Assam to Have New IIM Soon; CM Himanta Biswa Terms It ‘Special Gift’ By PM Modi

Union Education Ministry on Sunday approved the proposal for the establishment of a new IIM at Marabhita in Kamrup District in Assam. Sharing a post on X, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, “Following our request in 2023, PM Modi 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. Over the last 18 months, we presented a strong case to the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the Education Ministry. Assam offered premier land and logistical support for this endeavour. Now IIM Ahmedabad will mentor the upcoming IIM in Guwahati…”