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New Delhi, Updated on Jun 17, 2025 10:38 IST

Under the agreement, a framework will be established for creating customized executive development programs that emphasize project management, digital transformation, leadership, communication, and village development planning.

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (Yashada), Pune, with an aim to advance executive education and capacity building for officers of zilla parishads and panchayati raj. Under the agreement, a framework will be established for creating customized executive development programs that emphasize project management, digital transformation, leadership, communication, and village development planning.

Expressing enthusiasm over the new collaboration, Dr Bhimaraya Metri, director of IIM Nagpur said, "This MoU marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to nation-building through grassroots empowerment. By collaborating with Yashada, we aim to bring the best of IIM Nagpur's academic rigour to strengthen the leadership capabilities of Panchayati Raj functionaries. We believe empowered local governance is key to India's inclusive and sustainable development.โ€

Dr Mallinath Kalshetty, director of the State Rural Development Institute, Yashada, Pune, emphasised that this partnership with IIM Nagpur is a significant stride towards enhancing the administrative and leadership capabilities of our panchayati raj representatives.

"By combining Yashada's grassroots experience with IIM Nagpur's academic excellence, we are laying the foundation for more effective, accountable, and visionary local governance across Maharashtra. The MoU lays the groundwork for a sustainable, win-win relationship." CAO Lt Col Makarand Alur (retd), Professor Neelkanth Dhone, and Dr Sapan Kumar Singh of IIM Nagpur were also present on the occasion.

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Q: ย  Which is the best college among IIM Nagpur, IIM Mumbai and VGSOM IIT Kharagpur for the MBA?
A:

Find below the comparison between popular colleges offering MBA on the basis of placements and tuition fees is presented below:

Institute

the highest package

Total Tuition Fee

MBA at IIM Nagpur

INR 64.00 LPA

INR 17.70 lakh

MBA at IIM Mumbai

INR 49.00 LPA

INR 8.5 lakh

MBA at VGSOM IIT Kharagpur

INR 29 LPA

INR 9 Lacs -INR 25 lakh

Q: ย  Which college is more economical for an MBA programme among IIM Nagpur and IIM Amritsar?
A:

The tuition fee for the MBA course at IIM Nagpur is INR 18.9 lakh. For IIM Amritsar the fees rangees from and INR 12.5 Lacs to INR 14 lakh. This is clearly stating that IIM Amritsar is more affordable than IIM Nagpur.

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