Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Elevate IIM Guwahati
Parliament gives “institute of national importance” status to IIM Guwahati, a significant boost to India’s higher education sector.
Lok Sabha passed a landmark bill declaring the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati an “institute of national importance.” This designation will allow the institution to operate with enhanced autonomy, attract more international collaborations, and introduce innovative academic programs.
The move forms part of the government’s ongoing campaign to reform higher education and cultivate world-class centers of learning within India. As education experts point out, the new status will help IIM Guwahati strengthen its research, attract top faculty, and play a pivotal role in developing India’s future management talent. Parliamentary debate stressed the necessity of enriching India’s skills base to compete in a dynamic global economy
