Team News Riveting
Raipur, April 10
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur marked a significant milestone in its academic and research journey with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SAGE Publications India to launch its flagship academic journal, Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development Review (EEDR). The initiative reinforces the Institute’s commitment to advancing high-quality management research and contributing to global academic discourse.
The journal, aligned with IIM Raipur’s vision of #BuildingBusinessOwners, aims to create a robust platform for scholarly work in the domains of entrepreneurship, enterprise development, and business innovation. The collaboration with SAGE Publications, one of the world’s leading academic publishers, positions the journal to meet international publishing standards and achieve global visibility.
Welcoming the collaboration, Prof. Satyasiba Das, Dean (External Relations), IIM Raipur, highlighted the broader significance of the initiative, stating, “While Indian scholars contribute extensively to international journals, this is the time for Indian academia to build and strengthen its own globally competitive platforms. This journal is a step in that direction and reflects our long-term strategic commitment.” He further emphasised the need to nurture the journal with sustained academic rigour to establish its credibility in the international arena.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Sanjeev Prashar, Director-in-Charge, IIM Raipur, underscored the Institute’s academic and research trajectory, noting, “At IIM Raipur, we have consistently focused on building strong academic programmes and a growing research ecosystem. The launch of this journal is a natural progression of that journey, creating a platform that reflects our intellectual contributions and aspirations.” He added that the initiative would further strengthen the Institute’s positioning in management scholarship and global academia.
Dr Sugata Ghosh, Deputy Managing Director, SAGE Publications India, highlighted the evolving landscape of business and management research, stating, “Business and management publishing is growing rapidly, and India is at a pivotal stage in shaping its academic voice. With sustained effort and collaboration, journals like this have the potential to achieve global recognition in the coming years.” He also noted the dynamic changes in academic publishing and emphasised the importance of adaptability and long-term commitment in building a successful journal.
The journal has been under development for over two years under the aegis of Prof. Manojit Chattopadhyay and Prof. Pradiptarathi Panda from IIM Raipur and the SAGE team, reflecting extensive academic deliberation and alignment with international standards. It is envisionedas a flagship initiative of IIM Raipur, contributing to high-impact research, fostering scholarly exchange, and strengthening India’s presence in global management literature. The MoU signing ceremony witnessed the participation of faculty members, research scholars, and representatives from SAGE Publications at the IIM Raipur campus, marking the beginning of a long-term academic partnership focused on excellence in research and publishing.
