Jammu, Oct 5 (Reporter) The Jammu IIM hosted a landmark Roundtable Conference at Trident, BKC in Mumbai, bringing together policymakers, academics, and industry leaders. As per the handout issued here, the event held on Friday, focused on strengthening collaboration between academia and industry, addressing workforce evolution, and leveraging technology to prepare students for future employment. The conference began with participant registration, a lamp lighting ceremony, and an introductory video of IIM Jammu, setting the stage for insightful discussions. Dr. Milind P. Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, emphasized the necessity of collaboration, noting that progress requires unity and cannot occur in silos. He celebrated Marathi's recent recognition as a classical language by the Government of India and touched upon his contributions to the NEP 2020 drafting committee, led by Dr. K. Kasturirangan. Citing the example of the IPM Programme at IIM Jammu, he praised NEP 2020 for fostering multi-disciplinary education with flexible entry and exit options. He reaffirmed IIM Jammu’s dedication to developing future-ready leaders, serving local communities, and addressing national priorities. He highlighted the Roundtable Conference as an essential step in bridging academia and industry, promoting entrepreneurship, and achieving impactful societal change. He encouraged all stakeholders to actively contribute to the institute's vision, underlining that collaborative efforts would lead to greater innovation and lasting progress for the nation. Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, emphasized Jammu’s status as India’s only Union Territory with all three Institutes of National Importance, advancing the vision of NEP 2020 through unique programs like the MBA in Hospital Administration and Healthcare Management in collaboration with IIM Jammu, IIT Jammu, and AIIMS Jammu, as well as the dual degree program B.Tech + MBA program with IIT Jammu. With a strong representation of female students in all its programs IM Jammu demonstrates its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and entrepreneurship through initiatives like the Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and the Center for Small Business Development. He highlighted Project YUVA, developed with the J&K Government to empower youth through entrepreneurship, and shared plans for the Centre for Innovation and Transformation in Governance (CITaG) to foster sustainable development and tackle governance challenges in J&K. He underscored IIM Jammu's rapid growth, industry partnerships, and mission to produce graduates ready for real-world impact. Reflecting on India’s vision for 2047, as articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he urged alignment of personal goals with national development. The Roundtable Conference featured three insightful panel discussions that brought together industry leaders and experts to address critical issues shaping the workforce of tomorrow. Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Academics, IIM Jammu, in the beginning gave an overview into Roundtable Conference by outlining its objectives and setting the stage for the engaging panel discussions...////...