IIT College In Mithi Surera: CM Nayab Singh Saini directs officials to draft proposal for new IIT Campus, See fulll details

News IIT College In Haryana: This move comes as the Haryana Government, in collaboration with the Central Government, advances plans to establish a new IIT in the state.

On June 6, Sirsa Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shantanu Sharma issued a directive to the Tehsildar and Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) of Ellenabad to identify a land parcel of over 300 acres for the proposed IIT campus. 

This directive follows communication from the Directorate of Technical Education, Haryana, which is overseeing the land selection process across multiple districts.

According to the DC, similar letters have been sent to other districts, but Sirsa’s Mithi Surera village stands out due availability of a single block of over 300 acres of panchayati land making it a logistically sound option. A detailed site report is being prepared and will soon be forwarded to the state headquarters.

Ellenabad MLA Bharat Singh Beniwal welcomed the development, calling it a “golden opportunity” for a backward region like Sirsa. “It is a matter of pride that land in our constituency is under consideration for a top level institution like the IIT. 

Though several villages have good infrastructure and connectivity, if Mithi Surera is selected, it will bring immense pride and growth to the region,” he said. He also promised full support at his level to help bring the project to Ellenabad.

Mithi Surera’s sarpanch Satyanarayan also expressed enthusiasm for the project. Speaking to The Tribune, he shared that the village spans around 650 acres, with 400 acres lying on one side making it easy to allocate the required 300 acres without land fragmentation. 

He revealed that the panchayat had already offered this land to the government in the past and remains committed to the proposal.

The village is strategically located near the borders of Rajasthan and Punjab, meaning students from three states could potentially benefit from the institution. Infrastructure wise, Mithi Surera village is well connected. A tributary of the Bhakra Canal runs adjacent to the proposed site. There is a local railway station and the Sirsa-Ellenabad National Highway (NH-23) is just 2.5 km from the village.

Haryana Education Minister, Sh Mahipal Dhanda, Minister of State for Sports, Sh Gaurav Gautam,  Chief Secretary, Sh Anurag Rastogi and  Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sh Rajesh Khullar were also present at the meeting.

Vice Chancellors and Registrars of State Universities, along with District Education Officers from various districts also attended the meeting.

State Government would work towards the internationalization of higher education by providing world-class facilities in Universities

He said that the present State Government has taken several significant steps to provide quality education to students, resulting in an increased trust in government educational institutions.The Chief Minister urged the Vice-Chancellors to focus not only on education but also on research, innovation, and skill development for students.

He emphasized the need to allocate a separate fund for these purposes. Furthermore, he encouraged the Vice-Chancellors to motivate students to establish their own startups, highlighting that many young people today are earning substantial incomes without any initial investment.

The Chief Minister also assured that the State Government would work towards the internationalization of higher education by providing world-class facilities in universities to accommodate a larger number of foreign students.

Skill development of youth essential to enhance employability

The Chief Minister also emphasized the importance of skill development for the youth to enhance their employability.

He stated that the State Government has fostered a conducive environment for industries, making Haryana a preferred destination for both Indian and international companies to establish their units.This growth has created a demand for trained manpower to meet the expanding needs of these industries.

To address this, the State Government has established Shri Vishwakarma Skill University (SVSU) in Dudhola village, Palwal district, to provide skill education to students.

Nayab Singh Saini was informed that the university currently offers 43 technical courses of varying durations and has signed 200 MoUs with different industries.

The university has achieved an impressive 81 per cent placement rate for its students. In addition, the university is actively working to revive local art by promoting the Banchari folk dance in the region.

Teachers urged to guide students on various career options

  While emphasizing the importance of student counseling, the Chief Minister urged teachers to guide students on the various career options available to them, helping them choose the right path for the future and avoid being misguided. He also said that the State Government has decided to open e-libraries in all schools and colleges across the state in a phased manner.

CM seeks suggestions from Vice-Chancellors for upcoming State Budget, assures incorporation of the best ideas

In the meeting, the Chief Minister also sought suggestions from Vice-Chancellors for the upcoming State Budget and assured that the best suggestions would be incorporated. He mentioned that he has held pre-consultation meetings with various stakeholder groups to gather their valuable input. Additionally, suggestions have been invited through an online portal, which has already received around 10,000 submissions.

Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education Department Sh Vineet Garg, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh Yash Pal, Director, Secondary Education Sh Jitender Kumar, OSD to Chief Minister Sh Raj Nehru, Vice Chancellors of Universities and senior officers were also present in the meeting.