Current Affairs - Education - Discussion

The Lok Sabha has passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, approving the establishment of IIM Guwahati in Assam with a central financial grant of ₹550 crore. This move is significant as it brings premier management education to the Northeast, addressing a long-standing regional demand. Guwahati, already a key educational and economic hub, will now host one of India’s most prestigious institutions, thereby fostering inclusive growth, attracting talent, and boosting local development. IIM Guwahati is expected to strengthen higher education infrastructure, encourage entrepreneurship, create jobs, and integrate the Northeast more effectively into India’s academic and economic framework.