Kozhikode: 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 landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in academic activities and human resource development (HRD) interventions.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Sanjay Dhar, Chief General Manager, MTI-SAIL, and Lt. Col. Julius George (Retd.), Head (Admin & HR), IIM Kozhikode. 

Key areas of collaboration include:

  • Organizing long and short-duration training programs for SAIL executives.
  • Joint research, case studies, conferences, and consultancy activities.
  • Certification programs 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 rigor with SAIL’s industrial prowess, we aim to create leaders equipped to navigate future challenges and drive sustainable growth in an evolving business landscape.”