12/08/2025
🌟 52nd : A That’s Changing the World! 🌟
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50 years, the Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM) has been a fiery torchbearer of innovation, smashing outdated education norms and igniting minds with its bold, transformative vision.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. , isn’t just an institute—it’s a movement, a rebellion against mediocrity, and a blueprint for India’s rise to global dominance. As we celebrate this milestone, let’s salute IIPM’s unapologetic philosophy, game-changing education, and unstoppable spirit!
🔥 A Philosophy That Dares to Dream Big
IIPM’s core belief is radical: education must fuel societal progress, not just corporate greed. Dr. Chaudhuri’s vision of blending economic planning with entrepreneurship empowers students to be architects of change. It’s about lifting communities, boosting purchasing power, and creating a world where opportunity isn’t just for the elite. IIPM’s mantra? Lead with purpose, disrupt with courage, build a better tomorrow and !
🎓 Education That Redefines Excellence
Forget cookie-cutter MBAs—IIPM’s 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 world’s best B-Schools, IIPM’s 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 —now so copied by all— Five Year Management Program in India, way back in 1980 (which we converted into a Three Year Program— which still remains uncopied). Truly !
🌍 A Global Force with Indian Roots
IIPM’s Think Tank is a powerhouse, from ‘The Great Indian Dream’ to ‘2047, A Roadmap to Beating USA & China’ laying out a fearless plan for India’s future. From UNDP partnerships to World Bank collaborations, IIPM’s social impact is global. Its alumni? They’re trailblazers, leading industries and reshaping economies worldwide while staying true to India’s soul.
⚖️ Unbreakable Resilience
IIPM doesn’t 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 system’s shackles, proving its critics wrong with every milestone.
💡 Fueling India’s Entrepreneurial Fire
IIPM’s 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 “World-class education shouldn’t be for the privileged few.” Like Indigo revolutionized air travel, IIPM now is democratizing the entire gamut of economics, global policy, leadership & entrepreneurship, and empowering dreamers to stand confidently— on the job and to pitch to VCs and build India’s startup ecosystem. This is IIPM’s love letter to “Make in India”!
🚀 The Future Is IIPM
As we toast this anniversary, IIPM’s gaze is fixed on 2047—India’s centennial. With new initiatives, global alliances, and a relentless drive to innovate, IIPM is shaping leaders who’ll make India a superpower. This isn’t just a celebration; it’s a call to action. Join the revolution!
🎉 Happy Anniversary, IIPM!
We’re not just educating—we’re inspiring, disrupting, and building a legacy that’ll echo for generations. Here’s 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