Question : RAJEEV GANDHI INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT



(a) the time by when the Rajeev Gandhi Indian Institute of Management in Shillong is likely to start functioning;

(b) the funds allocated to IIM, Shillong during the last three years;

(c) the total number of teaching staff & non-teaching posts sanctioned; and

(d) the details of course including short-term courses likely to be offered?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) The Institute is likely to start functioning from the coming academic session 2008-2009.

(b) The funds allocated to RGIIM, Shillong during last three years is as under:

(Rs. in Lakhs)
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 NIL 501.00 1000.00

(c) Eleven(11) Faculty and sixteen (16) Non-faculty posts have been created.

(d) To begin with, RGIIM, Shillong will conduct the following programmes:-

# Post-graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)

# Fellowship Programmer in Management(FPM)

# Management Development Programmes (MDPs) Besides above, the Institute would conduct short-term courses on subject of local relevance like tourism, horticulture, Hyde power etc.