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Prime Minister Modi Lays Foundation for IIT Bhilai Expansion, Signaling Boost to Technical Education

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Phase B expansion of IIT Bhilai, a ₹500 crore project aimed at advancing research, innovation, and technical education in Chhattisgarh. The initiative includes new academic blocks, AI and renewable energy labs, and housing for 1,000 additional students, aligning with NEP 2020 to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and position the state as a central hub for STEM excellence.

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.