostel and estates offices
sponsored by the Karnataka Government. The certificate pro- as the nodal point to ensure that the needs of the student are • Three-year PGP option on approval of the PGP Committee
gramme, which is primarily aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs, communicated to every relevant office/department/person of • Course and reference material provided in an accessible A faculty of the Public Policy area, Prof: Anil B Suraj has been
will also help existing entrepreneurs scale their ventures. IIMB and fulfilled appropriately. format, PPTs provided ahead of classes, permission for the use involved in different national and international research proj-
of assistive devices in class, breaks during classes with prior ects including ‘Access to Justice for the Poor and the Disadvan-
The Government of Karnataka is envisaging providing training IIMB takes proactive steps to identify career opportunities approval, video/audio recording of lectures, etc. taged’, and more.
to 300 SC/ST women graduates. Out of the 300 women candi- for students with disabilities and seeks to influence recruiting • Readers, scribes, tutors, note-takers
dates, 200 SC candidates and 100 ST candidates will undergo organizations to adopt equal opportunity employment policies • Compensatory time for examinations and alternative evalua-
the said training. and practices. tion methods
The programme is for the duration of five to six months IIMB strives to prevent discrimination against students with Additional Academic Provisions/Solutions
for each batch of 75 candidates. It will be delivered in combi- disabilities. IIMB sensitizes all relevant stakeholders to the • Transcripts of videos used in class for students with hearing
nation of in-person on campus sessions along with live, online needs and challenges of students with disabilities through impairment
sessions. periodic workshops and campaigns. Any discrimination against • iPads to read course material in soft copy format for students
students with disabilities or rude/insensitive behavior is taken with severe locomotor disability
seriously and could be cause for disciplinary action against the • With the COVID outbreak, classes moved to online mode; for
OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION faculty member concerned, staff member, or student. hearing impaired students, Otter software was integrated with
Zoom for live captioning during classes
IIMB strives to remove all barriers that prevent students with While IIMB follows the Persons with Disabilities Act and • Use of touchscreen laptop to write examinations for students
disabilities from realizing their potential. The objective of this other legal provisions, this policy intends to go beyond the with locomotor disability
policy is to provide ‘equal opportunity’ to all students and also legal requirements to provide a truly inclusive environment for
provide the required support that can help them lead a life as students with disabilities. As a step towards this objective, IIMB Other Provisions/Physical Infrastructure
independently as possible while they are at the institute. has set up a ‘Committee on Disability’ at the school to provide • Special hostel accommodation at the MHU and PhD block for
leadership and focus. IIMB has formed partnerships with students with severe locomotor disability
IMB commits to a time-bound program to remove all barriers industry bodies and reputed non-government organizations • Suitably accessible rooms at the hostel, such as a room closer
to access faced by students with disabilities. Access includes, (NGOs) working in the field. to the bathroom, attached washroom, etc.
but is not limited to: • Modifications made in the hostel room as desired, such as AC,
• Physical access to all parts of the campus used by students accessible furniture, fixtures, etc.
• Motorized and customized manual wheelchair for students
with locomotor disability
• Accessible infrastructure for L-square and BEFG square at
hostels
• Accessible ramps and railings at campus buildings
• Accessible rooms in new hostel block that is under construc-
tion
• A campus wide audit on disability access was done in October
2021 and a detailed audit report was shared by the audit team
in January 2022; the recommendations will be evaluated and
implemented in the upcoming Financial Year
Disability Awareness and Sensitization Sessions
A Disability Awareness and Sensitization Session was con-
ducted for IIMB students during the Orientation Week in June
2021.
Details of students with disabilities: 2021-2022
Total number of students | 45
Students with low vision/blindness | 06
Students with locomotor disability/cerebral palsy | 22
Students with hearing impairment | 07
Students with specified learning disability | 05
Students with other disabilities (Thalassemia, etc.) | 05
8 | Programmes and Initiatives Programmes and Initiatives | 9
CENTRE FOR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND Business School, has developed a course structure and curric-
CITIZENSHIP (CCGC) ulum on Corporate Social Responsibility. It aims to enhance
awareness of the imperatives of globally acceptable standards of
In 2020-21, the Centre for Corporate Governance and Citizen- Corporate Governance and issues, in their actual implementa-
ship (CCGC) engaged in capacity building by educating NGO tion, through teaching and training initiatives at various levels
leaders on Board role, potential contributions and effectiveness. of business and management education, faculty development
This was done through two programmes, conducted from De- programmes and directorial and executive development for the
cember 03 to December 16, 2020 and from March 16 to March corporate as well as for the not-for-profit sector.
20, 2021. This was aimed to help organizations obtain, retain
and improve the skills and knowledge crucial to accomplish The centre also offers a website www. teachcsr.com as a resource
a set of strategic objectives – which would lead them to build for academia as well as practitioners, covering the entire canvas
scalable and sustainable models. of Responsible Business, which includes ethics and good
governance, leading to long-term sustainable growth for the
A total of 60 NGO leaders from West Bengal, Maharashtra, corporation.
Jharkhand, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland, Jammu and Kash-
mir, New Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and The centre has been provisionally accredited as a Centre of
Uttar Pradesh attended these workshops on Leadership and Excellence by the National Foundation for Corporate Gover-
Governance. nance, a trust sponsored by the Government of India, Ministry
of Company Affairs, for promotion of improved Corporate
The CCGC, in collaboration with the British Council and Governance in India.
the International Centre for CSR at Nottingham University’s
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
To focus on new and emerging areas of research and education,
Centres of Excellence have been established within the institute.
These centres draw on resources from the school’s stakeholders,
and interact with them to enhance core competencies.
Centres of Excellence | 11
CENTRE FOR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND Business School, has developed a course structure and curric-
CITIZENSHIP (CCGC) ulum on Corporate Social Responsibility. It aims to enhance
awareness of the imperatives of globally acceptable standards of
In 2020-21, the Centre for Corporate Governance and Citizen- Corporate Governance and issues, in their actual implementa-
ship (CCGC) engaged in capacity building by educating NGO tion, through teaching and training initiatives at various levels
leaders on Board role, potential contributions and effectiveness. of business and management education, faculty development
This was done through two programmes, conducted from De- programmes and directorial and executive development for the
cember 03 to December 16, 2020 and from March 16 to March corporate as well as for the not-for-profit sector.
20, 2021. This was aimed to help organizations obtain, retain
and improve the skills and knowledge crucial to accomplish The centre also offers a website www. teachcsr.com as a resource
a set of strategic objectives – which would lead them to build for academia as well as practitioners, covering the entire canvas
scalable and sustainable models. of Responsible Business, which includes ethics and good
governance, leading to long-term sustainable growth for the
A total of 60 NGO leaders from West Bengal, Maharashtra, corporation.
Jharkhand, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland, Jammu and Kash-
mir, New Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and The centre has been provisionally accredited as a Centre of
Uttar Pradesh attended these workshops on Leadership and Excellence by the National Foundation for Corporate Gover-
Governance. nance, a trust sponsored by the Government of India, Ministry
of Company Affairs, for promotion of improved Corporate
The CCGC, in collaboration with the British Council and Governance in India.
the International Centre for CSR at Nottingham University’s
CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
To focus on new and emerging areas of research and education,
Centres of Excellence have been established within the institute.
These centres draw on resources from the school’s stakeholders,
and interact with them to enhance core competencies.
Centres of Excellence | 11
CENTRE FOR PUBLIC POLICY (CPP) Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) Foundation Day Lecture Atmanirbhar Bharat: Evaluating the India Opportunity
This programme, which is in collaboration with the Govern- The centre initiated the Foundation Day Lecture series on 10th The centre organized the webinar, ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat: Evalu-
The Centre for Public Policy (CPP) is an independent public ment of India, is a two-year blended programme to train indi- July 2020. It was on July 10, 2000, that the centre was established ating the India Opportunity’, on 25th November 2019. The talk
interest-oriented policy think tank engaged in pioneering viduals with an undergraduate degree to work with the District through a partnership agreement between the Department of was led by Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, who is among the six founding
research, teaching, training and capacity-building. The centre – Skill Committees. MGNF is an opportunity for young, dynamic Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India (GoI), members of HCL and the former Chairman of HCL Infosys-
established in 2000 through a partnership agreement between individuals to contribute to enhancing skill development and United Nations Development Programme and IIM Bangalore. tems. He has held the post of Chairman of the Board of Gover-
the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Govern- promote economic development. The theme of the second lecture was: ‘The Centre Cannot Hold’ nors at IIT Hyderabad and IIT Patna, and is currently serving as
ment of India (GoI), United Nations Development Programme by scholar, writer and translator Prof. Tridip Suhrud, who the Chairman of IIIT Naya Raipur.
(UNDP) and IIMB – aspires to lead policy-thinking and praxis Under the aegis of the Skill Acquisition and Knowledge examined the relevance of Gandhi’s Hind Swaraj, the concept of
in India, promoting equitable, inclusive, and sustainable solu- Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) project of decentralization and local self-governance. The Age of Pandemics
tions to the concerns of citizens and public governance. the MSDE, IIMB was involved with a pilot cohort of 69 Fellows IIMB’s Prof. Arnab Mukherji from the Centre for Public Policy
based in six states. The implementation of the programme has had a discussion with Dr Chinmay Tumbe, on the latter’s book,
The twin objectives of the centre, to influence policy discourse been a great success and has garnered immense appreciation ‘Age of Pandemics’, on 12th March 2021. Written during the
and improve governance, are achieved through rigorous from various stakeholders. pandemic in just 10 months, the book chronicles the many
research and stakeholder engagement across domains. Its facets of the cholera, plague and influenza pandemics, which
strong evidence-based research has focused on government Phase II, based on the success of Phase I, saw a national roll-out claimed over 70 million lives between 1817 and 1920, with
innovations, regulation, policy-making, administrative and with nine other IIMs acting as academic partners, spanning India being the epicentre in all these episodes.
organizational reform, public-private partnerships and IT in 663 districts in India. Almost 24000 applications were received.
government. Phase II of MGNF was inaugurated on October 25, 2021 with XV International Conference on Public Policy and Manage-
79 Fellows joining the programme at IIMB. Due to COVID 19 ment
The centre’s work in various areas of Public Policy is continu- restrictions, Phase II of the programme was launched in distrib- The conference was held from 24th to 26th August 2020. The
ously being strengthened through robust collaborative networks uted format with the participants joining their respective col- main talks hosted at the conference were:
and partnerships with a variety of think tanks, policy profes- leagues in Agartala, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar and Chandigarh. • Understanding the Nuances of Social Justice: Justice Madan
sionals and practitioners around the world. The Centre for B Lokur, former Justice, Supreme Court of India, led the talk
Public Policy has a significant presence in IIMB’s Post Graduate Reconnect and Rebound: A Webinar on Migrant Workers, The Caste of Merit: Engineering Education in India • Global Agro-Food Systems: Research, Policy, and Implica-
Programme in Public Policy and Management. Additionally, it Employment and Economy The centre organized a lecture on, ‘The Caste of Merit: Engi- tions for India: Professor Barbara Harriss White, Economist
conducts various innovative and influential executive pro- The centre, in collaboration with the SANKALP Team, Ministry neering Education in India’, delivered by Prof. Ajantha Subra- and Emeritus Professor of Development Studies, was in con-
grammes. of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), presented manian, Professor of Anthropology and of South Asian Studies, versation with Dr. Mekhala Krishnamurthy, Senior Fellow at
the webinar, ‘Reconnect and Rebound: A Webinar on Migrant Chair, Department of Anthropology, Harvard University, held CPR and Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology
A vibrant academic ambience for scholarly engagement has Workers, Employment and Economy’, on 24th June 2020. This on 19th August 2020. at Ashoka University
helped the centre emerge as a platform for ideation, debate and webinar brought together a set of stakeholders who have been • Strengthening Public Health Systems: The talk was led by
exploration. working closely on different aspects. Is there Caste Discrimination in Modern Bengaluru? Ex- Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, World Health
plaining Caste Discrimination in Bengaluru Organization
The centre organized a talk on: ‘Is there Caste Discrimination in
Modern Bengaluru? Explaining Caste Discrimination in Benga-
luru’, on 23rd October 2020, by Naveen Bharathi, Vijeta Kumar,
Cynthia Stephen, and Rajendran Prabhakar.
12 | Centres of Excellence Centres of Excellence | 13
CENTRE FOR PUBLIC POLICY (CPP) Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) Foundation Day Lecture Atmanirbhar Bharat: Evaluating the India Opportunity
This programme, which is in collaboration with the Govern- The centre initiated the Foundation Day Lecture series on 10th The centre organized the webinar, ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat: Evalu-
The Centre for Public Policy (CPP) is an independent public ment of India, is a two-year blended programme to train indi- July 2020. It was on July 10, 2000, that the centre was established ating the India Opportunity’, on 25th November 2019. The talk
interest-oriented policy think tank engaged in pioneering viduals with an undergraduate degree to work with the District through a partnership agreement between the Department of was led by Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, who is among the six founding
research, teaching, training and capacity-building. The centre – Skill Committees. MGNF is an opportunity for young, dynamic Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India (GoI), members of HCL and the former Chairman of HCL Infosys-
established in 2000 through a partnership agreement between individuals to contribute to enhancing skill development and United Nations Development Programme and IIM Bangalore. tems. He has held the post of Chairman of the Board of Gover-
the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Govern- promote economic development. The theme of the second lecture was: ‘The Centre Cannot Hold’ nors at IIT Hyderabad and IIT Patna, and is currently serving as
ment of India (GoI), United Nations Development Programme by scholar, writer and translator Prof. Tridip Suhrud, who the Chairman of IIIT Naya Raipur.
(UNDP) and IIMB – aspires to lead policy-thinking and praxis Under the aegis of the Skill Acquisition and Knowledge examined the relevance of Gandhi’s Hind Swaraj, the concept of
in India, promoting equitable, inclusive, and sustainable solu- Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) project of decentralization and local self-governance. The Age of Pandemics
tions to the concerns of citizens and public governance. the MSDE, IIMB was involved with a pilot cohort of 69 Fellows IIMB’s Prof. Arnab Mukherji from the Centre for Public Policy
based in six states. The implementation of the programme has had a discussion with Dr Chinmay Tumbe, on the latter’s book,
The twin objectives of the centre, to influence policy discourse been a great success and has garnered immense appreciation ‘Age of Pandemics’, on 12th March 2021. Written during the
and improve governance, are achieved through rigorous from various stakeholders. pandemic in just 10 months, the book chronicles the many
research and stakeholder engagement across domains. Its facets of the cholera, plague and influenza pandemics, which
strong evidence-based research has focused on government Phase II, based on the success of Phase I, saw a national roll-out claimed over 70 million lives between 1817 and 1920, with
innovations, regulation, policy-making, administrative and with nine other IIMs acting as academic partners, spanning India being the epicentre in all these episodes.
organizational reform, public-private partnerships and IT in 663 districts in India. Almost 24000 applications were received.
government. Phase II of MGNF was inaugurated on October 25, 2021 with XV International Conference on Public Policy and Manage-
79 Fellows joining the programme at IIMB. Due to COVID 19 ment
The centre’s work in various areas of Public Policy is continu- restrictions, Phase II of the programme was launched in distrib- The conference was held from 24th to 26th August 2020. The
ously being strengthened through robust collaborative networks uted format with the participants joining their respective col- main talks hosted at the conference were:
and partnerships with a variety of think tanks, policy profes- leagues in Agartala, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar and Chandigarh. • Understanding the Nuances of Social Justice: Justice Madan
sionals and practitioners around the world. The Centre for B Lokur, former Justice, Supreme Court of India, led the talk
Public Policy has a significant presence in IIMB’s Post Graduate Reconnect and Rebound: A Webinar on Migrant Workers, The Caste of Merit: Engineering Education in India • Global Agro-Food Systems: Research, Policy, and Implica-
Programme in Public Policy and Management. Additionally, it Employment and Economy The centre organized a lecture on, ‘The Caste of Merit: Engi- tions for India: Professor Barbara Harriss White, Economist
conducts various innovative and influential executive pro- The centre, in collaboration with the SANKALP Team, Ministry neering Education in India’, delivered by Prof. Ajantha Subra- and Emeritus Professor of Development Studies, was in con-
grammes. of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), presented manian, Professor of Anthropology and of South Asian Studies, versation with Dr. Mekhala Krishnamurthy, Senior Fellow at
the webinar, ‘Reconnect and Rebound: A Webinar on Migrant Chair, Department of Anthropology, Harvard University, held CPR and Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology
A vibrant academic ambience for scholarly engagement has Workers, Employment and Economy’, on 24th June 2020. This on 19th August 2020. at Ashoka University
helped the centre emerge as a platform for ideation, debate and webinar brought together a set of stakeholders who have been • Strengthening Public Health Systems: The talk was led by
exploration. working closely on different aspects. Is there Caste Discrimination in Modern Bengaluru? Ex- Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, World Health
plaining Caste Discrimination in Bengaluru Organization
The centre organized a talk on: ‘Is there Caste Discrimination in
Modern Bengaluru? Explaining Caste Discrimination in Benga-
luru’, on 23rd October 2020, by Naveen Bharathi, Vijeta Kumar,
Cynthia Stephen, and Rajendran Prabhakar.
12 | Centres of Excellence Centres of Excellence | 13
CENTRE FOR SOFTWARE & INFORMATION to Freedom of Speech and Expression is the right to selectively
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (CSITM) express oneself. In modern times, this right is effectively pro-
tected by encryption, even for the common man. From being
Launched in 1998, the Centre for Software and Information used by defence forces and intelligence agencies for secure
Technology Management (CSITM) is IIMB’s Centre of Excel- communication and being controlled by export restrictions, en-
lence on digital technology management. For more than two cryption technologies have now gone mainstream and are used
decades, CSITM has been serving as a platform for co-creation by almost everyone for tasks ranging from instant messaging
of knowledge with the Indian software and IT industry. Led by to sending an e-mail. The roundtable examined the multiple
Prof. Shankhadeep Banerjee, Chairperson, Centre for Software and varied aspects of the debate between security and privacy
& Information Technology Management and faculty in the vis-à-vis encryption. The panel comprised eminent lawmak-
Information Systems area, it fosters close links with the bur- ers, bureaucrats, researchers, social activists, academics and
geoning IT sector in India, especially with the technology hub lawyers. The discussions were moderated by Prof. Anil B Suraj,
of Bangalore. CSITM has been conducting numerous events in Chairperson, Committee on Diversity and Inclusion and faculty
the form of seminars, panel discussions, conferences and work- in the Public Policy area, and Mishi Choudhary, Managing
shops. One of the primary focus areas has been conducting Partner, Mishi Choudhary & Associates LLP. The event would
panel discussions and roundtable workshops aimed at provid- help the stakeholders highlight the key points at the right forum
ing inputs to lawmakers and to discuss contemporary topics and guide lawmakers around the globe.
relating to technology and society.
Panel Discussion on ‘AI and Governance’
Webinar on ‘Contact Tracing Apps’ On 08 July 2021, CSITM and the Centre for Law and Policy Re-
On 03 June 2020, CSITM hosted a webinar on ‘Contact Tracing search (CLPR) jointly hosted a webinar titled: ‘A Conversation
apps’ as part of the workshop series titled: ‘Future of Tech’. In on Information Regulation, Artificial Intelligence, and Gover- NSRCEL program continues to catalyze aspiring women entrepreneurs to
this webinar, Prof. Rahul Dé, Dean - Programmes and faculty nance’ as part of its ‘Ethics in AI Talk Series’. reach their goals. The program focuses on the Government of
in the Information Systems area, interviewed legal experts on NSRCEL is the innovation and entrepreneurial centre at IIMB, India’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Vocal for Local’.
design, implementation, and effectiveness of the Aarogya Setu Prof. Rahul Dé, from the Information Systems area, presented which nurtures disruption and innovation.
app launched by the Indian Government that runs on Android the ‘AI and Ethics’ project. The research is related to ethical NSRCEL formalized a partnership with Indian Institute of Mil-
and Apple smartphones. It relies on Bluetooth and GPS for concerns arising from the use of AI. During the discussions, the NSRCEL has partnered with Capgemini in India to support let Research by which there will be 15% discount to lab access
tracing contacts and stores the users’ personal data and location capabilities of AI systems that appear different from traditional social impact start-ups. The partnership is unique as this is the for NSRCEL incubates along with access to Agronomists/SMEs
information of COVID positive individuals on a central server. information systems in terms of their ability to act autono- first time that NSRCEL has made a multi-year commitment to in the agri space. The shortlisted start-ups have been resolving
Researchers had raised multiple concerns on its security and mously, were analyzed. The discussions also focussed on how the start-ups to help them scale their operations and enhance challenges (across different programs in NSRCEL) in the five
data collection practices. The webinar was a discussion with AI systems’ capabilities are different from those of humans and their impact. The selected ventures will receive, from Capgem- Gram Panchayats adopted by IIMB.
legal experts on the societal concerns regarding the app. the lack of clarity on the similarities and differences between ini, an entrepreneurial grant and from NSRCEL, they will gain
the capabilities of humans, traditional information systems, and access to domain mentors and networks that will help them NSRCEL has launched, in virtual mode, a program for entre-
The event created awareness among the users and sensitized AI. Overall, the ethical concerns that arise from the perspec- scale. preneurs called ‘AIM Catalysts’, where early-stage start-ups,
students, lawmakers and professionals who are future contrib- tive of being human by framing an ‘ethics of personhood’ lens with sustainable ideas, will be welcomed for incubation. AIM
utors of similar applications on different dimensions, expecta- were discussed to encourage thoughts on the subject. Other NSRCEL and Buddha Fellowship Program (BFP) have collab- stands for NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission. NSRCEL
tions, shortfalls, and the improvement areas. The workshop was panellists included Prof. Sudhir Krishnaswamy of the CLPR, orated for a joint Rural Entrepreneurship Incubation Program. was among the first six incubation centres in the country to be
of immense value to researchers (PhD students and faculty) of Santhosh, Secretary to the Govt. of Tamil Nadu, and Emilie NSRCEL, whose work has impacted over 115600 entrepreneurs, supported by the Atal Innovation Mission.
