The Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam inaugurated the two-week Mid-Career Management Development Programme under the aegis of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), bringing together 43 senior scientists from ICMR centres across the country.

Led by Prof. Prashant Premkumar Nair and Prof. Kaveri Krishnan, the programme is designed around the 70:20:10 learning model and combines immersive sessions on leadership, strategic decision-making, resource management, emerging technologies, and collaborative problem-solving.

The inaugural session was graced by Vivek Kumar Daksh, IPoS, Senior Deputy Director General (Administration), ICMR, who highlighted the importance of management capabilities in enabling scientists to take on leadership roles and translate research into meaningful outcomes for nation-building.

In his address, Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, Director, IIM Visakhapatnam, reiterated ICMR's endeavour of taking research from the lab to the land, noting that initiatives such as this provide the leadership and management capabilities needed to create lasting societal impact.

As an Institution of National Importance, an AACSB Member, and a BGA-accredited business school, IIM Visakhapatnam remains committed to developing leaders who can bridge knowledge and practice, creating impact across sectors and contributing to national development.