In the history of the IITs in the State, Hyderabad IIT is going to take shape with financial assistance from abroad.
According to the information, the Japanese government would be providing $174.8 million equivalent to Rs 870-crore assistance for construction of nine huge buildings for the IIT. With the Japanese aid, a Technology Center, Research Park and so on would be arranged. The student strength will be increased from 1,000 to 7,500 by 2018. Similarly, the strength of faculty will also be increased from 100 to 750. (NSS)