Kanpur: The Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) and Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurugram have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen managerial capabilities, leadership development, innovation and institutional capacity building at ALIMCO.
The MoU was signed at ALIMCO Headquarters in Kanpur, marking an important step towards strengthening the Industry–Academia partnership and developing future-ready leadership within the organisation.
ALIMCO and MDI Gurugram Sign MoU
The MoU was signed by Sanjib Arora, General Manager (P&A), ALIMCO, and Dr. Sumita Rai, Dean–Industry Connect, MDI Gurugram.
The signing ceremony was held in the presence of:
- Praveen Kumar, CMD, ALIMCO
- Dr. Mohita Maggon, Chairperson–MDP, MDI Gurugram
- Atul Rustagi, CFO, ALIMCO
- Ajay Chaudhary, GM I/c Corporate Marketing, ALIMCO
- Vivek Dwivedi, GM (I/c), Production, ALIMCO
- Prof. Kedar Thakur, MDI Gurugram
- Senior officials from ALIMCO and representatives of MDI Gurugram
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Collaboration to Focus on Future-Ready Management Skills
Under the partnership, ALIMCO officials will participate in customised hybrid Management Development and Certificate Programmes designed to enhance professional and managerial capabilities.
The programmes will cover contemporary areas such as:
- Leadership Development
- Senior Leadership
- Sustainability and ESG
- Public Sector Governance
- Emotional Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Industry 4.0
The programmes are aimed at equipping ALIMCO’s workforce with relevant skills to respond effectively to emerging organisational, technological and management challenges.
Focus on Leadership Development and Institutional Capacity Building
The collaboration will support ALIMCO in developing stronger leadership capabilities while promoting innovation and institutional excellence.
The partnership is expected to contribute to:
- Strengthening managerial capabilities
- Developing future-ready leaders
- Enhancing innovation within the organisation
- Building institutional capacity
- Promoting sustainability-focused management
- Improving understanding of emerging technologies
- Strengthening public-sector governance practices
Industry-Academia Partnership to Drive Institutional Excellence
The MoU represents a significant Industry–Academia collaboration between ALIMCO and MDI Gurugram.
By combining ALIMCO’s operational experience with MDI Gurugram’s expertise in management education and executive development, the partnership aims to create a more agile, innovative and excellence-driven organisation.
The initiative is also aligned with the broader objective of empowering employees, strengthening institutions and supporting an inclusive India through enhanced organisational capabilities.
ALIMCO Emphasises Future-Ready Leadership
The initiative places particular emphasis on preparing ALIMCO’s leadership and workforce for the evolving demands of technology, sustainability and modern public-sector management.
Through structured learning and certificate programmes, employees will have opportunities to enhance their knowledge and capabilities in areas that are increasingly important for organisational growth and transformation.
The partnership reinforces ALIMCO’s focus on “Strengthening Leadership, Building Excellence and Shaping the Future.”
About ALIMCO
Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) is a Government of India undertaking under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Headquartered in Kanpur, ALIMCO manufactures and distributes assistive devices and rehabilitation aids for persons with disabilities, supporting the government’s efforts towards accessibility, inclusion and empowerment.
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