Assam Receives Nod For New IIM Near Guwahati, CM Himanta Calls It 'Special Gift From PM Modi'

The upcoming IIM, which will be located at Marabhita in Assam's Kamrup district and will be mentored by the Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad).

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa shared on Sunday that the Centre has given its nod for the establishment of Indian Institute of Management near Guwahati. ( Image Source :PTI )

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa shared on Sunday that the Centre has given its nod for the establishment of Indian Institute of Management near Guwahati. Calling it a "special gift for the people of Assam", the CM said that the northeastern cirty would now be among the few to house the prestigious educational instituition. 

The upcoming IIM, which will be located at Marabhita in Kamrup district, and will be mentored by the Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad).

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

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— Himanta Biswa Sarma (Modi Ka Parivar) (@himantabiswa) June 2, 2024

Biswa, while expressing gratitude to PM Modi for the IIM, tweeted: "Over the last 18 months, we presented a strong case to the Hon’ble Education Minister Shri 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. "

The Assam CM also stated that the swift transformation from idea to execution was made possible due to "the power of a Double Engine government."

"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," Biswa added.

The letter shared by Himanta Biswa read: “Based on the report of the committee, approval of the Hon'ble Minister of Education is conveyed for the following: (i) in-principle approval of the proposal for establishment of new IIM at Marabhita in Kamrup District (near Guwahati), Assam; (ii) Approval that the IIM Ahmedabad shall be the Mentor Institute for establishment of the proposed new IIM at Kamrup."