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UID: ED-20251231-IN-05
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The indicator “Total Institutes of National Importance (INIs) in India, by State and Union Territory” is important for understanding the geographic distribution of the country’s most prestigious and strategically significant higher education institutions. Institutes of National Importance are established by Acts of Parliament and are mandated to maintain the highest standards of teaching, research, and innovation in critical disciplines such as engineering, medicine, science, management, design, and planning. Tracking the number of INIs by State and UT highlights regional patterns in access to elite academic infrastructure. It helps identify disparities between regions that host multiple nationally funded institutions and those with limited or no presence of INIs. Such insights are crucial for assessing equity in higher education development and for informing balanced regional planning.
From a policy perspective, this indicator supports evidence-based decision-making related to the establishment of new institutions, capacity expansion, and targeted investments in underserved regions. It also reflects government priorities in strengthening human capital, research ecosystems, and innovation hubs across the country. For researchers, students, and stakeholders, this indicator provides context on academic concentration, regional knowledge clusters, and opportunities for advanced education and research. Overall, tracking INIs by State and UT helps evaluate progress toward a more inclusive, regionally balanced, and nationally competitive higher education system in India.
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