IIM Lucknow Celebrates 40 Years Of Excellence With Foundation Day Festivities

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow celebrated its 40 Foundation Day on 27 July, 2024, in the presence of faculty, staff, students and distinguished guests.

The day's events began with a tree plantation drive on campus, where the Director, Deans, faculty, staff and community members united to reinforce the Institute’s commitment to maintaining a clean, green and sustainable campus environment.

Reflecting on this significant milestone, Archana Shukla, Director-in-Charge, IIM Lucknow, remarked, “IIM Lucknow's vibrant community is a testament to our strong foundation. From a small group of 20-25 individuals, we have grown into an institution of excellence, thanks to everyone's dedication. With a commitment to sustainability and robust infrastructure, our institute is poised to reach new heights, continuing to be a torchbearer of innovation and research.”

Prof. Shukla added, “IIM Lucknow's startup incubator supports 111 incubatees and is recognised as a nodal centre. Additionally, The Centre of Happiness focuses on the mental well-being of our community. This year, we introduced the Young Faculty Researcher Endowment and launched a Centre of Excellence for Blockchain Technology, set to foster over 100 startups in Uttar Pradesh.”

The celebrations culminated in a grand evening event, where employees who have
completed 25 years of service were honoured. IIM Lucknow community also enjoyed a vibrant cultural extravaganza, fostering a sense of unity and celebration.

As a lead-up to the 40 Foundation Day, the institute organised a month-long series of sports events, including Swimming, Powerlifting, Table Tennis, Chess, Carrom and Badminton competitions from 12 to 15 July, 2024. Additionally, a Cross-Country Run was held on 21 July, 2024. These events showcased the sportsmanship and camaraderie of the institute’s community, contributing to the overall success of the celebrations. A prize distribution ceremony for the competition winners was conducted on 25 July. 2024.

The celebration will conclude with a Foundation Day lecture by Nitin Seth, IIM Lucknow Alumnus and Co-Founder and CEO of Incedo Inc., on 30 July, 2024.