Prof. BS Murty
(Message from the President's Desk)
Dear Esteemed Members of IIM,
Namaste and warm greetings to each one of you.
I am deeply honored and humbled to assume the role of the President of The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) for the year 2025–26. I am deeply grateful for the trust all of you have placed in me, and I look forward to working collaboratively with each one of you to further strengthen foundation and outreach of our Institute, which is going to celebrate 80 years of its existence next year.
First and foremost, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to our immediate past President, Shri. Sajjjan Jindal, for his outstanding leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to the growth of IIM. His contributions have significantly enhanced the stature of the Institute, and we remain inspired by the path he has charted.
As we move forward, I firmly believe in carrying forth the rich legacy of the IIM while actively advancing its vision and mission. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the role of metals and materials science is more crucial than ever serving as the backbone of industrial development, academic innovation, and national progress. In this growth path, there is a significant role younger generation can play, and with this intention, in the 2025-26 Council slate, we ensure that 30% of the members are younger than 50 years.
Our commitment aligns closely with the national vision of Viksit Bharat - a developed, self-reliant, and globally competitive India. IIM, as a leading professional body, must continue to be a catalyst in this journey.
Looking ahead, my vision is to elevate the IIM to a distinctive position among both industrial and academic institutions. To realize this, we will focus on the following strategic priorities this year.
Enhancing Membership: We plan to increase our member base from 10,000 to 15,000 by actively reaching out to professionals, researchers, and students across the nations.In 1946, when IIM was born, among its 42 founding members, 14 were overseas members. We would like to make IIM attractive for many international professionals from metallurgy, materials and manufacturing to become its members. IIM should also expand its base into manufacturing in a big way in addition to its focus on materials.
International Engagement:We would like to broaden IIM’s international footprint by engaging more foreign scientists and encouraging global collaboration.IIM should foster collaborations with other professional societies, both within India and internationally, to enhance our collective impact.
Student Engagement: We would like to increase the number of IIM Student Chapters and enhance their activities by fostering a strong mentorship culture,actively involving Council members.The ATM has been shifted to the first week of December to ensure that there is greater student participation after their semester exams in November. IIM should increase its engagement in human resource development with appropriate skills within its scope, through various certificate and training programs. IIM should also enhance its startup support to engage more actively in nation building.
Increase Chapter Outreach: IIM chapters need to be strengthened to ensure alignment of local initiatives with national objectives, reinforcing connections with our stakeholders across industry, academia, research Institutions, and professional bodies.
Let us work together with renewed energy, unity, and a shared vision to advance the cause of metallurgy and materials science in service of our nation and the world. Your continued support and dedication will be key to realizing our ambitious goals.
Warm regards,
Prof. BS Murty
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