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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cong MPs did not oppose IIM in Guwahati: Bordoloi
1 2 Guwahati: Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi on Thursday said Congress MPs did not oppose the bill for establishing IIM Guwahati, but are seeking transparency regarding its location, budget, and completion timeline. This statement comes amid BJP's allegations that Congress opposed the move when the bill was presented in Parliament. The Assam govt has proposed Marabhita in Kamrup district, near Guwahati, as the site for the new institution. The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, following its approval in the Lok Sabha. The bill paves the way for the establishment of the 22nd IIM in India, with an investment of Rs 555 crore. This will be the second IIM in the northeastern region, marking a significant expansion of premier educational institutions in the area. "No Congress MP from Assam has opposed the establishment of an IIM in the state. BJP's accusation is a deliberate misrepresentation. Congress has consistently supported bringing premier educational institutions of national importance to the northeast, including Assam, and has actively worked to establish them," Bordoloi wrote in a social media post on Thursday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Crypto CFDs May Suit Your Portfolio IC Markets Learn More Undo "We are not against development. We oppose BJP's corruption, exploitation of the public, and headline-grabbing politics without real results!" Bordoloi said. "There is no clarity on where the IIM will be established, how much funding will be allocated, or when it will become operational!" he claimed. The Congress MP said the AIIMS Guwahati was announced in Changsari in 2017 but is still incomplete after eight years. Bordoloi said what actually happened in the Lok Sabha is completely opposite to BJP's narrative. He said the opposition MPs were protesting against BJP's misuse of SIR and the Election Commission's 'vote theft', but amid this noisy protest, the govt passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, by voice vote in just one minute. Bordoloi alleged that such an act shows BJP's "expertise in deception in doing unconstitutional acts without any discussion or accountability. " He added that under the Congress govt, IIT Guwahati, NIT Silchar, Tezpur University, and Assam University in Silchar were established. "For the BJP, development is a slogan. For us, it is a responsibility. We will always welcome an IIM in Assam, but we will not stop asking tough questions to ensure real outcomes for our youth!" Bordoloi wrote. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
IIM Guwahati clears Rajya Sabha; Pradhan brings up CSDS row
Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a Bill to set up the country's 22nd Indian Institute of Management in Guwahati. The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed by voice vote. The Opposition, which continued to seek a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar, did not take part in the hour-long discussion, walking out soon after the Bill was introduced. Lok Sabha cleared the Bill, which provides for an investment of `555 crore to set up the institution, on Tuesday. Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, when given the floor, said the Opposition has been trying to raise the issue of SIR daily. The Chair, Bhubaneshwar Kalita, did not allow him to raise the issue. As the Opposition walked out amid sloganeering, Kalita said: 'You are walking out, that is also a part of democracy. But while going out also, you should maintain decorum.' Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who introduced the Bill, said: 'They are not letting the Parliament, which runs on the taxes of the poor people, (function).' He also said the Congress was referencing information posted by an expert from Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) with malafide intentions. He also said the institution had received funding from the ICSSR and that taking money from India and challenging its constitutional system is not a good thing. Several members who participated in the discussion said the institute would ensure access to good global quality education in the northeast. AIADMK member M Thambidurai raised the issue of student suicides at IIMs. He also raised the issues of appointments of V-Cs in Tamil Nadu, which is stuck in a legal quagmire. The TN government is currently in court over a set of laws that shift the power to appoint V-C to the state government from the Governor. In his response, Pradhan said his ministry will look into the suggestions from members.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Set Up Indian Institute of Management In Guwahati
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to set up an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Guwahati with the Union government providing a capital support of Rs 550 crore. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The Opposition staged a walkout after the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha. Replying to the discussion on the bill, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said this will be the 9th IIM to be established under the Narendra Modi-led government in the last 10 years. "The 21st IIM in the country will be set up in Guwahati at an investment of Rs 550 crore," the minister said. He expressed gratitude to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his efforts to seek approval for the establishment of an IIM in the state. "I am happy today (with) the way Northeast is emerging. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi is solidly behind the Northeast... IIM Guwahati will certainly create a bigger scenario for the entire Northeast, especially Assam and Guwahati," Pradhan said. The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 -- which was passed amid din in the Lower House on Tuesday -- will help set up the second IIM in the Northeast after Shillong. The establishment of an IIM in Guwahati as an institution of national importance is one of the projects under the special development package provided to Assam.
