Pride of Joka (PoJ) is the official LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group at IIM Calcutta created in 2021 towards shaping a campus environment where diversity and belonging are not just ideals, but gradually take root. Through a mix of student-driven initiatives and thoughtful collaborations, PoJ’s presence is becoming increasingly felt on campus as it received the highest student body SIG rating (Term 3/6, AY 2024-25).

Besides facilitating awareness events and DEI-themed case competitions in association with corporations and other IIMs, we also collaborate with other cultural bodies on campus to develop foregrounding for responsible conduct and inclusive spaces. From having the first Pride March in an IIM (2022) to the Equality Summit (2025) featuring industry leaders and educators, we enable the institute’s broader engagement with questions of inclusion both on campus and in professional settings.

In the rush for corporate ambition, it's often overlooked how much it means to have a space where you can be yourself. PoJ tries to create such spaces where queerness is respected and the campus community can engage with the evolving discourse around allyship and representation. Because at Joka, we leave no one behind! <3

Events:
  • Mental Health Workshops
  • Film Screenings & Movie Nights
  • Pride March & Pride Stall at Mandi
  • EquiLead – IIM ABC Case Competition
  • PoJcast – Discussions on everything Queer
  • Collab Events with Luminati, ICQC and DebSoc

Email ID: prideofjoka[at]email[dot]iimcal[dot]ac[dot]in
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prideofjoka
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prideofjoka

Core Members:
PostNameMobile No.Email ID
PresidentShreya Gupta9831882790shreyag2026[at]email[dot]iimcal[dot]ac[dot]in
Vice PresidentHitesh S9739533575hiteshs2026[at]email[dot]iimcal[dot]ac[dot]in
Events HeadsV Spandana Apoorva9692244400spandanaa2026[at]email[dot]iimcal[dot]ac[dot]in
Events HeadsTanushri Tripathi9561917362tanushrit2026[at]email[dot]iimcal[dot]ac[dot]in
Design and Content HeadAarjav8595721644aarjav2026[at]email[dot]iimcal[dot]ac[dot]in
ER and PR HeadSrinitya Kuchimanchi7045617296srinityak2026[at]email[dot]iimcal[dot]ac[dot]in