IIMB and candidates who joined from other institutes. This was Pradichit, Manushya Foundation, Thailand. and the Buddha Fellowship Program incubated in Self Reliant
of particular relevance to doctoral students who are working on Initiatives through Joint Action (SRIJAN), have joined hands NSRCEL has added Agri-tech and Health-tech to its portfolio
Risk and Healthcare (privacy / ethics). A video of the event with Webinar on ‘Adoption of Mobile Payment Technologies in to co-create and build an incubation program to develop the of incubation programs. For the latter, the centre ran an inno-
captions was widely disseminated. India’ rural entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Rural Entrepreneur- vation challenge with elite institutions (Rajiv Gandhi University
On 29 September 2021, CSITM hosted a webinar on ‘Why do ship Incubation Program aims to transform the development of Health Sciences, the nodal university for all medical colleges
Roundtable on ‘Internet Shutdowns’ people use mobile payment technologies and why would they sector in terms of scale with quality and impact by attracting in Karnataka, IISc, IIIT-B, Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre
On 11 November 2020, CSITM hosted a roundtable on ‘Inter- continue? An examination and implications from India’ as part and harnessing India’s best and brightest talent and create an or BBC) for ideas to address COVID-related medical issues.
net Shutdowns’ as part of the workshop series titled: ‘Technol- of the webinar series: ‘Top IS Publications from India’. ecosystem to nurture, support and provide opportunities for NSRCEL was the incubation partner along with BBC (which
ogy and Society’. This was to discuss the internet shutdowns these professionals to pursue their aspiration to become devel- will provide access to high-tech labs) for the winners of this
that have now become a common and frequent phenomenon During the first webinar, Prof. Abhipsa Pal, faculty at IIM opment entrepreneurs, and in turn build the future of India that challenge. The challenge was flagged off by the Prime Minister
around the world. Shutdowns have ranged from a few hours Kozhikode, presented her study published in the Research Policy is modern and inclusive for its less privileged and marginalized and is supported by the Karnataka government. The program
to few months. In this event, a panel comprising key research- journal on mobile payment technologies that analyzed the fac- communities. received applications representing various sectors of healthcare
ers, journalists, social activists, academics, and eminent legal tors impacting the usage and the uneven trajectory of citizens’ including Medical Devices, Tele Medicine, Wearable Devices
experts examined the multiple and varied aspects of shutdowns usage behavior in India. Mobile payment technology contin- In collaboration with Capgemini in India to support social and Outsourcing. This initiative will create a positive impact
and how they affected lives of ordinary people. The discussions ues to spread across the globe, but its diffusion has not been start-ups, NSRCEL aims to support not-for-profit tech enabled and catalyze growth, bound to impact millions of lives in India
were moderated by Prof. Neena Pandey, faculty member, IIM uniform. Its low usage in developing economies is of particular ventures solving social problems and impacting areas of Educa- and globally in the coming years.
Visakhapatnam. The event would help the stakeholders high- concern to policymakers since this technology has the potential tion, Employability and Environment. Early-stage ventures (not
light the key points at the right forum and guide the authorities to enable financial inclusion. In this study, Prof. Pal analyzed older than two years with a minimum of six months of ground- Many of the start-ups from NSRCEL have also responded
around the globe. factors impacting actual usage and future use intention. These work) were shortlisted for a three-month pre-incubation phase proactively to tackle the various challenges posed by the
findings have implications on critical issues like security, risk, of the program for capacity-building workshops and sessions by COVID-19 pandemic, using their current resources, technolo-
Roundtable on ‘Encryption Debate in India: The Road Ahead’ and digital literacy, and can help in the design of policy recom- sector-specific experts. gy and expertise.
On 21 January 2021, CSITM hosted a Roundtable on ‘Encryp- mendations for enhancing the use of mobile payments, thereby
tion Debate in India: The Road Ahead’ as part of the workshop impacting financial inclusion for all. NSRCEL’s women’s start-up program is one of India’s larg-
series titled: ‘Technology and Society’. Embedded in the Right est start-up program for women. First launched in 2016, the
14 | Centres of Excellence Centres of Excellence | 15
CENTRE FOR SOFTWARE & INFORMATION to Freedom of Speech and Expression is the right to selectively
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (CSITM) express oneself. In modern times, this right is effectively pro-
tected by encryption, even for the common man. From being
Launched in 1998, the Centre for Software and Information used by defence forces and intelligence agencies for secure
Technology Management (CSITM) is IIMB’s Centre of Excel- communication and being controlled by export restrictions, en-
lence on digital technology management. For more than two cryption technologies have now gone mainstream and are used
decades, CSITM has been serving as a platform for co-creation by almost everyone for tasks ranging from instant messaging
of knowledge with the Indian software and IT industry. Led by to sending an e-mail. The roundtable examined the multiple
Prof. Shankhadeep Banerjee, Chairperson, Centre for Software and varied aspects of the debate between security and privacy
& Information Technology Management and faculty in the vis-à-vis encryption. The panel comprised eminent lawmak-
Information Systems area, it fosters close links with the bur- ers, bureaucrats, researchers, social activists, academics and
geoning IT sector in India, especially with the technology hub lawyers. The discussions were moderated by Prof. Anil B Suraj,
of Bangalore. CSITM has been conducting numerous events in Chairperson, Committee on Diversity and Inclusion and faculty
the form of seminars, panel discussions, conferences and work- in the Public Policy area, and Mishi Choudhary, Managing
shops. One of the primary focus areas has been conducting Partner, Mishi Choudhary & Associates LLP. The event would
panel discussions and roundtable workshops aimed at provid- help the stakeholders highlight the key points at the right forum
ing inputs to lawmakers and to discuss contemporary topics and guide lawmakers around the globe.
relating to technology and society.
Panel Discussion on ‘AI and Governance’
Webinar on ‘Contact Tracing Apps’ On 08 July 2021, CSITM and the Centre for Law and Policy Re-
On 03 June 2020, CSITM hosted a webinar on ‘Contact Tracing search (CLPR) jointly hosted a webinar titled: ‘A Conversation
apps’ as part of the workshop series titled: ‘Future of Tech’. In on Information Regulation, Artificial Intelligence, and Gover- NSRCEL program continues to catalyze aspiring women entrepreneurs to
this webinar, Prof. Rahul Dé, Dean - Programmes and faculty nance’ as part of its ‘Ethics in AI Talk Series’. reach their goals. The program focuses on the Government of
in the Information Systems area, interviewed legal experts on NSRCEL is the innovation and entrepreneurial centre at IIMB, India’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Vocal for Local’.
design, implementation, and effectiveness of the Aarogya Setu Prof. Rahul Dé, from the Information Systems area, presented which nurtures disruption and innovation.
app launched by the Indian Government that runs on Android the ‘AI and Ethics’ project. The research is related to ethical NSRCEL formalized a partnership with Indian Institute of Mil-
and Apple smartphones. It relies on Bluetooth and GPS for concerns arising from the use of AI. During the discussions, the NSRCEL has partnered with Capgemini in India to support let Research by which there will be 15% discount to lab access
tracing contacts and stores the users’ personal data and location capabilities of AI systems that appear different from traditional social impact start-ups. The partnership is unique as this is the for NSRCEL incubates along with access to Agronomists/SMEs
information of COVID positive individuals on a central server. information systems in terms of their ability to act autono- first time that NSRCEL has made a multi-year commitment to in the agri space. The shortlisted start-ups have been resolving
Researchers had raised multiple concerns on its security and mously, were analyzed. The discussions also focussed on how the start-ups to help them scale their operations and enhance challenges (across different programs in NSRCEL) in the five
data collection practices. The webinar was a discussion with AI systems’ capabilities are different from those of humans and their impact. The selected ventures will receive, from Capgem- Gram Panchayats adopted by IIMB.
legal experts on the societal concerns regarding the app. the lack of clarity on the similarities and differences between ini, an entrepreneurial grant and from NSRCEL, they will gain
the capabilities of humans, traditional information systems, and access to domain mentors and networks that will help them NSRCEL has launched, in virtual mode, a program for entre-
The event created awareness among the users and sensitized AI. Overall, the ethical concerns that arise from the perspec- scale. preneurs called ‘AIM Catalysts’, where early-stage start-ups,
students, lawmakers and professionals who are future contrib- tive of being human by framing an ‘ethics of personhood’ lens with sustainable ideas, will be welcomed for incubation. AIM
utors of similar applications on different dimensions, expecta- were discussed to encourage thoughts on the subject. Other NSRCEL and Buddha Fellowship Program (BFP) have collab- stands for NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission. NSRCEL
tions, shortfalls, and the improvement areas. The workshop was panellists included Prof. Sudhir Krishnaswamy of the CLPR, orated for a joint Rural Entrepreneurship Incubation Program. was among the first six incubation centres in the country to be
of immense value to researchers (PhD students and faculty) of Santhosh, Secretary to the Govt. of Tamil Nadu, and Emilie NSRCEL, whose work has impacted over 115600 entrepreneurs, supported by the Atal Innovation Mission.
IIMB and candidates who joined from other institutes. This was Pradichit, Manushya Foundation, Thailand. and the Buddha Fellowship Program incubated in Self Reliant
of particular relevance to doctoral students who are working on Initiatives through Joint Action (SRIJAN), have joined hands NSRCEL has added Agri-tech and Health-tech to its portfolio
Risk and Healthcare (privacy / ethics). A video of the event with Webinar on ‘Adoption of Mobile Payment Technologies in to co-create and build an incubation program to develop the of incubation programs. For the latter, the centre ran an inno-
captions was widely disseminated. India’ rural entrepreneurship ecosystem. The Rural Entrepreneur- vation challenge with elite institutions (Rajiv Gandhi University
On 29 September 2021, CSITM hosted a webinar on ‘Why do ship Incubation Program aims to transform the development of Health Sciences, the nodal university for all medical colleges
Roundtable on ‘Internet Shutdowns’ people use mobile payment technologies and why would they sector in terms of scale with quality and impact by attracting in Karnataka, IISc, IIIT-B, Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre
On 11 November 2020, CSITM hosted a roundtable on ‘Inter- continue? An examination and implications from India’ as part and harnessing India’s best and brightest talent and create an or BBC) for ideas to address COVID-related medical issues.
net Shutdowns’ as part of the workshop series titled: ‘Technol- of the webinar series: ‘Top IS Publications from India’. ecosystem to nurture, support and provide opportunities for NSRCEL was the incubation partner along with BBC (which
ogy and Society’. This was to discuss the internet shutdowns these professionals to pursue their aspiration to become devel- will provide access to high-tech labs) for the winners of this
that have now become a common and frequent phenomenon During the first webinar, Prof. Abhipsa Pal, faculty at IIM opment entrepreneurs, and in turn build the future of India that challenge. The challenge was flagged off by the Prime Minister
around the world. Shutdowns have ranged from a few hours Kozhikode, presented her study published in the Research Policy is modern and inclusive for its less privileged and marginalized and is supported by the Karnataka government. The program
to few months. In this event, a panel comprising key research- journal on mobile payment technologies that analyzed the fac- communities. received applications representing various sectors of healthcare
ers, journalists, social activists, academics, and eminent legal tors impacting the usage and the uneven trajectory of citizens’ including Medical Devices, Tele Medicine, Wearable Devices
experts examined the multiple and varied aspects of shutdowns usage behavior in India. Mobile payment technology contin- In collaboration with Capgemini in India to support social and Outsourcing. This initiative will create a positive impact
and how they affected lives of ordinary people. The discussions ues to spread across the globe, but its diffusion has not been start-ups, NSRCEL aims to support not-for-profit tech enabled and catalyze growth, bound to impact millions of lives in India
were moderated by Prof. Neena Pandey, faculty member, IIM uniform. Its low usage in developing economies is of particular ventures solving social problems and impacting areas of Educa- and globally in the coming years.
Visakhapatnam. The event would help the stakeholders high- concern to policymakers since this technology has the potential tion, Employability and Environment. Early-stage ventures (not
light the key points at the right forum and guide the authorities to enable financial inclusion. In this study, Prof. Pal analyzed older than two years with a minimum of six months of ground- Many of the start-ups from NSRCEL have also responded
around the globe. factors impacting actual usage and future use intention. These work) were shortlisted for a three-month pre-incubation phase proactively to tackle the various challenges posed by the
findings have implications on critical issues like security, risk, of the program for capacity-building workshops and sessions by COVID-19 pandemic, using their current resources, technolo-
Roundtable on ‘Encryption Debate in India: The Road Ahead’ and digital literacy, and can help in the design of policy recom- sector-specific experts. gy and expertise.
On 21 January 2021, CSITM hosted a Roundtable on ‘Encryp- mendations for enhancing the use of mobile payments, thereby
tion Debate in India: The Road Ahead’ as part of the workshop impacting financial inclusion for all. NSRCEL’s women’s start-up program is one of India’s larg-
series titled: ‘Technology and Society’. Embedded in the Right est start-up program for women. First launched in 2016, the
14 | Centres of Excellence Centres of Excellence | 15
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CENTRE (SCMC) Making BioFuels (HBL) profitable with the current ethanol
Supply Chain Management is a major area of teaching and policy and studying the profitability of setting up and operating
research at IIM Bangalore and the Supply Chain Management a standalone distillery producing ethanol: The objective of the
Centre (SCMC) is a strategic multidisciplinary Centre of project was to provide methods to make HBL profitable as per
Excellence dedicated to carrying out specialized theoretical and the current Biofuels Policy and the current market scenario for
applied research in supply chain management and promoting sugar and ethanol production. Profitability of establishing and
closer and enduring industry-academia collaboration. The operating a new ethanol distillery was also estimated consider-
centre brings together practitioners from leading organizations, ing the demand and supply scenario.
researchers from renowned research institutes and IIMB’s
multidisciplinary faculty to carry out specialized theoretical Study of Labour Productivity for the Auto sector in India (gener-
and applied research in supply chain management, and work al) and for the Company (specific): The aim of the project was to
towards becoming an internationally recognized centre in the study labour productivity levels in the manufacturing industry
field. The centre has carried out multifold initiatives in creating in India – past, present and future expectations, considering
and disseminating knowledge across the entire spectrum of competitiveness and automation levels, and propose quick
supply chain management and logistics. The centre promotes measures to enhance them.
Research, Advocacy, Education and Training and Dissemina-
tion in the domain of Logistics and Supply Chain. Develop a business model and establish the supply chain for
organic food: The organic food market is still in its early stages.
Panel Discussion on Supply Chains in Atmanirbhar Bharat Many food companies are moving towards using organic
On 11th December 2020, the centre hosted a panel discussion produce for their products. Currently, there are no prominent
on key changes required in Supply Chains in an Atmanirbhar aggregators of organic produce, which is creating a problem of
Bharat. The panellists included Vikram Mansukhani, COO, assured quality and price in the B2B space. Lack of an estab-
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd, Vijay Wadhwani, Head – lished supply chain is also limiting the expansion of the organic
SCM Logistics, Relaxo Footwears Ltd and Venkatesh Seshadri food market. The aim of this study was to build a business
from CII Institute of Logistics. The panel was moderated by model for an organic food aggregator. The model will provide
Prof. Jitamitra Desai, Chairperson, Supply Chain Management a solution that will integrate B2B e-commerce with a ware-
Centre as well as Chairperson and faculty in the Decision housing (aggregation centres with quality assessment) system
Sciences area. and build a decentralized model of aggregation that will assist
in constructing a robust business model with control over the
Panel Discussion on Supply Chain Disruptions supply chain.
On 22nd November 2020, a panel discussion moderated by
Prof. Jitamitra Desai and attended by K K Mishra, Director, Assessment of the SCM organization’s capability to handle the
Ministry of Railways, Ushasri Tirumala, Sr VP, Manhattan B2C model for residential solar rooftops and solar pumps, which
Associates and Sonny Kunnakkat, Head - Global Engineering is currently in the B2B model: With rising solar energy knowl-
Services, Applied Materials, focussed on the needs and methods edge and enthusiasm, this study established a road map for
of building resilience in supply chains in the face of Covid-like applying the B2C model to residential solar rooftops.
disruptions.
Working capital loans for grocery and fashion ‘kiranas’ in
Contemporary Concerns Study (CCS) Projects India-current state and whitespaces: This study tried to answer
The centre organized several Contemporary Concerns Studies several questions such as what percentage of buyers have access
(CCS) projects during the year. These studies are conducted by to credit, how it varies by city, size of business, product type,
MBA students under the guidance of faculty members wherein the typical ticket size in this business, the typical duration of
a business problem, as offered by a corporate organization, is the loan, who the lenders are, what the NPA% is and what the
studied and researched. needs/pain points of the buyers are, with respect to credit.
16 | Centres of Excellence Centres of Excellence | 17
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CENTRE (SCMC) Making BioFuels (HBL) profitable with the current ethanol
Supply Chain Management is a major area of teaching and policy and studying the profitability of setting up and operating
research at IIM Bangalore and the Supply Chain Management a standalone distillery producing ethanol: The objective of the
Centre (SCMC) is a strategic multidisciplinary Centre of project was to provide methods to make HBL profitable as per
Excellence dedicated to carrying out specialized theoretical and the current Biofuels Policy and the current market scenario for
applied research in supply chain management and promoting sugar and ethanol production. Profitability of establishing and
closer and enduring industry-academia collaboration. The operating a new ethanol distillery was also estimated consider-
centre brings together practitioners from leading organizations, ing the demand and supply scenario.
researchers from renowned research institutes and IIMB’s
multidisciplinary faculty to carry out specialized theoretical Study of Labour Productivity for the Auto sector in India (gener-
and applied research in supply chain management, and work al) and for the Company (specific): The aim of the project was to
towards becoming an internationally recognized centre in the study labour productivity levels in the manufacturing industry
field. The centre has carried out multifold initiatives in creating in India – past, present and future expectations, considering
and disseminating knowledge across the entire spectrum of competitiveness and automation levels, and propose quick
supply chain management and logistics. The centre promotes measures to enhance them.
Research, Advocacy, Education and Training and Dissemina-
tion in the domain of Logistics and Supply Chain. Develop a business model and establish the supply chain for
organic food: The organic food market is still in its early stages.
Panel Discussion on Supply Chains in Atmanirbhar Bharat Many food companies are moving towards using organic
On 11th December 2020, the centre hosted a panel discussion produce for their products. Currently, there are no prominent
on key changes required in Supply Chains in an Atmanirbhar aggregators of organic produce, which is creating a problem of
Bharat. The panellists included Vikram Mansukhani, COO, assured quality and price in the B2B space. Lack of an estab-
TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd, Vijay Wadhwani, Head – lished supply chain is also limiting the expansion of the organic
SCM Logistics, Relaxo Footwears Ltd and Venkatesh Seshadri food market. The aim of this study was to build a business
from CII Institute of Logistics. The panel was moderated by model for an organic food aggregator. The model will provide
Prof. Jitamitra Desai, Chairperson, Supply Chain Management a solution that will integrate B2B e-commerce with a ware-
Centre as well as Chairperson and faculty in the Decision housing (aggregation centres with quality assessment) system
Sciences area. and build a decentralized model of aggregation that will assist
in constructing a robust business model with control over the
Panel Discussion on Supply Chain Disruptions supply chain.
On 22nd November 2020, a panel discussion moderated by
Prof. Jitamitra Desai and attended by K K Mishra, Director, Assessment of the SCM organization’s capability to handle the
Ministry of Railways, Ushasri Tirumala, Sr VP, Manhattan B2C model for residential solar rooftops and solar pumps, which
Associates and Sonny Kunnakkat, Head - Global Engineering is currently in the B2B model: With rising solar energy knowl-
Services, Applied Materials, focussed on the needs and methods edge and enthusiasm, this study established a road map for
of building resilience in supply chains in the face of Covid-like applying the B2C model to residential solar rooftops.
disruptions.
Working capital loans for grocery and fashion ‘kiranas’ in
Contemporary Concerns Study (CCS) Projects India-current state and whitespaces: This study tried to answer
The centre organized several Contemporary Concerns Studies several questions such as what percentage of buyers have access
(CCS) projects during the year. These studies are conducted by to credit, how it varies by city, size of business, product type,
MBA students under the guidance of faculty members wherein the typical ticket size in this business, the typical duration of
a business problem, as offered by a corporate organization, is the loan, who the lenders are, what the NPA% is and what the
studied and researched. needs/pain points of the buyers are, with respect to credit.
16 | Centres of Excellence Centres of Excellence | 17
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES BY IIMB medicine service and resilience to handle the recent pandemic.
UNDER THE UBA INITIATIVE: PROF. GOPAL NAIK There is a general lack of awareness about the Government
health insurance scheme.
