The Central government has approved the establishment of a new Indian Institute of Management (IIM) near Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday.
New IIM In Assam Gets Centre’s Nod
Taking to microblogging platform X, Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, “Following our request in 2023, Hon PM Shri @narendramodi ji has given a special 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.”
Calling it a special gift by PM Modi, the Chief Minister said that the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) will mentor the upcoming IIM, which will be located at Marabhita in Palasbari (Kamrup district).
“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,” Himanta Biswa Sarma further stated.
