Section 6 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014
Each Institute shall have the following objects, namely:—
- (a)to emerge amongst the foremost institutions in information technology and allied fields of knowledge;
- (b)to advance new knowledge and innovation in information technology and allied fields to empower the nation to the forefront in the global context;
- (c)to develop competent and capable youth imbued with the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship with the social and environmental orientation to meet the knowledge needs of the country and provide global leadership in information technology and allied fields;
- (d)to promote and provide transparency of highest order in matters of admission, appointments to various positions, academic evaluation, administration and finance.
Summary
- This section outlines the core goals and purposes (objects) of every Institute.
- The primary goal is to become a top-tier institution in information technology and related fields.
- The Institutes must push for new knowledge and innovation to help India become a global leader.
- They aim to educate capable young people, teaching them innovation, entrepreneurship, and a sense of social and environmental responsibility.
- A major strict rule is that the Institutes must operate with the highest level of transparency when admitting students, hiring staff, grading academics, running administration, and handling finances.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What kind of mindset are the institutes supposed to teach students?
They are supposed to teach a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, along with social and environmental awareness.
2. Are the institutes allowed to keep their hiring process secret?
No, the law specifically requires transparency of the highest order in matters of appointments to various positions.
3. What is the ultimate global goal of these institutes?
To advance new knowledge in IT to empower the nation to the forefront in the global context.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 6 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014, what specific mindset or spirit is the Institute required to instill in its youth?
Q2.Under Section 6 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014, in which of the following areas is the Institute explicitly legally required to promote "transparency of highest order"?
Q3.Under Section 6 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014, what is the stated goal regarding the global position of the nation?
Q4.Based on the objects listed in Section 6 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014, what is the primary academic field the Institutes are meant to focus on to emerge amongst the foremost institutions?