12/08/2025
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For over 50 years, the Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM) has been a fiery torchbearer of innovation, smashing outdated education norms and igniting minds with its bold, transformative vision. Founded in 1973 by the legendary Dr. , isnât just an instituteâitâs a movement, a rebellion against mediocrity, and a blueprint for Indiaâs rise to global dominance. As we celebrate this milestone, letâs salute IIPMâs unapologetic philosophy, game-changing education, and unstoppable spirit!
đĽ A Philosophy That Dares to Dream Big
IIPMâs core belief is radical: education must fuel societal progress, not just corporate greed. Dr. Chaudhuriâs vision of blending economic planning with entrepreneurship empowers students to be architects of change. Itâs about lifting communities, boosting purchasing power, and creating a world where opportunity isnât just for the elite. IIPMâs mantra? Lead with purpose, disrupt with courage, build a better tomorrow and !
đ Education That Redefines Excellence
Forget cookie-cutter MBAsâIIPMâs Planning & Entrepreneurship programs are a masterclass in brilliance. With a grueling 72-subject curriculum, students are forged into global leaders. Professors from Harvard, Stanford, Yale, and Wharton bring world-class faculty exposure. With immersion programs with the worldâs best B-Schools, IIPMâs global edge is unmatched. We brought the 1:1 student computer ratio, the 1:1 Global Exposure ratio & the 1:1 Dual Specialisation in India. We innovated the ânow so copied by allâ Five Year Management Program in India, way back in 1980 (which we converted into a Three Year Programâ which still remains uncopied). Truly !
đ A Global Force with Indian Roots
IIPMâs Think Tank is a powerhouse, from âThe Great Indian Dreamâ to â2047, A Roadmap to Beating USA & Chinaâ laying out a fearless plan for Indiaâs future. From UNDP partnerships to World Bank collaborations, IIPMâs social impact is global. Its alumni? Theyâre trailblazers, leading industries and reshaping economies worldwide while staying true to Indiaâs soul.
âď¸ Unbreakable Resilience
IIPM doesnât back down. Legal victories against UGC and AICTE in High Courts and the Supreme Court prove its grit. IIPM stands tall, delivering quality education outside the systemâs shackles, proving its critics wrong with every milestone.
đĄ Fueling Indiaâs Entrepreneurial Fire
IIPMâs Golden Jubilee gift?
IIPM is helping you to face the world with confidence in times of AI. By taking intellect door to door. Making elite intellectual education affordable for all, because âWorld-class education shouldnât be for the privileged few.â Like Indigo revolutionized air travel, IIPM now is democratizing the entire gamut of economics, global policy, leadership & entrepreneurship, and empowering dreamers to stand confidentlyâ on the job and to pitch to VCs and build Indiaâs startup ecosystem. This is IIPMâs love letter to âMake in Indiaâ!
đ The Future Is IIPM
As we toast this anniversary, IIPMâs gaze is fixed on 2047âIndiaâs centennial. With new initiatives, global alliances, and a relentless drive to innovate, IIPM is shaping leaders whoâll make India a superpower. This isnât just a celebration; itâs a call to action. Join the revolution!
đ Happy Anniversary, IIPM!
Weâre not just educatingâweâre inspiring, disrupting, and building a legacy thatâll echo for generations. Hereâs to a future as bold as our past! Dr. Malay Chaudhuri Arindam Chaudhuri Arindam Chaudhuri The Daily Indian Great Indian Dream Foundation (GIDF) IIPM Think Tank - Publications and Faculty Research Planman Consulting