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India Gazette
03-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
IICA to establish first regional campus in northeast, advancing corporate governance and development
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): The Shillong campus, an investment under the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for Northeast (PM-DevINE), will operate as a regional hub for specialised training, research, and policy advisory across key domains, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. In a landmark step toward inclusive national growth and regional capacity building, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, formally acquired a five-acre land parcel in New Shillong Township, Meghalaya, for its first-ever regional campus. This initiative marks a significant expansion of IICA's footprint into the North East, reinforcing its commitment to corporate governance excellence and sustainable development. In an official statement, the land-transfer ceremony was presided by Donald Phillips Wahlang, Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya and Ms. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Director General and CEO of IICA, Inderdeep Singh Dhariwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, C.V.D. Diengdoh, Commissioner & Secretary, Planning Department, (Col.) Amandeep Singh Puri IICA among other senior officials were also present. The land handover and takeover were undertaken by K. Hynniewta, Joint Secretary, Planning Department from the Government of Meghalaya and Sh. Shekhar Srivastava, Deputy Secretary from the Government of India. Applauding the vision, the Chief Secretary expressed Meghalaya's commitment to knowledge-led growth and highlighted the strategic location of the IICA campus within the Knowledge City cluster. The area already houses esteemed institutions like IIM Shillong, National Law University Meghalaya, and NIFT--promising rich academic and professional synergy. He also informed that a new airport is soon to be developed in Shillong, which will significantly enhance regional connectivity and make the campus easily accessible to professionals, faculty, and students from across India. This infrastructural development will further reinforce Shillong's emerging status as a major academic and policy hub in the Northeast. Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, DG and CEO, IICA, hailed the moment as historic, describing the Shillong campus as 'our first baby outside Delhi--a symbol of decentralisation and empowerment.' He emphasized the role of the new campus in supporting entrepreneurship, capacity building, and good governance in alignment with national priorities such as Ease of Doing Business, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and Vikshit Bharat @ 2047. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision during the Rising North East initiatives, the DG noted that the Prime Minister has consistently championed the North East as the 'Ashtalakshmi of India'--a region rich in diversity, talent, and potential. Aligning with this vision, he said in an official statement, 'IICA is proud to be part of the transformation of the region from a remote periphery to a dynamic growth engine of New India.' He further emphasised, 'This initiative resonates deeply with our Prime Minister's mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas'. Our campus in Shillong is not just an expansion--it is a commitment to 'Transformation by Transportation,' as the PM rightly envisioned, where infrastructure and knowledge institutions together pave the way for peace, prosperity, and purpose.' Backed by a Rs 100.95-crore investment under the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North-East (PM-DevINE), the Shillong campus will operate as a regional hub for specialized training, research, and policy advisory across key domains--Corporate Governance, ESG, CSR, Insolvency and Bankruptcy, Competition Law, and Board Leadership. In her address, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ms Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, Congratulated and appreciated the proactive and generous support from the Meghalaya Government, stating that this partnership reflects the spirit of cooperative federalism and the Centre's vision of empowering the North-East as a growth engine for New India. According to an official statement, academic and advisory programmes are scheduled to begin within the current financial year, with construction work starting immediately. IICA has already served the NER through its prior training programmes that have benefitted over 300 professionals and continues to manage the Independent Director Databank, which includes representation from all Northeastern states. Going forward, IICA will foster collaborative programmes with state universities and institutions in the Knowledge City to deliver tailored training, policy support, and capacity-building initiatives that cater to the region's socio-economic aspirations. This expansion underscores IICA's resolve to serve as a long-term partner in shaping ethical entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and responsible leaders, right from the heart of the Northeast. (ANI)
Economic Times
26-04-2025
- Economic Times
Meghalaya to host vibrant Strawberry Festival on may 2-3, 2025
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Strawberry Festival in Meghalaya, an initiative of the Department of Tourism, Government of Meghalaya, has become a much-awaited, much-anticipated and a must-visit annual festival not only highlights the luscious strawberries but is also a unique celebration blending agro-tourism, cultural heritage and rural development altogether. The Meghalaya Strawberry Festival is being organized by the Meghalayan Age Limited (MAL) in collaboration with the Department of Tourism along with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' first edition of the strawberry festival took place on April 12th and 13th, 2024, which drew national attention as well as visitors from across the country. It is celebrated across various locations of Meghalaya –where strawberry cultivation has made notable are provided with the opportunity to pick fresh strawberries straight from the fields, providing an immersive experience to connect with the rural way of life. Stalls offering products made from strawberries such as strawberry wines, jams, ice creams and traditional cakes also are available at the festival. Workshops providing lessons on jam making and baking treats with the local strawberries are also part of introducing the element of education and interactivity at the festival.A highlight of the strawberry festival is the live musical performances by local artists through MGMP platform along with cultural performances, highlighting the rich vibrant culture of the state while also creating a lively festive atmosphere resonating through the hills. Learning sessions on traditional wine making, beverages and organic farming methods are also a part of the activities in the strawberry the year 2023, the Meghalaya government in an initiative to enhance strawberry cultivation, distributed strawberry saplings and planting materials. The Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare released a data showing that Meghalaya produced an approximate 1220 metric tonnes of strawberries in 2024, marking an increase from 1196 metric tonnes in 2023. The government of Meghalaya envisions to expand strawberry cultivation to 100 acres and possibly another 500 acres which will improve the lives of the farmers and economic growth of the state. Recently, Conrad K Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya also went on a rural tour of Syntung village where he interacted with 115 beneficiaries who work tirelessly to grow some of the finest and luscious strawberries in the strawberry festival is also a significant driver of economic growth in Meghalaya, providing opportunities for the local farmers and entrepreneurs to showcase their products and attract customers, creating a win-win situation for the local community and economic development by integrating tourism with strawberry year the Strawberry Festival is scheduled to take place on the 2nd and 3rd May 2025 starting at three locations: Sohliya in Ri Bhoi District, Syntung at East Khasi District and Darechikgre in West Garo Hills District, bringing in another year of vibrant Strawberry Festival is more than just a tourist attraction; it stands as a symbol of community empowerment. It has provided a vibrant platform for local farmers, women Self Help Groups (SHGs) and small-scale entrepreneurs to exhibit their produce and products, resulting in economic opportunity and a promotion of sustainable livelihood. The festival is a harmonious blend of agriculture, tourism and culture. Visitors will not only get to enjoy the festival but also savor the delicious strawberries of Meghalaya, and for those who wish to get experience of agro-tourism, the strawberry festival is one that needs to be marked up on the calendar.
