The identification of land for establishing the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) has been completed at Sambalpur.
As per the instruction of the State Government, district Collector Balwant Singh has identified more than 200 acres of land near Neel Dunguri on Mumbai -Kolkata national highway, 35 km from the district headquarters.
The spot is situated in a place having good commutation from all directions with scenic beauty. As second option, another spot has been selected near Chipilima, the small township that also houses a number of good educational institutions and Government offices.
After green signal from the Centre for an IIM in Odisha, some of the districts have become hopeful and active for this most coveted institution in their respective places. But the people here at Sambalpur are most hopeful for it as the Chief Minister has assured the local elected representatives of the IIM. Further, Sambalpur having all infrastructure is yet to have a Central institute.
Both the places are situated on NH 53 having network of train and bus communications. At the same time, the proposed air port at Jharsuguda is also not too far. All educational institutions are in its surroundings. The place is also well known for several mega industries as well.