JAMMU, Sep 16: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, under the Department of Public Enterprises, commenced a three-day Management Development Programme (MDP) on “Generative AI (GenAI) Fundamentals for Leaders” on Wednesday.
Being conducted from September 16 to 18, 2026, the programme is aimed at providing leaders and professionals with a foundational understanding of Generative Artificial Intelligence and its potential applications in contemporary organisational settings. The programme has brought together 28 participants from diverse professional backgrounds.
The inaugural ceremony was held at Classroom Nyay, Vedanta MDP Block, IIM Jammu, and was presided over by Prof. Prashant Mishra, Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy, in the presence of Programme Directors Dr. Eshika Aggarwal and Dr. Sakthi Nagaraj T.
The programme began with the lighting of the inaugural lamp, followed by a welcome address by Dr. Eshika Aggarwal. She outlined the objectives and structure of the three-day programme and highlighted the growing relevance of Generative AI in influencing organisational innovation and operations. She stressed the importance of developing a strong foundation in GenAI and enabling participants to understand and explore its practical applications in organisational contexts.
The participants subsequently introduced themselves and shared their expectations from the programme, reflecting the diverse professional experience and perspectives represented in the cohort.
Addressing the participants, Prof. Prashant Mishra provided an overview of IIM Jammu and its Executive Education and Consultancy initiatives. He highlighted the Institute’s academic and professional growth, its engagement with organisations and stakeholders across Jammu and Kashmir, and the diverse backgrounds of the participants. He also spoke about IIM Jammu’s international accreditation journey and its aspiration to progress towards the Triple Crown accreditation.
Prof. Mishra further highlighted the Institute’s faculty research, student community and various executive education, training and consultancy programmes. He emphasised the importance of mutual learning and exchange of perspectives among professionals participating in such programmes.
The inaugural ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Sakthi Nagaraj T., followed by the National Song and National Anthem. The event concluded with a group photograph and high tea.
During the three-day programme, participants will explore the fundamentals of Generative AI, its evolving applications and emerging AI capabilities, with a focus on how these technologies can contribute to organisational innovation, decision-making and contemporary ways of working.