BIMTECH marks 39th Foundation Day with focus on research and social impact
The programme recognised research and long-serving staff, while speakers highlighted ethical leadership, gender equality and opportunities to connect management education with agricultural entrepreneurship.
the event featured the presentation of the Best Researcher Award 2025, recognition of employees completing 10 and 20 years of service, and the release of the Annual Activity Report 2025–26.
GREATER NOIDA: Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) celebrated its 39th Foundation Day, bringing together faculty, staff and students for a programme focused on management education, research and social responsibility.
According to an institute release on Saturday, the event featured the presentation of the Best Researcher Award 2025, recognition of employees completing 10 and 20 years of service, and the release of the Annual Activity Report 2025–26.
BIMTECH Director Prabina Rajib said the occasion offered an opportunity to reflect on the institute’s progress and its responsibilities. She emphasised learning beyond the classroom, critical thinking, integrity and the contributions of students, faculty, alumni and the wider community.
Chief guest and Padma Shri awardee Bharat Bhushan Tyagi of Chetna Vikas Swarajya Trust highlighted the role of education in developing ethical leadership, social responsibility and harmony with nature.
He said agriculture offered opportunities for entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable value creation as India worked towards its 2047 development vision. Integrating management, technology and agricultural knowledge could help young people build enterprises that strengthen rural economies and generate livelihoods, he added.
Tyagi also encouraged the development of an ecosystem connecting education, agriculture and entrepreneurship to support a circular economy.
Mala Bhandari, founder director of SADRAG, addressed the gathering on education, skilling and gender equality. The programme included an interaction between the guests and students from an NGO, followed by a community lunch.
BIMTECH is an AACSB-accredited management institute based in Greater Noida.
