(a) whether the Government proposed to set up Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) and Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) in Kakinada Export Zone in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action plan chalked out in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a & b): The Government of Andhra Pradesh had allotted 25 acres of land in Kakinada SEZ to Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) and 25 acres to Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) for setting up their respective Regional Centres (Off Campus). The possession of the land was taken over by IIFT & IIP on 19th July, 2017. The Detailed project Report for the IIFT Centre is being prepared by M/s National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC). Engagement of Project Management Consultant (PMC) and preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) by PMC is yet to be completed by IIP.
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