Introduction: The schools need to be strengthened to improve overall learn-
IIMB is participating in an initiative called the ‘Unnat Bharat ing outcome. School infrastructure is a pressing issue in many
Abhiyan’ (UBA) of the Government India, and has adopted five schools across the GPs (refer Picture 1). There are 56 schools in
gram panchayats (GPs) in Tumkur district, Karnataka, as men- the five GPs out of which six are private schools. Government
tioned below. The initiative is led by Prof. Gopal Naik, Jal Jeevan schools, in general, lack the required number of adequately
Mission Chair in Utility Development & Water Economics and trained teachers, extracurricular activities, and infrastructure
faculty from the Economics & Social Sciences area. such as availability of science and computer labs, internet facil-
ity, uninterrupted electricity, proper building, drinking water,
For an in depth understanding of the prevailing conditions toilet facilities, etc.
across the adopted gram panchayats, a baseline survey of 550
randomly selected respondents has been conducted in the year The GPs in Madhugiri taluk suffer from drinking water
2020 covering few sectors such as, Agriculture, Healthcare, Ed- problem due to the poor availability of ground water. The local
ucation, Drinking Water and Employment. Figure 1 shows the governments of the taluks have installed public water filter
location of the adopted taluks. facilities, but their usage is very low probably due to their poor
maintenance (refer Picture 2). Water quality is a serious prob-
Key highlights of baseline survey: lem as the fluoride content in water is high.
Most of the households are dependent on agriculture for their
livelihood. Yield gaps are common across crops produced in While there is potential for entrepreneurial activity particu-
the area, such as, coconut, finger millet, groundnut, areca nut, larly in value addition of agricultural crops (refer Picture 3),
vegetables and corn. Providing proper information on crop not many have been taken up. Unemployment problem is high
planning, best practices, value addition and marketing is needed among the youth in the region due to poor skill set.
FACULTY AND RESEARCH in all the GPs.
There are many challenges in the Primary Health Centres locat-
ed in these GPs, such as availability of medicines, doctors, tele-
The very talented and versatile faculty of IIMB include outstanding scholars,
highly-regarded teachers, impactful consultants, award-winning case writers,
and renowned corporate and policy advisers, who bring a lot of passion, energy Dasarighatta Gram Panchayat
and dynamism to their roles.
IIM Bangalore has a vibrant faculty body that builds global leaders. They
generate knowledge through cutting-edge research in all functional areas of Tiptur Taluk Hunaseghatta Gram Panchayat
management that benefit public and private sector companies, and government
and society in general. The knowledge that they generate appears in leading
academic journals across the world and they receive awards from highly
respected professional bodies for their academic accomplishments and Nanavinakere Gram Panchayat
contributions. They continue to nurture and shape the minds and careers of all
those who pass through the gates of this premier institution.
IIMB faculty participate in, and influence, policymaking at the national and Tumkur District
international levels as members of critical committees. They are also involved
in managing important initiatives with significant social impact. Their thought
leadership articles and podcasts they lead also revolve around topics with social
impact, which became more pronounced with the onset of Covid.
Over the years, IIMB has built an extensive body of knowledge in several D V Halli Gram Panchayat
areas, including corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship, financial
risk management, healthcare, innovation management, and more, and has
contributed to policy formation and developmental processes at the grassroots. Madhugiri Taluk
The following section, featuring some unique courses offered, areas impacted
and awards won, will throw light on the work done by our faculty with significant Chinakavajra Gram Panchayat
social impact.
Faculty and Research | 19
RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES BY IIMB medicine service and resilience to handle the recent pandemic.
UNDER THE UBA INITIATIVE: PROF. GOPAL NAIK There is a general lack of awareness about the Government
health insurance scheme.
Introduction: The schools need to be strengthened to improve overall learn-
IIMB is participating in an initiative called the ‘Unnat Bharat ing outcome. School infrastructure is a pressing issue in many
Abhiyan’ (UBA) of the Government India, and has adopted five schools across the GPs (refer Picture 1). There are 56 schools in
gram panchayats (GPs) in Tumkur district, Karnataka, as men- the five GPs out of which six are private schools. Government
tioned below. The initiative is led by Prof. Gopal Naik, Jal Jeevan schools, in general, lack the required number of adequately
Mission Chair in Utility Development & Water Economics and trained teachers, extracurricular activities, and infrastructure
faculty from the Economics & Social Sciences area. such as availability of science and computer labs, internet facil-
ity, uninterrupted electricity, proper building, drinking water,
For an in depth understanding of the prevailing conditions toilet facilities, etc.
across the adopted gram panchayats, a baseline survey of 550
randomly selected respondents has been conducted in the year The GPs in Madhugiri taluk suffer from drinking water
2020 covering few sectors such as, Agriculture, Healthcare, Ed- problem due to the poor availability of ground water. The local
ucation, Drinking Water and Employment. Figure 1 shows the governments of the taluks have installed public water filter
location of the adopted taluks. facilities, but their usage is very low probably due to their poor
maintenance (refer Picture 2). Water quality is a serious prob-
Key highlights of baseline survey: lem as the fluoride content in water is high.
Most of the households are dependent on agriculture for their
livelihood. Yield gaps are common across crops produced in While there is potential for entrepreneurial activity particu-
the area, such as, coconut, finger millet, groundnut, areca nut, larly in value addition of agricultural crops (refer Picture 3),
vegetables and corn. Providing proper information on crop not many have been taken up. Unemployment problem is high
planning, best practices, value addition and marketing is needed among the youth in the region due to poor skill set.
FACULTY AND RESEARCH in all the GPs.
There are many challenges in the Primary Health Centres locat-
ed in these GPs, such as availability of medicines, doctors, tele-
The very talented and versatile faculty of IIMB include outstanding scholars,
highly-regarded teachers, impactful consultants, award-winning case writers,
and renowned corporate and policy advisers, who bring a lot of passion, energy Dasarighatta Gram Panchayat
and dynamism to their roles.
IIM Bangalore has a vibrant faculty body that builds global leaders. They
generate knowledge through cutting-edge research in all functional areas of Tiptur Taluk Hunaseghatta Gram Panchayat
management that benefit public and private sector companies, and government
and society in general. The knowledge that they generate appears in leading
academic journals across the world and they receive awards from highly
respected professional bodies for their academic accomplishments and Nanavinakere Gram Panchayat
contributions. They continue to nurture and shape the minds and careers of all
those who pass through the gates of this premier institution.
IIMB faculty participate in, and influence, policymaking at the national and Tumkur District
international levels as members of critical committees. They are also involved
in managing important initiatives with significant social impact. Their thought
leadership articles and podcasts they lead also revolve around topics with social
impact, which became more pronounced with the onset of Covid.
Over the years, IIMB has built an extensive body of knowledge in several D V Halli Gram Panchayat
areas, including corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship, financial
risk management, healthcare, innovation management, and more, and has
contributed to policy formation and developmental processes at the grassroots. Madhugiri Taluk
The following section, featuring some unique courses offered, areas impacted
and awards won, will throw light on the work done by our faculty with significant Chinakavajra Gram Panchayat
social impact.
Faculty and Research | 19
Initiatives taken up by IIMB: provide sustainable livelihood opportunities, the following
The following are the initiatives taken up so far: initiatives have been taken up:
• Identifying possible job markets and skill development centres
Agriculture • Connecting aspiring entrepreneurs to appropriate agriculture
IIMB has taken up some initiatives which are mentioned below: entrepreneur training centres
• Creating a WhatsApp group for job related information
1. Networking with the institutions: sharing
The IIMB team contacted government agencies relevant for the
agriculture sector development such as the department of agri- We have been working with the Mahatma Gandhi National Fel-
culture, department of horticulture, and department of animal low of IIMB located in Tumkur to identify possible job markets
husbandry to understand their schemes and how they could and skill development centres that can help the unemployed
be implemented effectively in the adopted Gram Panchayats. youth. As a first step, efforts were made to connect the unem-
Research, Education and Extension institutions such as Indian ployed youth with the skill development training partners as
Institute of Horticultural Research, Indian Council of Agricul- part of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana. These train-
tural Research and Agricultural Universities have been request- ing centres have a demand-driven approach which makes the
ed to provide help in terms of information on technologies and process effective. We have created a WhatsApp group and added
Infrastructure in few schools best practices. We have connected them to the farmers through the unemployed youth to it and the group is constantly updated
the social media platform – WhatsApp. Four such groups have with job opportunities in and around Tumkur district.
been formed and scientist have been providing technology
and best practices information specific to location, crops and Along the same lines, encouraging youth towards agriculture
season. Information on issues such as crop variety, input appli- and allied entrepreneurship activities are being planned. We
cation, disease and pest control, weather based advisory, market plan to connect interested young people to appropriate agricul-
prices, training programmes and general agricultural practices ture entrepreneur training centres.
are shared by agricultural scientists through this platform. A
quick survey to assess the impact of WhatsApp groups showed Drinking water
that the information has been useful, particularly that of market From the test reports of the drinking water department, we
prices. found the contamination levels of fluoride in a few water sourc-
es in Madhugiri to be high (refer Picture 5). Apart from the
Realizing that market linkage is crucial for higher price reali- contamination problem, the water testing seems to be sporadic
zation, we contacted enterprises operating in the nearby area and test result information is not being shared with the stake-
and had multiple meetings with them to explore how they holders properly. We are developing a framework for periodic
could be networked with the farmers. Most of the enterprises testing of water and effective dissemination of test results in the
have shown keen interest in collaborating. However, due to the rural regions.
second wave of COVID such efforts were paused until recently,
Condition of community water filter and were resumed after the second wave restrictions were eased. Apart from the water quality, general water availability in
We have initiated discussion with the local Farmer Producer Madhugiri is low. On this front, NRSC is consulted for help in
Organizations based in Nonavinakere in Tiptur and Badavana- identifying underground water reserves in the region which
halli in Madhugiri taluk to take up further steps. will be useful to the local governments to drill bores with more
precise knowledge of water availability. Steps are being taken to
The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of Indian Space encourage people to practice rainwater harvesting by creating
Research Organisation (ISRO) has been contacted to provide rainwater collecting ponds so that they can augment groundwa-
their expertise in panchayat planning, asset mapping, water ter reserve.
resources identification, and soil and water conservation. NRSC
has readily agreed and two workshops for Gram Panchayat offi- Health
cials have already been conducted during which Panchayat De- In the wake of the alarming second wave of COVID 19 and
velopment Officers and other panchayat officials were trained to its rapid spread in the rural areas of Karnataka, we have been
use Bhuvan Panchayat application (refer Picture 4). In addition working extensively to ensure the containment of the spread of
to ISRO’s NSRC, we are collaborating with Hitachi to develop infection. We have collaborated with healthcare experts, doc-
appropriate application to connect the existing institutions with tors, Pharm D experts, etc. to spread the knowledge of COVID
the farmers as well as provide farmer specific advisory services. appropriate behavior among the villagers and to an extent the
healthcare providers too. We worked intensely to upscale efforts
2. Assisting Farmer Producer Organizations to further enhance the understanding of healthcare providers
ISRO’s NSRC and IIMB team conducting a workshop The IIMB team has identified two existing Farmer Produce and villagers to deal with the pandemic, to prevent them from
Organizations, to strengthen their operations in the agriculture a potential third wave. In addition to it, we have conducted
sector, one in Nonavinakare GP of Tiptur taluk and the other a large-scale training programme for the frontline workers
in Badavanhalli in Madhugiri taluk. The FPO management has including ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, etc., wherein we
welcomed the proposal and expressed their interest in working connected a few public healthcare experts to frontline work-
with the team. The IIMB team is working with them to help ers for training to help handle the pandemic (refer Picture 6).
develop and execute a business plan. This training was imperative because it was observed from the
intense one-on-one interviews with the frontline workers that
Employment they lack basic information. We have already conducted this
To address the unemployment issue across the GPs and to training programme in two PHCs of Madhugiri taluk for which
20 | Faculty and Research Faculty and Research | 21
Initiatives taken up by IIMB: provide sustainable livelihood opportunities, the following
The following are the initiatives taken up so far: initiatives have been taken up:
• Identifying possible job markets and skill development centres
Agriculture • Connecting aspiring entrepreneurs to appropriate agriculture
IIMB has taken up some initiatives which are mentioned below: entrepreneur training centres
• Creating a WhatsApp group for job related information
1. Networking with the institutions: sharing
The IIMB team contacted government agencies relevant for the
agriculture sector development such as the department of agri- We have been working with the Mahatma Gandhi National Fel-
culture, department of horticulture, and department of animal low of IIMB located in Tumkur to identify possible job markets
husbandry to understand their schemes and how they could and skill development centres that can help the unemployed
be implemented effectively in the adopted Gram Panchayats. youth. As a first step, efforts were made to connect the unem-
Research, Education and Extension institutions such as Indian ployed youth with the skill development training partners as
Institute of Horticultural Research, Indian Council of Agricul- part of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana. These train-
tural Research and Agricultural Universities have been request- ing centres have a demand-driven approach which makes the
ed to provide help in terms of information on technologies and process effective. We have created a WhatsApp group and added
Infrastructure in few schools best practices. We have connected them to the farmers through the unemployed youth to it and the group is constantly updated
the social media platform – WhatsApp. Four such groups have with job opportunities in and around Tumkur district.
been formed and scientist have been providing technology
and best practices information specific to location, crops and Along the same lines, encouraging youth towards agriculture
season. Information on issues such as crop variety, input appli- and allied entrepreneurship activities are being planned. We
cation, disease and pest control, weather based advisory, market plan to connect interested young people to appropriate agricul-
prices, training programmes and general agricultural practices ture entrepreneur training centres.
are shared by agricultural scientists through this platform. A
quick survey to assess the impact of WhatsApp groups showed Drinking water
that the information has been useful, particularly that of market From the test reports of the drinking water department, we
prices. found the contamination levels of fluoride in a few water sourc-
es in Madhugiri to be high (refer Picture 5). Apart from the
Realizing that market linkage is crucial for higher price reali- contamination problem, the water testing seems to be sporadic
zation, we contacted enterprises operating in the nearby area and test result information is not being shared with the stake-
and had multiple meetings with them to explore how they holders properly. We are developing a framework for periodic
could be networked with the farmers. Most of the enterprises testing of water and effective dissemination of test results in the
have shown keen interest in collaborating. However, due to the rural regions.
second wave of COVID such efforts were paused until recently,
Condition of community water filter and were resumed after the second wave restrictions were eased. Apart from the water quality, general water availability in
We have initiated discussion with the local Farmer Producer Madhugiri is low. On this front, NRSC is consulted for help in
Organizations based in Nonavinakere in Tiptur and Badavana- identifying underground water reserves in the region which
halli in Madhugiri taluk to take up further steps. will be useful to the local governments to drill bores with more
precise knowledge of water availability. Steps are being taken to
The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of Indian Space encourage people to practice rainwater harvesting by creating
Research Organisation (ISRO) has been contacted to provide rainwater collecting ponds so that they can augment groundwa-
their expertise in panchayat planning, asset mapping, water ter reserve.
resources identification, and soil and water conservation. NRSC
has readily agreed and two workshops for Gram Panchayat offi- Health
cials have already been conducted during which Panchayat De- In the wake of the alarming second wave of COVID 19 and
velopment Officers and other panchayat officials were trained to its rapid spread in the rural areas of Karnataka, we have been
use Bhuvan Panchayat application (refer Picture 4). In addition working extensively to ensure the containment of the spread of
to ISRO’s NSRC, we are collaborating with Hitachi to develop infection. We have collaborated with healthcare experts, doc-
appropriate application to connect the existing institutions with tors, Pharm D experts, etc. to spread the knowledge of COVID
the farmers as well as provide farmer specific advisory services. appropriate behavior among the villagers and to an extent the
healthcare providers too. We worked intensely to upscale efforts
2. Assisting Farmer Producer Organizations to further enhance the understanding of healthcare providers
ISRO’s NSRC and IIMB team conducting a workshop The IIMB team has identified two existing Farmer Produce and villagers to deal with the pandemic, to prevent them from
Organizations, to strengthen their operations in the agriculture a potential third wave. In addition to it, we have conducted
sector, one in Nonavinakare GP of Tiptur taluk and the other a large-scale training programme for the frontline workers
in Badavanhalli in Madhugiri taluk. The FPO management has including ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, etc., wherein we
welcomed the proposal and expressed their interest in working connected a few public healthcare experts to frontline work-
with the team. The IIMB team is working with them to help ers for training to help handle the pandemic (refer Picture 6).
develop and execute a business plan. This training was imperative because it was observed from the
intense one-on-one interviews with the frontline workers that
Employment they lack basic information. We have already conducted this
To address the unemployment issue across the GPs and to training programme in two PHCs of Madhugiri taluk for which
20 | Faculty and Research Faculty and Research | 21
we have seen an overwhelming response and also, we have seen ring. This program aims at establishing a friendly interaction the tank has been managed and how water use efficiency can Call for collaboration
improved COVID appropriate behavior among the people. We platform between the students of IIMB and PUC and degree be improved. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, The workshop brought together different stakeholders, in-
have conducted a similar training programme on October 28, colleges, for guidance on further studies, employment, entrepre- the study examined how the supply of, and demand for, water cluding the management authority of Nonavinakere tank,
2021 in two PHCs of Tiptur taluk. neurship, etc. is currently managed and suggested measures to improve the beneficiaries of the tank and several experts from prominent
water use efficiency. institutes. The conference provided a platform to discuss and
Until now, we have supplied five oxygen concentrators donated A major attempt is to strengthen the technological capabilities bring awareness on the ground-level challenges faced by farm-
by CHAAV to the GPs. We are targeting to conduct a baseline, of the schools and colleges. It is observed that many schools Recommendations ers. The discussions provided meaningful insights into policies
midline and an endline survey and do an impact assessment and colleges have computers available but very few of them The study suggested that there is an immediate need to measure that can be implemented to improve the efficient use of water
by the end of this year, and come up with a case report at the are being used. Our aim is to build capabilities of the staff and the water inflow and manage the catchment area with appro- in the command area. An important step to be taken forward
beginning of next year. While conducting the workshops, we teachers to use computers so that they can in turn enhance priate structures such as check dam, to prevent water run-off is creating awareness amongst the farmers and improving the
collected the required baseline data from the frontline workers computer literacy among the students. Network connectivity and soil erosion. Siltation of tank is needed to increase the collaboration between the stakeholders.
form Madhuguri and are planning to do the same during the issues does exist in the GPs and we are exploring the possibili- water holding capacity. Moreover, a proper water storage and
workshop in Tiptur. ties of strengthening connectivity. water outflow measurement system needs to be installed to The participants of the workshop were from academic institu-
facilitate water budgeting and control. The tank has the capacity tions, non-governmental organizations, funding agencies as well
The IIMB team has identified strengthening telemedicine and The government schools are generally endowed with sufficient to irrigate a much larger area and in two seasons than what is as government officials and farmers.
creating awareness on the health insurance schemes of the land. Facilitating with proper playground would enhance the currently being done. A proper water delivery system needs
government as the key interventions. We are working to get this extracurricular activities of the school. The introduction of to be adopted to measure water supply to farmers. It is also
service fully operational at the grassroots level and to make sure school gardening is another initiative to take forward. The important to provide advisories to farmers on cropping pattern
all the PHCs in the adopted GPs are well equipped with this idea is to utilize the school’s extra land for the cultivation of and modern irrigation practices. There must be better com-
service. However, the major challenge in telemedicine imple- vegetables which can be used for the Midday Meal Scheme. This munication between the stakeholders to substantially improve
mentation is with internet connectivity and proper process model of self-sustainability of midday meals, if implement- water use efficiency.
control. The internet connectivity in the GPs is yet to reach ed and monitored properly, can be a useful model for all the
its potential. To address this, various organizations like ISRO, schools. School gardening can also graduate into a vocational
Railtel, BSNL, BBNL, etc. are being consulted to identify proper training platform at a later stage for those who are interested in
internet connection in the PHCs. The permissions from the horticultural crop production.
District Health Officer (DHO) and Taluk Health Officer (THO)
are already secured for an in depth study of PHCs to under- Finally, the other plan is to take the help of the Mizuho India
stand the abilities, infrastructure, technical competencies, etc. Japan Study Centre at IIMB to connect our school with a
of the PHCs. We have collaborated with HITACHI which has Japanese school, to understand some of their best practices in
got full-fledged health monitoring technology and equipment collective work, cleanliness and other life skills.
required to perform it.
Collaborations so far:
The team is working towards creating awareness on Govern- Until now, we have collaborated with many organizations, in-
ment health insurance schemes among the villagers in the stitutes, enterprises and individuals, such as, ISRO, IIHR, KVKs
adopted GPs and make them register for the same. HITACHI, GUMBI, India Literacy Project, India Education
Collective, apart from several other Government departments.
Education We plan to strengthen our collaboration further by inviting COVID appropriate behavior workshops Distribution of oxygen concentrators
We are developing a plan to convert one school in a GP as the other interested organizations to join us to help develop these
model/lead school in line with the new National Education Pol- GPs and create a model for rural development.
icy, 2020. As a pilot, we have started to work with the Karnataka
Public School in Nonavinakere of Tiptur taluk. Prof. Gopal Naik leads workshop on water management &
sustainable agriculture for Karnataka Govt.
