IIM Raipur Hosts 2-Day Public Leadership Programme to Empower MLAs for Viksit Chhattisgarh 2047

Raipur, 25th March 2025: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, a leading institution recognized for #BuildingBusinessOwners, successfully concluded the two-day Public Leadership Programme, a pioneering initiative designed for Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Chhattisgarh. The program was scheduled from March 22-23, 2025. This initiative aimed to enhance governance effectiveness and leadership skills, fostering a vision for a ‘Viksit Chhattisgarh 2047.
The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest, Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh, along with Dr. Charandas Mahant, Hon’ble Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Raman Singh, Hon’ble Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, and Kedar Kashyap, Hon’ble Minister of Parliamentary Affairs.
Addressing the gathering, Vishnu Deo Sai, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh, shared, “This Public Leadership Program is a strong platform for sharing new solutions and it will prove useful and meaningful in achieving the goal of developed Chhattisgarh 2047. If we have to take the state forward, then we have to be equally prepared to deal with all kinds of challenges. We need to emphasize on the proper use of technology in public interest. As a public representative, your behavior with the common people is the biggest asset and it will strengthen the trust of the people in you and the parliamentary system.”
Dr. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur, said, “At our institute, we believe in bridging the gap between education and administration. This programme is not limited to learning but also an opportunity to collaborate, exchange ideas and share innovative solutions to not only elevate the administrative standards of Chhattisgarh but also provide inspiration to other states. This programme is designed to provide a platform for decision making and capacity building based on strategic dialogue elements, which is an essential element to achieve the goal of Developed Chhattisgarh 2047.”
Vidhan Sabha Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, while addressing the Leadership Program, said that all members actively participated in the Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha budget session for nearly a month, and their presence at this two-day event immediately afterward is commendable.
He stated, “You might be wondering why we need training after winning. After winning, our responsibilities and roles increase, which is why we must continue to learn. We should not work only for our respective constituencies but for the overall betterment of Chhattisgarh.”
Dr. Charandas Mahant, Opposition Leader, shared, “It would be a wrong notion to think that we became leaders as soon as we became MLAs. Becoming a leader is a process and we have to learn it. A tribal son of Jashpur has become the Chief Minister today after overcoming difficult circumstances, this is the beauty and strength of our democracy. The main objective of all of us is the progress of Chhattisgarh and there is a need to move forward with this.”
On the second day, the Valedictory Session brought together esteemed dignitaries. Dr. Raman Singh, Hon. Speaker (CG), Dr. Charandas Mahant, Hon. LoP (CG), and Shri Kedar Kashyap, Hon. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, shared their insights. Dr. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur, addressed the gathering. Program Directors, Prof. Sanjeev Prashar and Prof. Sumeet Gupta, played key roles in the program’s success. Prof. Archana Parashar, Key Facilitator, also shared her perspective.
The two-day-long leadership program featured sessions delivered by highly experienced speakers on crucial topics, including Financial Planning and Budgeting, Public Life and Narratives, AI and Tech, Managing Media & Public Relations, the Duties & Responsibilities of Public Representatives, and Good Governance and Transforming Lives.