April – 2026

Inauguration of IIITB as Lead Knowledge Institution under NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission

Overview:

We are proud to announce the formal inauguration of the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) as a Lead Knowledge Institution (LKI). This prestigious designation is part of NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission (SSM), an initiative designed to strengthen the strategic and technical capabilities of Indian states.

As an LKI, IIIT-B will play a pivotal role in providing data-driven decision support, academic excellence, and policy advisory to help states achieve transformative development goals.

Key Dignitaries & Speakers:

Prof. Debabrata Das (Director, IIIT-B): The executive head of the institute, leading the academic and research vision.

Mr. S. Kalal (Director, State Support Mission, NITI Aayog): A key figure from India’s premier policy think tank (NITI Aayog) who oversees the nationwide mission to support state governments.

Mr. K. S. Rejimon (Joint Secretary & Mission Director, NITI Aayog): Representing the Government of India, he provides the administrative and strategic framework for the State Support Mission.

Dr. Mukund Raj: An expert advisor bridging the gap between LKI-IIIT-B and NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) Consultancy Services.

Prof. Chandrashekar Ramanathan (Dean Academics, IIIT-B): Leading the academic integration of this research into state level policy.

Event Schedule:

Date: Friday, 10th April 2026

Venue: Amanthran, IIIT-Bangalore

Timing: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

How to join:

We invite all stakeholders, faculty, and students to witness this milestone.

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