The team has met the Primary and Secondary Education Min- IIM Bangalore has undertaken an initiative on the ‘promotion
ister of Karnataka to discuss the idea of a model/lead school in of efficiency of the state action plan in Karnataka on water
every gram panchayat (refer Picture 8). The minister has prom- management and sustainable agriculture’, in collaboration with
ised all possible support. Moreover, he has expressed his interest the Hanns Seidel Foundation, India, under the guidance of
in converting the Karnataka Public School in Nonavinakere of Prof. Gopal Naik, faculty in the Economics area, with special
Tiptur taluk into a school complex and has advised us to work interest in public policy/public service delivery, agriculture
in that direction. and rural development, etc. In this context, Prof. Naik and his
team of researchers organized, on campus, the HSS-IIMB State
We are collaborating with GUMBI to provide online educa- Level Stakeholder Workshop on ‘Developing sustainability
tion to the students at village levels (refer Picture 9). They have related knowledge and capability for farmers: A case study of
already started tele-education work in the Karnataka Public Nonavinakere Irrigation Tank in Tumkur’, on 24th June 2022, to
School in Nonavinakere of Tiptur taluk; the tech equipment share findings of the study.
such as computer, projector, etc. are already installed and
online classes are being conducted regularly wherein a teacher Considering that the current water use efficiency is only 35% in IIMB discussions with the minister about a model school Inauguration of tele-education by IIMB’s Prof. Gopal Naik and the Primary and
Secondary Education Minister of Karnataka
can teach from a studio in Bangalore using animated content. agriculture, the sustainable use of irrigation water is a priority
Science, Mathematics and Spoken English are being taught at across India. Over the years, considerable efforts have been
present. devoted in formulating policies, and developing and adopting
technologies with the primary objective of increasing water use
We are working towards connecting students of PUCs and efficiency. A case study of the Nonavinakere tank, in Tumkur
degree colleges in the GPs to the students of IIMB for mento- district, has been conducted in this study to understand how
22 | Faculty and Research Faculty and Research | 23
we have seen an overwhelming response and also, we have seen ring. This program aims at establishing a friendly interaction the tank has been managed and how water use efficiency can Call for collaboration
improved COVID appropriate behavior among the people. We platform between the students of IIMB and PUC and degree be improved. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, The workshop brought together different stakeholders, in-
have conducted a similar training programme on October 28, colleges, for guidance on further studies, employment, entrepre- the study examined how the supply of, and demand for, water cluding the management authority of Nonavinakere tank,
2021 in two PHCs of Tiptur taluk. neurship, etc. is currently managed and suggested measures to improve the beneficiaries of the tank and several experts from prominent
water use efficiency. institutes. The conference provided a platform to discuss and
Until now, we have supplied five oxygen concentrators donated A major attempt is to strengthen the technological capabilities bring awareness on the ground-level challenges faced by farm-
by CHAAV to the GPs. We are targeting to conduct a baseline, of the schools and colleges. It is observed that many schools Recommendations ers. The discussions provided meaningful insights into policies
midline and an endline survey and do an impact assessment and colleges have computers available but very few of them The study suggested that there is an immediate need to measure that can be implemented to improve the efficient use of water
by the end of this year, and come up with a case report at the are being used. Our aim is to build capabilities of the staff and the water inflow and manage the catchment area with appro- in the command area. An important step to be taken forward
beginning of next year. While conducting the workshops, we teachers to use computers so that they can in turn enhance priate structures such as check dam, to prevent water run-off is creating awareness amongst the farmers and improving the
collected the required baseline data from the frontline workers computer literacy among the students. Network connectivity and soil erosion. Siltation of tank is needed to increase the collaboration between the stakeholders.
form Madhuguri and are planning to do the same during the issues does exist in the GPs and we are exploring the possibili- water holding capacity. Moreover, a proper water storage and
workshop in Tiptur. ties of strengthening connectivity. water outflow measurement system needs to be installed to The participants of the workshop were from academic institu-
facilitate water budgeting and control. The tank has the capacity tions, non-governmental organizations, funding agencies as well
The IIMB team has identified strengthening telemedicine and The government schools are generally endowed with sufficient to irrigate a much larger area and in two seasons than what is as government officials and farmers.
creating awareness on the health insurance schemes of the land. Facilitating with proper playground would enhance the currently being done. A proper water delivery system needs
government as the key interventions. We are working to get this extracurricular activities of the school. The introduction of to be adopted to measure water supply to farmers. It is also
service fully operational at the grassroots level and to make sure school gardening is another initiative to take forward. The important to provide advisories to farmers on cropping pattern
all the PHCs in the adopted GPs are well equipped with this idea is to utilize the school’s extra land for the cultivation of and modern irrigation practices. There must be better com-
service. However, the major challenge in telemedicine imple- vegetables which can be used for the Midday Meal Scheme. This munication between the stakeholders to substantially improve
mentation is with internet connectivity and proper process model of self-sustainability of midday meals, if implement- water use efficiency.
control. The internet connectivity in the GPs is yet to reach ed and monitored properly, can be a useful model for all the
its potential. To address this, various organizations like ISRO, schools. School gardening can also graduate into a vocational
Railtel, BSNL, BBNL, etc. are being consulted to identify proper training platform at a later stage for those who are interested in
internet connection in the PHCs. The permissions from the horticultural crop production.
District Health Officer (DHO) and Taluk Health Officer (THO)
are already secured for an in depth study of PHCs to under- Finally, the other plan is to take the help of the Mizuho India
stand the abilities, infrastructure, technical competencies, etc. Japan Study Centre at IIMB to connect our school with a
of the PHCs. We have collaborated with HITACHI which has Japanese school, to understand some of their best practices in
got full-fledged health monitoring technology and equipment collective work, cleanliness and other life skills.
required to perform it.
Collaborations so far:
The team is working towards creating awareness on Govern- Until now, we have collaborated with many organizations, in-
ment health insurance schemes among the villagers in the stitutes, enterprises and individuals, such as, ISRO, IIHR, KVKs
adopted GPs and make them register for the same. HITACHI, GUMBI, India Literacy Project, India Education
Collective, apart from several other Government departments.
Education We plan to strengthen our collaboration further by inviting COVID appropriate behavior workshops Distribution of oxygen concentrators
We are developing a plan to convert one school in a GP as the other interested organizations to join us to help develop these
model/lead school in line with the new National Education Pol- GPs and create a model for rural development.
icy, 2020. As a pilot, we have started to work with the Karnataka
Public School in Nonavinakere of Tiptur taluk. Prof. Gopal Naik leads workshop on water management &
sustainable agriculture for Karnataka Govt.
The team has met the Primary and Secondary Education Min- IIM Bangalore has undertaken an initiative on the ‘promotion
ister of Karnataka to discuss the idea of a model/lead school in of efficiency of the state action plan in Karnataka on water
every gram panchayat (refer Picture 8). The minister has prom- management and sustainable agriculture’, in collaboration with
ised all possible support. Moreover, he has expressed his interest the Hanns Seidel Foundation, India, under the guidance of
in converting the Karnataka Public School in Nonavinakere of Prof. Gopal Naik, faculty in the Economics area, with special
Tiptur taluk into a school complex and has advised us to work interest in public policy/public service delivery, agriculture
in that direction. and rural development, etc. In this context, Prof. Naik and his
team of researchers organized, on campus, the HSS-IIMB State
We are collaborating with GUMBI to provide online educa- Level Stakeholder Workshop on ‘Developing sustainability
tion to the students at village levels (refer Picture 9). They have related knowledge and capability for farmers: A case study of
already started tele-education work in the Karnataka Public Nonavinakere Irrigation Tank in Tumkur’, on 24th June 2022, to
School in Nonavinakere of Tiptur taluk; the tech equipment share findings of the study.
such as computer, projector, etc. are already installed and
online classes are being conducted regularly wherein a teacher Considering that the current water use efficiency is only 35% in IIMB discussions with the minister about a model school Inauguration of tele-education by IIMB’s Prof. Gopal Naik and the Primary and
Secondary Education Minister of Karnataka
can teach from a studio in Bangalore using animated content. agriculture, the sustainable use of irrigation water is a priority
Science, Mathematics and Spoken English are being taught at across India. Over the years, considerable efforts have been
present. devoted in formulating policies, and developing and adopting
technologies with the primary objective of increasing water use
We are working towards connecting students of PUCs and efficiency. A case study of the Nonavinakere tank, in Tumkur
degree colleges in the GPs to the students of IIMB for mento- district, has been conducted in this study to understand how
22 | Faculty and Research Faculty and Research | 23
PROF. ARPIT SHAH PROF. M S SRIRAM
Prof. Arpit Shah, faculty from the Public Policy area and IIMB Young Faculty Research Chair, Prof. M S Sriram, Chairperson, Centre for Public Policy, was on the External Advisory
has been awarded funding from Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP), to extend Committee of the RBI to licence small finance banks. Ten Banks were provided licence after
his dissertation research on urban green spaces. His was one of the two successful ‘climate deliberations of the External Advisory Committee. He also chaired the Expert Committee
justice’ proposals from 75 proposals that the program attracted. on Kerala Cooperative Bank for integration of 14 district banks and the State Cooperative
Bank. This has been implemented and the RBI has recently issued guidelines for proposals
The priority themes for the proposals were: urban violence and policing; climate justice, and for other states also to opt for integration broadly on the same lines.
polarization and democracy. The ‘climate justice’ research area focuses on policy responses
to climate change and addressing inequalities across people and communities who bear
the brunt of its negative impact. Prof. Shah’s work will focus on examining environmental
injustice in urban India.
FACULTY FROM THE FINANCE & ACCOUNTING Mentor at: Training and Educational Centre for Hearing im-
The funding will be used to support research-related expenses, including data purchase and AREA paired (TEACH)
storage, and spending on research assistance.
Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP) is a research, evaluation and learning network
with worldwide reach that promotes rigorous knowledge accumulation, innovation, and
evidence-based policy in various governance domains, including accountability, political
participation, mitigation of societal conflict, and reducing inequality. It does so by fostering
academic-practitioner collaborations, developing tools and methods for analytical rigor, and
training academics and practitioners alike. EGAP operates as a research initiative out of the
Institute for Governmental Studies at the University of Berkeley. These grants are supported Prof. Padmini Srinivasan
through funding from The Hewlett Foundation. Chairperson, Centre for Corporate Governance and Citizenship Prof. M Jayadev
Member of: Finance and Auditing Committee, Chairperson, Centre for Capital Markets and Risk Management
Prof. Arpit Shah’s research interests are in the areas of climate policy, urban sustainability IIM Visakhapatnam Project Title: The Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme
and sustainable transport. MOOCs Offered: Financial Accounting and Analysis for Educational Loans (CSIS) and Credit Guarantee Fund for
Valuation and Creating Sustainable Value Educational Loans
Mentor at: Training and Educational Centre for Hearing Im- Funding Agency: Ministry of Human Resource Development,
paired (TEACH) Government of India
Prof. M Jayadev was part of this project. The final report was
PROF. SOURAV MUKHERJI submitted on May 27, 2020.
Prof. Sourav Mukherji, Dean, Alumni Relations & Development and faculty in the Organi- • The main finding of the study is: the CSIS benefits are out
zational Behavior & Human Resources Management (OBHRM) area, has published a book reaching the larger portion of rural students, around 70%
called, ‘Inclusive Business Models: Transforming Lives and Creating Livelihoods’. The book, of the CSIS beneficiaries belong to rural and semi-urban
published by Cambridge University Press, talks about organizations that employ principles geographical areas enabling the students to pursue higher
of business to address the needs of the poor. It takes an analytical approach to derive insights education and 47% of beneficiaries are from under-privileged
about business models in comparison with other inclusive models seen within the same social background. Overall, the CSIS beneficiaries are around
sector and through comparisons with models from a different sector. This cross-sector com- 23% of educational loan borrowers and just 2% of total higher
parison, especially with a number of case studies, acts as a guide to management students, Prof. Srinivasan Rangan education enrolment. The study recommended extension of
practicing managers and entrepreneurs for understanding and analyzing any business model The Forum For Indian Accounting Research was established CSIS, and the Government extended the scheme.
that intends or claims to be inclusive. in 2021, with a vision to enhance the quality of accounting • The government has established the Credit Guarantee Fund,
education and practice in India through independent research NCGTC, which is providing 75% guarantee coverage for
and thought leadership. FFIAR is registered as a private limited educational loans of below INR 7.5 lakhs. The current leverage
company and Prof. Srinivasan Rangan is one of its members. of the fund is 6.88 times, which is slightly higher. Banks have
taken guarantee coverage for 45% of CSIS account holders,
PROF. HARITHA SARANGA The objectives of the forum are as follows - thus public cost of these account holders is very high. A high
• Prof. Haritha Saranga, from the Production & Operations Management area and IIMB • Working with the Indian agency which is responsible for er guaranteed coverage of around 80% may be provided to
Chair of Excellence, has been a member of the Technical Committee on 108 Arogya Kava- setting Indian Accounting Standards, moreover engaging loans sanctioned to students of North-East region and other
cha and 104 Arogya Sahayavani, Ministry of Health, Karnataka State Government, during with the International Accounting Standards Board during the backward states. Similarly, credit guarantee coverage may
2020-2021. process of setting accounting standards extend to borrowers of academic disciplines like teacher train
• Has been assisting ‘Looms of Ladakh’, a cooperative run and managed by 200 women arti- • Responding to exposure drafts issued by national and interna ing, nursing and healthcare related courses. Currently, credit
sans in Ladakh, in optimizing their sourcing and production operations, as an advisor. tional accounting standards setting bodies guarantee coverage is available to loans sanctioned by Public,
• Has been working with the CII Foundation, to document their efforts to curb Crop Residue • Proactively responding to emerging accounting issues and Private and Foreign banks only. Credit guarantee coverage
Burning in the states of Punjab and Haryana through case studies and research papers, in facilitating development of accounting standards through may be extended to educational loans sanctioned by Urban
the process sharing her insights for future improvement. thought papers, advocacy, etc. Cooperative Banks, Regional Rural Banks and NBFCs. Gov
• Publishing one or more journals, monographs, books, reports, ernment is extending credit guarantee on educational loans.
blogs, etc.
• Organizing training programmes, seminars and conferences Investor Education Project
• Facilitating data access, creating databases if necessary The Centre for Capital Markets and Risk Management has
• Working with academic institutions, industry and professional launched the Platform for Investor Education (PIE) in collab-
bodies to enhance the accounting research ecosystem in India oration with the National Stock Exchange of India. This portal
24 | Faculty and Research Faculty and Research | 25
PROF. ARPIT SHAH PROF. M S SRIRAM
Prof. Arpit Shah, faculty from the Public Policy area and IIMB Young Faculty Research Chair, Prof. M S Sriram, Chairperson, Centre for Public Policy, was on the External Advisory
has been awarded funding from Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP), to extend Committee of the RBI to licence small finance banks. Ten Banks were provided licence after
his dissertation research on urban green spaces. His was one of the two successful ‘climate deliberations of the External Advisory Committee. He also chaired the Expert Committee
justice’ proposals from 75 proposals that the program attracted. on Kerala Cooperative Bank for integration of 14 district banks and the State Cooperative
Bank. This has been implemented and the RBI has recently issued guidelines for proposals
The priority themes for the proposals were: urban violence and policing; climate justice, and for other states also to opt for integration broadly on the same lines.
polarization and democracy. The ‘climate justice’ research area focuses on policy responses
to climate change and addressing inequalities across people and communities who bear
the brunt of its negative impact. Prof. Shah’s work will focus on examining environmental
injustice in urban India.
FACULTY FROM THE FINANCE & ACCOUNTING Mentor at: Training and Educational Centre for Hearing im-
The funding will be used to support research-related expenses, including data purchase and AREA paired (TEACH)
storage, and spending on research assistance.
Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP) is a research, evaluation and learning network
with worldwide reach that promotes rigorous knowledge accumulation, innovation, and
evidence-based policy in various governance domains, including accountability, political
participation, mitigation of societal conflict, and reducing inequality. It does so by fostering
academic-practitioner collaborations, developing tools and methods for analytical rigor, and
training academics and practitioners alike. EGAP operates as a research initiative out of the
Institute for Governmental Studies at the University of Berkeley. These grants are supported Prof. Padmini Srinivasan
through funding from The Hewlett Foundation. Chairperson, Centre for Corporate Governance and Citizenship Prof. M Jayadev
Member of: Finance and Auditing Committee, Chairperson, Centre for Capital Markets and Risk Management
Prof. Arpit Shah’s research interests are in the areas of climate policy, urban sustainability IIM Visakhapatnam Project Title: The Central Sector Interest Subsidy Scheme
and sustainable transport. MOOCs Offered: Financial Accounting and Analysis for Educational Loans (CSIS) and Credit Guarantee Fund for
Valuation and Creating Sustainable Value Educational Loans
Mentor at: Training and Educational Centre for Hearing Im- Funding Agency: Ministry of Human Resource Development,
paired (TEACH) Government of India
Prof. M Jayadev was part of this project. The final report was
PROF. SOURAV MUKHERJI submitted on May 27, 2020.
Prof. Sourav Mukherji, Dean, Alumni Relations & Development and faculty in the Organi- • The main finding of the study is: the CSIS benefits are out
zational Behavior & Human Resources Management (OBHRM) area, has published a book reaching the larger portion of rural students, around 70%
called, ‘Inclusive Business Models: Transforming Lives and Creating Livelihoods’. The book, of the CSIS beneficiaries belong to rural and semi-urban
published by Cambridge University Press, talks about organizations that employ principles geographical areas enabling the students to pursue higher
of business to address the needs of the poor. It takes an analytical approach to derive insights education and 47% of beneficiaries are from under-privileged
about business models in comparison with other inclusive models seen within the same social background. Overall, the CSIS beneficiaries are around
sector and through comparisons with models from a different sector. This cross-sector com- 23% of educational loan borrowers and just 2% of total higher
parison, especially with a number of case studies, acts as a guide to management students, Prof. Srinivasan Rangan education enrolment. The study recommended extension of
practicing managers and entrepreneurs for understanding and analyzing any business model The Forum For Indian Accounting Research was established CSIS, and the Government extended the scheme.
that intends or claims to be inclusive. in 2021, with a vision to enhance the quality of accounting • The government has established the Credit Guarantee Fund,
education and practice in India through independent research NCGTC, which is providing 75% guarantee coverage for
and thought leadership. FFIAR is registered as a private limited educational loans of below INR 7.5 lakhs. The current leverage
company and Prof. Srinivasan Rangan is one of its members. of the fund is 6.88 times, which is slightly higher. Banks have
taken guarantee coverage for 45% of CSIS account holders,
PROF. HARITHA SARANGA The objectives of the forum are as follows - thus public cost of these account holders is very high. A high
• Prof. Haritha Saranga, from the Production & Operations Management area and IIMB • Working with the Indian agency which is responsible for er guaranteed coverage of around 80% may be provided to
Chair of Excellence, has been a member of the Technical Committee on 108 Arogya Kava- setting Indian Accounting Standards, moreover engaging loans sanctioned to students of North-East region and other
cha and 104 Arogya Sahayavani, Ministry of Health, Karnataka State Government, during with the International Accounting Standards Board during the backward states. Similarly, credit guarantee coverage may
2020-2021. process of setting accounting standards extend to borrowers of academic disciplines like teacher train
• Has been assisting ‘Looms of Ladakh’, a cooperative run and managed by 200 women arti- • Responding to exposure drafts issued by national and interna ing, nursing and healthcare related courses. Currently, credit
sans in Ladakh, in optimizing their sourcing and production operations, as an advisor. tional accounting standards setting bodies guarantee coverage is available to loans sanctioned by Public,
• Has been working with the CII Foundation, to document their efforts to curb Crop Residue • Proactively responding to emerging accounting issues and Private and Foreign banks only. Credit guarantee coverage
Burning in the states of Punjab and Haryana through case studies and research papers, in facilitating development of accounting standards through may be extended to educational loans sanctioned by Urban
the process sharing her insights for future improvement. thought papers, advocacy, etc. Cooperative Banks, Regional Rural Banks and NBFCs. Gov
• Publishing one or more journals, monographs, books, reports, ernment is extending credit guarantee on educational loans.
blogs, etc.
