The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad has signed an MoU in New Delhi to establish a dedicated School of Artificial Intelligence, supported by a ₹100 crore endowment, aiming to strengthen India’s AI ecosystem and global leadership.
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IIM Ahmedabad signed an MoU with Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon and Ranjan Tandon to set up a new School of Artificial Intelligence.
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The School will be funded through a ₹100 crore endowment by Ms. Tandon, an alumna of IIMA’s 1975 PGP batch.
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The MoU was exchanged in New Delhi in the presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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Ambassador Vinay Kwatra participated in the event virtually from the United States, reflecting the School’s global engagement focus.
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The agreement was signed ahead of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, aligning the initiative with national AI priorities.
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The School will function at the intersection of artificial intelligence, management education, governance, and public policy.
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Its focus will be on responsible AI, democratising access, and developing deployable solutions for large-scale societal challenges.
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The School aims to connect faculty, industry leaders, policymakers, and global partners to translate AI research into real-world impact.




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