MoM - Central Committee Meeting | 7th February | Connections & IIMCAA Awards 2026

Dear IIMCians,

The Central Committee met at the Press Club of India on 7th February. IIMCAA President Mr. Sushil Singh presided over the meeting that was attended by several current and former IIMCAA office bearers. It discussed various aspects of Connections, IIMCAA Awards, Association's daily administration and has taken following decisions.

1. Connections 2026 Meets: CC reviewed sponsorship progress and decided to organise chapter meets preferably in states from where some support has come. It will review funds after the Delhi event and decide how many meets can be organised in which states at chapter levels. It will not host international chapter meets this year due to shortage of funds.

2. IIMCAA Awards 2026: CC discussed and selected a set of winners for Committee Awards Felicitations at Connections 2026 Global Meet in Delhi on 28th February. 

3. Authorised Signatories; CC decided to continue with current authorised signatories for the bank operations and other purposes as required for the routine administration. 

Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary

MoM - Gujarat Chapter Meeting | 7th February | Connections 2026 Ahmedabad on 12th April

Dear IIMCians,

IIMCAA Gujarat Chapter met on 7th February in Ahmedabad. Chapter President Mr. Shivendra Madhusudan presided over the meeting that was attended by Chapter's Former President Dr. Pradeep Mallick, Former General Secretary Mr. Avrind Kumar, Mr. Susim Mohanty, Mr.  Dheeraj Vashishth and Mr. Utsav Jain. It discussed various issues and has decided as follows.

1. The new date for the Annual Connections Meet is 12th April 2026 (Sunday). Please mark your calendar for the same.

2. The date was deliberated and agreed by all members present.
3. It was also proposed and accepted that the Connections meet will be held over High Tea (in the case it is self funded).
4. The Connections Meet will be held over Lunch if it is centrally funded.
5. Next meeting on 22nd March: It was agreed to meet to deliberate and finalize preparation for Annual Connections Meet.

On behalf of the Gujarat chapter, I request all the members to mark your calendar for the annual meet and for the 22nd March preparatory meeting.

Thanks & Regards,

Shivendra Madhusudan

President, Gujarat 

IIMC Alumni Association

MP Chapter Reconstituted - Ashish President, Deepti VP, Ajeet and Mansi Secretary

Dear IIMCians,

The Madhya Pradesh Chapter meeting was held on 31st January in Bhopal. Alumni present in the meeting have elected a new panel to lead the chapter forward.

MP Chapter Committee

Patron- Mr. Dinesh Kumar (1986-87)
Patron- Mr. PK Mohanty (1991-92)
Patron- Mr. Anil Saumitra (1996-97)
President- Mr. Ashish Joshi (1998-99)
Vice President- Mrs. Deepti Chaurasia (1997-98)
Secretary- Mr. Ajeet Kumar Gupta (2017-18)
Secretary- Ms. Mansi Samadhiya (2019-20)
Executive Member- Mr. Anant Singh (2020-21)
Executive Member- Mr. Pratyaksh Dubey (2022-23)
Executive Member- Mr. Laxmikant Rai (2022-23)
Executive Member- Ms. Ratan Priya (2023-24)

Thanks & Regards,

Mansi Samadhiya 

Secretary, MP Chapter 

IIMC Alumni Association

Mr. Santosh Oraon | Editor - Souvenir, Connections 2026

Dear IIMCians,

Mr. Santosh Oraon (HJ, Delhi | 1999-2000 Batch) will be the Editor for Souvenir Book of Annual Alumni Meet- Connections 2026.

Mr. Oraon is Assistant Professor at School of Mass Communication, Ranchi University. He is Former Chairman of the Executive Committee, Netarhat Vidyalaya Samiti, Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of Jharkhand.


Thanks & Regards,
Atul Gupta
General Secretary

Earlier Announcements – Connections 2026

Mr. Om Gunjan | Convenor – Global Meet, Connections 2026

Mr. Neeraj Jha | Coordinator- Jubilee Batch Celebrations, Connections 2026 | 1975-76 & 2000-01 Batch

Ms. Mudita Agnihotri Sant | Convenor – State Chapter Meets, Connections 2026

Mr. Kishor Kaushal | Principal Organiser- Connections 2026

Mr. Om Gunjan | Convenor – Global Meet, Connections 2026

Dear IIMCians,

Mr. Om Gunjan (AD & PR, Delhi | 2020-21 Batch) will be Convenor for Global Meet of Annual Alumni Meet- Connections 2026 in Delhi on 28th February, Saturday.