• Organizing training programmes, seminars and conferences Investor Education Project
• Facilitating data access, creating databases if necessary The Centre for Capital Markets and Risk Management has
• Working with academic institutions, industry and professional launched the Platform for Investor Education (PIE) in collab-
bodies to enhance the accounting research ecosystem in India oration with the National Stock Exchange of India. This portal
24 | Faculty and Research Faculty and Research | 25
consists of videos, deep dives, and other educational content Bill to the Parliament’s Select Committee Research Projects: that to fund various social activities such as schools for the
on Investor Education. Currently, more than 1,90,000 investors • Policy recommendation on the stamp duty reforms accepted 1. Assessment and Evaluation of Business and Human Rights economically underprivileged)
are registered on this portal who frequently use the educational by the Government of India Reporting by Corporate India supported by the National Hu-
content. A few management institutions have been offering • Research grants to study black money from the Ministry of man Rights Commission of India - The objective was to com- Prof. Sourav Mukherji continues to teach his course Inclusive
courses on Financial Markets and Investment Education by Housing and Urban Development prehensively assess the commitment of corporate enterprises to Business Models (offered in two terms this year), which is fo-
using the videos of PIE. Motivated by this experiment, a large • Research grants from TUFIDCO, Government of Tamil Nadu labor/employee rights through analysis of corporate respon- cused on solving social problems through business models.
public sector bank has come out with a Financial Literacy proj- to study ‘Value Capture Mechanisms’ sibility disclosures made by companies and to understand the
ect targeting the people of North-Eastern states of India. • Moreover, as part of community outreach, a public portal salient rights in the value chain of the identified sectors
that identifies survey numbers listed on Storm Water Drains 2. Human Rights Disclosures of NSE-listed Companies sup-
On Governing Board of: (SWD) in Bangalore; this initiative was well received by both ported by Wipro Foundation - The objectives were twofold:
Director – Union Bank of India BBMP as well as the public at large examining human rights disclosures in four select sectors and
Chairperson – Expert Committee for Evaluating Project Pro- • Data Partnership with Maharashtra Government: Other than developing a business and human rights curriculum
posals for Financial Assistance under Digital Payments Domain the existing data partnerships with IHF, Janaadhar and Magic
Chairperson – Sustainable Finance Sectional Committee, MSD bricks, Real Estate Research Initiative has also entered into Membership to Committees:
18, of Bureau of Indian Standards new partnerships with MahaRERA and a commercial data Member: Working Group on Business and Human Rights set
listing service up by the National Human Rights Commission Prof. Mukta Kulkarni
Member: Committee for National Action Plan on Business and PUBLICATIONS (JOURNAL ARTICLES): FIRST IS ABOUT
Human Rights HIDDEN DISABILITY, LATTER IS ABOUT PHYSICAL DIS-
Member: Task Force on Business and Human Rights for Tata ABILITY OF INDIAN SOLDIERS
Group • Kulkarni, M. 2021. Hiding but hoping to be found: Workplace
disclosure dilemmas of individuals with hidden disabilities.
Not-for-Profit: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal
Board Member and Chair: Fourth Wave Foundation (forthcoming)
Advisory Board Member: Enable India • Kulkarni, M. 2020. Holding on to let go: Identity work in
Prof. V Ravi Anshuman Advisory Group Member: Coaching Foundation of India discontinuous and involuntary career transitions. Human Rela-
Chairperson, Finance & Accounting Prof. Sankarshan Basu Nominee Representative-AICTE: SDM Institute of Manage- tions. 73(10) 1415–1438
Prof. V. Ravi Anshuman appointed part-time member in On Governing Board of: ment Mysore
SEBI in June 2019 for a three-year period NCCL Member of the Board of Studies: RV Institute of Management PUBLICATION (BOOK CHAPTER): THIS IS ABOUT DEAF
Prof V. Ravi Anshuman was appointed a part-time member in Federal Bank International Board Member: International Society of Busi- AND HARD OF HEARING
the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), as per an ness Economics and Ethics Kulkarni, M., Atkins, W. S., & Baldridge, D. A. 2020. Breaking
order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, in June 2019. His Member of Gender Diversity Index: Divershefy Barriers by Patterning Employment Success. In S. Fielden, M.
appointment to the post in SEBI, the regulator for the securities Moore, & G. Bend (Eds.), The Palgrave Handbook of Disability
market in India, is for a period of three years, according to the Other Initiatives: Building Visaara, a not-for-profit sector vir- at Work: 219-235. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
order. tual learning hub, with Prof. Sourav Mukherji and Prof. Ganesh
N Prabhu NEWSPAPER
In addition to experience in academia, Prof. Anshuman has Coordinator: Aritra, an Executive Education Programme for Kulkarni, M. (Deccan Herald, June 2, 2021). Why disability
consulted with various blue-chip companies. He is a member of the social sector, with Prof. Sourav Mukherji and Prof. Ganesh inclusion is good business.
the Certification Formulation and Testing Committee (CFTC) N Prabhu
and Futures & Options (F&O) Executive Committee of the Prof. G. Sabarinathan Coordinator: Tanmatra, a Women in Leadership programme SCHOLARLY BOOKS
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). • Member of three committees of Biotechnology Industry Re- to build capability of women in senior management roles with Prof. Mukta Kulkarni is currently co-editing: ‘De Gruyter
search Assistance Council (BIRAC) Prof. P D Jose and Prof. Padmini Srinivasan Handbook of Disability and Management’ with Professors
SEBI appoints Prof. V. Ravi Anshuman to head 16-member • Member, Investment Committee of Karnataka Information Beatty and Hennekam. They have 25 chapters from top-tier
panel Technology Venture Fund disability and management researchers worldwide.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has recently recon-
stituted its research advisory committee, which is in charge of RESEARCH AWARDS (FIRST FOR DISABILITY, LATTER 3
promotion, development and maintenance of databases nec- FACULTY FROM THE ORGANIZATIONAL FOR PALLIATIVE HEALTHCARE)
essary for capital market regulation research. This 16-member BEHAVIOR & HUMAN RESOURCES • Academy of Management, Saroj Parasuraman Award
panel will be headed by Professor V. Ravi Anshuman. Runner-up (2020)
MANAGEMENT AREA
• Academy of Management, Best International Paper Award
(2020)
Prof. Sourav Mukherji • Academy of Management, Runner-up for Best Paper Award
Dean, Alumni Relations & Development (OMT Division, 2020)
1. Published a book: ‘Inclusive Business Models: Transforming • Academy of Management, Carolyn B. Dexter Award (2020)
Lives and Creating Livelihoods’ with Cambridge University
Press, New Delhi, India DISABILITY ACCESSIBILITY TEACHING
2. Board Member (Treasurer) of Not-for-Profit Sahaas • Self-awareness for Innovation (PGP and LDPs, 2020 disability
3. Member of Advisory Board of Not-for-Profit Buzz Women accessibility-based workshop)
Prof. Venkatesh Panchapagesan Prof. Vasanthi Srinivasan 4. Member of Advisory Board of Not-for-Profit Bridges of Sports • Co-taught (2021) a course on accessibility with professors
Chairperson, NSRCEL Chairperson, Digital Learning 5. Member of Project Management Group, Atal Incubation from IIIT-B, IIT-Delhi, and IIT-Roorkee
Chairperson, Real Estate Research Initiative Centre, STPI Bengaluru IMPACT ON ACADEMIC COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY
Achievements in the Social Impact space: 6. Long distance running coach with Not-for-Profit Runners (USE OF RESEARCH OUTPUT IN POLICY MAKING)
• One of the select experts to provide views on the Real Estate High (raising money by coaching amateur runners and using The disability accessibility and inclusion research is very closely
26 | Faculty and Research Faculty and Research | 27
consists of videos, deep dives, and other educational content Bill to the Parliament’s Select Committee Research Projects: that to fund various social activities such as schools for the
on Investor Education. Currently, more than 1,90,000 investors • Policy recommendation on the stamp duty reforms accepted 1. Assessment and Evaluation of Business and Human Rights economically underprivileged)
are registered on this portal who frequently use the educational by the Government of India Reporting by Corporate India supported by the National Hu-
content. A few management institutions have been offering • Research grants to study black money from the Ministry of man Rights Commission of India - The objective was to com- Prof. Sourav Mukherji continues to teach his course Inclusive
courses on Financial Markets and Investment Education by Housing and Urban Development prehensively assess the commitment of corporate enterprises to Business Models (offered in two terms this year), which is fo-
using the videos of PIE. Motivated by this experiment, a large • Research grants from TUFIDCO, Government of Tamil Nadu labor/employee rights through analysis of corporate respon- cused on solving social problems through business models.
public sector bank has come out with a Financial Literacy proj- to study ‘Value Capture Mechanisms’ sibility disclosures made by companies and to understand the
ect targeting the people of North-Eastern states of India. • Moreover, as part of community outreach, a public portal salient rights in the value chain of the identified sectors
that identifies survey numbers listed on Storm Water Drains 2. Human Rights Disclosures of NSE-listed Companies sup-
On Governing Board of: (SWD) in Bangalore; this initiative was well received by both ported by Wipro Foundation - The objectives were twofold:
Director – Union Bank of India BBMP as well as the public at large examining human rights disclosures in four select sectors and
Chairperson – Expert Committee for Evaluating Project Pro- • Data Partnership with Maharashtra Government: Other than developing a business and human rights curriculum
posals for Financial Assistance under Digital Payments Domain the existing data partnerships with IHF, Janaadhar and Magic
Chairperson – Sustainable Finance Sectional Committee, MSD bricks, Real Estate Research Initiative has also entered into Membership to Committees:
18, of Bureau of Indian Standards new partnerships with MahaRERA and a commercial data Member: Working Group on Business and Human Rights set
listing service up by the National Human Rights Commission Prof. Mukta Kulkarni
Member: Committee for National Action Plan on Business and PUBLICATIONS (JOURNAL ARTICLES): FIRST IS ABOUT
Human Rights HIDDEN DISABILITY, LATTER IS ABOUT PHYSICAL DIS-
Member: Task Force on Business and Human Rights for Tata ABILITY OF INDIAN SOLDIERS
Group • Kulkarni, M. 2021. Hiding but hoping to be found: Workplace
disclosure dilemmas of individuals with hidden disabilities.
Not-for-Profit: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal
Board Member and Chair: Fourth Wave Foundation (forthcoming)
Advisory Board Member: Enable India • Kulkarni, M. 2020. Holding on to let go: Identity work in
Prof. V Ravi Anshuman Advisory Group Member: Coaching Foundation of India discontinuous and involuntary career transitions. Human Rela-
Chairperson, Finance & Accounting Prof. Sankarshan Basu Nominee Representative-AICTE: SDM Institute of Manage- tions. 73(10) 1415–1438
Prof. V. Ravi Anshuman appointed part-time member in On Governing Board of: ment Mysore
SEBI in June 2019 for a three-year period NCCL Member of the Board of Studies: RV Institute of Management PUBLICATION (BOOK CHAPTER): THIS IS ABOUT DEAF
Prof V. Ravi Anshuman was appointed a part-time member in Federal Bank International Board Member: International Society of Busi- AND HARD OF HEARING
the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), as per an ness Economics and Ethics Kulkarni, M., Atkins, W. S., & Baldridge, D. A. 2020. Breaking
order issued by the Ministry of Personnel, in June 2019. His Member of Gender Diversity Index: Divershefy Barriers by Patterning Employment Success. In S. Fielden, M.
appointment to the post in SEBI, the regulator for the securities Moore, & G. Bend (Eds.), The Palgrave Handbook of Disability
market in India, is for a period of three years, according to the Other Initiatives: Building Visaara, a not-for-profit sector vir- at Work: 219-235. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
order. tual learning hub, with Prof. Sourav Mukherji and Prof. Ganesh
N Prabhu NEWSPAPER
In addition to experience in academia, Prof. Anshuman has Coordinator: Aritra, an Executive Education Programme for Kulkarni, M. (Deccan Herald, June 2, 2021). Why disability
consulted with various blue-chip companies. He is a member of the social sector, with Prof. Sourav Mukherji and Prof. Ganesh inclusion is good business.
the Certification Formulation and Testing Committee (CFTC) N Prabhu
and Futures & Options (F&O) Executive Committee of the Prof. G. Sabarinathan Coordinator: Tanmatra, a Women in Leadership programme SCHOLARLY BOOKS
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). • Member of three committees of Biotechnology Industry Re- to build capability of women in senior management roles with Prof. Mukta Kulkarni is currently co-editing: ‘De Gruyter
search Assistance Council (BIRAC) Prof. P D Jose and Prof. Padmini Srinivasan Handbook of Disability and Management’ with Professors
SEBI appoints Prof. V. Ravi Anshuman to head 16-member • Member, Investment Committee of Karnataka Information Beatty and Hennekam. They have 25 chapters from top-tier
panel Technology Venture Fund disability and management researchers worldwide.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has recently recon-
stituted its research advisory committee, which is in charge of RESEARCH AWARDS (FIRST FOR DISABILITY, LATTER 3
promotion, development and maintenance of databases nec- FACULTY FROM THE ORGANIZATIONAL FOR PALLIATIVE HEALTHCARE)
essary for capital market regulation research. This 16-member BEHAVIOR & HUMAN RESOURCES • Academy of Management, Saroj Parasuraman Award
panel will be headed by Professor V. Ravi Anshuman. Runner-up (2020)
MANAGEMENT AREA
• Academy of Management, Best International Paper Award
(2020)
Prof. Sourav Mukherji • Academy of Management, Runner-up for Best Paper Award
Dean, Alumni Relations & Development (OMT Division, 2020)
1. Published a book: ‘Inclusive Business Models: Transforming • Academy of Management, Carolyn B. Dexter Award (2020)
Lives and Creating Livelihoods’ with Cambridge University
Press, New Delhi, India DISABILITY ACCESSIBILITY TEACHING
2. Board Member (Treasurer) of Not-for-Profit Sahaas • Self-awareness for Innovation (PGP and LDPs, 2020 disability
3. Member of Advisory Board of Not-for-Profit Buzz Women accessibility-based workshop)
Prof. Venkatesh Panchapagesan Prof. Vasanthi Srinivasan 4. Member of Advisory Board of Not-for-Profit Bridges of Sports • Co-taught (2021) a course on accessibility with professors
Chairperson, NSRCEL Chairperson, Digital Learning 5. Member of Project Management Group, Atal Incubation from IIIT-B, IIT-Delhi, and IIT-Roorkee
Chairperson, Real Estate Research Initiative Centre, STPI Bengaluru IMPACT ON ACADEMIC COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY
Achievements in the Social Impact space: 6. Long distance running coach with Not-for-Profit Runners (USE OF RESEARCH OUTPUT IN POLICY MAKING)
• One of the select experts to provide views on the Real Estate High (raising money by coaching amateur runners and using The disability accessibility and inclusion research is very closely
26 | Faculty and Research Faculty and Research | 27
tied to on-the-ground work, as described below. FACULTY FROM THE ECONOMICS AREA WORKING PAPERS/STUDIES • Constraints in Futures Trading of Plantation Crops funded by
• Honorary Advisor, Enable India MCX
Enable India is one of the largest disability livelihood pro PUBLICATIONS
viders in our country. Some of the projects have been about
enabling assistive technologies at workplaces, disability MEMBERSHIPS/POSITIONS/NOMINATIONS TO
sensitization at workplaces, working with other stakeholders TRUSTS/BOARDS/NGOs/POLICY THINK TANKS
(such as: Ashoka Fellows, ILO representatives, and so on) to Prof. Gopal Naik
create an ecosystem that focuses on disability inclusion from • Member of Commodity Derivatives and Advisory Committee
an economic perspective. Many of these have assumed the of SEBI
form of hands-on workshops, roundtables and speaker series. Prof. Kunal Dasgupta • Member of Advisory Academic Committee of Indian Institute
• Member, Impact Future Project • Measurement and theory of Non-Tariff Measures. Supported of Plantation Management
Predicated on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Impact Prof. Gopal Naik by ERIA (Economics Research Institute for ASEAN and East • Member of Karnataka Higher Education Council
Future Project is a collaborative thought leadership platform • Naik G., Narasinga Rao K.N., Baje A. ICT Intervention Asia) • Member of Academic Council, Rural Development and Pan-
for research and advocacy efforts. Prof. Mukta Kulkarni Challenges in Education in Rural India. In: Fong S., Dey N., • How internal and external trade costs affect regional develop- chayat Raj University, Bangalore
belongs to the disability accessibility vertical. So far, they have Joshi A. (eds) ICT Analysis and Applications. Lecture Notes ment in India, Supported by the World Bank • Member of the Board of Edubridge Learning Solutions Pvt
worked on impact ideas on accessible infrastructure, in Networks and Systems, vol 93. Springer, Singapore. 2020. • The effect of Covid-19 on income inequality in India Ltd
accessible mobility, and digital accessibility possibilities in our https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0630-7_18
country. Impact Future will later work with state governments • Gopikuttan, G. S. and Naik, G. Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
and the impact ideas are headed to NITI Aayog. and Agriculture, Economic & Political Weekly, August 29, Prof. Rupa Chanda
• Member, Advisory Committee, Nanagu Shaale Nanagu Shaale 2020:21-25. • Member, Technical Expert Group on Bilateral Agreements,
is focused on mainstreaming children with special needs • Krishna, A. and Naik, G. Addressing Crisis in Indian Agri- WHO, Geneva, 2021-22
(multiple disabilities included) through an inclusive education culture through Agricultural Information Delivery, IIMB • Member, CII Taskforce on Ease of Doing Business, 2021-22
approach. The aim is to build a model for inclusive education Management Review, 32, 2020, 217-229. • Member, CII Committee on International Trade Policy and
in Karnataka. • Naik, G. Agricultural Trade with Special Reference to Plan- Exports, 2015-present
tation Crops and International Trade Agreements, Indian
Below are listed other initiatives in disability inclusion that Journal of Agricultural Economics, 76(1), 2021, 109-143. Prof. Rupa Chanda
have had on-the-ground impact. Some are ongoing in the • Marval, A., Naik, G. and Mani, D. 2020. The Saboo Foundation • Betai, N. and R. Chanda, ‘Global Value Chain Participation and
form of conferences, workshops and conclaves. Model of Philanthropy: How a Self-Made Man Created Thou- Intermediate Export Sophistication’, Ideas for India, published
• Panel, Disability Sector as an Engine for Economic Growth. sands More, HBP Case, IMB 843-844. online, July 26, 2021
The Catalyzing Change webinar (Catalyst 2030) May 05, 2021. • Naik, G. and Gopikuttan, G. S. 2020. Totagar’s Cooperative • Chanda, R., ‘Emerging Value Chain Opportunities Post
This was with Ashoka Fellows and ILO. This has converted Society: Dovetailing Business to Meet Members’ Needs, HBP Covid-19 and India-ASEAN Relations’, ASEAN-India Centre
into an ongoing activity in 2021 which looks at how to get Case, IMB 855-856. at RIS, New Delhi, July 2021
the government and industry involved to propel economic
inclusion through accessibility. FUNDED RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY PROJECTS Prof. Manaswini Bhalla
• Accessibility and Inclusion in Progressive Organizations. Prof. Rupa Chanda Chairperson, Economics
Winter School of the Centre for Accessibility in the Global • Digital Services trade in Asia-Pacific, study done for Asian Member, Board, Centre for Collective Development
South, January 09, 2021. This had both academia and industry Development Bank, Manila to inform their work on Digital
participation. Livelihood agencies were also involved. Trade in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Panel on Imperatives and Initiatives to make India an • Study on Services in RCEP, study done for the Ministry of UNIQUE COURSES and MOOCs OFFERED
Assistive Tech Innovation Hub. A U.K. India Tech Hub Commerce, Govt of India, to inform their negotiations on the • Introduction to Managerial Economics on the edX, offered by
Initiative. January 08, 2021. This had government, academia, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Prof. Subhashish Gupta
and industry stakeholders. Prof. A Damodaran in Asia. • Multinational Corporations, offered by Prof. Kunal Dasgupta
• Organizing Committee member, EMPOWER Conclave 2020, Where Nothing is Everything – A Comparison of Japan’s Noh • UK-India Trade in Services: Prospects and Challenges, study
IIIT Bangalore. October 17, 2020. This is a group of academics Theatre with its Indian Counterpart’, (WORKING PAPER NO: done for the Department of International Trade, Govt of the
and industry partners to work on accessibility and technology. IIMB/IJSC/2020/003) UK, to inform the UK Government on its prospective negotia- INVITED LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS, PARTICIPA-
• Organizing Committee member, EMPOWER Assistive tions for an FTA with India in services. TION IN WORKSHOPS & ROUNDTABLES
Technology Conference, IIIT Bangalore. October 28 to 30, • Regional Harmonization Processes and Health Worker Prof. Rupa Chanda
2021. Mobility, paper written for the WHO, Geneva to inform its • Panelist in webinar on 'Services and Innovation: The Future is
• Speaker at the International HRD Seminar in Asia. Korea work on Ethical Recruitment of Health Workers and Bilateral Digital', organized by Coalition of Services Industries, at WTO
University, Seoul, South Korea. January 10, 2020. This was an Agreements. Public Forum, September 30, 2021
invited lecture on disability inclusion. • Case Study of the SABAH Project, report done for the SAARC • Panelist in webinar on 'Promoting Internationalization of
Development Fund, Thimphu, to evaluate their work on em- Tertiary Education in India', organized by World Bank, Sep-
powering Home-Based Workers in the SAARC region. tember 23, 2021
• Panelist in webinar on 'Promoting the developing regions’
Prof. Subhashish Gupta participation in global ICT-enabled services trade', organized
• The Interaction between Technology, Business Environment, EXTERNAL GRANTS AND AWARDS by ECLAC, Global Services Forum Week, September 23, 2021
Society and Regulation in ICT Industries, IIMB Discussion Prof. Gopal Naik • Panelist in webinar on 'New Services Economy in South Asia',
paper, (forthcoming) IIMB Management Review • A study on Strategy Map for Karnataka Agricultural Produce, organized by World Bank, September 9, 2021
• Competition Law for Input Markets, IIMB Discussion paper, Processing and Export Corporation, funded by Government • Panelist in webinar on 'India-EU Trade Negotiations: A New
(forthcoming), Economic and Political Weekly of Karnataka Era of Collaboration?', organized by Trade Promotion Council
• Agricultural Warehousing Policies in India funded by NC- of India, May 28, 2021
DEX, Mumbai • Panelist at roundtable on 'RCEP-EU-India-China', organized
by Aspen Centre, March 24, 2021
28 | Faculty and Research Faculty and Research | 29
tied to on-the-ground work, as described below. FACULTY FROM THE ECONOMICS AREA WORKING PAPERS/STUDIES • Constraints in Futures Trading of Plantation Crops funded by
• Honorary Advisor, Enable India MCX
