GC MoM - Membership a Key for the Events, Activities and Initiatives of the IIMCAA

Dear IIMCians,

The Governing Council met virtually on 9th August 2026 under the chairmanship of IIMCAA President Mr. Sushil Singh and was attended by several GC Members. Ms. Simrat Gulati, Mr. Prasad Sanyal, Ms. Gayatri Srivastava, Mr. Gaurav Dikshit, Mr. Prabhat Kumar. Mr. Animesh Biswas, Mr. Ritesh Verma, Mr. Anand Saurabh, Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee, Ms. Sadhna Arya, Mr. Shreesh Chandra Singh, Mr. Atul Gupta (General Secretary), Ms. Deeksha Saksena (Teasurer), Mr. Komal Badodekar and Mr. Shankar Pandit joined the meeting from the central pool. Mr. Rajender Kataria (Karnataka), Mr. Mangjangam Touthang (Mizoram), Ms. Alice Guram (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh), Mr. Satya Rath (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana), Mr. Marinder Mishra (Uttar Pradesh), Mr. Krishna Pophale (Maharashtra), Ms. Amy Felicia Danielle (Mizoram) and Mr. Dattatreya Nayak (Odisha) participated from the chapter's pool.

The meeting discussed agendas for the upcoming Annual General Meeting- All Hands Meet 2026 on 5th September 2026. It deliberated various issues and has finalised agendas to put for the consideration of the General Body as follows:- 

1. Inserting Calendar Year Word in the Constitution for holding AGMs

The Governing Council approved to insert the Calendar Year word in the constitution to hold AGM. It will allow IIMCAA to host AGMs in September-October, which are being advanced every year to keep the date in the range of within one year.

2. Constitutional Amendments with respect to Membership Clauses

The Governing Council discussed the Seven (07) recommendations made by the Membership Clauses Review Committee led by Ms. Kasturi Ray. The Governing Council has resolved to make membership a key for the events, activities and initiatives of the IIMCAA. It shall look at Membership of alumni for events, activities and initiatives. It has resolved as follows; 

A. Every alumnus of IIMC must pay a membership fee to become a part of IIMCAA. To make IIMCAA vibrant and stronger, a commitment in the form of paid membership is important. That would keep the members connected for all association purposes. Membership shall make an alumnus eligible to remain on the general body/voter list, attend Annual Meets in states and with a nominal event fee in Delhi, and get a recommendation for financial assistance from IIMCAA Care Fund, in a situation of hospitalisation/medical care.

B. Membership Calendar- Membership shall remain available online as earlier but a timeline shall be introduced for renewal or registration of Annual Membership with or without a late fee.

a. Lifetime Membership registrations shall remain open the whole year. Lifetime Fee shall remain 20,000 plus GST- total 23600 Rupees.

b. Annual Membership registrations shall open for renewal or fresh enrollment for two months between 1st December to 31st January every year. Annual Fee shall remain 1,000 plus GST- total 1180 Rupees.

c. Annual Membership registrations shall open with a late fee for renewal or fresh enrollment from 1st February to 30th November every year. Annual Fee with late charge will be 1,500 plus GST- total 1770 Rupees.

d. A grace period of One Month shall apply to entitlements/benefits against Annual Membership for an existing member from the due date for renewal.

e. A waiting period of One Month shall apply to entitlements/benefits against Annual Membership for a new member from the date of registration.

C. Audit Report and Balance Sheet shall be published additionally online under a separate section, apart from being published in the annual souvenir book as usual.

3. Co-opting IIMCAA Care Fund and 50% Membership Fees to Care Fund

A. The Governing Council has decided to co-opt IIMCAA Care Fund as a body to further the aims and objectives of IIMC Alumni Association. IIMCAA Care Fund, a registered trust, helps alumni in medical need apart from other initiatives. Donations to IIMCAA Care Fund are covered under Section 80 G of Income Tax. 

B. The Governing Council has approved the proposal to donate 50% of membership fee collections to IIMCAA Care Fund in monthly/quarterly/half yearly/yearly installments. A minimum annual donation of 2,00,000 (TWO LAKH) Rupees is committed for the trust.

4. IIMCAA Awards Timelines change

The Governing Council was briefed about a change in timelines for entry for IIMCAA Awards. It approved the change and kept in the agenda for formal communication to the General Body.

