Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on social media platform X that the central government has approved the establishment of the first Indian Institute of Management (IIM) near Guwahati. This landmark development positions Guwahati among the select cities that house prestigious institutions such as an IIT, AIIMS, National Law University, and now an IIM.
The new IIM, which will be mentored by the esteemed IIM Ahmedabad, is set to significantly boost Assam’s status as an educational hub in Eastern India. Chief Minister Sarma expressed his optimism about this initiative, stating, ‘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 premier institutes to collaborate among themselves and industry to unleash the power of multidisciplinary education.’
A suitable plot for the new IIM has been finalized in the Marabhita area of Kamrup district. The Site Selection Committee of the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, chaired by Professor VK Paul, identified the location.
In the next steps, IIM Ahmedabad’s Director and the Ministry of Education, in consultation with the Secretary of the Higher Education Department and the Government of Assam, will collaborate to form a Detailed Project Report (DPR). This report will be crucial for advancing the project and will be submitted for further action.
The establishment of the IIM in Guwahati is anticipated to drive educational excellence and economic growth in the region, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of multidisciplinary education and industry collaboration.
