IIM Lucknow awards degrees, medals to 785 students on 38th convocation

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM Lucknow) today awarded degrees and medals at the 38th convocation ceremony today. The Chairman’s Gold Medal was awarded to Abhishek Mittal in the Postgraduate Programme in Management. Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited chairperson and managing director Mallika Srinivasan was the chief guest on the occasion and delivered the Convocation Address.

In her inspirational address, the chief guest said, "In the contemporary landscape, India presents a diverse and dynamic ecosystem. It empowers individuals to chart their own courses, whether in professional leadership, entrepreneurial endeavours, shaping impactful public policies, or pursuing meaningful social objectives. Amidst this array of opportunities spanning various sectors, the pivotal differentiator is adept leadership."

Details of graduating cohort

The most number of degree were awarded to postgraduate programme in management:

Details of Award Winners

The Director’s Medal in Postgraduate Programme in Management in Deeksha Khatwani. Here is the list of the award:

Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairperson of the board of governors at IIM Lucknow, presided over the ceremony. He emphasised the institute's dedication to fostering future leaders who champion sustainability, inclusivity, and positive societal impact.

Chandrasekaran said, “As we witness the evolving landscape of geopolitics, it is evident that India is carving out its distinctive role on the global stage. The emergence of mega trends such as Artificial Intelligence, sustainability, and technological advancements presents vast opportunities domestically and internationally, with India serving as a hub of talent and innovation.”