IIM Raipur and NADT Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Taxation, Governance, and Public Policy through Strategic Academic Collaboration

• IIM Raipur signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT), Nagpur.
• This MoU will foster collaboration, in the fields of taxation, law enforcement, public policy, management and allied areas.
• The collaboration is set to focus on key initiatives including joint research projects, faculty development programs, student internships and projects, and practical exposure.

Bengaluru, 9^th April 2025: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, a leading institution recognized for #BuildingBusinessOwners, has recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT), Nagpur.

This strategically formulated agreement is designed to foster academic collaboration, research excellence, capacity building and knowledge exchange in the fields of taxation, law enforcement, public policy, management and allied areas.

The collaboration is set to focus on key initiatives including joint research projects, faculty development programs, student internships and projects, and practical exposure. Additionally, the agreement includes the organization of joint seminars, workshops, and conferences to encourage continuous learning and mutual exchange of ideas.

Expressing his delight at this alliance, Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur shared, “This union is a strategic alignment of academic vision and practical governance needs. Such meaningful partnerships expand the knowledge horizon of young minds giving them the space to indulge in innovative thinking for public welfare. By blending real-world applications and research-driven perceptions in public-policy and taxation, we are underscoring our commitment to raising nation-building leaders.”

The MoU was signed in a closed formal ceremony by Professor Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur, and Shri Aakash Dewangan, Additional Director General (Planning & Research), NADT. The partnership will strengthen knowledge sharing by leveraging the expertise of both the institutions, paving the way for future collaborations in various academic and research fields.