Mr. Gunjan is working as a consultant with the Central Ministry.


Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary

Earlier Announcements – Connections 2026

Mr. Neeraj Jha | Coordinator- Jubilee Batch Celebrations, Connections 2026 | 1975-76 & 2000-01 Batch

Ms. Mudita Agnihotri Sant | Convenor – State Chapter Meets, Connections 2026

Mr. Kishor Kaushal | Principal Organiser- Connections 2026

Ms. Mudita Agnihotri | Convenor - State Chapter Meets, Connections 2026

Dear IIMCians,

Ms. Mudita Agnihotri, 1098-99 Batch Alumna (HJ, New Delhi), will be Convenor for State Chapter Meets of Annual Alumni Meet- Connections 2026.

Ms. Agnihotri is the General Secretary of Uttarakhand Chapter of IIMC Alumni Association. She is a broadcast professional working as News Anchor and Sports Anchor with All India Radio.


Thanks & Regards,
Atul Gupta
General Secretary

Earlier Announcements - Connections 2026

Mr. Kishor Kaushal | Principal Organiser- Connections 2026

Mr. Kishor Kaushal | Principal Organiser- Connections 2026

Dear IIMCians,

Mr. Kishor Kaushal, IPS, 2005-06 Batch Alumnus (HJ, New Delhi), will be Principal Organiser of Annual Alumni Meet- Connections 2026. 

Mr. Kaushal is the President of Jharkhand Chapter of IIMC Alumni Association. He is currently serving in Jharkhand as DIG, Palamu.

Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary

MoM- Central Committee Reviews Preparations for Connections and IIMCAA Awards 2026

Dear IIMCians,

The Central Committee met at IIMC HQ on 7th December. IIMCAA Executive President Mr. Prabhash Jha presided over the meeting that was attended by Vice Presidents Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee, Ms. Sadhna Arya, General Secretary Mr. Atul Gupta, Secretary Ms. Vani Shukla, Treasurer Ms. Deeksha Saksena, CC Members Mr. Prabhat Kumar, Mr. Kaushal Vishwakarma, Mr. Ajit Dara Singh, Mr. Shankar Pandit, Ms. Tanima Ray and former Organisation Secretary Mr. Ritesh Verma. It discussed various issues pertaining to annual meet and awards. Following decisions were taken.

Minutes of the Meeting

1. IIMCAA Awards 2026: The CC has approved a campaign plan upto one lakh rupees to reach out to possible applicants for IIMCAA Awards 2026 by various social media platforms.

2. Connections 2026: The CC has approved a plan to take services of agencies/ consultants in raising new sponsorships or reviving dormant sponsorships. Agencies/ consultants will be paid a service fee up to 15 percent plus taxes for such sponsorships.

3. Connections 2026: The CC has decided to keep allowances unchanged, an IIMCAA official is entitled to claim if travelling for official purposes. IIMCAA shall reimburse 5000 rupees maximum, against the bills or self-declaration to that effect, to one person for airport transfers, local travel and food for a round trip. Expenses incurred on additional travels and meetings for sponsorships/ partnerships will be reimbursed on the actual basis. This is over and above travel tickets and accommodation.


Thanks & Regards,
Atul Gupta
General Secretary

Fundraising Appeal for Mr. Rahul Kumar | IIMCAA Care Fund Contributes INR 20,000

Dear IIMCians,

The IIMCAA Care Fund has unanimously decided to extend financial assistance of INR 20,000 to Mr. Rahul Kumar (HJ, 1994–95 Batch), who recently sought help from the Trust. This contribution has been approved as under the medical assistance guidelines of the IIMCAA Care Fund.

Mr. Rahul has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment in Patna. While this initial support has been provided, Mr. Rahul's medical treatment requires far greater financial resources. We appeal to our alumni community and well-wishers to come forward and contribute directly to him in this difficult phase.

Please scan the UPI code below to send your contribution instantly:

Every contribution, big or small, will make a difference in helping Rahul meet his medical expenses.

On behalf of the IIMCAA Care Fund, we wish him strength, courage, and a speedy recovery.


Warm regards,
Nitin Pradhan
Chairperson - IIMCAA Care Fund
Email: iimcaacare@gmail.com

Mr. Neeraj Jha | Coordinator- Jubilee Batch Celebrations, Connections 2026 | 1975-76 & 2000-01 Batch

Dear IIMCians,

Mr. Neeraj Jha, 2000-01 Batch Alumnus (RTV, Delhi), will be the Coordinator for Jubilee Batch Celebrations at Annual Alumni Meet- Connections 2026.

