RAIPUR: The Alumni Committee of the Indian Institute of Management Raipur kickstarted the first day of MemoRia, its Annual Alumni Homecoming event on 10th December 2022. The annual two-day event is being held to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the institute’s alma mater. The event strives to rekindle and share the beautiful memories of the institute's alumni with the world at large. It was organized with the aim of providing the alumni an opportunity to reconnect with their alma mater and celebrate a decade of their bond with the institution.

The inauguration of MemoRia began with the lighting of the lamp and Saraswati Vandana. It was followed by the address of Prof. Archana Parashar, Chairperson, Alumni Relations Committee. She said that the institute has initiated events like the Gyan Varsha series and Chapter meets to ensure alumni engagement. She also appreciated the positive response given by the alumni in the recent elections of the Board of Governors and City Council. Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur began by asserting that the institute belongs to the alumni and the students. He stated that the contribution of the alumni in building the institute is enormous. He thanked them for their support and cooperation. Moreover, he declared that the contribution of the alumni in taking IIM Raipur to new heights will go down in its history.

Prof. Kamal K Jain, Dean, Academics, IIM Raipur welcomed the alumni to the institute and thanked them for their efforts in helping the institute grow. He also highlighted the importance of having a strong alumni network. Col. Harendra Tripathi, Chief Administrative Officer, IIM Raipur, in his speech to the alumni, expressed his gratitude and stated that the annual homecoming event is special as it helps build strong relationships between alumni and the institute. Prof. Parikshit Charan, Chairperson, Placement and Corporate Relations, also addressed the alumni. He expressed that it is a great time to rethink, reflect, and make changes to the institution. Reminiscing about the institute's growth over the years, he thanked alumni for their efforts.

Followed by this, the newly elected members of the Board of Governors and City Council were announced and felicitated. The two-day event is planned with various activities such as Faculty interaction, student-alumni interaction, Campus tour, and cultural program. IIM Raipur is glad to host the event and takes immense pleasure to thank the alumni.