Jammu | October 29, 2026 : From military service to new professional horizons! The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu has successfully concluded the second batch of its Operational Management Programme, conducted under the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), Ministry of Defence.
The 10-week programme, held from August 10, equipped 45 Armed Forces personnel with contemporary management skills, industry-oriented knowledge and practical insights to help them transition into meaningful second careers.
🎖️ VALedictory CEREMONY MARKS A NEW BEGINNING
The valedictory ceremony was attended by:
🔹 Brigadier H.S. Billing, Chief Engineer, 16 Corps — Chief Guest
🔹 Lt Col Angad Behl, Joint Director, Resettlement Directorate North — Guest of Honour
Brigadier Billing appreciated IIM Jammu’s initiative to provide Armed Forces personnel with exposure to modern management education. He expressed confidence in their potential to explore entrepreneurial ventures and contribute to the civilian economy.
He encouraged the participants to put their newly acquired knowledge, professional exposure and practical insights to effective use as they prepare for the next chapter of their careers.
💼 PREPARING FOR LIFE BEYOND UNIFORM
Lt Col Angad Singh Behl, SM, highlighted the importance of preparing for the transition from military to civilian life.
He urged participants to:
✅ Explore employment and entrepreneurship opportunities proactively.
✅ Keep track of relevant job openings and resettlement initiatives.
✅ Adapt to new professional environments.
✅ Continue drawing upon the discipline, leadership and resilience developed during military service.
📚 IIM JAMMU EMPHASISES LIFELONG LEARNING
Dr Ashish Kumar, Co-Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy at IIM Jammu, described the programme as the beginning—not the end—of the participants’ learning journey.
Referring to the 150-hour programme, he encouraged them to continue developing their managerial and entrepreneurial capabilities through further learning opportunities.
🌟 EMPOWERING VETERANS FOR THEIR SECOND CAREER
The initiative highlights the role of management education in helping Armed Forces personnel translate their experience, leadership and discipline into civilian professional opportunities.
Forty-five personnel, new management skills and fresh possibilities for the future—an important step towards building successful second careers after military service.
