Question

Which of the following was declared as an institution of national importance in India?
1. National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
2. Institution of Rural Management, Anand
3. Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar
4. Entrepreneureship Development Institute of India, Gandhinagar

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

An Institute of National Importance is one that plays a crucial role in developing skilled people within the state or region. These institutes of national importance are often supported by the government and provide a high quality of education. 

• National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad India’s premier and first design institute has been declared ‘Institution of National Importance’ by the Act of Parliament, by virtue of the National Institute of Design Act.
• On the 17th July 2014 Hon'ble President of India gave his assent to the National Institute of Design Bill, 2014, and notification to declare NID as an 'Institution of National Importance' was published in Government of India's Gazette on 18th July 2014.