IIM Udaipur Virtually Launches BBA Program

Shri Piyush Goyal Says IIM Udaipur's Program is a Unique Confluence of Technology and ReachUDAIPUR, India , July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian Institute of Management Udaipur today held the virtual inauguration ceremony of its Bachelor of Business Administration, or BBA Program. The Chief Guest for the ceremony was Hon'ble Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Due to incessant rains, the Hon'ble Minister's flight was delayed, because of which the ceremony proceeded a little later than scheduled.

The formal opening of the ceremony was led by Prof. Kunal Kamal Kumar, Chairperson, BBA Program. He welcomed the students, parents, faculty members, officers, alumni and the IIM Udaipur community who had joined through the virtual platform.

The ceremony began with the National Song, following which Prof. Ashok Banerjee, Director, IIM Udaipur, delivered the Welcome Address and formally welcomed the Chief Guest.Despite the delay in his flight, the Hon'ble Minister decided not to keep the students waiting.

At the beginning of his address, he shared that because of heavy rain in Mumbai, his flight had remained on the tarmac for nearly one and a half hours, and that he had just landed and joined the program from his car. Immediately after landing, he switched on the live video from his vehicle, allowing students, parents, faculty members and other participants connected with the ceremony to see and hear him. This gesture stood out as an inspiring example of his respect for the students' time and enthusiasm.

Hon'ble Shri Piyush Goyal described the BBA Program as 'very unique' and 'a good concept'. He said that because the program is bilingual, management education will be able to reach people in a simpler language, and because it is online, it can create a much wider impact. He expressed the hope that the language of the program would be such that all students are able to understand it easily.

Referring to the significance of July 6, Shri Goyal remembered Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, India's first Industry Minister. He said that Dr.

Mookerjee had emphasized teaching education in the mother tongue and had also said that universities should play an important role in nation building. The Minister said that both these ideas are deeply connected with IIM Udaipur's BBA Program.Speaking about the reputation of the IIMs, Shri Goyal said that the Indian Institute of Management brand is recognized across the world in the field of management.

He said that whether the boardrooms are in Mumbai or in Manhattan, New York, the IIMs are known as institutions that prepare young men and women for the challenges of management, help students from India earn respect in the country and abroad, and encourage them to become entrepreneurs in the future.He appreciated the journey of IIM Udaipur so far and said that since its establishment in 2011, the institute has carried forward new thinking and new mentorship over the last 15 years. He also noted that IIM Udaipur has earned a distinctive place in several reputed rankings and has received notable recognition as a young business school.

Shri Goyal also appreciated IIM Udaipur's alumni and ventures associated with the institute. Referring to successful ventures such as Bombay Shaving Company and CurryiT, he said IIM Udaipur has played an important role in encouraging entrepreneurship.In his address, the Minister also spoke in detail about the changing relationship between education and technology after COVID-19.

He said that while COVID-19 had many harmful effects, the same period also laid a strong foundation for connecting education with technology and advancing EdTech. During the lockdown, when schools and colleges were closed, many educational programs moved online, and EdTech emerged not merely as a supplementary tool but as a necessity.He said that in today's digital world, India is able to build a bridge between villages and cities through education.

India has nearly 100 crore internet users, and the National Education Policy also emphasizes taking quality education to a larger scale through technology and digital platforms. In this context, he said that IIM Udaipur's BBA Program, which combines the online medium with a bilingual structure, is truly unique and interesting.Shri Goyal said that India must now prepare for a New India and prepare the IIM of New India.

He emphasized that talent should not be limited by circumstances. Talented and deserving students, irrespective of their circumstances, should receive adequate opportunities to be educated and move forward. He also mentioned the scholarship provision in the program and said that by carrying forward the credibility, quality and reputation of the IIMs, IIM Udaipur is making education more accessible.

The Minister said that this undergraduate program, available in both Hindi and English, will serve India and Indian industry. He also said that its success will be strengthened because of its connect