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New Delhi [India], June 3:<\/b> With the purchase of land in Meghalaya to open its very first regional campus in the Northeast, the <\/span>Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)<\/b>, which is a ministry of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has made history in an apparent attempt towards regional empowerment and decentralised policy leadership. <\/span>This move is a sign of the Centre\u2019s attention towards inclusive growth, corporate governance, and socio-economic transformation with an outlay of \u20b9100.95 crore under the Prime Minister\u2019s Development Initiative for the <\/span>North-East Region (PM-DevINE)<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new campus in New Shillong Township will be a specialist regional centre, emphasising advanced research, specialised training, and focused policy advisory services in key fields such as competition law, corporate governance, ESG, CSR, and insolvency and bankruptcy. IICA\u2019s strategic growth is not just infrastructural; it is also philosophical, representing a shift from Delhi-centric capacity building to a decentralised, trust-based governance paradigm.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Strategic Step in National Capacity Building<\/b><\/h4>\n

The ceremonial land transfer, presided over by high-ranking officials from the federal and state governments, represents a more comprehensive concept of cooperative federalism. Ms. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, and Shri Donald Phillips Wahlang, Chief Secretary, Meghalaya, emphasised how the collaboration is aiding the national agenda, such as <\/span>Viksit Bharat @ 2047<\/b> and Ease of Doing Business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Higher government functionaries also attended the meeting, including the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Shri Inderdeep Singh Dhariwal, and the Director General and CEO of IICA, Shri Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Their involvement confirmed the initiative\u2019s strong institutional support. Shri Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh affectionately described the campus as \u201cour first baby outside Delhi, a symbol of decentralisation and empowerment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

His heartfelt remarks emphasised that this expansion is not just about the physical space; it beautifully symbolises IICA\u2019s commitment to harmonising national development goals with regional aspirations.<\/span><\/p>\n

IICA Northeast Campus to Catalyse Regional Growth<\/b><\/p>\n

The IICA Northeast Campus is ideally situated in Shillong\u2019s developing Knowledge City, which is already home to organisations such as NIFT, National Law University Meghalaya, and IIM Shillong. Knowledge sharing and collaborative innovation will be encouraged by this proximity to prestigious academic ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, the new airport in Shillong is expected to enhance connectivity, making it easier for academics, professionals, and policymakers from across India to visit. It is entirely in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s \u201cTransformation by Transportation\u201d infrastructure-led development strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prime Minister Modi<\/strong> has frequently praised the Northeast\u2019s diversity and potential by referring to it as the \u201cAshtalakshmi of India.\u201d Accordingly, the Shillong campus hopes to establish itself as a cornerstone institution that produces morally upright leaders and conscientious companies that can support both local and national goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Supporting Local Aspirations Through National Platforms<\/b><\/h4>\n

The symbolic and pragmatic importance of this action was emphasised by Ms. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, Secretary at the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. She said the success of cooperative federalism is demonstrated by the Meghalaya government\u2019s support and proactive approach. By encouraging the shared values of discipline, focus, trust, clarity, and consistency, the campus is well-positioned to spur regional leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

Within the current fiscal year, academic and advisory activities are anticipated to commence, and construction is expected to begin immediately. Remarkably, IICA has already had an impact in the Northeast through prior training initiatives that engaged more than 300 professionals. By supporting regional policy frameworks and leadership development programs, the Shillong campus will expand this involvement.<\/span><\/p>\n

All northeastern states are already represented in IICA\u2019s ongoing initiatives, like the Independent Director Databank, demonstrating the region\u2019s preparedness for further incorporation into national corporate governance frameworks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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IICA to Establish First Regional Campus in Northeast, Advancing Corporate Governance and Development<\/p>\n

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