Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Telangana Proposes IIM in Hyderabad
The Telangana government has asked the central government to set up an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Hyderabad.
The Ministry of Education has confirmed they received this request.
Telangana has many higher education institutions, but currently, there is no IIM in the state.
There are 22 IIMs across India, but several states, including Telangana, do not have one.
The Union Minister of State for Education, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, responded to a question about this in the Lok Sabha.
Setting up an IIM in Hyderabad could help the state's education system and economy.
Telangana government proposed an IIM in Hyderabad.
Ministry of Education confirmed receipt of the proposal.
Telangana has 2,070 higher education institutions, 604 offering management courses.
Currently, 22 IIMs exist in 21 states, with Telangana lacking one.
Union Minister Dr. Sukanta Majumdar responded to the query in Lok Sabha.
- Who
- Telangana government, Union Minister of State for Education Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Congress MP Mallu Ravi
- What
- Proposal for an IIM in Hyderabad
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To enhance educational infrastructure and regional balance
Proponents of IIM in Hyderabad
Opponents of IIM in Hyderabad
Economic and Educational Benefits
Proponents of IIM in Hyderabad
Proponents argue that an IIM in Hyderabad will boost the state's educational infrastructure and attract more students and faculty, enhancing the region's economic prospects.
Opponents of IIM in Hyderabad
Opponents may argue that the establishment of another IIM could lead to resource diversion from existing institutions, potentially compromising their quality and performance.
- Number of Higher Education Institutions in Telangana
- 2,070
- Number of Management Course Offering Institutions
- 604
- Number of IIMs in India
- 22
- States Without an IIM
- Telangana, Goa, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim
- Minister Responding to the Query
- Dr. Sukanta Majumdar
- MP Raising the Question
- Mallu Ravi
- Date of Response
- Monday