Jamshedpur: The Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM) has intensified its efforts to bridge the gap between academic learning and industrial requirements. By establishing structured partnerships with premier institutions like XLRI Jamshedpur and NIT Jamshedpur, IFQM aims to create a robust ecosystem that supports India’s long-term goal of becoming a developed nation under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
A Unified Academic Network
The initiative brings together a diverse group of leading educational institutions. Beyond the Jamshedpur-based leaders, the collaboration includes:
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BIT Sindri (Jharkhand)
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BML Munjal University
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SIOM Nashik
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SRMIST Chennai and VelTech Chennai
These partnerships integrate quality management and excellence practices into the academic framework through real-world case studies and experiential learning modules.
Empowering Students through Quality Clubs
A central feature of this collaboration is the launch of student-led Quality Clubs. These clubs provide a direct link to the corporate world, allowing students to engage in:
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Live Industry Projects: Solving real-time operational challenges.
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Hackathons & Internships: Building a pipeline of industry-ready talent.
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Industry Immersion: Specialized programs that align faculty teaching with current global practices.
CEO’s Vision on Innovation
The leadership at IFQM believes that this synergy is essential for the next generation of Indian professionals.
“Deeper industry–academia collaboration can bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring graduates are not only employable but also capable of driving innovation and excellence,” said Soumitra Bhattacharya, CEO and Director of IFQM.
He further added that the organization is fully committed to building a collaborative ecosystem that supports India’s journey towards 2047.
Backed by Global Industrial Giants
IFQM operates as an industry-led not-for-profit, supported by some of the world’s most successful companies. Its founding members include:
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Tata Group: Tata Sons, Tata Steel, and Tata Electronics.
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Global Leaders: Boeing India and Motherson Group.
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Healthcare & Engineering: Biocon Group, Sun Pharma, and Larsen & Toubro.
