H. C. Gera | Bureau Chief
Dr. Vishwa Mohan Bansal is a remarkable individual who currently serves as the Chairman and President of the New Delhi Institute of Management. His diverse experiences in various fields are a testament to his impressive achievements, serving as an inspiration to others to strive for success and achieve something extraordinary in life. He has served in the Government of India, as well as the Governments of Punjab and Delhi, and has headed several public sector undertakings and industries for 43 years at the highest levels. He holds the distinction of being the youngest and longest-serving Secretary and Principal Commissioner of the DDA (Government of India) for 17 years, which is a unique and unprecedented recognition. Interestingly, he has also headed the lands and infrastructure department at all four international airports in India and has been the CEO of all three Interstate Bus Terminals in Delhi. One of his most notable achievements is expanding the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Overall, Dr. Bansal’s extensive experience, expertise, and dedication to excellence make him an invaluable asset to the business and academic communities alike.
High Powered Board of NDIM
As the Chairman of the New Delhi Institute of Management, he is leading a high-powered board comprising several distinguished individuals, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri awardees. The board also consists of former Chief Secretaries and Secretaries of the Government of India, including the Chief Election Commissioner of India, Chairman of UPSC, Advisor and Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India, Member of Parliament, and former Union Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu, a former Judge of the Supreme Court, and a serving Additional Solicitor General of India. He proudly shared that his role involves working with this board to ensure that the institute provides the best education and employment opportunities for our students.
New Delhi Institute of Management
Founded in 1992 by J.R. Bansal and M.L. Shahare, New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) is a leading institution that provides MBA education and global business integration. NDIM emphasizes practical, real-world learning through collaborations with industry professionals and organizations, and it integrates technology seamlessly into its teaching and learning processes. NDIM offers specializations in AI, ML, digital innovation, and IT skills, and it ensures students are job-ready by aligning its teaching modules with the latest industry trends and technologies. The institution’s blended learning approach offers flexibility, accessibility, and a more personalized education experience, while its international collaborations and partnerships with prestigious universities showcase its commitment to global education. NDIM is renowned for its commitment to student success, and it boasts a leadership team comprising 75% women.
Past Experiences
He has served the Government of India, the Governments of Punjab, and Delhi, and has also headed several public sector undertakings and the industry for 43 years at the highest levels.
The other notable achievements include the relocation of Nangal Dewat village to Vasant Kunj, without this act, new terminals at IGIA which were stuck up for decades could have never been possible.
He was the person who took the initiative and cleared heavy encroachments by renowned hoteliers and notorious land mafias at Bombay Airport. He also handled nationwide strikes of transport workers in Punjab and other resettlement unions in slum areas of Delhi.
Plugging “Industry-Academia”
Dr. V. M. Bansal’s initiatives to plug “Industry-Academia,” was quite remarkable in the true sense when gaps were narrowed down in higher education for better employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for everyone. For the first time under his leadership, any MBA school (New Delhi Institute of Management) has been declared as the Mentor Business School for the entire country by the Government of India and the Confederation of Indian Industry.
His extraordinary initiatives on connecting industry with academia have resulted in NDIM being the first-ever B-school of India, rated the best simultaneously by all the apex national industry chambers of the country, ASSOCHAM, CII, in addition to the AICTE, Government of India, for “Finest Employment Opportunities & Best Industry Linkages” out of 1900 plus AICTE approved institutions of higher learning in the country.
A Memorable Experience
One of his most memorable experiences was taking over the famous Kali Temple of Patiala from the age-old Mahants at the age of 24 years and being the Special Magistrate for the entire Punjab at the age of 28. Another experience was being nationally acclaimed by the Chief Information Commissioner of India for setting up the most transparent and biggest RTI network in India DDA and being the only officer in India called upon by the CIC to address all the Information Commissioners of all the States and Union Territories of the Country at their first annual convention at Vigyan Bhawan in 2009.
The Visionary Pearls of Wisdom
Dr. Bansal said “Education is not just about acquiring knowledge and skills, but it is also about developing the right attitude towards challenges around you. At NDIM, we strive to provide our students with the best education and employment opportunities. Still, we also aim to shape them into responsible, ethical, and compassionate leaders who can make a positive difference in the world.”
