PM Modi Announces 3 New IITs & IIMs, Dedicates Infrastructural Development Projects Worth Rs 230 Crores at IIT Kharagpur

On 20 February 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced three new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and three Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) in India. This event significantly boosts India's education industry, providing increased access to high-quality technical and management education, he said. In a key move towards improving and growing education and skilling infrastructure across the country, the Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, and lay the groundwork for multiple projects totaling around Rs 13,375 crore.

Expanding the Knowledge Corridor:

Bhilai, Tirupati, and Jammu are the locations of newly founded IITs, whereas Bodh Gaya, Jammu, and Visakhapatnam are home to IIMs. These deliberately chosen locations attempt to close the educational opportunity gap across varied geographies. This effort, worth around ₹13,375 crore, demonstrates the government's commitment to investing in education for the future. The Prime Minister will launch three new IIMs in the country: IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya, and IIM Visakhapatnam. He will also open 20 new Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) buildings nationwide and 13 new Navodaya Vidyalaya (NV) ones. 

The Prime Minister will also lay the groundwork for five Kendriya Vidyalaya campuses, one Navodaya Vidyalaya campus, and five Multipurpose Halls for Navodaya Vidyalayas nationwide.

The projects that will be dedicated to the nation include:

• The permanent campuses of IIT Bhilai, IIT Tirupati, IIT Jammu, and IIITDM Kancheepuram.
• The Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) is a pioneer skill training institute for advanced technologies in Kanpur.
• There are two campuses of Central Sanskrit University in Devprayag (Uttarakhand) and Agartala (Tripura).

Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures:

The establishment of these esteemed institutions offers a multitude of benefits:

• Increased Access: More students can pursue coveted IIT and IIM degrees, fostering national talent development and competitiveness.
• Regional Growth: These institutes will act as catalysts for economic and social development in their regions by attracting talent, research, and industries.
• Specialised Expertise: Each institution may offer unique specialisations aligning with regional needs, further enhancing India's knowledge base.

Conclusion

The opening of these new IITs and IIMs marks a significant step forward, but the journey doesn't end here. Ensuring quality education, equal access, and continuous improvement will require collaborative efforts from the government, educators, industry, and community stakeholders. This initiative can transform India's education landscape, empowering individuals and propelling the nation towards a brighter future. By nurturing young minds and fostering innovation, these institutions can play a pivotal role in shaping India's economic and social progress.

The Prime Minister will also lay the groundwork for five Kendriya Vidyalaya campuses, one Navodaya Vidyalaya campus, and five Multipurpose Halls for Navodaya Vidyalayas nationwide.

PM Modi dedicates infrastructural development projects worth Rs 230 crores at IIT Kharagpur virtually

Narendra Modi dedicated Infrastructure Development Projects worth about Rs 230 crores at IIT Kharagpur in the presence of Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office, Manoj Sinha,  Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir along with other ministers and members of parliament through video conferencing. Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education attended the event physically on 20 February, 2024 in the Netaji Auditorium of the institute in the presence of Prof. V K Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur; Prof. Amit Patra, Deputy Director, IIT Kharagpur and Captain Amit Jain (Retd.), Registrar, IIT Kharagpur along with other senior professors, staffs and students of the institute.

The Infrastructure development projects at IIT Kharagpur comprises two Girls’ Hostel named Savitri Bai Phule Halls of Residence (with 500 capacity each); one Boys Hostel named Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hall of Residence (500 capacity) and one Annexe building of the Chemical Engineering Department at IIT Kharagpur.