Centre approves setting up of IIM near Guwahati, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

NEW DELHI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the central government has approved the establishment of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) near Guwahati in Assam.

Announcing the news CM Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X "Sharing a BIG NEWS! Following our request in 2023, Hon PM Shri @narendramodi ji has given a spcl gift to the people of Assam by approving an Indian Institute of Management near Guwahati, making it among the few cities to house an IIT, AIIMS, Nat'l Law Univ & now IIM."

"Over the last 18 months, we presented a strong case to the Hon'ble Education Minister Shri @dpradhanbjp Ji and the Education Ministry. Assam offered premier land and logistical support for this endeavour. Now IIM Ahmedabad will mentor the upcoming IIM in Guwahati," Sarma said in another post on X.

Site selection for IIM near Guwahati

The site selection Committee, headed by Professor VK Paul from the School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi, has chosen a plot located in the Marabhita area within the Kamrup district near Guwahati as the site for establishing the new Indian Institute of Management (IIM).

Project report preparation for IIM near Guwahati

A letter from the Ministry of Education has urged IIM Ahmedabad to collaborate with the Secretary of the Higher Education Department and the Government of Assam in preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for establishment of the IIM in Kamrup. Once completed, the DPR should be submitted to the Ministry for further consideration and action regarding the proposal, stated the letter.

Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the significant impact of establishing premier institutes in Assam, emphasizing that it would transform the state into an education hub in Eastern India and contribute to its economic development. He envisioned collaboration between these institutes and the industry to leverage multidisciplinary education for greater impact.

"This will be game changer for Assam, making the State an education hub in Eastern India and also help fulfill our economic aspirations. I envisage these premiere institutes to collaborate among themselves and industry to unleash the power of multidisciplinary education," Sarma said in another post on X.