Enable India is one of the largest disability livelihood pro PUBLICATIONS
viders in our country. Some of the projects have been about
enabling assistive technologies at workplaces, disability MEMBERSHIPS/POSITIONS/NOMINATIONS TO
sensitization at workplaces, working with other stakeholders TRUSTS/BOARDS/NGOs/POLICY THINK TANKS
(such as: Ashoka Fellows, ILO representatives, and so on) to Prof. Gopal Naik
create an ecosystem that focuses on disability inclusion from • Member of Commodity Derivatives and Advisory Committee
an economic perspective. Many of these have assumed the of SEBI
form of hands-on workshops, roundtables and speaker series. Prof. Kunal Dasgupta • Member of Advisory Academic Committee of Indian Institute
• Member, Impact Future Project • Measurement and theory of Non-Tariff Measures. Supported of Plantation Management
Predicated on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Impact Prof. Gopal Naik by ERIA (Economics Research Institute for ASEAN and East • Member of Karnataka Higher Education Council
Future Project is a collaborative thought leadership platform • Naik G., Narasinga Rao K.N., Baje A. ICT Intervention Asia) • Member of Academic Council, Rural Development and Pan-
for research and advocacy efforts. Prof. Mukta Kulkarni Challenges in Education in Rural India. In: Fong S., Dey N., • How internal and external trade costs affect regional develop- chayat Raj University, Bangalore
belongs to the disability accessibility vertical. So far, they have Joshi A. (eds) ICT Analysis and Applications. Lecture Notes ment in India, Supported by the World Bank • Member of the Board of Edubridge Learning Solutions Pvt
worked on impact ideas on accessible infrastructure, in Networks and Systems, vol 93. Springer, Singapore. 2020. • The effect of Covid-19 on income inequality in India Ltd
accessible mobility, and digital accessibility possibilities in our https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0630-7_18
country. Impact Future will later work with state governments • Gopikuttan, G. S. and Naik, G. Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
and the impact ideas are headed to NITI Aayog. and Agriculture, Economic & Political Weekly, August 29, Prof. Rupa Chanda
• Member, Advisory Committee, Nanagu Shaale Nanagu Shaale 2020:21-25. • Member, Technical Expert Group on Bilateral Agreements,
is focused on mainstreaming children with special needs • Krishna, A. and Naik, G. Addressing Crisis in Indian Agri- WHO, Geneva, 2021-22
(multiple disabilities included) through an inclusive education culture through Agricultural Information Delivery, IIMB • Member, CII Taskforce on Ease of Doing Business, 2021-22
approach. The aim is to build a model for inclusive education Management Review, 32, 2020, 217-229. • Member, CII Committee on International Trade Policy and
in Karnataka. • Naik, G. Agricultural Trade with Special Reference to Plan- Exports, 2015-present
tation Crops and International Trade Agreements, Indian
Below are listed other initiatives in disability inclusion that Journal of Agricultural Economics, 76(1), 2021, 109-143. Prof. Rupa Chanda
have had on-the-ground impact. Some are ongoing in the • Marval, A., Naik, G. and Mani, D. 2020. The Saboo Foundation • Betai, N. and R. Chanda, ‘Global Value Chain Participation and
form of conferences, workshops and conclaves. Model of Philanthropy: How a Self-Made Man Created Thou- Intermediate Export Sophistication’, Ideas for India, published
• Panel, Disability Sector as an Engine for Economic Growth. sands More, HBP Case, IMB 843-844. online, July 26, 2021
The Catalyzing Change webinar (Catalyst 2030) May 05, 2021. • Naik, G. and Gopikuttan, G. S. 2020. Totagar’s Cooperative • Chanda, R., ‘Emerging Value Chain Opportunities Post
This was with Ashoka Fellows and ILO. This has converted Society: Dovetailing Business to Meet Members’ Needs, HBP Covid-19 and India-ASEAN Relations’, ASEAN-India Centre
into an ongoing activity in 2021 which looks at how to get Case, IMB 855-856. at RIS, New Delhi, July 2021
the government and industry involved to propel economic
inclusion through accessibility. FUNDED RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY PROJECTS Prof. Manaswini Bhalla
• Accessibility and Inclusion in Progressive Organizations. Prof. Rupa Chanda Chairperson, Economics
Winter School of the Centre for Accessibility in the Global • Digital Services trade in Asia-Pacific, study done for Asian Member, Board, Centre for Collective Development
South, January 09, 2021. This had both academia and industry Development Bank, Manila to inform their work on Digital
participation. Livelihood agencies were also involved. Trade in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Panel on Imperatives and Initiatives to make India an • Study on Services in RCEP, study done for the Ministry of UNIQUE COURSES and MOOCs OFFERED
Assistive Tech Innovation Hub. A U.K. India Tech Hub Commerce, Govt of India, to inform their negotiations on the • Introduction to Managerial Economics on the edX, offered by
Initiative. January 08, 2021. This had government, academia, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Prof. Subhashish Gupta
and industry stakeholders. Prof. A Damodaran in Asia. • Multinational Corporations, offered by Prof. Kunal Dasgupta
• Organizing Committee member, EMPOWER Conclave 2020, Where Nothing is Everything – A Comparison of Japan’s Noh • UK-India Trade in Services: Prospects and Challenges, study
IIIT Bangalore. October 17, 2020. This is a group of academics Theatre with its Indian Counterpart’, (WORKING PAPER NO: done for the Department of International Trade, Govt of the
and industry partners to work on accessibility and technology. IIMB/IJSC/2020/003) UK, to inform the UK Government on its prospective negotia- INVITED LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS, PARTICIPA-
• Organizing Committee member, EMPOWER Assistive tions for an FTA with India in services. TION IN WORKSHOPS & ROUNDTABLES
Technology Conference, IIIT Bangalore. October 28 to 30, • Regional Harmonization Processes and Health Worker Prof. Rupa Chanda
2021. Mobility, paper written for the WHO, Geneva to inform its • Panelist in webinar on 'Services and Innovation: The Future is
• Speaker at the International HRD Seminar in Asia. Korea work on Ethical Recruitment of Health Workers and Bilateral Digital', organized by Coalition of Services Industries, at WTO
University, Seoul, South Korea. January 10, 2020. This was an Agreements. Public Forum, September 30, 2021
invited lecture on disability inclusion. • Case Study of the SABAH Project, report done for the SAARC • Panelist in webinar on 'Promoting Internationalization of
Development Fund, Thimphu, to evaluate their work on em- Tertiary Education in India', organized by World Bank, Sep-
powering Home-Based Workers in the SAARC region. tember 23, 2021
• Panelist in webinar on 'Promoting the developing regions’
Prof. Subhashish Gupta participation in global ICT-enabled services trade', organized
• The Interaction between Technology, Business Environment, EXTERNAL GRANTS AND AWARDS by ECLAC, Global Services Forum Week, September 23, 2021
Society and Regulation in ICT Industries, IIMB Discussion Prof. Gopal Naik • Panelist in webinar on 'New Services Economy in South Asia',
paper, (forthcoming) IIMB Management Review • A study on Strategy Map for Karnataka Agricultural Produce, organized by World Bank, September 9, 2021
• Competition Law for Input Markets, IIMB Discussion paper, Processing and Export Corporation, funded by Government • Panelist in webinar on 'India-EU Trade Negotiations: A New
(forthcoming), Economic and Political Weekly of Karnataka Era of Collaboration?', organized by Trade Promotion Council
• Agricultural Warehousing Policies in India funded by NC- of India, May 28, 2021
DEX, Mumbai • Panelist at roundtable on 'RCEP-EU-India-China', organized
by Aspen Centre, March 24, 2021
28 | Faculty and Research Faculty and Research | 29
• Presentation on 'Digital Services Trade: The Case of India', • Op-Eds: major universities and institutes in the education and research at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama Mysore, Rishi Valley School, and
Virtual Workshop on Digital Services Trade', organized by i. ‘All you want to know about the TV ratings scandal but were domain and introduce them to the Korean public. Milana, a not-for-profit working for HIV positive women and
Asian Development, Manila, March 1-3, 2021 afraid to ask’ Forbes India, 13 October 2020 Social Impact: Foster interaction between India and South children, under the umbrella of ActionAid. Along with these
• Jury Member, FICCI Education Excellence Awards, FICCI, ii. ‘Challenges marketers are going to face in 2021’ Financial Korea, particularly in higher education and R&D programs, a number of teacher training programs were offered
January 2021 Express, 5 December 2020 Language: Korean to schools that served rural and semi-urban children.
• Presentation on 'FTAs, Services, SMEs', at 17th Global SME iii. ‘Coronavirus impact: How consumer behaviour will change Duration:
Business Summit, organized by Confederation of Indian post-COVID-19 lockdown’ (with Kanchan Mukherjee), Busi- Phase 1: 01-January-2019 – 28-February-2020 With the pandemic hampering the process of face-to-face
Industries, December 10, 2020 ness Today, 6 June 2020 Phase 2: 21-November-2020 – 20-September-2021 learning and summer programs, these learning modules were
• Presentation on 'BRICS Cooperation in Trade and Investment: given a digital, free access, through the creation of a YouTube
The Indian Perspective', at XII BRICS Academic Forum on Channel of INDEEP.
BRICS New Vision for a Better World, St. Petersburg, October
22-24, 2020 Book on Climate Change
• Panelist at Roundtable on 'Moving Trade Agreements For- IIM Bangalore hosted the South Asian edition release of the
ward', organized by Delhi Policy Group, August 11, 2020 book titled, ‘Media and Climate Change: Making Sense of Press
• Panelist at webinar on 'High Skilled Migration during and Narratives’, authored by Prof. Deepti Ganapathy, on June 16,
post COVID 19: Perspectives from Latin America and Asia', 2022. The book looks at the media’s coverage of Climate Change
presentation on High Skilled Migration from India to Devel- and investigates its role in representing the complex realities
oped Countries: Engaging via Agreements and the Diaspora, Prof. Gopal Das Prof. Sreelata Jonnalagedda of climate uncertainties and its effects on communities and the
August 4, 2020 Chairperson, IIMB Institutional Review Board Chairperson, Marketing environment.
• Panelist at webinar on 'One decade of India-ASEAN FTA in Work on Pandemic and Marketing: Pandemics and marketing: • MOOC: Economic Foundations of Pricing launched in 2021
Goods: Achievements and Way Forward', organized by Asian insights, impacts, and research opportunities, Springer, May is on edX and SWAYAM under the IIMBx umbrella Home to around 50 million people, the Western Ghats consist
Confluence, AIC at RIS and ASC, Chulalongkorn University, 2021 • Op-Eds related to Covid 19 pandemic and its fall out of 4,156 villages across six states, running north to south over a
June 29, 2020 Impact of the work: Being global in nature, pandemics are dis- i.‘Invoking Gandhi for business strategy in the post-Covid distance of approximately 932 miles, with peaks ranging from
• Panelist at webinar on 'India-EU Bilateral Remittances', orga- tinct from other environmental crises that customers and firms world’ Forbes India, with Haritha Saranga, 28 May 2020 1,030 to 2,695 meters above sea level, and rainfall ranging from
nized by ILO, India Centre for Migration, International Centre may face since they are characterized by four defining macro ii.‘Making social distancing work’ Forbes India, 29 April 2020 80 to 320 centimetres on an average. They are the source of
for Migration Policy Development, June 18, 2020 forces operating concomitantly, namely, lives versus livelihoods iii.‘A relook into alcohol policy’ Deccan Herald, with Anand major river systems, including the Cauvery, Krishna, Godavari,
tension, economic contraction, scarcity, and uncertainty. Taking Prahlad, 17 June 2020 Palar and Pennar basins. According to documented reports,
a broad view of pandemics in general, a conceptual framework iv.‘Marketing post-Covid: Be mindfully digital and practice cau- the Western Ghats cover barely 5% of India’s forest area but are
Prof. A Damodaran is articulated that identifies these forces and their wide-rang- tious hibernation’, and interview by Trade Promotion Council home to 1,800 species endemic to the region, and consists of
• Webinar on ‘A bioconservation Agenda to avoid Zoonotic ing implications for marketing through the 7P framework. of India, published online, May 21, 2020 27% of all the species of higher plants recorded in the Indian
Pandemics of Future’- involved policy makers and academics A key objective of this framework is to provide guidelines to v.‘Pricing strategies for Indian startups (substack.com)’ Pricing region. They are also a hub of economic activity – where mini
from Government of India, the US Government, the UNDP marketers to more effectively prepare, anticipate, and respond strategy for start-ups a podcast in Ravish Bhatia’s the usecase hydel power projects, tourism and many industries thrive. The
and European Research Institutions, July 29, 2021 to future pandemics by managing the 7Ps and understanding podcast series Western Ghats were declared a World Heritage Site by UNES-
• International virtual conference on ‘Resource mobilization their differential impact across industry sectors. Focus is also CO in 2012. This tag brought along with it a myriad of restric-
challenges and the climate finance architecture in the after- given on service industries that are most likely to be impacted tions on industries in the region. Why the Western Ghats are a
math of COVID 19’, February 11, 2021 by pandemics but are also ripe for digital transformation. It is FACULTY FROM THE MANAGEMENT macrocosm of Climate Change complexities is precisely what
conjectured that these insights could help managers, custom- COMMUNICATION AREA this book unearths, as it delves into a five-year analysis of the
ers, and policy makers to deal with future pandemics more coverage of media reporting on Climate Change, in the period
OTHERS effectively. Insights from this research can also serve a pedagog- between 2012 and 2017.
• Mentor under the Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation: ical purpose to stimulate a deeper discussion of the marketing
Prof. Subhashish Gupta and Prof. Tirthatanmoy Das challenges facing companies during pandemics. Workshop with media on environmental concerns
• Prof. Manaswini Bhalla led Project CHHAAV to equip and As part of the book’s outreach, the Centre for Management
enable over 50,000 rural frontline workers (ASHAs and Communication in collaboration with the IIMB Sustainability
AWWs) with medical kits Task Force, on World Environment Day on 5th June 2022, had
organized a one-day program for senior journalists covering
Co-founder of not-for-profit INDEEP environmental concerns, titled, ‘Climate and Communication:
FACULTY FROM THE MARKETING AREA Dr. Deepti Ganapathy, Chairperson, Centre for Management Building Skills and Knowledge for Effective Engagement be-
Communication, is the co-founder of a not-for-profit entity tween the Media, Opinion Leaders and Communities’.
called INDEEP. She along with the founder of INDEEP, Prof
(Retd) Indira Ganapathy, decided to make learning accessible to Plenary speaker at East-West Center International Media
Prof. Hyun Chul Maeng the less privileged, as the pandemic had taken away face-to-face Conference on climate issues
Title: Survey research on India higher Education System interactions with this vulnerable group. Prof. Deepti Ganapathy was the plenary speaker at the 2022
Sponsor: Indo-Korea Science and Technology Centre (IKST) East-West Center (EWC) International Media Conference, held
IKST is the Indian branch of the Korea Institute of Technology INDEEP has been reaching out to children and educators, at Hawai’i Convention Center, Honolulu, from June 27 to June
and Science (KIST). KIST is a leading governmental research over the last nine years, by conducting summer programs and 30, 2022. Her talk revolved around climate issues. The theme for
Prof. Prithwiraj Mukherjee institute in South Korea. ‘train the trainer’ sessions. They have worked closely with Sri the four-day conference was ‘Connecting in a Zero Trust World’.
• MOOC: Quantitative Marketing Research is on edX and Background: The interaction between India and South Korea is Ramakrishna Sharadashrama in Ponnampet Kodagu, where
SWAYAM under the IIMBx umbrella expected to increase qualitatively and quantitatively. There are rural children in the age group of 10 to 15 years are offered a Dr. Ganapathy’s talk was scheduled on the day where the theme
• Commented on the e-commerce bill as an invitee on The Hin- some difficulties and obstacles to the interaction between the residential summer program. Dr. Ganapathy along with her of all the sessions focused on – Increasing trust and global con-
du podcast (and featured in the paper as an interview). ‘Will two counties, and insufficient knowledge and information are team, designed and directed a range of workshops on creativ- nections in science: climate change and public health. She also
the new e-commerce rules really favour consumers?’ Panelist some of the main obstacles. The project’s main objective is to ity, team building, communication, and storytelling for this participated in the Plenary Panel: Reframing the Conversation
on podcast by Prashanth Perumal, The Hindu, 23 July 2021 conduct research on the higher education system of Indian and residential summer program. Similar programs were offered on Climate.
30 | Faculty and Research Faculty and Research | 31
• Presentation on 'Digital Services Trade: The Case of India', • Op-Eds: major universities and institutes in the education and research at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama Mysore, Rishi Valley School, and
Virtual Workshop on Digital Services Trade', organized by i. ‘All you want to know about the TV ratings scandal but were domain and introduce them to the Korean public. Milana, a not-for-profit working for HIV positive women and
Asian Development, Manila, March 1-3, 2021 afraid to ask’ Forbes India, 13 October 2020 Social Impact: Foster interaction between India and South children, under the umbrella of ActionAid. Along with these
• Jury Member, FICCI Education Excellence Awards, FICCI, ii. ‘Challenges marketers are going to face in 2021’ Financial Korea, particularly in higher education and R&D programs, a number of teacher training programs were offered
January 2021 Express, 5 December 2020 Language: Korean to schools that served rural and semi-urban children.
• Presentation on 'FTAs, Services, SMEs', at 17th Global SME iii. ‘Coronavirus impact: How consumer behaviour will change Duration:
Business Summit, organized by Confederation of Indian post-COVID-19 lockdown’ (with Kanchan Mukherjee), Busi- Phase 1: 01-January-2019 – 28-February-2020 With the pandemic hampering the process of face-to-face
Industries, December 10, 2020 ness Today, 6 June 2020 Phase 2: 21-November-2020 – 20-September-2021 learning and summer programs, these learning modules were
• Presentation on 'BRICS Cooperation in Trade and Investment: given a digital, free access, through the creation of a YouTube
The Indian Perspective', at XII BRICS Academic Forum on Channel of INDEEP.
BRICS New Vision for a Better World, St. Petersburg, October
22-24, 2020 Book on Climate Change
• Panelist at Roundtable on 'Moving Trade Agreements For- IIM Bangalore hosted the South Asian edition release of the
ward', organized by Delhi Policy Group, August 11, 2020 book titled, ‘Media and Climate Change: Making Sense of Press
• Panelist at webinar on 'High Skilled Migration during and Narratives’, authored by Prof. Deepti Ganapathy, on June 16,
post COVID 19: Perspectives from Latin America and Asia', 2022. The book looks at the media’s coverage of Climate Change
presentation on High Skilled Migration from India to Devel- and investigates its role in representing the complex realities
oped Countries: Engaging via Agreements and the Diaspora, Prof. Gopal Das Prof. Sreelata Jonnalagedda of climate uncertainties and its effects on communities and the
August 4, 2020 Chairperson, IIMB Institutional Review Board Chairperson, Marketing environment.
• Panelist at webinar on 'One decade of India-ASEAN FTA in Work on Pandemic and Marketing: Pandemics and marketing: • MOOC: Economic Foundations of Pricing launched in 2021
Goods: Achievements and Way Forward', organized by Asian insights, impacts, and research opportunities, Springer, May is on edX and SWAYAM under the IIMBx umbrella Home to around 50 million people, the Western Ghats consist
Confluence, AIC at RIS and ASC, Chulalongkorn University, 2021 • Op-Eds related to Covid 19 pandemic and its fall out of 4,156 villages across six states, running north to south over a
June 29, 2020 Impact of the work: Being global in nature, pandemics are dis- i.‘Invoking Gandhi for business strategy in the post-Covid distance of approximately 932 miles, with peaks ranging from
• Panelist at webinar on 'India-EU Bilateral Remittances', orga- tinct from other environmental crises that customers and firms world’ Forbes India, with Haritha Saranga, 28 May 2020 1,030 to 2,695 meters above sea level, and rainfall ranging from
nized by ILO, India Centre for Migration, International Centre may face since they are characterized by four defining macro ii.‘Making social distancing work’ Forbes India, 29 April 2020 80 to 320 centimetres on an average. They are the source of
for Migration Policy Development, June 18, 2020 forces operating concomitantly, namely, lives versus livelihoods iii.‘A relook into alcohol policy’ Deccan Herald, with Anand major river systems, including the Cauvery, Krishna, Godavari,
tension, economic contraction, scarcity, and uncertainty. Taking Prahlad, 17 June 2020 Palar and Pennar basins. According to documented reports,
a broad view of pandemics in general, a conceptual framework iv.‘Marketing post-Covid: Be mindfully digital and practice cau- the Western Ghats cover barely 5% of India’s forest area but are
Prof. A Damodaran is articulated that identifies these forces and their wide-rang- tious hibernation’, and interview by Trade Promotion Council home to 1,800 species endemic to the region, and consists of
• Webinar on ‘A bioconservation Agenda to avoid Zoonotic ing implications for marketing through the 7P framework. of India, published online, May 21, 2020 27% of all the species of higher plants recorded in the Indian
Pandemics of Future’- involved policy makers and academics A key objective of this framework is to provide guidelines to v.‘Pricing strategies for Indian startups (substack.com)’ Pricing region. They are also a hub of economic activity – where mini
from Government of India, the US Government, the UNDP marketers to more effectively prepare, anticipate, and respond strategy for start-ups a podcast in Ravish Bhatia’s the usecase hydel power projects, tourism and many industries thrive. The
and European Research Institutions, July 29, 2021 to future pandemics by managing the 7Ps and understanding podcast series Western Ghats were declared a World Heritage Site by UNES-
• International virtual conference on ‘Resource mobilization their differential impact across industry sectors. Focus is also CO in 2012. This tag brought along with it a myriad of restric-
challenges and the climate finance architecture in the after- given on service industries that are most likely to be impacted tions on industries in the region. Why the Western Ghats are a
math of COVID 19’, February 11, 2021 by pandemics but are also ripe for digital transformation. It is FACULTY FROM THE MANAGEMENT macrocosm of Climate Change complexities is precisely what
conjectured that these insights could help managers, custom- COMMUNICATION AREA this book unearths, as it delves into a five-year analysis of the
ers, and policy makers to deal with future pandemics more coverage of media reporting on Climate Change, in the period
OTHERS effectively. Insights from this research can also serve a pedagog- between 2012 and 2017.
