DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

Prof. (Dr.) Jayanthi Ranjan

Director, MDI Murshidabad

Welcome to MDI Murshidabad (MDIM), a beacon of knowledge creation and dissemination in the heart of Murshidabad, West Bengal. Established with the support of the MDI Society, which includes a galaxy of the Chairman and Managing Directors of various public sector banks and insurance company, such as Dr. Debadatta Chand, the President of the MDI Society and MD & CEO of Bank of Baroda; Shri Ratnakar Patnaik, MD of LIC of India; Shri Rama Mohan Rao Amara, MD of State Bank of India; Shri Ashok Chandra, MD & CEO of Punjab National Bank; Shri Brajesh Kumar Singh, MD & CEO of Canara Bank; Ms. Harsha Bangari, MD of Export-Import Bank of India; Shri Asheesh Pandey, MD & CEO of Union Bank of India; and Shri Rahul Bhave, MD&CEO of IFCI Ltd.

MDIM is proud to have a Board of Governors (BoG), led by the Chairperson, Ms. Sangeeta Talwar, that is setting an inspiring vision of nurturing responsible leaders for creating sustainable alternatives. The BoG’s mission is guiding and motivating the people of MDIM to become a globally recognized management school and to contribute to building the educational infrastructure in the Murshidabad region of West Bengal for which MDI society has invested appx. 250 Cr. The MDI Board is composed of a very distinguished corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, professor and a government representative who brings invaluable expertise and insight into the academic and operational direction of MDIM.

The MDIM campus was inspired and inaugurated by the Bharat Ratna, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, whose support and vision have been foundational to our growth. His presence at our first Convocation Ceremony in 2016 for the PGDM 2014-16 batch, as the Hon’ble President of India, remains a proud and significant moment for all of us.

We are currently offering our flagship programme, the Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), which is approved by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. The programme has also received accreditation from National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and MBA equivalence from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.

In order to maintain its growth trajectory, MDIM continues to introduce innovative academic programmes that respond to the evolving needs of the academic, corporate and social landscapes. The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), launched in September 2025, has been progressing successfully and marks an important milestone in strengthening the Institute’s research-oriented academic offerings. The AICTE-approved Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) programme has also been launched, further enriching the Institute’s academic portfolio and opening new avenues for extending quality management education to a wider learner community. MDIM is not merely a place of learning; it is a catalyst for the growth and development of the Murshidabad region, contributing meaningfully to its educational, economic and social progress.

Murshidabad is a historic town and a culturally rich region of West Bengal. Once considered the wealthiest place in the world and it has a unique legacy of craftsmanship. It is known for high-quality cotton and silk clothes. West Bengal is home to 13/51 Shaktipeeth, an adding spiritual significance to our campus. Also, Bhagirathi River, the Farakka Dam, and the sacred places of Mayapur and Tarapeeth are located close to our campus. It offers an inspiring environment for academic and personal development.

The Institute has achieved success in terms of its cutting edge infrastructure and Faculty expertise and also in terms of achieving several memorable milestones. These include organizing MDPs (Management Development Programmes), Online Programmes, International Conferences, Industrial Visits, Business Symposia, Corporate Events, etc. It has successfully hosted several MDPs for renowned organizations such as Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI), Eastern Coalfield Limited (ECL), MSTC Limited, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE), Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), Canara Bank, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) etc.

At MDIM, we take pride in fostering an academic and congenial work culture built on mutual trust, respect, and collaboration. It is a culture driven by students and faculty alike, where each member is dedicated to achieving excellence and contributing to the success of the institution. I am truly fortunate to lead a team of highly qualified professors and staff members who are not only talented but also deeply supportive of our collective goals. Together, we are committed to serving our stakeholders and making a meaningful contribution at the national and global level.

I invite academic and corporate leaders to join hands in the development and growth journey of MDIM. Your guidance and partnership will be instrumental as we continue to nurture the next generation of future-ready business leaders.

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