Visakhapatnam: A high-level panel headed by union HRD ministry’s joint secretary, Praveen Prakash would be visiting Vizag on Friday to select suitable land for the establishment of IIM, as promised by the Centre during state bifurcation.
The panel will also look into the facilities available here and also feasibility to begin IIM classes at a temporary accommodation from the next academic year onwards.
District authorities have already identified around three land sites of 150 acres each for the panel to visit and decide.
Sites that are suitable for setting up the prestigious institution were identified at Purushottapuram, Gambheeram and Chinamushidiwada all in 30 kms radius of the city.
IIM is one among the 11 prestigious national repute institutions the Centre promised to establish in Andhra Pradesh as part of bifurcation deal.
The panel visit comes at a time when locals have been demanding for an IIT instead of IIM. They are of the opinion that a technical institution of such a high repute will help the industry in and around Vizag.
