IIM Shillong to Establish India's First Gati Shakti Research Chair
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IIM Shillong to Establish India's First Gati Shakti Research Chair

In a groundbreaking move, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong is set to establish the country's first Gati Shakti Research Chair. This initiative marks a significant step toward fostering research and innovation in the field of logistics and transportation.

The Gati Shakti Research Chair at IIM Shillong aims to become a hub for cutting-edge research, providing insights and solutions to enhance India's logistics and transportation infrastructure. The establishment of this chair aligns with the Gati Shakti initiative, which focuses on creating a seamless and integrated multi-modal transportation network across the country.

The research chair will serve as a catalyst for academic endeavours, bringing together experts, scholars, and industry professionals to address challenges and contribute to the development of robust logistics systems. It is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping policies, strategies, and innovations in the domain of logistics, ultimately supporting India's economic growth and competitiveness.

IIM Shillong's commitment to hosting the Gati Shakti Research Chair underscores the importance of academia-industry collaboration in driving transformative changes in the logistics sector. This initiative holds the potential to yield impactful research outcomes, driving advancements and improvements in India's logistics and transportation ecosystem.

The establishment of the Gati Shakti Research Chair at IIM Shillong signifies a strategic move to leverage academic expertise for the benefit of India's ambitious infrastructure development goals. Through research, knowledge dissemination, and industry engagement, the chair is poised to make a lasting contribution to the evolution of India's logistics landscape.

In a groundbreaking move, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong is set to establish the country's first Gati Shakti Research Chair. This initiative marks a significant step toward fostering research and innovation in the field of logistics and transportation. The Gati Shakti Research Chair at IIM Shillong aims to become a hub for cutting-edge research, providing insights and solutions to enhance India's logistics and transportation infrastructure. The establishment of this chair aligns with the Gati Shakti initiative, which focuses on creating a seamless and integrated multi-modal transportation network across the country. The research chair will serve as a catalyst for academic endeavours, bringing together experts, scholars, and industry professionals to address challenges and contribute to the development of robust logistics systems. It is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping policies, strategies, and innovations in the domain of logistics, ultimately supporting India's economic growth and competitiveness. IIM Shillong's commitment to hosting the Gati Shakti Research Chair underscores the importance of academia-industry collaboration in driving transformative changes in the logistics sector. This initiative holds the potential to yield impactful research outcomes, driving advancements and improvements in India's logistics and transportation ecosystem. The establishment of the Gati Shakti Research Chair at IIM Shillong signifies a strategic move to leverage academic expertise for the benefit of India's ambitious infrastructure development goals. Through research, knowledge dissemination, and industry engagement, the chair is poised to make a lasting contribution to the evolution of India's logistics landscape.

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