| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Bill Passed | Lok Sabha passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025. |
| New IIM Location | IIM Guwahati to be established in Guwahati, Assam. |
| Objective | Expand premier management education to the North-Eastern region of India. |
| Central Financial Grant | ₹550 crore allocated for development, infrastructure, and operational setup. |
| Union Education Minister | Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the Bill, highlighting Guwahati's strategic importance. |
| Educational Impact | Strengthens management education infrastructure in Northeast India. |
| Regional Development | Acts as a catalyst for regional development by attracting talent and investment. |
| Current IIMs | 21 operational IIMs in India. |
| Global Expansion | IIM campus to be launched in Dubai next month. |
| Parliamentary Context | Bill passed without debate amid opposition uproar over the SIR issue. |
| Strategic Goals | Encourage youth participation, stimulate job creation, research, and innovation. |

