The institute has initiated Centres of Research focusing on topics of contemporary relevance like
The Centre for Public Policy (CPP) at Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) is established concomitant with the mission of CIMP ‘to establish centres of research’ to evolve as an avant-garde public policy think-tank; engaged in policy research, analysis, debate, capacity building and consulting; catalysing fast-tracked, inclusive, and sustainable societal development.
Innovation has become the buzzword in every facet of industrial and business life ensuring enhanced employment and productivity by making the different sectors of industry competitive .The health of a nation depends on the strength of its innovation systems as competitiveness of the industrial products cannot be ensured without a proper synergy of all the main players inculcated in an innovation system.The centre for innovation management envisions itself to be a platform for dialogue and capacity building for industries by teaching subjects relating to innovation in pgp class rooms /FPM /EXPM CLASSES AND MDP’S.
The Centre of Business Sustainability (CBS) at Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) serves as a dedicated platform for promoting sustainable management practices through research, education, and collaborative engagement with industry and policymakers.
CBS’s mission is to integrate sustainability into the core of business decision-making by addressing the triple bottom line —economic viability, environmental stewardship, and social equity. The Centre works to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world implementation, enabling organizations to achieve sustainable growth while contributing to inclusive development.
The Center for Microenterprises and Capacity Building (CMCB) at Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna was established in 2016 with a focus on capacity building, teaching and research related to Micro-Enterprises in India with a special emphasis on Bihar.
Appropriate technologies are those technologies that are simple to apply, use local resources and labour, nurture the environment and human health and not capital intensive or energy intensive. They provide small scale, local and sustainable solutions to reduce poverty, promote healthy communities and protect natural resources. The objectives of the centre are:
To serve as a leading knowledge and action hub for CSR, ESG, and climate-resilient development by advancing research, capacity building, stakeholder collaboration, policy engagement, and impact-driven initiatives that promote sustainable and inclusive development in Bihar and beyond.
To strengthen climate resilience and disaster preparedness through evidence-based research, capacity building, knowledge generation, and collaborative action on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and climate adaptation, enabling sustainable and inclusive solutions for vulnerable communities and children.
To advance sustainable and inclusive urban development through research, policy support, capacity building, and stakeholder collaboration focused on improving urban governance, infrastructure, resilience, and quality of life in cities.
To conduct capacity-building programmes for the workforce in education
The Global Awareness Cell at Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) has been established with the objective of empowering the students, entrepreneurs and managers with comprehensive understanding of the best management practices and global business environment. This invariably involves creating awareness about the state-of-the-art technology, management practices, and work culture. The Cell also aims to conduct research on contemporary issues related to global trade and competitiveness, thereby, benefitting businesses, policy makers and academics.