• Mentor under the Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation: ical purpose to stimulate a deeper discussion of the marketing
Prof. Subhashish Gupta and Prof. Tirthatanmoy Das challenges facing companies during pandemics. Workshop with media on environmental concerns
• Prof. Manaswini Bhalla led Project CHHAAV to equip and As part of the book’s outreach, the Centre for Management
enable over 50,000 rural frontline workers (ASHAs and Communication in collaboration with the IIMB Sustainability
AWWs) with medical kits Task Force, on World Environment Day on 5th June 2022, had
organized a one-day program for senior journalists covering
Co-founder of not-for-profit INDEEP environmental concerns, titled, ‘Climate and Communication:
FACULTY FROM THE MARKETING AREA Dr. Deepti Ganapathy, Chairperson, Centre for Management Building Skills and Knowledge for Effective Engagement be-
Communication, is the co-founder of a not-for-profit entity tween the Media, Opinion Leaders and Communities’.
called INDEEP. She along with the founder of INDEEP, Prof
(Retd) Indira Ganapathy, decided to make learning accessible to Plenary speaker at East-West Center International Media
Prof. Hyun Chul Maeng the less privileged, as the pandemic had taken away face-to-face Conference on climate issues
Title: Survey research on India higher Education System interactions with this vulnerable group. Prof. Deepti Ganapathy was the plenary speaker at the 2022
Sponsor: Indo-Korea Science and Technology Centre (IKST) East-West Center (EWC) International Media Conference, held
IKST is the Indian branch of the Korea Institute of Technology INDEEP has been reaching out to children and educators, at Hawai’i Convention Center, Honolulu, from June 27 to June
and Science (KIST). KIST is a leading governmental research over the last nine years, by conducting summer programs and 30, 2022. Her talk revolved around climate issues. The theme for
Prof. Prithwiraj Mukherjee institute in South Korea. ‘train the trainer’ sessions. They have worked closely with Sri the four-day conference was ‘Connecting in a Zero Trust World’.
• MOOC: Quantitative Marketing Research is on edX and Background: The interaction between India and South Korea is Ramakrishna Sharadashrama in Ponnampet Kodagu, where
SWAYAM under the IIMBx umbrella expected to increase qualitatively and quantitatively. There are rural children in the age group of 10 to 15 years are offered a Dr. Ganapathy’s talk was scheduled on the day where the theme
• Commented on the e-commerce bill as an invitee on The Hin- some difficulties and obstacles to the interaction between the residential summer program. Dr. Ganapathy along with her of all the sessions focused on – Increasing trust and global con-
du podcast (and featured in the paper as an interview). ‘Will two counties, and insufficient knowledge and information are team, designed and directed a range of workshops on creativ- nections in science: climate change and public health. She also
the new e-commerce rules really favour consumers?’ Panelist some of the main obstacles. The project’s main objective is to ity, team building, communication, and storytelling for this participated in the Plenary Panel: Reframing the Conversation
on podcast by Prashanth Perumal, The Hindu, 23 July 2021 conduct research on the higher education system of Indian and residential summer program. Similar programs were offered on Climate.
30 | Faculty and Research Faculty and Research | 31
The East-West Center International Media Conference, held
every two years, offers a unique professional networking op-
portunity for journalists and other media professionals from
the US, Asia and Pacific to discuss key issues in the region, and
common challenges and trends in media.
IIMB FACULTY FOR COVID
IIMB faculty always respond with creativity to challenges and
opportunities in public health, gender safety, business, IT and
technology, start-ups, education, etc., and what this means for
India and the world in the long term. After the pandemic hit us,
they authored thought leadership articles, which were featured
in leading publications including Economic Times, Forbes India,
Mint, Deccan Herald, ET Insights, The Quint, and more. They
spoke on social issues at the seminars of the Podcase Series ini-
tiated in 2020. They led fundraising campaigns, offered advisory
and other support to NGOs, distributed dry ration and other
essentials for the disadvantaged, and more.
32 | Faculty and Research Faculty and Research | 33
The East-West Center International Media Conference, held
every two years, offers a unique professional networking op-
portunity for journalists and other media professionals from
the US, Asia and Pacific to discuss key issues in the region, and
common challenges and trends in media.
IIMB FACULTY FOR COVID
IIMB faculty always respond with creativity to challenges and
opportunities in public health, gender safety, business, IT and
technology, start-ups, education, etc., and what this means for
India and the world in the long term. After the pandemic hit us,
they authored thought leadership articles, which were featured
in leading publications including Economic Times, Forbes India,
Mint, Deccan Herald, ET Insights, The Quint, and more. They
spoke on social issues at the seminars of the Podcase Series ini-
tiated in 2020. They led fundraising campaigns, offered advisory
and other support to NGOs, distributed dry ration and other
essentials for the disadvantaged, and more.
32 | Faculty and Research Faculty and Research | 33
PUBLIC POLICY CLUB Vikasana also actively encourages the participation of the IIMB
community to raise social awareness and support social causes.
Working closely with the Centre for Public Policy, the mission The club organizes blood donation camps, and also organizes
of the Public Policy Club is to foster greater understanding of, ‘Twaran,’ where children, students, faculty and alumni of IIMB
and appreciation for, the myriad ways in which business and join hands with many others across states to run a marathon to
public policy interact and to create a strong network of policy help an NGO.
leaders and organizations to serve as professional touch points
for MBAs. Vikasana, a group of 18 students guided by Professor Padmi-
ni Srinivasan (faculty in the Finance & Accounting area, and
In the recent past, the Public Policy Club at IIMB has hosted Chairperson, Centre for Corporate Governance and Citizen-
podcasts and arranged talks on a variety of public policy issues. ship), strives to make a difference in society through the 20-
plus events that it organizes throughout the year.
VIKASANA – LENDING A HAND TO THE LESS
ADVANTAGED EXIMIUS – TOWARDS SHARING OF
KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, EXPERTISE AND
SUPPORT
Vikasana is the social impact club of IIM Bangalore, aimed to
‘sensitize’ the student fraternity about social issues, ‘leverage’ the
knowledge garnered from the two years of management educa- ‘Social Pact’ is an event to bring together corporate enterpris-
tion, and ‘serve’ the society for its betterment. es and incubators as well as non-profit early-stage ventures
(Non-Governmental Organizations, start-ups in the social sec-
Vikasana organizes fundraising programs throughout the year. tor, etc.), and student teams looking towards making an impact
In the period of 2020-21, Vikasana organized more than ten in the social sector.
donation drives to support the members of the IIMB fraternity
who need financial support. Along with fundraisers, Vikasana Social entrepreneurs and NGOs are crucial in driving trans-
also conducts stand-alone events to support social causes. ‘Cre- formative change, meeting the unmet needs of society, and
ativity for a Cause’ (2021), an event where artwork by students working to implement viable solutions. In the initial stages of
get auctioned during an exhibition, raised more than ₹1.4 lakh, these entities, mentors and partners can play a transformational
and the proceeds were donated to support girls’ education role in guiding them.
in rural areas. ‘One Day at IIMB’ provides MBA aspirants an
opportunity to experience the place to ‘B’ as an MBA student. In recent times, India has witnessed a growth in the number of
In 2021, more than 100 participants registered, and the funds NGOs and social enterprises. However, to buoy their chances
raised were donated to an NGO focusing on sustainable envi- of making a strong impact on society, sound mentorship and
ronment, malnutrition and healthcare. Vikasana also organizes funding become very important. ‘Social Pact’ is conceived
‘Make a Wish,’ an event that aims to fulfill the wishes of children with the aim to bridge the gap between social enterprises and
from various NGOs. NGOs, and corporate enterprises who can incubate them, thus
STUDENT CLUBS facilitating sharing of knowledge, resources, expertise, and sup-
Vikasana organizes outreach programs to address social con- port. It provides a platform for the corporate organizations to
cerns and provide support to organizations making a difference gain access to these entities which are filtered through suitable
in society. Vikasana, in collaboration with Vista, conducted evaluation methodologies, thus providing an opportunity to
IIM Bangalore has several clubs offering a multitude of oppor- ‘Sparsh’ – a case competition where a real-life problem of an identify and collaborate with them to make sustainable social
tunities to the students. The school has a large number of stu- NGO was solved through the active participation of students. impact.
dents who are involved with one or more of the social impact In 2021, the event saw participation from over 1700 students
clubs. These clubs conduct events and activities which explore across the country. To support early age NGOs and social enter- Incubators and Corporate Enterprises in Social Pact '21:
social and environmental issues. The idea is to build a network prises founded by students in the start-up phase, Vikasana, in NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore
of young leaders committed to using the power of business association with Eximius, organized the ‘Social Pact,’ where the Digital Impact Square, TCS Foundation
ventures were connected with organizations providing incuba-
Titan DIM
to create a better world. The clubs also help in nurturing the tion and monetary support. Sattva Consulting
talent pipeline for future social impact leaders.
Before the pandemic hit us, Vikasana organized ‘Teach to Trans-
form,’ where the students tutored children of IIMB non-teach-
ing staff. The sessions focus on academics, sports, craft, and
holistic development. Vikasana spearheads the ‘Vikasana-IIMB
Scholarship’ program, where more than ₹10 lakh was given
to children of over 200 non-teaching staff of IIM Bangalore,
in 2021. ‘Dhanyavadagalu’ is the event where students experi-
ence the joy of giving by distributing a token of gratitude to
more than 500 non-teaching staff of IIM Bangalore. Vikasa-
na supports underprivileged schools for their infrastructure
needs through ‘Unnati.’ Vikasana also organizes ‘Sarthak,’ where
children from various NGOs are invited to the IIMB campus to
experience a day full of learnings, fun and memories.
Student Clubs | 35
PUBLIC POLICY CLUB Vikasana also actively encourages the participation of the IIMB
community to raise social awareness and support social causes.
Working closely with the Centre for Public Policy, the mission The club organizes blood donation camps, and also organizes
of the Public Policy Club is to foster greater understanding of, ‘Twaran,’ where children, students, faculty and alumni of IIMB
and appreciation for, the myriad ways in which business and join hands with many others across states to run a marathon to
public policy interact and to create a strong network of policy help an NGO.
leaders and organizations to serve as professional touch points
for MBAs. Vikasana, a group of 18 students guided by Professor Padmi-
ni Srinivasan (faculty in the Finance & Accounting area, and
In the recent past, the Public Policy Club at IIMB has hosted Chairperson, Centre for Corporate Governance and Citizen-
podcasts and arranged talks on a variety of public policy issues. ship), strives to make a difference in society through the 20-
plus events that it organizes throughout the year.
VIKASANA – LENDING A HAND TO THE LESS
ADVANTAGED EXIMIUS – TOWARDS SHARING OF
KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, EXPERTISE AND
SUPPORT
Vikasana is the social impact club of IIM Bangalore, aimed to
‘sensitize’ the student fraternity about social issues, ‘leverage’ the
knowledge garnered from the two years of management educa- ‘Social Pact’ is an event to bring together corporate enterpris-
tion, and ‘serve’ the society for its betterment. es and incubators as well as non-profit early-stage ventures
(Non-Governmental Organizations, start-ups in the social sec-
Vikasana organizes fundraising programs throughout the year. tor, etc.), and student teams looking towards making an impact
In the period of 2020-21, Vikasana organized more than ten in the social sector.
donation drives to support the members of the IIMB fraternity
who need financial support. Along with fundraisers, Vikasana Social entrepreneurs and NGOs are crucial in driving trans-
also conducts stand-alone events to support social causes. ‘Cre- formative change, meeting the unmet needs of society, and
ativity for a Cause’ (2021), an event where artwork by students working to implement viable solutions. In the initial stages of
get auctioned during an exhibition, raised more than ₹1.4 lakh, these entities, mentors and partners can play a transformational
and the proceeds were donated to support girls’ education role in guiding them.
in rural areas. ‘One Day at IIMB’ provides MBA aspirants an
opportunity to experience the place to ‘B’ as an MBA student. In recent times, India has witnessed a growth in the number of
In 2021, more than 100 participants registered, and the funds NGOs and social enterprises. However, to buoy their chances
raised were donated to an NGO focusing on sustainable envi- of making a strong impact on society, sound mentorship and
ronment, malnutrition and healthcare. Vikasana also organizes funding become very important. ‘Social Pact’ is conceived
‘Make a Wish,’ an event that aims to fulfill the wishes of children with the aim to bridge the gap between social enterprises and
from various NGOs. NGOs, and corporate enterprises who can incubate them, thus
STUDENT CLUBS facilitating sharing of knowledge, resources, expertise, and sup-
Vikasana organizes outreach programs to address social con- port. It provides a platform for the corporate organizations to
cerns and provide support to organizations making a difference gain access to these entities which are filtered through suitable
in society. Vikasana, in collaboration with Vista, conducted evaluation methodologies, thus providing an opportunity to
IIM Bangalore has several clubs offering a multitude of oppor- ‘Sparsh’ – a case competition where a real-life problem of an identify and collaborate with them to make sustainable social
tunities to the students. The school has a large number of stu- NGO was solved through the active participation of students. impact.
dents who are involved with one or more of the social impact In 2021, the event saw participation from over 1700 students
clubs. These clubs conduct events and activities which explore across the country. To support early age NGOs and social enter- Incubators and Corporate Enterprises in Social Pact '21:
social and environmental issues. The idea is to build a network prises founded by students in the start-up phase, Vikasana, in NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore
of young leaders committed to using the power of business association with Eximius, organized the ‘Social Pact,’ where the Digital Impact Square, TCS Foundation
ventures were connected with organizations providing incuba-
Titan DIM
to create a better world. The clubs also help in nurturing the tion and monetary support. Sattva Consulting
talent pipeline for future social impact leaders.
Before the pandemic hit us, Vikasana organized ‘Teach to Trans-
form,’ where the students tutored children of IIMB non-teach-
ing staff. The sessions focus on academics, sports, craft, and
holistic development. Vikasana spearheads the ‘Vikasana-IIMB
Scholarship’ program, where more than ₹10 lakh was given
to children of over 200 non-teaching staff of IIM Bangalore,
in 2021. ‘Dhanyavadagalu’ is the event where students experi-
ence the joy of giving by distributing a token of gratitude to
more than 500 non-teaching staff of IIM Bangalore. Vikasa-
na supports underprivileged schools for their infrastructure
needs through ‘Unnati.’ Vikasana also organizes ‘Sarthak,’ where
children from various NGOs are invited to the IIMB campus to
experience a day full of learnings, fun and memories.
Student Clubs | 35
PRAYAAS – AN EPGP INITIATIVE QUEst – TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE AND
ACCEPTING SOCIETY
EPGP manages a student-driven social service trust called
Prayaas (meaning: ‘to try’), which strives to create a sustainable QUEst is an active LGBTQ club, set up five years ago by stu-
ecosystem for continued social welfare. Prayaas has been an dents. Members of the club have been working towards creating
integral part of EPGP since its inception in 2010, by the second an inclusive and accepting society on campus. They organize
batch of the programme. The subsequent batches have success- case competitions, quizzes, group skits, art events and interac-
fully sustained and enhanced its activities. The committee now is tion with speakers from the LGBTQ community. The idea is
registered as a trust with the charter of promoting, conducting to convey that everyone has a unique identity which must be
and funding the developmental and social charitable activities respected. IIMB has a strong and proactive Office of Diversi-
in the areas of health, nutrition, education and environment, to ty and Inclusion with a faculty member as the Chairperson.
facilitate welfare of the underprivileged sections of our society. Sensitization workshops are regularly conducted. There is zero
In the recent past, Team Prayaas have organized treats for chil- tolerance for any kind of discriminatory behavior. There are
dren at the orphanage – Apna Ashiana. The team also sponsored support groups in the student community and among the larger
supplies for senior citizens at Asha Jeevan Old Age Home. community on campus.
In 2022, QUEst celebrated Pride Month with movie screen-
ings, a pride parade on campus and an art event, keeping all
COVID-related protocols in mind.
36 | Student Clubs Student Clubs | 37
PRAYAAS – AN EPGP INITIATIVE QUEst – TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE AND
ACCEPTING SOCIETY
EPGP manages a student-driven social service trust called
Prayaas (meaning: ‘to try’), which strives to create a sustainable QUEst is an active LGBTQ club, set up five years ago by stu-
ecosystem for continued social welfare. Prayaas has been an dents. Members of the club have been working towards creating
integral part of EPGP since its inception in 2010, by the second an inclusive and accepting society on campus. They organize
batch of the programme. The subsequent batches have success- case competitions, quizzes, group skits, art events and interac-
fully sustained and enhanced its activities. The committee now is tion with speakers from the LGBTQ community. The idea is
registered as a trust with the charter of promoting, conducting to convey that everyone has a unique identity which must be
and funding the developmental and social charitable activities respected. IIMB has a strong and proactive Office of Diversi-
in the areas of health, nutrition, education and environment, to ty and Inclusion with a faculty member as the Chairperson.
facilitate welfare of the underprivileged sections of our society. Sensitization workshops are regularly conducted. There is zero
In the recent past, Team Prayaas have organized treats for chil- tolerance for any kind of discriminatory behavior. There are
dren at the orphanage – Apna Ashiana. The team also sponsored support groups in the student community and among the larger
supplies for senior citizens at Asha Jeevan Old Age Home. community on campus.
In 2022, QUEst celebrated Pride Month with movie screen-
ings, a pride parade on campus and an art event, keeping all
COVID-related protocols in mind.
36 | Student Clubs Student Clubs | 37
POSITIVE IMPACT RATING 2022 NAMES IIMB The rating survey asked students 20 questions in seven relevant
AS ‘PIONEERING SCHOOL’ impact dimensions: governance and culture of the school;
study programmes, learning methods and student support;
IIMB has featured in the top category (Level 5) in the Positive the institution as a role model and its public engagement. The
Impact Rating (PIR) 2022, winning global recognition as ‘Pio- overall PIR score of the business school was used to position
neering School’. The institute has performed very well across all the schools across five levels. The different levels refer to the
seven dimensions, including governance, student support and levels of achievement in developing the social impact. Business
public engagement, measured in the survey. schools were provided with a defined social impact model and a
tool that they could then use for measuring their impact.
The Positive Impact Rating (PIR) is a rating conducted by
students and for students. For the third time, in 2022, students
worldwide assessed their business schools on how they perceive GREEN CAMPUS
their positive impact on the world. The positive impact of
business schools goes beyond their contribution to business and At IIMB, there is a strong focus on environmental awareness,
the economy; it addresses the need for their positive impact for positive impact and sustainable living. As part of the school’s
society. philosophy of ‘waste not, want not’, while food (wet) waste is
converted into biogas and compost, sorted dry waste is sent to
The PIR was created by business school experts together with authorized recyclers and thus IIMB is on the path to become a
global NGOs – WWF, Oxfam, and UN Global Compact. Inter- ‘zero-waste’ campus. Committed to the ‘zero-waste’ campaign,
national student associations oikos, AIESEC, and Net Impact 90 per cent of waste generated on campus is recycled and
partner with PIR, supported by VIVA Idea (Costa Rica), The reused.
Institute for Business Sustainability Foundation & Fehr Advice,
both from Switzerland. The students too, have a vibrant environment sustainability
club. Moreover, IIMB has incorporated sustainability in all its
Students from business schools located in five continents and courses.
21 countries participated in the survey. Despite the continued
COVID-19 crisis and its impact on campus education, the About 16.5% of the power requirement is met by roof-top solar
number of participating students, business schools and coun- plants. Energy-efficient equipment is used in all the buildings,
tries remained stable. hostels and classrooms, and across the campus. Battery-op-
CAMPUS, COMMUNITY & COMMITMENT erated electric vehicles and bicycles are used to commute on
The PIR 2022 edition featured 45 schools ranked at levels 3 or campus to reduce CO2 emissions. While 100% recycled water
TO SUSTAINABILITY higher. Four business schools – all from India – reached the top is used to maintain the award-winning gardens, 29% of runoff
Level 5 (pioneering schools). At Level 4 (transforming schools), water is recharged in the ground and 11.2% is stored to meet
IIM Bangalore, an institute renowned for offering world-class the PIR featured 29 schools, up from 24 schools last year. Level the annual water requirement.
