At the time of launch of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, India faced dearth of insolvency cadre of high calibre. To address this, an expert committee was constituted in May 2018 to design a robust, multidisciplinary framework for developing professionals capable of discharging complex statutory responsibilities with astute commercial acumen.

With its convening strength and thought leadership in corporate governance, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs was entrusted with this premier initiative on 1st February 2019 and I take pride in mentioning that IICA showed its metal in not only successfully rolling out the programme in record time but also withstood the challenges posed by the Covid and demonstrated its efficiency in delivering online modules.

The IICA Postgraduate Insolvency Programme (PGIP) is carefully designed through case-based learning, expert engagement, and practical exposure to prepare participants for real-world commercial challenges. The programme got a big boost with Mr Sudhaker Shukla, Former Whole Time Member Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India taken the reigns of the programme as Head of the Centre of Insolvency and Bankruptcy. As a former regulator he headed several committees including the one which recommended the path breaking initiative of creditor led insolvency regime. His zeal and commitment for regulatory reforms is well acknowledged by the market. His presence will surely revitalize the programme.

PGIP is not merely a qualification, but a platform for building transformative capabilities and long-term career impact. I encourage you to pursue this programme with commitment and purpose, and to join our growing alumni network of over 250 professionals shaping the insolvency ecosystem with competence and conviction.

The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), as the premier institute of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, is proud to deliver the PGIP course, a flagship two-year Post Graduate Insolvency Programme designed and approved by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). The success of this programme draws immensely from IICA's convening power and unique proximity with key stakeholders across India's insolvency ecosystem.

As the well-known adage reminds us: a mediocre leader instructs, a good leader explains, a superior leader demonstrates; however, a truly great leader inspires. In this context, it merits special recognition that Mr. Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, prior to assuming charge at the helm of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA); as Joint Secretary in charge of Insolvency, made significant, seminal and sustained contributions to the development of India’s insolvency policy framework. His interventions are extensively reflected in the deliberations of the Insolvency Law Committee, the recommendations of which resulted in six amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, aimed at calibrating the regime in response to evolving market and institutional realities. The current restructuring drive which PGIP course is undergoing bears the clear imprint of his analytical approach and his thought leadership.

Building on this strong foundation, the PGIP course has been comprehensively restructured to meet the evolving needs of India's insolvency profession. The curriculum now encompasses critical contemporary areas including structured finance, financial modelling, early warning systems and AI-driven risk assessment tools, and corporate turnaround strategies.

To strengthen professional capabilities, the programme integrates specialized certification modules in Mediation, Valuation, and Forensic practices, brings multidisciplinary competencies as an extra value on the table which no other institute offers. Along with-it professional training to clear the Limited Insolvency test before leaving the campus makes it easy to step in the insolvency ecosystem as insolvency professional on the day of clearing the PGIP course.

I welcome all aspirants on board and wish them a rigorous, enriching, and professionally rewarding learning experience.