CIMP Hosts HRNext 2025, Spotlights Innovation and Excellence in Workforce Management

Patna: The Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) successfully hosted HRNext – The HR Conclave 2025, a flagship event that brought together prominent HR professionals and industry experts to explore innovations in workforce management and reimagine HR excellence.

The event commenced with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, followed by a welcome address from CIMP Director, Prof. (Dr.) Rana Singh, who highlighted the institute’s achievements, including its NIRF 2024 ranking as one of the top 125 management institutions nationally and 6th in the East Zone.

Insights from Industry Leaders

The conclave’s Chief Guest, Dr. Vinay Ranjan, Director of Personnel and Industrial Relations at Coal India Limited, delivered an inspiring keynote speech. Drawing from his 30-year career spanning Tata Group and Reliance, he shared valuable lessons on leadership, adaptability, and lifelong learning. Through personal anecdotes, Dr. Ranjan urged students to embrace challenges, step out of their comfort zones, and commit to perseverance and honesty.

The event also featured distinguished guests, including Raj Kumar Dubey, Director of HR at BPCL; Sajid Iqbal, VP of HR at Wabtec Corporation; and Dhananjay Singh, Director General of the National HRD Network. Their discussions provided valuable perspectives on workforce transformation and organizational excellence.

Event Highlights

The HR Unplugged panel discussion delved into contemporary challenges in human resource management, while HR InnovateX, a hackathon, showcased innovative solutions to real-world HR issues. The competition attracted over 40 teams nationwide, with six finalists presenting their ideas.

The HR Best Practices segment celebrated exemplary initiatives from organizations like Mediversal Healthcare, Reliance Jio, and Jeevika. Meanwhile, the HR Quiz, hosted in collaboration with The Economic Times, featured an engaging competition, with quizmaster Amritesh Singh leading the session.

Recognition and Awards

The winners of the various events demonstrated exceptional skills and innovation:

• HR InnovateX:
  • First Prize: Priya Nath (CIMP) – Rs 45,000
  • Second Prize: Aayushi Bhatia (IIM Ahmedabad) – Rs 21,000
  • Third Prize: Aayush Bhatia (IIT Kharagpur) – Rs 15,000
• HR Best Practices:
  • Mediversal Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
  • Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.
  • Jeevika
• HR Quiz:
  • First Prize: Monu Rajak & Team (IIT-ISM) – Rs 15,000
  • Second Prize: Kashish, Harshita, Anjali Sinha (CIMP) – Rs 10,000
  • Third Prize: Shikha, Kumar Saurabh, Tanisha (CIMP) – Rs 5,000

Valedictory Address

The conclave concluded with a valedictory session by Raj Kumar, Managing Director of COMFED, who emphasized the importance of qualities such as punctuality, confidence, and accountability for success beyond academics.

Closing Remarks

Prof. Vibhash Kumar, Chairperson of Placements and HRNext Conclave, delivered the vote of thanks, reflecting on the event’s success in fostering dialogue on the future of HR practices.

The conclave cemented CIMP’s reputation as a hub for academic and industry collaboration, providing a platform to explore innovative HR strategies and the integration of technology in workforce management.