Alok Kumar Rai: Leading a New Chapter at IIM-Calcutta

Alok Kumar Rai has taken over as the director of IIM-Calcutta, succeeding Saibal Chattopadhyay. Chairperson Shrikrishna Kulkarni praised Rai's dedication to excellence in academics, infrastructure, and governance. Rai emphasized his commitment to culturally grounding students, drawing on his experience as a former Vice-Chancellor.

Alok Kumar Rai assumed his role as the director of the Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta on Wednesday, instilling enthusiasm among students, faculty, and staff to elevate the institute's stature.

Preceded by Saibal Chattopadhyay, Rai was welcomed by Chairperson Shrikrishna Kulkarni of the IIM-Calcutta Board of Governors, who lauded Rai's commitment to excellence and vision.

Sharing insights from his time at the University of Lucknow, Rai stressed the importance of cultural grounding in education, aiming to nurture culturally aware and academically excellent students.

(With inputs from agencies.)