The Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM-I) on Tuesday (11th July 2023) launched a centre of excellence for Waste Management and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene). The Centre Named “ANVESHAN” will train officials of Urban Bodies, Policy Makers in waste management and WASH.
The first batch of trainees will include Municipal Commissioners from different parts of the country and training will commence from 31st July 2023. As part of the 4 day programme, trainees will also interact with the officials of Indore Municipal Corporation and visit the waste management facility.
The institute has set up advanced Studios with Synchronous and Asynchronous Technologies for producing high quality educational programmes, live recordings, and seamless online classes.
IIM – I Director Professor Himanshu Rai said – “We aim to train and empower Mayors, Counsellors and Policy Makers in the critical fields of waste management and WASH. By offering comprehensive training programmes, we intend to enhance their capabilities and equip them with necessary skills to drive positive change in their communities”. The programme will also include knowledge on wet and dry waste handling, behavioural training and research.
IIM – I has collaborated with the with the University of Denver, Rutgers University, The University of Glasgow, The University of Liverpool and Bocconi University.
“As part of its vision, ANVESHAN plans to introduce mandatory Synchronous certificate programmes and establish the prestigious ‘IIM Indore rating for cleanliness’ for the target audience.