Thank & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary

CC MoM - All Hands Meet (AGM) 2026 on 5th September | GC to Approve Agendas on 9th August

Dear IIMCians,

The Central Committee met at IIMC HQ, New Delhi on 2nd August 2026. President Mr. Sushil Singh presided over the meeting, which was attended by Executive President Ms. Gayatri Srivastava, Vice President Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee, General Secretary Mr. Atul Gupta, Organisaton Secretary Mr. Harshendra Singh Verdhan, Secretary Mr. Ijaj Khan, Executive Members Mr. Shankar Pandit, Ms. Tanima Ray and Mr. Rupesh Kumar. Former Presidents Ms. Simrat Gulati and Mr. Kalyan Ranjan, Alumni Mr. Ritesh Verma, Mr. Mridul Chandra, Mr. Afzal Alam, and Mr. Soyeb Akthar Molla also participated in the meeting. It discussed various issues and unanimously decided the following items.

1. Annual General Meeting- All Hands Meet 2026

The Central Committee has decided to host the Annual General Meeting - All Hands Meet 2026 on 5th September 2026. It discussed various agendas and amendments to the constitution. Agreed matters will be put before The Governing Council meeting for discussion and approval. A detailed agenda for the AGM shall be shared after approval by the Governing Council.

2. Membership Clauses Review Committee Recommendations

The Central Committee meeting was apprised of the 7-point recommendations made by the Membership Clauses Review Committee led by Ms. Kasturi Ray. CC deliberated each recommendation in detail and has decided to take these up with the Governing Council for final approval before putting it at the AGM.

Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary

CC MoM - 50% Membership Fees Goes to IIMCAA Care Fund | New Timeline for IIMCAA Awards 2027

Dear IIMCians,

The Central Committee met at IIMC HQ, New Delhi on 5th July 2026. Executive President Mr. Prabhash Jha presided over the meeting, which was attended by Vice Presidents Mr. Animesh Biswas, Ms. Sneha Bhattacharjee and Ms. Sadhna Arya, General Secretary Mr. Atul Gupta, Secretary Ms. Khushi Sharma, Treasurer Ms. Deeksha Saksena, Executive Members Mr. Prabhat Pandey, Mr. Shankar Pandit, Ms. Tanima Ray and Mr. Rupesh Kumar. Former President Ms. Simrat Gulati, IIMCAA Creative Head Ms. Puja Mishra, Mr. Ritesh Verma and Mr. Soyeb Akthar Molla also participated in the meeting. It discussed various issues and unanimously decided the following items.

 

1. Donation to IIMCAA Care Fund

The Central Committee decided to donate 50% of the membership fees it receives to the IIMCAA Care Fund. A minimum annual donation of ₹2 Lakh must be ensured to the IIMCAA Care Fund. IIMCAA will transfer ₹2 Lakh to the IIMCAA Care Fund for Alumni Memberships between 1st March and 31st July 2026.

2. Connections 2026 Review 

The meeting discussed various issues that occurred during the Annual Meet- Connections 2026 at PSOI Club in New Delhi. Members debated a range of topics, including invitations, venue, food, gifts, rundown, and creatives. It identified areas of improvement, which will be implemented next year.

3. IIMCAA Awards 2026 Review

CC has decided to advance the opening and closing dates for entries. Entries will start on 1st December 2026 and close on 20th December 2026. Applicants should submit news/campaigns done between 1st January 2026 and 30th November 2026 for the IIMCAA Awards 2027.

The committee decided to drop the categories for PR, Ad and Digital Agencies going forward.

4. All Hands Meet 2026

The Central Committee will host the Annual General Meeting (AGM) - All Hands Meet - on either September 19th or 20th, 2026. The Governing Council and The Central Committee will prepare the agenda in due course.

5. Bank Signatories

The Central Committee has decided to replace Ms. Simrat Gulati as a signatory with Mr. Atul Gupta. Other two signatories overseeing bank operations are Vice President Mr. Animesh Biswas and Treasurer Ms. Deeksha Saksena.

6. Connections 2.0 Dharamshala 2026

The Central Committee approved an expenditure plan of up to ₹2 Lakh to organise Connections 2.0 Dharamshala 2026.

Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary

Ms. Kasturi Ray to Head 15 Members Committee to Review IIMCAA Memberships Clauses for Constitution Amendment

The Central Committee, at its meeting on 24th May 2026, has decided to form an empowered committee to review membership clauses in the constitution of IIMC Alumni Association. IIMCAA President Mr. Sushil Singh presided over the meeting that was attended by former President Ms. Simrat Gulati and others.

The Central Committee is hereby nominating a 15 Members committee led by Ms. Kasturi Ray (EJ, Dhenkanal | 1993-94 Batch) as Chairperson. The committee comprises office bearers and alumni from various chapters. IIMCAA's Executive President Ms. Gayatri Srivastava and Mr. Animesh Biswas will be representing the Central Committee and Co-founders respectively.

The committee shall review membership clauses to suggest appropriate changes in the constitution to make it a focal point of activities and initiatives of IIMCAA going forward. It shall also consider suggestions from alumni on this matter before making its recommendations. The Central Committee shall process the recommendations of the committee to the Governing Council and the General Body to adopt such changes in the constitution.

Alumni may email their suggestions to Ms. Kasturi Ray at raykasturi@gmail.com while marking a copy of the email to IIMCAA at alumni.iimc@gmail.com within a week, latest by next Friday, 3rd July 2026.

IIMCAA Membership Clauses Review Committee 

Chairperson: Ms. Kasturi Ray, Odisha

Member: Mr. Satya Rath, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
Member: Ms. Alaka Sahani, Maharashtra

Member: Ms. Gayatri Srivastava, NCR

Member: Ms. Kitty Mukherjee, Karnataka

Member: Mr. Manoj Kumar, Jharkhand
Member: Ms. Arvind Kumar, Gujarat
Member: Mr. Animesh Biswas, NCR

Member: Ms. Aparna Chandra, Chhattisgarh

Member: Mr. Sachin Saini, Rajasthan
Member: Mr. Marinder Mishra, Uttar Pradesh

Member: Mr. Saqib Khan, Bihar

Member: Ms. Piyali Chatterjee, West Bengal

Member: Ms. Amy Felicia Danielle, Mizoram

Member: Ms. Pallavi Singh, Uttarakhand

Thanks & Regards,

Atul Gupta

General Secretary

West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram Units Elect New Committee of Office Bearers

The West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram units of IIMCAA have elected a new committee of office bearers during annual alumni meets in respective state capitals. Here is the list of new office bearers.

West Bengal Chapter - 15 March 2026

President- Mr. Dhrubajyoti Pal
Vice President- Mr. Pramod Kumar
General Secretary- Ms. Kaveri Kumar
Secretary- Ms. Piyali Chatterjee
Secretary- Mr. Abhirup Basu
Secretary- Mr. Saikat Sarkar
Treasurer- Ms. Amreen Izhar
Executive Member- Ms. Anindita Acharya
Executive Member- Ms. Nivedita Ghosh
Executive Member- Mr. Riddhiman Dutta

Chhattisgarh Chapter- 29 March 2026

President- Mr. Santosh Kumar
Vice President- Prof. Rajendra Mohanty
Vice President- Mr. Pravin Goswami
Vice President- Mr. Hemant Panigrahi
General Secretary- Ms. Aparna Chandra
Treasurer- Mr. Harsh Dubey
Organisation Secretary- Mr. Mrigendra Pandey
Executive Member- Ms. Priya Mishra
Executive Member- Mr. Shubhomoy Sikdar
Executive Member- Mr. Avinash Kar
Executive Member- Mr. Anurag Kumar
Executive Member-Mr. Praharsh Singh

Mizoram Sub-Chapter - 6 June 2026

President- Mr. Mangjangam Touthang, EJ Delhi Batch 1987-88
Vice President- Mrs. Irene Lalruatkimi, EJ Delhi Batch 2003-04
General Secretary- Ms. Amy Felicia Danielle, EJ Aizawl Batch 2016-17
Treasurer- Mrs. Lawmsangkimi, EJ Aizawl Batch 2011-12
Organizing Secretary- Mr. JV Lalnunpuia, EJ Aizawl Batch 2016-17

Thanks & Regards,

Harshendra Verdhan

Organisation Secretary

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