I think the author has an extremely biased opinion about the Next Gen IIMs. The IIMs were setup in these growing cities so that there would be a symbiotic relationship between them. It can be clearly seen form the fact that a new IT hub is being started in Kozhikode with the help of the IIM. Also Kozhikode is an educational center with already an NIT and medical colleges established here. Coming to the point that there is below par Industry interaction would be a factually wrong thing because the course structure at IIM K requires compulsory interaction with the industries. Also IIM K can boast of having speakers of repute being called through the year for various seminars. Finally contesting the point of social development, there is a group project as apart of the curriculum for that. Also initiatives take by students often go beyond this. I sincerely request the author to check his facts before maligning any Institute