The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nagpur-based pManifold EV Academy Pvt Ltd (evACAD) to collaborate in the domains of clean energy technologies, carbon markets, green finance, ESG, circular economy, and sustainability.
As part of this collaboration, both organisations are introducing a programme – Post Graduate Executive Certificate Programme in Net Zero Strategy and Sustainability Leadership – aimed at working professionals from core engineering, energy, oil & gas, power, consulting, corporate finance, sustainability & related backgrounds who wish to upskill and lead the transition to sustainable development and clean energy for industries, social sector, MSMEs, govt. agencies and the general public.
Covering a wide gamut of topics from climate systems, decarbonization technologies, net zero pathways to carbon markets, climate financing, and sustainable business models, the press release mentioned.
This programme is structured around three fundamental pillars: people, planet and profit. Through engagement strategies, case study-based learning and sustainability-focused teamwork, the participants will learn inclusive leadership in sustainability initiatives and change management methodologies.
Additionally, they will be well trained on climate risk and economics and ecosystem thinking, as well as circular economy aspects. Participants will also explore new-age financing mechanisms for sustainability projects and investment evaluations.
The MoU was signed by Prof Kunal Ganguly, Dean (Development), IIM Kashipur, and Rahul Bagdia, Chairman and Managing Director, pManifold EV Academy Pvt. Ltd., in the presence of Prof Vaibhav Bhamoriya and other faculty and members of the IIM.
Meanwhile, the Institute has commenced the academic year 2025–27 by inducting 433 students across its key programmes — the MBA, MBA (Analytics), and PhD. The induction programme was held from June 23 to 26, followed by the formal inaugural session on June 27, 2025.
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As of June 27 (noon), the new cohort includes 265 students in the flagship MBA programme, 157 students in the MBA (Analytics) programme, and 11 doctoral research scholars under the PhD programme. Students admitted this year represent a mix of academic streams, including arts, commerce, science, and engineering, along with varied professional experiences.
