Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a nod to extend timeline for upgradation of the existing NIFT campuses for implementation of reservation for OBC students. The extension of the timeline is effective for utilisation of balance available fund of Rs.90.13 crore, by two years beyond 31 March 2015 which is now extended upto March 2017.
The move will enable upgradation of facilities for implementation of OBC reservation in NIFT and operating the campuses more effectively and efficiently. The scope of the scheme for upgradation of existing NIFT Campuses and implementing reservation for OBC students is to create additional infrastructure facilities at existing NIFT campuses, construction of additional class rooms, laboratories, hostel accommodation for students, purchase of machinery and equipments etc.
