Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)

The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) is a premier institution dedicated to rural management education and research, founded in 1979 with support from the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation, the Government of India, and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Located in Anand, Gujarat, IRMA was established on the philosophy of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the architect of India's White Revolution, with a mission to professionalize rural management and create leaders who can drive sustainable rural development. The institute operates as a deemed university under the UGC Act and is renowned for its unique focus on rural-centric management education, combining rigorous academic training with immersive fieldwork in rural communities. IRMA's approach integrates management principles with grassroots understanding, preparing students for careers in development organizations, cooperatives, CSR divisions, and rural-focused enterprises across India and globally.