IIM Mumbai Wins Prestigious LEAPS-2024 Award

New Delhi, January 4, 2025:The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai has achieved a momentous milestone by securing the LEAPS-2024 Award in the Institutions: Education and Skill Development in the Logistics Sector category. Standing first among 34 esteemed participants, the institute has further cemented its leadership in logistics education and skill development. The award was presented to Professor Manoj Tiwari, by Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles.
 
The LEAPS-2024 (Logistics Excellence, Advancement & Performance Shield) initiative recognizes exceptional contributions and innovations within the logistics ecosystem, spotlighting MSMEs, startups, and key enablers who demonstrate transformative practices and significant impact.
 
In conjunction with the award, the much-anticipated Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Report 2024 will be unveiled. This annual assessment by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the National Logistics Policy, 2022 provides a strategic roadmap for enhancing logistics performance across India.
 
Jubilant about the announcement, Professor Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Director of IIM Mumbai, expressed his gratitude "This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to driving excellence in Management education and skill development for India’s logistics sector. We are profoundly grateful to the Government of India and the governing bodies for their continued support and trust in our vision. As logistics becomes increasingly pivotal to India's economic progress, IIM Mumbai remains dedicated to aligning our efforts with emerging trends like digital transformation, sustainability, and capacity building to empower a future-ready workforce."
 
Shri Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder & Chairman, Allcargo Group and the Chairman IIM Mumbai Board of Governors, has been instrumental in transforming India’s logistics and supply chain industry. Over the past three decades, he has led the shift from outdated port infrastructure and warehousing systems to modern, technology-driven solutions, making India a competitive player in global trade.
 
Since Shashi Kiran Shetty assumed the role of Chairperson of IIM Mumbai Board, the institute has gained immense momentum in promoting education and research as drivers of innovation in logistics and supply chain management as he envisions institutions as hubs for modern, tech-enabled practices, fostering talent and industry collaboration. This approach of Shashi Kiran Shetty aims to strengthen India’s position as a global logistics hub while advancing sustainable and efficient solutions.
 
IIM Mumbai’s pivotal role as a Nodal Agency for the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and its active involvement in shaping the National Logistics Policy underscore its unparalleled contribution to India’s logistics and infrastructure landscape.
 
This accolade not only reinforces IIM Mumbai's commitment to excellence in management education and innovation but also positions it as a torchbearer in propelling India's logistics sector to global prominence.