Introduction of New Educational Institutes

Government has proposed Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bill, 2012, which will provide the IIITs with administrative autonomy to help setup 20 more such institutes. Establishment of every new IIIT will cost approximately INR128 crore. Out of this, 50% will be borne by central government, 35% by the state governments, and remaining 15% by Public Sector Undertakings, intended to contribute as Industry Partners.

At present, there are four IIITs in Gwalior, Allahabad, Jabalpur and Kancheepuram. They are funded by the central government and are categorized as deemed universities. Once enacted and cleared by the Union Cabinet, the legislation will provide IIITs the status of institutes of national importance.

State government of Bihar is expected to setup secondary schools across in all the gram panchayats across the state. At present, there are 8,400 gram panchayats in Bihar, out of which, 3,000 have secondary schools. The government has allotted INR5,500 crore for setting up the remaining 5,400 schools. The state government is also planning to spend additional INR3,000 crore on recurring annual expenditure of each proposed secondary school.

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