IIM Jammu celebrated the 74th Republic Day at the Institute with patriotic fervor. The Republic Day commenced with the unfurling of the National Flag followed by a review of the Parade by Prof.  B.S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu at its Canal Road Campus. The unfurling of the National flag at Jallochak Campus was done by Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean of Academics, IIM Jammu. This was followed by the national anthem.

Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director IIM Jammu in his Republic Day address mentioned that the sky is the limit and urged everyone to break this barrier. He advised everyone to work hand in hand for the progress and development of the Nation. He announced the commencement of two Centers by IIM Jammu - the Center for Diversity and Inclusivity, and the establishment of Centers for Small Business Development (SBDU) for the first time in India.

He also mentioned the Center of Excellence for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Jammu and Srinagar including the opening of IIM Jammu Off Campus at Ladakh. He also mentioned on IIM Jammu achieving 36th rank in the recently held NIRF Rankings and working further to enhance its ranking in the forthcoming rankings. Further, he laid impetus on achieving academic excellence, research, and on all other fronts for the Institute to move ahead.  He also credited the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Govt. of J & K for their constant support of the Institute on all fronts. He concluded his speech by commenting that the day was indeed an extremely proud day for every Indian and urged everyone to celebrate it to the fullest.

This was followed by a cultural program by the faculty, officers, staff, and students of the Institute at the transit campuses of IIM Jammu.