Mr. Jha is Director and Head of Sports, Eurosport (Warner Bros. Discovery).

IIMCAA will be celebrating the golden and silver jubilee of 1975-76 and 2000-01 batches respectively at Connections 2026.

We request alumni to help us with the name/email/mobile number of alumni belonging to these two batches to enable us to contact and connect with them.

You may email details of alumni of jubilee batches at alumni.iimc@gmail.com or drop a WhatsApp message only at +919560016061

Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary

Earlier Announcements

Mr. Rajesh Kalra | Auditor- IIMCAA Awards 2026

Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee | Coordinator – IIMCAA Awards 2026

Mr. Rohit Dubey | Convenor – IIMCAA Awards 2026

IIMCAA Awards 2026 | 13 Categories | Open For All | Rules and Guidelines to Apply | Last Date- 4th January 2026

The IIMC Alumni Association (IIMCAA) is pleased to announce that the entries for the 10th IIMCAA Awards are now OPEN FOR SUBMISSION. It is open for all working professionals including non-IIMCians.

Our commitment to recognize the outstanding achievements in various fields of mass communication and fostering connections among them remains steadfast. Hosting another round of these prestigious awards marks a significant milestone, and we are elated to have reached the IIMCAA Awards 2026.

The IIMCAA Awards 2026 will honour the best professional works done by an applicant/ applicants from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Out of the 13 categories, 10 offer a cash prize along with a trophy and certificate, while the remaining 3 offer a trophy and certificate.

The shortlisting of entries and selection of winners will be conducted by an esteemed panel of jury members. The winners will be announced on 28 February at Connections Meet in Delhi. IIMCAA will contact the winners and share the invite to attend the award ceremony.

IMPORTANT CHANGES WITH RESPECT TO IIMCAA AWARDS 2025

- An applicant is required to submit THREE (3) News/Shows/Campaigns done in 2025 now, instead of ONE (1).

- An applicant is required to submit essay in video format, instead of written essay to justify his/her/their claim for the award 

Read Awards Notification Carefully to Avoid Disqualification

Entry can be submitted online only at IIMCAA Website. 

Here is the link- https://iimcaa.org/iimcaa-awards-submission-2026/

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation in celebrating excellence in the field of media and communications.

Thanks & Regards, 

Rohit Dubey 

Convenor, IIMCAA Awards 2026

IIMCAA Care Fund – Alumni Survey on AI Masterclass

Dear IIMCians,

The IIMCAA Care Fund is planning to organise a masterclass on Artificial Intelligence (AI) exclusively for IIMC alumni. This masterclass aims to provide in-depth knowledge of AI and practical tools to help alumni apply these skills in their everyday professional lives.

To make sure this program matches our alumni's needs and goals, we're running a quick survey. Your inputs will help us design the most suitable course for your growth.

Survey Link- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmakd-XKlmK5NqbKiXFnd9xj0tDDbt__5quMs27if1RMGT9g/viewform

Please take a moment to review the survey and share your feedback. Your participation will help us create a more impactful learning experience for everyone.


Thank you,
Nitin Pradhan
Chairman – IIMCAA Care Fund

Mr. Rajesh Kalra | Auditor- IIMCAA Awards 2026

Dear IIMCians,

Mr. Rajesh Kalra will be the Auditor for the IIMCAA Awards 2026.

Mr. Kalra is a Board member and Former Executive Chairman of Asianet News Network.

Thanks & Regards, 

Atul Gupta 

General Secretary 

Earlier Announcements

Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee | Coordinator – IIMCAA Awards 2026

Mr. Rohit Dubey | Convenor – IIMCAA Awards 2026

Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee | Coordinator – IIMCAA Awards 2026

Dear IIMCians,

Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee (EJ, Dhenkanal | 2009-10 Batch) will be Coordinator for the IIMCAA Awards 2026. 

Ms. Bhattacharjee is Assistant Director, Brand, Marketing & Communication, EY Global Delivery Services.

Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary 

Earlier Announcements 

Mr. Rohit Dubey | Convenor – IIMCAA Awards 2026

Mr. Rohit Dubey | Convenor – IIMCAA Awards 2026

Dear IIMCians,

Mr. Rohit Dubey will be the Convenor for the IIMCAA Awards 2026.

Mr. Dubey is VP & Head - Corporate Communications at Reliance Jio. 

Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary