IIM Sirmaur to Train 200 School Heads in Himachal Pradesh

IIM Sirmaur to Train 200 School Heads in Himachal Pradesh

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New Delhi, Updated on Sep 30, 2024 10:08 IST

The first phase of training will commence on October 7, with 52 school heads participating in a five-day program. The initial batch includes eight teachers from the remote districts of Kinnaur and Lahaul & Spiti, 16 from Chamba, and 20 from Mandi. A second batch is scheduled for training from November 11 to 15.

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Sirmaur, has partnered with Samagra Shiksha to train heads of 200 schools under the School Leadership Development Programme. This landmark agreement marks a significant step in enhancing educational leadership in the state.

Historic Initiative for Teacher Training

A Samagra Shiksha spokesperson highlighted that this is the first time in Himachal Pradesh's history that educators will receive training from a premier institution like IIM. "This initiative underscores the government's commitment to elevate educational standards through expert training," they stated.

Government Support for Enhanced Education Quality

Samagra Shiksha Director Rajesh Sharma emphasized the alignment of this initiative with the state government’s budget announcements aimed at professional development for teachers. Both Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Education Minister Rohit Thakur have endorsed this program, anticipating that it will significantly improve the quality of education in the region.

Training Details and Program Structure

The first phase of training will commence on October 7, with 52 school heads participating in a five-day program. The initial batch includes eight teachers from the remote districts of Kinnaur and Lahaul & Spiti, 16 from Chamba, and 20 from Mandi. A second batch is scheduled for training from November 11 to 15.

Focus on Leadership and Management Skills

The training aims to equip school heads with essential skills in leadership, school functioning, and financial management. The spokesperson noted that this year, Samagra Shiksha will also train about 1,000 school heads at the Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration in office procedures and financial management, further emphasizing the importance of comprehensive training.

Celebrating a New Era in Education Leadership

The Chief Minister and Education Minister Rohit Thakur have extended their congratulations to Samagra Shiksha and the participating school heads on this innovative initiative, highlighting its potential to transform educational leadership in the state.

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Q:   Where are IIM Sirmaur alumni placed?

A:

According to the data gathered from unofficial sources, the function-wise IIM Sirmaur alumni placements statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the functions of Sales, Consulting, Product Management, Finance, Human Resources, Program and Project Management, Research, Administrative, Information Technology, Customer Success and Support and Community and Social Services.

The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

Q:   How many offers are made during IIM Sirmaur placements?

A:

A total of 243 offers and 45 offers were made during IIM Sirmaur MBA and MBA Tourism placements 2023, respectively. Further, an improving trend was witnessed in the number of offers made over the past three years during IIM Sirmaur MBA placements, which is presented below:

The number of offers made over the past three years during IIM Sirmaur MBA placements are also presented below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics (2021)

MBA Placement Statistics (2022)

MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

Offers made

110

183

243

No. of PPOs

1

2

13

Particulars

MBA Tourism Placement Statistics (2021)

MBA Tourism Placement Statistics (2022)

MBA Tourism Placement Statistics (2023)

Offers made

NA

NA

45

Q:   Which is the top recruiting sector during IIM Sirmaur MBA placements?

A:

IIM Sirmaur MBA sector-wise placement data 2024 is not released. However, Banking sector emerged as the top recruiting sector collectively for MBA and MBA Tourism programs during Placement drive 2024. The sector-wise offers distribution made during IIM Sirmaur placements 2024 is presented below:

The sector-wise offers distribution made during IIM Sirmaur placements 2024 is presented below:

Sectors

Offers Distribution (2024)

Banking

29.9%

IT Services

13.5%

Consulting

9.8%

Education

6.6%

Manufacturing

3.7%

Insurance

3.7%

Travel and Hospitality

20.9%

Finance

2.5%

Energy

2.5%

Logistics

2%

Technology

1.2%

Construction

0.8%

Healthcare

0.4%

E-Commerce

1.2%

Investment Banking

0.8%

Services

0.4%

 

Earlier, the sector-wise placement distribution recorded during IIM Sirmaur MBA placements 2023 is presented below:

Sectors

MBA Placement Distribution (2023)

BFSI

40%

IT / ITES

26%

Consulting

11%

E-Commerce / Retail

4%

Infrastructure & Real Estate

4%

Logistics & Supply Chain

4%

Telecom & Media

4%

Manufacturing

3%

EdTech

2%

Others

4%

Note: The Others category includes the sectors of FMCG, Energy, HealthCare/ Pharma.

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