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Parliament Passes Bill To Establish IIM In Guwahati, Admissions To Start This Year
The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 allows the new institution to start admitting students from this academic year, Pradhan said. The country's 22nd Indian Institute of Management (IIM) will be established in Guwahati, with an investment of Rs 555 crore. The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was approved by Parliament on Wednesday, allowing the new institution to start admitting students from this academic year, according to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Rajya Sabha passed the bill with a voice vote despite an opposition walkout. The Lok Sabha had already cleared the bill on Tuesday. Following approval from both Houses, the bill will now go for Presidential assent. Assam is set to hold elections early next year. Dharmendra Pradhan mentioned that the establishment of IIM-Guwahati will contribute to India's goal of becoming the world's third-largest economy. This will be the ninth IIM set up since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014. The minister highlighted that from 1961 to 2014, only 13 IIMs were established, whereas the number of students has significantly increased from 3,500 in 2013-14 to 9,800 in 2024-25. In 2017, a historic decision allowed IIMs to award degrees instead of PG Diplomas. Pradhan emphasized that IIMs have become institutions of national importance. IIM Guwahati will function similarly to a university upon its establishment. The minister criticised the Congress government under Manmohan Singh for ignoring Assam during 2004-14. He mentioned that foreign universities are preparing to open campuses in India, and two IITs have recently opened abroad in Abu Dhabi and Africa. IIM-Ahmedabad is renowned for producing unicorns. The establishment of IIM-Guwahati is part of a special development package for Assam. Currently, there are 21 IIMs designated as institutions of national importance. During the debate, members like Goll Baburao (YSRCP), Niranjan Bishi (BJD), and M Thambidurai (AIADMK) voiced concerns about vacant faculty posts and rising student suicides. Bishi requested more IIMs in Odisha and urged measures to fill 500 vacant faculty positions and stop ragging in IIMs and IITs. Thambidurai called for an investigation into vacant vice-chancellor posts in Tamil Nadu universities. Birendra Prasad Baishya (AGP) expressed that the Congress ignored Assam's demands and that the new IIM would benefit the entire Northeast. He requested priority admission for Northeast students at IIM-Guwahati. Praful Patel (NCP) welcomed the bill, noting the importance of spreading education across the country. K Laxman (BJP) pointed out that only one IIM was set up during the UPA regime, while nine were established under Modi's administration. He highlighted the need for an IIM in Telangana. Geetha (BJP) supported the bill, noting that Assam students will no longer need to travel for education. Ravichandra Vaddiraju (BRS) and Kanad Purkayastha (BJP) spoke about the benefits for youth and startups. Naresh Bansal (BJP), Rambhai Harjibhai Mokariya (BJP), and Ramji (BSP) also participated in the debate. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Assam to get first IIM in Guwahati, northeast's second, as bill passes in parliament
Parliament has passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, paving the way for Assam's first Indian Institute of Management in Guwahati. This will be the second IIM in the Northeast after IIM Bill, tabled a few days ago, was cleared this week after debate in both Houses. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called the decision a 'historic milestone' in Assam's journey as an emerging hub of higher to X, Pradhan wrote that IIM Guwahati will help address regional disparities in higher education, provide world-class management training, and strengthen research in the field. He said the move reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to bring premier institutions to every corner of the country, particularly the Northeast.A historic milestone in Assam's ascent as an eminent educational the passage of The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Parliament, Assam gets its 1st #IIM in Guwahati. Envisioned by Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji as an outcome of the Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 20, 2025IIM GUWAHATI SET TO BRIDGE EDUCATION GAP IN NORTHEAST, BOOST LOCAL OPPORTUNITIESThe institute is being set up as part of a trilateral agreement between the Union government, the Assam government, and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).The agreement was framed to push long-term peace and development in Assam. Establishing a top management institute in the state is seen as part of this broader also congratulated Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the people of the state, noting that the Centre has fulfilled another commitment made under the 'Purvodaya' vision for eastern said the new institute will contribute to the development of the 'Ashtalakshmi', a reference to the eight northeastern states seen as key to India's growth Guwahati is expected to give students from Assam and neighbouring states greater access to high-quality management education without having to travel to distant is also likely to attract faculty, researchers, and corporate linkages to the region, boosting local the passage of this Bill, Assam joins the national map of IIMs for the first the Northeast, it marks the addition of a second premier management institute, strengthening the education network in a region that has often felt left out of India's higher education growth story.- Ends
