Himanta Biswa Sarma Announces Assam’s IIM To Be Established Near Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday that the central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) near Guwahati.

In a post on X, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the news, stating, “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.”

Furthermore, Sarma mentioned that IIM Ahmedabad will provide mentorship to the upcoming IIM in Guwahati. “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 endeavor. Now IIM Ahmedabad will mentor the upcoming IIM in Guwahati,” he said in another post on X.

He emphasized that this development would significantly impact Assam, turning it into an educational hub in Eastern India and contributing to its economic aspirations. “This will be a 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 stated in another post on X.

The Site Selection Committee, chaired by Professor VK Paul from the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, has finalized the plot in the Marabhita area of Kamrup district near Guwahati for the IIM’s establishment, according to the Director of IIM Ahmedabad, Ministry of Education.

A letter from the Ministry of Education urged IIM Ahmedabad to collaborate with the Secretary, Higher Education Department, Government of Assam, to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the establishment of the IIM in Kamrup and submit it for further necessary action.