The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) and the Management Training Institute (MTI) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna PSU have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in academic activities and human resource development (HRD) interventions. The MoU was signed by Sanjay Dhar, chief general manager, of MTI-SAIL, and Lt. Col. Julius George (Retd.). This partnership will enable both institutions to leverage their expertise for capacity-building, knowledge-sharing, and skill enhancement, claimed the press release. Key areas of collaboration include: Organizing long and short-duration training programs for SAIL executives. Joint research, case studies, conferences, and consultancy activities. Certification programmes and customized learning solutions. Faculty exchange and academic support for mutual growth. Highlighting the significance of the collaboration, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, director, IIM Kozhikode, stated: “This partnership embodies the spirit of collaborative learning and innovation. By combining IIM Kozhikode’s academic rigour with SAIL’s industrial prowess, we aim to create leaders equipped to navigate future challenges and drive sustainable growth in an evolving business landscape.”
