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Prime Minister Modi Lays Foundation for IIT Bhilai’s ₹1,200 Crore Expansion, Elevating State’s Tech Ambitions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for IIT Bhilai’s ₹1,200 crore Phase B expansion, aimed at boosting AI, biotech, and sustainable energy research in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district. The project will add 500 student seats, advanced labs, and an expanded incubation centre to foster 150 startups, generating 6,000 jobs by 2030. With 20,000 scholarships for SC/ST students, the initiative seeks to bridge the state’s urban-rural tech divide while countering underdevelopment in Maoist-affected areas.

Supreme Court Drops Bombshell

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that Indian states are not constitutionally bound to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, setting the stage for a major shift in the nation's education landscape. The ruling has been hailed as a win for federalism by states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, while the Centre warns it could lead to educational chaos and fragmentation.