Question: The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2017 was approved on-
(a) 01 February 2017
(b) 02 February 2017
(c) 03 February 2017
(d) 04 February 2017
Ans. (a)
Related facts:
- On 01 February 2017 Union Cabinet has given its approval for introduction of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in Parliament.
- The amendment Bill provides for inclusion of Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Kurnool along with the other IITs in the Principal Act.
- Subsequently, IITDM Kurnool will be declared as an institute of National Importance with the power to award degrees to students.
- The expenditure for the operationalization of IITDM Kurnool is incurred from the Plan funds of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157828