Archive · 23 Aug 2025
IIMC Infrastructure Funds Approved by Government
The government is giving money to improve the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) in Dhenkanal.
This means they'll fix up buildings like the audio/video area, offices, and places where students live.
A new course about communication and branding has started.
IIMC has campuses in different places, and the main one in Delhi is now a kind of university.
The local politician wants more land and better facilities, like more teachers and sports, for the school.
Government allocates funds for infrastructure upgrades at IIMC Dhenkanal.
Minister L Murugan confirmed the allocation in response to a parliamentary question.
Renovation of audio/video, administrative/academic blocks, and hostels are planned.
A postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Communication was introduced in 2025-2026.
IIMC Delhi and its campuses were declared a Deemed to be University in January 2024.
- Who
- Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L Murugan, and Dhenkanal MP Rudra Narayan Pany.
- What
- Funds are allotted for infrastructure development at IIMC Dhenkanal.
- When
- The allocation was announced on Wednesday, and the Deemed to be University status was granted on January 31, 2024.
- Where
- Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Dhenkanal, Odisha.
- Why
- To improve the facilities and educational offerings at IIMC Dhenkanal.
Government's Perspective
MP's Perspective
Funding and Development
Government's Perspective
Government has allocated funds and accorded administrative sanction for infrastructure upgrades.
MP's Perspective
N/A
New Courses
Government's Perspective
Post-graduate Diploma program in Corporate Communication and Brand Management introduced.
MP's Perspective
N/A
- Minister
- L Murugan
- MP
- Rudra Narayan Pany
- Location
- Dhenkanal, Odisha
- Infrastructure
- Audio/Video, Administrative/Academic blocks, Hostels
- Diploma Programme
- Corporate Communication and Brand Management
- Deemed University Status
- January 31, 2024