XIMB awarded Think Odisha Leadership Award for social contribution

The Think Odisha Leadership Awards were the result of an initiative by Teflas and The Times of India to recognise and honour individuals and organisations that have contributed consistently to the betterment of the state of Orissa. The award will be presented to XIMBs Director, Fr. P. T. Joseph, in a ceremony in Bhubaneswar, on the August 14, 2008 in presence of Shri Naveen Patnaik, the honourable Chief Minister of Orissa.

Says Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubneshwar, Right since its inception in 1987, Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) has consistently strived to contribute to the progress of the state of Orissa. Be it the various seminars on social awareness, the International Exchange programmes, or collaborations with world bodies like UNICEF and UNDP, XIMBs main goal has been its pursuit of excellence.

The Think Odisha Leadership Awards were the result of an initiative by Teflas and The Times of India to recognise and honour individuals and organisations that have contributed consistently to the betterment of the state of Orissa. These Awards promise to acknowledge the best, the brightest, and the most dynamic of individuals & organizations in Odisha, which have emerged as leaders in their respective fields and are leading Odisha on the growth orbit of the future.

Speaking on this wonderful achievement, Fr.P.T.Joseph, Director, XIMB, said XIMB has been on the forefront of globalizing management education while also caring for the social development of Orissa. It is an Institute which has placed management education from Orissa on an international platform and truly epitomizes the inclusive growth taking place in Orissa. XIMB is committed to the cause of educational excellence in Orissa and beyond.