Kohima, April 25: The Government of India has acknowledged the demand for establishing an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Nagaland but has not provided a timeline for its implementation.
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| MP S. Supongmeren Jamir. (File Photo) |
S. Supongmeren Jamir shared the official response from Sukanta Majumdar regarding the proposal, stating that the issue had earlier been raised during Zero Hour in Parliament on December 4, 2025, highlighting the allocation of land for setting up an IIT in the state.
According to the Centre, the current priority is to strengthen and expand existing higher education institutions in line with the National Education Policy (NEP). It noted that Nagaland already hosts major centrally funded institutions such as Nagaland University and National Institute of Technology Nagaland.
The Centre also highlighted ongoing investments in higher education under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA), under which ₹1,292.16 crore has been approved for the period 2023–24 to 2025–26 to improve access, equity, and quality in higher education.
Additionally, under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), 39 projects have been sanctioned for Nagaland with a total allocation of ₹254.06 crore, including a central share of ₹229.57 crore. A further ₹130.46 crore has already been released to the state under PM-USHA as of March 25, 2026.
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On the proposal for an IIT, the Ministry acknowledged receiving a request on January 1, 2025, noting that the matter has been taken on record and any future developments will be communicated in due course, though no specific timeline was provided.
Jamir stated that while the ongoing investments in higher education are significant, the establishment of an IIT remains crucial for the aspirations of Nagaland’s youth and for the state’s long-term development. He added that efforts will continue to pursue the matter with the Centre at the highest level.
