Udit Vani Jamshedpur : The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi is hosting the Doctoral Research Conference (DRC) 2025, a prestigious two-day academic event aimed at showcasing innovative research and encouraging scholarly exchange among doctoral scholars and leading academicians.
Day 1: Inauguration Ceremony
The conference began today, June 12, at the Pitambar Block with an inaugural session marked by engaging academic discourse and ceremonial highlights.
The day commenced with a welcome address by the DRC Chairperson, followed by a Keynote Session delivered by Prof. Rajendra Srivastava (Executive Director, ISB Centre for Business Innovation & EFPM), who spoke on the theme: “Accelerating Growth Through Business Innovation.”
Key highlights of Day 1 included:
* Release of the Book of Abstracts
* Launch of the Research & Publication Annual Report 2025
* Address by Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, Director, IIM Ranchi
* Photo Session and Media Interaction
* Tea Break and Networking Opportunity
Day 2: Valedictory Ceremony
The valedictory session is scheduled for Friday, June 13, from 03:45 PM to 04:30 PM.
Agenda highlights include:
* Closing Remarks and Director’s Address
* Certificate Distribution
* Best Paper Awards
* Vote of Thanks
* High-Tea & Media Interactions
IIM Ranchi authorities said the conference is poised to inspire innovation, encourage collaboration, and enhance the impact of doctoral research across diverse disciplines
