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Himachal Completes Lease Process for New Palampur IIT Campus
The Himachal Pradesh government and IIT Mandi have completed the first part of a land lease for a new campus in Palampur.
The signed lease covers about 550 kanals of land.
Another 800 kanals may be given to the institute after forest permissions are completed.
Altogether, the campus is expected to cover about 1,400 kanals.
NIT Hamirpur has already surveyed the land.
Officials say the campus could create more education and job opportunities.
They also expect it to encourage new technology and help the local economy.
IIT Mandi says it plans to build a modern facility on schedule.
A formal lease deed covering approximately 550 kanals has been completed for the proposed Palampur IIT campus.
An additional 800 kanals will be leased to IIT Mandi after required forest clearances are secured.
The planned campus will cover approximately 1,400 kanals in total.
NIT Hamirpur has completed preliminary surveys for the campus construction.
Officials said the project could boost education, employment and technological innovation in Kangra district.
- Who
- The Himachal Pradesh government and IIT Mandi, with officials including Gokul Butail and Registrar Kumar Sambhav Pandey.
- What
- They completed a formal lease for land for a new IIT Mandi campus in Palampur.
- Where
- Palampur in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
- When
- The announcement was made on Saturday; no specific date was provided.
- Why
- The campus is intended to expand education, employment opportunities and technological innovation in the region.
Key facts
- Leased land
- Approximately 550 kanals covered by the completed formal lease deed.
- Additional land
- About 800 kanals will be leased after necessary forest clearances.
- Planned campus area
- Approximately 1,400 kanals in total.
- Preliminary surveys
- Completed by NIT Hamirpur.
- Proposed institution
- A new IIT Mandi campus in Palampur.
- Expected regional impact
- Officials cited potential gains in education, employment, technology and the Kangra economy.
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