Dr Bhimaraya Metri who has recently taken over the charge as Director of Indian Institute of Management Nagpur invited VIA office bearers for luncheon meeting on 18th November’ 2020  at Hotel Tuli Imperial, Nagpur to explore possible opportunities to collaborate with Vidarbha Industries Association.
During discussions, Suresh Rathi, President of Vidarbha Industries Association with senior officer bearers and Dr Bhimarao Metri with senior faculties mutually interacted on various potential projects, which will be jointly conducted for beneficial of both the organizations, also discussed about their vision for upcoming years. It was mutually decided for launching of Executive Program for working professionals, Family Managed Business Study Program for second generation entrepreneurs, to support the cooperative organizations / Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) to strengthen farmer’s community to develop their operations. Knowledge Partner for VIA & Solar Vidarbha Udyog Gaurav Awards. VIA & IIMN agreed to organise sessions and adopt a learning culture of working and best practices for industries of potent sectors and to develop a conducive atmosphere to retain the best talent in the region.
VIA Vice President – Dr Suhas Buddhe & Aditya Saraf. Hon. Secretary – Gaurav Sarda and former Vice President Prashant Mohota and from Indian Institute of Management, Nagpur Lt Col M V Alur (Retd), CAO, Prof. Atul Pathak, Chairperson, Executive Education Programs and Dr. Shivaji S Dhawad Incharge - Field Study Officer were also prominently present in the meet.