IIIT Manipur

Big Congratulations to our dear student Deepanshu for his accomplishment to pursue his final year at IIT Madras, a reflection of the quality of many of our students who are equally good as any IITians. Wishing him all the best for the successful completion of his final year BTech at IIT Madras.

The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Senapati, Manipur hosted a one-day programme, Empowering Education Through Mother Tongue, on 9th August 2025 at its City Campus, Mantripukhri, Imphal. Jointly conducted with Mylai Thiruvalluvar Tamil Sangam and the Federation of International Thirukkural Forums of Thiruvalluvar Chair, Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, the event emphasised the significance of learning in one’s mother tongue, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and advocating a decolonial approach to education.
The day began with a spirited quiz competition based on the theme Empowering Education Through Mother Tongue. In the school category, conducted in Meeteilon, six selected schools participated: Rama Krishna Mission School, Imphal; Keishamthong High School; JNV Imphal West; JNV Bishnupur; Srivan Higher Secondary School; and Central High School, Chalou. Rama Krishna Mission School took the first prize of Rs. 5,000, Keishamthong High School the second prize of Rs. 4,000, and JNV Imphal West the third prize of Rs. 3,000. The fourth and fifth prizes of Rs 2,000 and Rs 1,000 went to JNV Bishnupur and Srivan Higher Secondary School, respectively, with Central High School impressing with its enthusiasm. A parallel quiz for B.Tech Engineering students was also conducted with the same prize amounts. In the afternoon, school students attended screenings of documentary films on M.K. Binodini Devi, G.C. Tongbra, and Laishram Samarendra, offering valuable insights into Manipuri literary and cultural heritage.
The prize distribution ceremony at 4:00 pm was presided over by Prof. N. Lokendra Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University, as Chief Guest, with Prof. Krishnan Baskar, Director of IIIT Manipur, Kalaimamani Dr. Murugan, and Dr. Rajeswari Murugan of MTS Academy, Chennai, as presidium members. Lifetime Achievement Awards were also presented to Prof. S. Arumugam, Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Open University, and Dr. Thangjam Dhabali Singh, Chairman and MD of BABINA Group of Companies. The Treasure Trove of Scientific Award went to Prof. Ksh. Lal Bihari Sharma of Manipur University. The Treasure Trove of Arts and Culture Award was conferred on Dr. Gurumayum Bijoykumar Sharma, Manipuri writer and critic, Koijam Premkanta Meitei, Pena Artist, Lansana Chanu Thokchom, folk singer and London Keithellakpam, Manipuri fiction writer and Shri Appakutty Vedarathinam, Managing Trustee of Kanyakgurukulam Women Welfare Trust, Tamil Nadu, received the Treasure Trove of Knowledge Award 2025.
The event also saw the release of the 66th edition of Ariviyal Poonga. Speakers highlighted that fostering education through mother tongue is crucial for preserving identity and cultural values, while promoting innovation. In keeping with NEP 2020, they stressed that a decolonial mindset is essential for India’s educational future.
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Hosted by IIIT Manipur, a lecture cm interaction program on the topic ‘Swami Vivekananda Ideas for Young Minds’ on 29th July, 2025 was organised by Vivekananda Kendra, Manipur Vibhag.

Hon'ble Governor of Manipur, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla has reviewed the Progress of construction works of IIIT New campus with MD & Chief Engineer of MPHC in the presence of Prof Krishnan Baskar, Director, IIIT Manipur, on 23rd July 2025.

The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Manipur, in
collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, today commenced a five-day Bootcamp on Unmanned Aerial Systems, Sensors, and Communication. Running from July 19th to July 23rd, 2025, the program is being held at the IIIT Manipur city campus at Mantripukhri and aims to significantly enhance capacity in the rapidly evolving field of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).