Welcome to the14th Batch of FPM (Fellow Programme in Management) and EFPM (Executive Fellow Programme in Management) Scholars
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT RESEARCH: Welcoming the 14th Batch of FPM & EFPM Scholars! 📚🔬
To welcome the next generation of thought leaders, the Centre for Research (CFR) - BIMTECH at Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) successfully concluded an intensive 2-Day Orientation Programme on 5th & 6th June 2026 for our incoming 14th Batch of FPM (Fellow Programme in Management) and EFPM (Executive Fellow Programme in Management) Scholars! 🎓✨
At BIMTECH, we believe that ground-breaking research is the cornerstone of sustainable progress and academic excellence.
Over these two transformative days, our doctoral scholars embarked on their research journeys, guided by some of the most influential minds in Indian higher education, administration, and academia.
🗓️ Day 1: Bridging Academic Rigour & Public Policy
The inaugural day set a powerful tone, focusing on how scholarly research must address both structural corporate challenges and large-scale societal needs:
👤 Chief Guest: Dr. Abinash Panda, Professor & Chairperson, PGDM (HRM), Management Development Institute, Gurgaon. Dr. Panda shared invaluable wisdom on identifying meaningful research gaps, cultivating intellectual endurance, and creating qualitative work that transcends textbooks to influence actual management practice.
👤 Guest of Honor: Mr. MuthuKumar Alagumuthu, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Mr. Alagumuthu emphasized how modern research can improve administrative efficiency, drive policy reform, and support tech-driven public welfare.
🗓️ Day 2: Navigating the New Paradigm of Higher Education
The second day focused on the broader evolution of the global and national academic landscapes:
👤 Chief Guest: Dr. Pankaj Mittal Secretary General, Association Of Indian Universities (AIU). Dr. Mittal enlightened our scholars on the changing dynamics of doctoral studies in India, the push for multidisciplinary collaboration under modern frameworks, and how to elevate Indian management research to global publication benchmarks.
🚀 To Our 14th Batch of FPM & EFPM Scholars:
A doctoral journey is not just a test of intellect but a marathon of discipline, curiosity, and resilience. As you begin your deep dives into literature reviews, methodologies, and qualitative discoveries, know that you have the entire BIMTECH ecosystem, our world-class faculty mentors, and extensive resources supporting your vision.
Let’s decode the future of business and society together. Welcome to the BIMTECH research family! 🌟💼