3 (progressing schools) included 12 schools (18 last year).
management education, believes that delivering public good
is the best possible way to deliver lasting values. By infusing
social engagement and a sense of responsibility towards sus-
tainability among its students, the institute aims to build pub-
lic-minded leaders.
At IIMB, there is a strong focus on environmental awareness,
positive impact and sustainable living. The institute’s buildings
integrate nature with education; the abundant trees and flora
serve as an oasis of greenery and natural diversity in the city
of Bangalore. Its measures such as installing roof-top solar
panels, promoting rainwater harvesting, using solar power,
recharging wells, LED lighting on campus, recycling policies,
waste composting and more help the students understand
how their decisions and actions affect the environment, and
enable them to make informed decisions as managers of the
future.
Campus, Community and Commitment to Sustainability | 39
POSITIVE IMPACT RATING 2022 NAMES IIMB The rating survey asked students 20 questions in seven relevant
AS ‘PIONEERING SCHOOL’ impact dimensions: governance and culture of the school;
study programmes, learning methods and student support;
IIMB has featured in the top category (Level 5) in the Positive the institution as a role model and its public engagement. The
Impact Rating (PIR) 2022, winning global recognition as ‘Pio- overall PIR score of the business school was used to position
neering School’. The institute has performed very well across all the schools across five levels. The different levels refer to the
seven dimensions, including governance, student support and levels of achievement in developing the social impact. Business
public engagement, measured in the survey. schools were provided with a defined social impact model and a
tool that they could then use for measuring their impact.
The Positive Impact Rating (PIR) is a rating conducted by
students and for students. For the third time, in 2022, students
worldwide assessed their business schools on how they perceive GREEN CAMPUS
their positive impact on the world. The positive impact of
business schools goes beyond their contribution to business and At IIMB, there is a strong focus on environmental awareness,
the economy; it addresses the need for their positive impact for positive impact and sustainable living. As part of the school’s
society. philosophy of ‘waste not, want not’, while food (wet) waste is
converted into biogas and compost, sorted dry waste is sent to
The PIR was created by business school experts together with authorized recyclers and thus IIMB is on the path to become a
global NGOs – WWF, Oxfam, and UN Global Compact. Inter- ‘zero-waste’ campus. Committed to the ‘zero-waste’ campaign,
national student associations oikos, AIESEC, and Net Impact 90 per cent of waste generated on campus is recycled and
partner with PIR, supported by VIVA Idea (Costa Rica), The reused.
Institute for Business Sustainability Foundation & Fehr Advice,
both from Switzerland. The students too, have a vibrant environment sustainability
club. Moreover, IIMB has incorporated sustainability in all its
Students from business schools located in five continents and courses.
21 countries participated in the survey. Despite the continued
COVID-19 crisis and its impact on campus education, the About 16.5% of the power requirement is met by roof-top solar
number of participating students, business schools and coun- plants. Energy-efficient equipment is used in all the buildings,
tries remained stable. hostels and classrooms, and across the campus. Battery-op-
CAMPUS, COMMUNITY & COMMITMENT erated electric vehicles and bicycles are used to commute on
The PIR 2022 edition featured 45 schools ranked at levels 3 or campus to reduce CO2 emissions. While 100% recycled water
TO SUSTAINABILITY higher. Four business schools – all from India – reached the top is used to maintain the award-winning gardens, 29% of runoff
Level 5 (pioneering schools). At Level 4 (transforming schools), water is recharged in the ground and 11.2% is stored to meet
IIM Bangalore, an institute renowned for offering world-class the PIR featured 29 schools, up from 24 schools last year. Level the annual water requirement.
3 (progressing schools) included 12 schools (18 last year).
management education, believes that delivering public good
is the best possible way to deliver lasting values. By infusing
social engagement and a sense of responsibility towards sus-
tainability among its students, the institute aims to build pub-
lic-minded leaders.
At IIMB, there is a strong focus on environmental awareness,
positive impact and sustainable living. The institute’s buildings
integrate nature with education; the abundant trees and flora
serve as an oasis of greenery and natural diversity in the city
of Bangalore. Its measures such as installing roof-top solar
panels, promoting rainwater harvesting, using solar power,
recharging wells, LED lighting on campus, recycling policies,
waste composting and more help the students understand
how their decisions and actions affect the environment, and
enable them to make informed decisions as managers of the
future.
Campus, Community and Commitment to Sustainability | 39
40 | Campus, Community and Commitment to Sustainability Campus, Community and Commitment to Sustainability | 41
40 | Campus, Community and Commitment to Sustainability Campus, Community and Commitment to Sustainability | 41
IIMB not only provides nutritious food but also takes care of The campus is a safe haven for birds – including some rare TACKLING THE PANDEMIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ARTICLES BY FACULTY
the health of staff, students and faculty through yoga, medita- species as documented by bird watchers in the city, reptiles
tion, fitness and health camps and classes. Every member of the and squirrels. The wide variety of avian species on campus IIMB’s efforts at recovering from the crisis, finding sustainable The institute’s faculty made a significant contribution towards
IIMB community is involved in reducing waste, avoiding use include spotted owlets, white-cheeked barbet, flycatchers, barn solutions, to upskill, reskill, collaborate and innovate, continues helping the institute stay on top, despite the pandemic. They au-
of plastic, tree planting, use of green vehicles and eco-friendly owl, purple sunbird, and much, much more. Around 25 kinds so that we emerge better and stronger from this challenge. thored thought leadership articles on dealing with the pandem-
housekeeping and pest control products. IIMB is on the path to of fruit trees have been planted on campus to meet the food ic, which were featured in leading publications including The
become a wholly sustainable B-school. requirement of the birds. A peahen is the latest addition to the IIMB has been quick to respond to the various challenges Economic Times, Forbes India, Mint, Deccan Herald, ET Insights,
rich diversity of birds on campus. brought about by the pandemic and the lockdown. Owing to The Quint, and more.
The institute’s buildings integrate nature with education; the the school’s high quality digital learning initiative IIMBx and its
abundant trees and flora serve as an oasis of greenery and Measures taken to enhance biodiversity: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), there was quick and
natural diversity in the concrete jungle. The IIMB campus has 1. A unique system of planting, called the Miyawaki system, seamless transition of delivery of education through the digital GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
close to 30,000 trees, it is perhaps the only patch of green cover has been take up wherein mixed species of forest saplings are mode. A lot of other activities like registration, onboarding, in-
in south Bangalore with significant biodiversity. An eco-friend- planted at 2’*2’ spacing. The plants grow 10 times faster and 30 auguration and orientation of new batches, placements; events The institute handed over medical supplies and equipment
ly campus, IIMB’s policies like roof-top solar panels, rainwater times denser to give a look of an established forest. like Convocation, Foundation Day, workshops, conferences, totalling INR 20 lakh, as part of its CSR activity, to the Kodi-
harvesting, using solar power, recharging wells, recycling poli- 2. Honeybees are being reared on a part of the campus to train etc., were conducted online. IIMB made the best use of technol- chikkanahalli Primary Health Centre, on January 20, 2022, to
cies, waste composting, LED lighting and motor sensors across the gardeners to take up beekeeping as a livelihood in their ogy to stay connected, productive and socially responsible, and help the PHC in upgrading its current medical infrastructure.
campus, etc. help the students understand how their decisions villages. there was no major disruption in academics, extra-curricular The medical team from Kodichikkanahalli PHC has also been
and actions affect the environment, and enable them to make 3. Fish have been introduced in lotus ponds to control algae and other activities. IIMB held frequent testing for COVID-19 very proactive throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and has
informed decisions as managers of the future. and mosquito larvae. and regular vaccination camps. Various other measures have helped the institute by conducting over 4,000 RT-PCR tests and
also been adopted to safeguard the health and safety of all holding a vaccination camp.
the stakeholders. Strict health protocol has been followed on
‘ZERO WASTE’ PLEDGE GLOBAL RECOGNITION campus. In 2021, the IIMB community supported the Ketto campaign to
raise funds for St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences.
On June 15, 2019, IIMB students took the ‘Zero Waste’ The campus of IIM Bangalore, which continues to inspire all, The campaign, run by faculty members’ families, had reached
pledge. The student mess and the department canteen have was included in ‘The 25 Most Significant Works of Post-War SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE out to the transgender community in Bengaluru. There was
eye-catching slogans, in multiple languages, that encourage Architecture’, according to The New York Times Style Magazine. fundraising on campus to provide dry ration to those in need
patrons to take only as much as they can eat, and a large display All credit goes to the architect of the iconic and award-winning In its quest for continued and high-level sustainable practices, and cooked meals to relatives of patients in government hos-
board indicating the amount of daily food waste and how campus - Pritzker Laureate Dr. Balkrishna Doshi. Recipient of a Sustainability Task Force has been set up by IIMB, which is pitals. Advisory support was offered to Atria Foundation and
many mouths it could have fed, in a bid to inculcate sensible the Padma Bhushan (2020) and Padma Shri (1976) from the chaired by Prof. Haritha Saranga, IIMB Chair of Excellence several NGOs. A few faculty members were part of a group that
consumption. We continue to keep the pledge. Government of India among various other awards, Dr. Doshi and faculty in the Production & Operations Management area. went out and distributed dry ration to ensure that disadvan-
received the Royal Gold Medal for Architecture 2022, from Among its other initiatives, the Sustainability Task Force is taged people did not go hungry, and did some serious coordi-
the Government of United Kingdom. The prestigious medal is also looking at enhancing the capacity of the solar power and nation too to get people fed. The institute supported around
BIODIVERSITY approved personally by UK’s Queen Elizabeth and is given in RWH plants on campus. The task force is currently engaged 65 security guards'/horticulture workers’ families, SAAHAS
recognition of a lifetime’s work that have a significant influence in sensitizing people and infusing a sense of urgency about workers, dhobi, etc. with funds donated by faculty members.
For IIMB, biodiversity is of utmost value and in sync with its vi- on the advancement of architecture. The first Indian to receive conservation.
sion of providing the students with the environment conducive the Pritzker Architecture Prize, one of the most prestigious IIMB faculty provided suggestions on how best to manage the
to learning and holistic development. The untiring efforts of the honours in architecture and equivalent to the Nobel prize, Dr. lockdown to Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairperson, Board of
dedicated horticulture team, supported by other stakeholders, Doshi is also a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects PODCAST SERIES Governors, IIMB, who was advising the Karnataka government
has been instrumental in IIMB achieving this objective. Infact, and Fellow of the Indian Institute of Architects. during the lockdown. Faculty researched and analyzed relevant
the IIMB campus itself is no stranger to fame – the institute has The Communications Office and the Student Media Cell of data/information to come up with recommendations for the
won the ‘Best Ornamental Garden’, ‘Outstanding Garden’ and IIM Bangalore launched the IIMB Podcast Series on July 12, Karnataka COVID-19 pandemic management committee.
other awards from the Mysore Horticulture Society, Lalbagh, APPRECIATION FROM THE KARNATAKA 2020. The series aims to serve as a platform to discuss the latest
year after year. It has won several other awards for its horticul- GOVERNMENT business, economic, management and social issues that matter. Start-ups from NSRCEL have responded proactively to tackle
ture initiatives, documentation of flora and fauna, readiness The series features IIM Bangalore fraternity, including but not the challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic using their
to adopt and nurture translocated trees, sustainable practices, IIMB has received an Appreciation Certificate from the limited to the faculty members, alumni and students, who current resources, technology and expertise. All the stakehold-
clean energy use, and use of recycled water for all gardening State Government, acknowledging the adoption of environ- provide their insights and perspectives on the topics and issues ers, in their individual capacities or as part of the institute, have
purposes. ment-friendly initiatives and sustainable practices on campus. that surround us. lent a hand to the less advantaged.
It is a matter of pride that more than 50 well established trees, IIMB continues to hold various events to highlight the signif-
namely, Millingtonia hortensis, mahogany, Cassia siamea, icance of sustainable practices for the good of mankind. The
gulmohar, Tabeubia rosea, peltophorum, etc., which were in the Centre for Management Communication invited media persons
middle of the new hostel construction site, were successfully to the first-in-series initiative, ‘Climate and Communication:
transplanted to save their life, thus protecting the environment Building Skills and Knowledge for Effective Engagement
on campus. The trees have attained their original growth within between the Media, Opinion Leaders and Communities’, on
two years of transplanting after recovering from the transplant- the occasion of World Environmental Day, on campus. The
ing shock. The tree transplanting work is being executed by the Climate and Communication Project was a one-day intensive
in-house staff of IIMB. programme that brought together media persons for informed
and effective engagement with climate change issues in their
Earlier, in 2018, 30 trees were transplanted which were near the professional lives. Journalists from leading newspapers and
western compound wall to make way for the Bangalore Metro magazines, on the environment beat, shared their experiences
Rail project. This transplanting work was done with the help of of reporting on issues ranging from deforestation, mining,
an external consultant and the trees are thriving. drought, famine and the kind of priority accorded to such
issues by bureaucrats and governments.
42 | Campus, Community and Commitment to Sustainability Campus, Community and Commitment to Sustainability | 43
IIMB not only provides nutritious food but also takes care of The campus is a safe haven for birds – including some rare TACKLING THE PANDEMIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ARTICLES BY FACULTY
the health of staff, students and faculty through yoga, medita- species as documented by bird watchers in the city, reptiles
tion, fitness and health camps and classes. Every member of the and squirrels. The wide variety of avian species on campus IIMB’s efforts at recovering from the crisis, finding sustainable The institute’s faculty made a significant contribution towards
IIMB community is involved in reducing waste, avoiding use include spotted owlets, white-cheeked barbet, flycatchers, barn solutions, to upskill, reskill, collaborate and innovate, continues helping the institute stay on top, despite the pandemic. They au-
of plastic, tree planting, use of green vehicles and eco-friendly owl, purple sunbird, and much, much more. Around 25 kinds so that we emerge better and stronger from this challenge. thored thought leadership articles on dealing with the pandem-
housekeeping and pest control products. IIMB is on the path to of fruit trees have been planted on campus to meet the food ic, which were featured in leading publications including The
become a wholly sustainable B-school. requirement of the birds. A peahen is the latest addition to the IIMB has been quick to respond to the various challenges Economic Times, Forbes India, Mint, Deccan Herald, ET Insights,
rich diversity of birds on campus. brought about by the pandemic and the lockdown. Owing to The Quint, and more.
The institute’s buildings integrate nature with education; the the school’s high quality digital learning initiative IIMBx and its
abundant trees and flora serve as an oasis of greenery and Measures taken to enhance biodiversity: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), there was quick and
natural diversity in the concrete jungle. The IIMB campus has 1. A unique system of planting, called the Miyawaki system, seamless transition of delivery of education through the digital GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
close to 30,000 trees, it is perhaps the only patch of green cover has been take up wherein mixed species of forest saplings are mode. A lot of other activities like registration, onboarding, in-
in south Bangalore with significant biodiversity. An eco-friend- planted at 2’*2’ spacing. The plants grow 10 times faster and 30 auguration and orientation of new batches, placements; events The institute handed over medical supplies and equipment
ly campus, IIMB’s policies like roof-top solar panels, rainwater times denser to give a look of an established forest. like Convocation, Foundation Day, workshops, conferences, totalling INR 20 lakh, as part of its CSR activity, to the Kodi-
harvesting, using solar power, recharging wells, recycling poli- 2. Honeybees are being reared on a part of the campus to train etc., were conducted online. IIMB made the best use of technol- chikkanahalli Primary Health Centre, on January 20, 2022, to
cies, waste composting, LED lighting and motor sensors across the gardeners to take up beekeeping as a livelihood in their ogy to stay connected, productive and socially responsible, and help the PHC in upgrading its current medical infrastructure.
campus, etc. help the students understand how their decisions villages. there was no major disruption in academics, extra-curricular The medical team from Kodichikkanahalli PHC has also been
and actions affect the environment, and enable them to make 3. Fish have been introduced in lotus ponds to control algae and other activities. IIMB held frequent testing for COVID-19 very proactive throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and has
informed decisions as managers of the future. and mosquito larvae. and regular vaccination camps. Various other measures have helped the institute by conducting over 4,000 RT-PCR tests and
also been adopted to safeguard the health and safety of all holding a vaccination camp.
the stakeholders. Strict health protocol has been followed on
‘ZERO WASTE’ PLEDGE GLOBAL RECOGNITION campus. In 2021, the IIMB community supported the Ketto campaign to
raise funds for St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences.
On June 15, 2019, IIMB students took the ‘Zero Waste’ The campus of IIM Bangalore, which continues to inspire all, The campaign, run by faculty members’ families, had reached
pledge. The student mess and the department canteen have was included in ‘The 25 Most Significant Works of Post-War SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE out to the transgender community in Bengaluru. There was
eye-catching slogans, in multiple languages, that encourage Architecture’, according to The New York Times Style Magazine. fundraising on campus to provide dry ration to those in need
patrons to take only as much as they can eat, and a large display All credit goes to the architect of the iconic and award-winning In its quest for continued and high-level sustainable practices, and cooked meals to relatives of patients in government hos-
board indicating the amount of daily food waste and how campus - Pritzker Laureate Dr. Balkrishna Doshi. Recipient of a Sustainability Task Force has been set up by IIMB, which is pitals. Advisory support was offered to Atria Foundation and
many mouths it could have fed, in a bid to inculcate sensible the Padma Bhushan (2020) and Padma Shri (1976) from the chaired by Prof. Haritha Saranga, IIMB Chair of Excellence several NGOs. A few faculty members were part of a group that
consumption. We continue to keep the pledge. Government of India among various other awards, Dr. Doshi and faculty in the Production & Operations Management area. went out and distributed dry ration to ensure that disadvan-
received the Royal Gold Medal for Architecture 2022, from Among its other initiatives, the Sustainability Task Force is taged people did not go hungry, and did some serious coordi-
the Government of United Kingdom. The prestigious medal is also looking at enhancing the capacity of the solar power and nation too to get people fed. The institute supported around
BIODIVERSITY approved personally by UK’s Queen Elizabeth and is given in RWH plants on campus. The task force is currently engaged 65 security guards'/horticulture workers’ families, SAAHAS
recognition of a lifetime’s work that have a significant influence in sensitizing people and infusing a sense of urgency about workers, dhobi, etc. with funds donated by faculty members.
For IIMB, biodiversity is of utmost value and in sync with its vi- on the advancement of architecture. The first Indian to receive conservation.
sion of providing the students with the environment conducive the Pritzker Architecture Prize, one of the most prestigious IIMB faculty provided suggestions on how best to manage the
to learning and holistic development. The untiring efforts of the honours in architecture and equivalent to the Nobel prize, Dr. lockdown to Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairperson, Board of
dedicated horticulture team, supported by other stakeholders, Doshi is also a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects PODCAST SERIES Governors, IIMB, who was advising the Karnataka government
has been instrumental in IIMB achieving this objective. Infact, and Fellow of the Indian Institute of Architects. during the lockdown. Faculty researched and analyzed relevant
the IIMB campus itself is no stranger to fame – the institute has The Communications Office and the Student Media Cell of data/information to come up with recommendations for the
won the ‘Best Ornamental Garden’, ‘Outstanding Garden’ and IIM Bangalore launched the IIMB Podcast Series on July 12, Karnataka COVID-19 pandemic management committee.
other awards from the Mysore Horticulture Society, Lalbagh, APPRECIATION FROM THE KARNATAKA 2020. The series aims to serve as a platform to discuss the latest
year after year. It has won several other awards for its horticul- GOVERNMENT business, economic, management and social issues that matter. Start-ups from NSRCEL have responded proactively to tackle
ture initiatives, documentation of flora and fauna, readiness The series features IIM Bangalore fraternity, including but not the challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic using their
to adopt and nurture translocated trees, sustainable practices, IIMB has received an Appreciation Certificate from the limited to the faculty members, alumni and students, who current resources, technology and expertise. All the stakehold-
clean energy use, and use of recycled water for all gardening State Government, acknowledging the adoption of environ- provide their insights and perspectives on the topics and issues ers, in their individual capacities or as part of the institute, have
purposes. ment-friendly initiatives and sustainable practices on campus. that surround us. lent a hand to the less advantaged.
It is a matter of pride that more than 50 well established trees, IIMB continues to hold various events to highlight the signif-
namely, Millingtonia hortensis, mahogany, Cassia siamea, icance of sustainable practices for the good of mankind. The
gulmohar, Tabeubia rosea, peltophorum, etc., which were in the Centre for Management Communication invited media persons
middle of the new hostel construction site, were successfully to the first-in-series initiative, ‘Climate and Communication:
transplanted to save their life, thus protecting the environment Building Skills and Knowledge for Effective Engagement
on campus. The trees have attained their original growth within between the Media, Opinion Leaders and Communities’, on
two years of transplanting after recovering from the transplant- the occasion of World Environmental Day, on campus. The
ing shock. The tree transplanting work is being executed by the Climate and Communication Project was a one-day intensive
in-house staff of IIMB. programme that brought together media persons for informed
and effective engagement with climate change issues in their
Earlier, in 2018, 30 trees were transplanted which were near the professional lives. Journalists from leading newspapers and
western compound wall to make way for the Bangalore Metro magazines, on the environment beat, shared their experiences
Rail project. This transplanting work was done with the help of of reporting on issues ranging from deforestation, mining,
an external consultant and the trees are thriving. drought, famine and the kind of priority accorded to such
issues by bureaucrats and governments.
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