It is my privilege to welcome you to the fascinating campus of Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM), the flagship institute with expertise in managing the entire value chain right from cultivation, processing and domestic & international marketing of vast range of plantation crops that include tea, coffee, rubber, spices, coconut, cotton, sugarcane, forestry plantation, horticulture, fodder plantations, herbal & medicinal plantations, nuts, apiary (bee-keeping), etc.

Established in 1993, IIPM Bengaluru is an autonomous organization of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, engaged in management education, research, training and consultancy with Centres at Jorhat (Assam) and Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh).

The Institute offers highly sought after 24 months Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) on Agribusiness & Plantation Management (ABPM), Food Processing & Business Management (FPBM), and Agricultural Export & Business Management (AEBM) tailored to the needs of the agro-exports and processed food sector. Since its inception, the Institute has been actively involved in delivering Capacity Building & Management Development Programs and undertaking Research & Consultancy assignments for the benefit of the stakeholders of the sector. Over the years, trained more than 50,000 executives, managers, planters, scientists, commodity boards officials, and students from India and several foreign countries.

IIPM is one of the few management institutes in the country that works in close collaboration with industry, government bodies, development organizations, and other associated stakeholders by providing high quality training, research and long-duration programs for participants from India and foreign countries. The Institute’s captivating landscape with spectacular view of Bengaluru combined with highly competent and experienced faculty with strong hands-on management expertise makes IIPM a uniquely positioned Institution delivering high quality management and executive education.

As we move forward, we remain committed to nurturing responsible leaders and professionals who will shape the future of industry and the society.

I am happy to invite you to our fascinating campus committed to world class teaching and learning.

Dr. S. Senthil Vinayagam