IIM Kozhikode donates books valued at Rs 1 crore to 35 Kerala colleges

IANS May 16, 2025 257 views

IIM Kozhikode has effectively executed the sixth edition of its Book Donation Programme. This year, the institute donated more than 17,500 books worth Rs 1.05 crore to 35 different colleges across Kerala. Guided by the vision of Director Debashis Chatterjee, this initiative forms part of the institute's broader CSR efforts, emphasizing social relevance and education equity. Since the inception of this program in 2011, IIM Kozhikode has distributed over 70,000 books to various institutions, reaffirming its commitment to democratizing knowledge and supporting local communities.

"Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied, and we hope beneficiaries of this initiative will one day pay it forward." - Debashis Chatterjee, IIM Kozhikode Director
Kozhikode, May 16: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has successfully hosted the sixth edition of its Book Donation Programme, donating more than 17,500 books valued at Rs 1.05 crore to 35 colleges spread across 11 districts of Kerala.

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IIM Kozhikode donates books to 35 Kerala colleges

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Initiative part of CSR efforts, enhancing education equity

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Over 17,500 books valued at Rs 1 crore distributed

The initiative, part of the institute's ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, on Thursday, witnessed the enthusiastic participation of more than 200 students and faculty members from the beneficiary institutions.

Each participating college received around 500 books valued at Rs 3 lakh, covering a wide spectrum of academic subjects including Economics, Management, Accounting, Commerce, Marketing, Operations Research, Quantitative Methods, Organisational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Business Ethics, Information Technology, and Literature.

These books were handpicked by IIMK's distinguished faculty and contributed by students as part of the donation drive led by Nalanda -- The Library and Information Centre at IIMK.

The event was presided over by Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode, the mind behind this CSR outreach which began in 2011.

Chatterjee said, "IIMK's Book Donation Programme is part of our effort to create 'social reputation' through social relevance. We believe in being accountable to the communities we serve. Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied, and we hope beneficiaries of this initiative will one day pay it forward," said the IIM Kozhikode Director.

He lauded Kerala's rich literary culture and the enthusiastic participation from across the state, including three women's colleges from Kozhikode, Kannur, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kasaragod, Palakkad, Thrissur, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Trivandrum.

Since its inception in 2011, IIMK's Book Donation Programme has now distributed more than 70,000 books worth Rs 4.5 crore to educational institutions across Kerala, reaffirming the institute's commitment to education equity, grassroots engagement, and knowledge democratisation.

The IIMK established by the Indian government in 1996 was the fifth and started its academic journey in 1997 with its flagship Postgraduate Program.

IIMK is ranked third according to NIRF India Rankings 2024.

Reader Comments

Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the IIM Kozhikode book donation article:
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Rajesh K.
This is such a noble initiative! 👏 Kerala's literacy rate is already high, and programs like this will take it to the next level. Hope other IIMs follow IIMK's example. Education is the real wealth of our nation.
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Priya M.
As an alumna of one of the beneficiary colleges, I'm so proud! These management books are usually expensive. This will help so many students from modest backgrounds. IIMK setting a great example of giving back to society.
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Arjun S.
While I appreciate the effort, I wonder why they're limiting this to just Kerala? India has many educationally backward states that could benefit more from such initiatives. Still, good work IIMK!
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Sneha R.
The inclusion of women's colleges is commendable! 💪 Knowledge empowerment is the best way to bridge gender gaps in professional fields. More institutes should take such concrete steps beyond just token women's day celebrations.
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Vikram J.
"Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied" - what a powerful thought! This is true Indian ethos. In our culture, vidya daan is considered the greatest daan. Hope the recipients make the most of this opportunity.
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Meena P.
Great initiative but I hope they're not just dumping old books. The article says they're handpicked by faculty, which is good. Quality matters as much as quantity when it comes to education resources.

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