Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Lauds Progress on IIM Guwahati, Reaffirms Commitment to Northeast Higher Education

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has praised passage of the IIM Amendment Bill enabling IIM Guwahati's establishment. ₹555 crore has been approved to boost higher education in Northeast India, with mentorship from IIM Ahmedabad.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has lauded passage of Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which paves way for establishment of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati. Central govt has also allocated ₹555 crore to boost higher education infrastructure and opportunities in the northeastern region of India.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Pradhan highlighted that IIM Guwahati, mentored by IIM Ahmedabad, will bring world-class management education to the region, fostering innovation, research, and leadership development. “This is a transformative moment not just for Assam but for the entire Northeast. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable access to quality education, and IIM Guwahati will serve as a beacon for aspiring students and future industry leaders,” he said.

New institute will initially function from a temporary campus near Guwahati with a permanent campus planned at Palasbari in Kamrup district. 

Minister Pradhan in a tweet emphasized importance of collaborative mentorship from IIM Ahmedabad in establishing academic rigor and administrative excellence at new institute. This alliance is expected to help IIM Guwahati align with national standards and global benchmarks, preparing students to meet challenges of global economy.

He added that Education Ministry remains committed to replicating such models across India to ensure inclusive growth and to nurture a generation of skilled professionals and entrepreneurs ready to contribute to India’s socio-economic development.

Read More

• IIM Ahmedabad launches ITMSBL Programme to equip IT Professionals for Leadership Roles
• IIM Ahmedabad introduces Quotas for PhD Admissions