19th September 2022 marked the day for the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Army Institute of Management, Kolkata. Graced by the presence of dignitaries from various sectors of the Nation, the program started with the auspicious lighting of the lamp of founding with a grand show of unity and diversity showcasing the different dance forms of India. The extravaganza was preceded by the welcome speech by Director, Maj Gen VS Ranade (Retd) and a narration of AIMK history by Dr. Malini Mazumdar, Academic Coordinator. Mr. Abraham G Stephanos, Managing Director of Tata Steel Downstream Products Limited shared his experience in the Industry and an inspiring speech by the GOC in C of Eastern Command Lt Gen RP Kalita, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM. The event was attended by dignitaries from the Army, Corporates, Alumni, and Ex Faculty members.
The show was conceptualized and choreographed by the students of the Institute. Followed by an audio-visual presentation that encompassed the essence of a journey, of 25 glorious years for this esteemed Institution. Amongst the applause for the movie commenced the final act - a cultural manifest that captures the quintessence of the aura this institution holds. The cultural show took its audience on a spellbound trip to all the zones starting from the East and going clockwise to the North of India. Folk and Classical dance forms like Bihu, Kathakali, Bharatnatyam, Garbha, Bhangra, and many more depicted the privilege of the rich diversity this institute witnesses every year. A confluence of all these cultural dances along with a melodious song sung by the students, closed the curtains on a show that enamored its viewers.
