IIFT to come up with new campus in New Delhi

The new campus of IIFT at Maidan Garhi is spread over an area of 5.6 acres (22669 sqm) which is being constructed by NBCC India Ltd and shall be completed in the next 24 months.

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Suresh Prabhu, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation on February 22, 2019 put the foundation stone for the construction of a new campus of Indian Institute Foreign Trade (IIFT) at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi.

On this occasion, Suresh Prabhu emphasized the importance of IIFT for national progress. He also stated that IIFT is not only a centre which will promote external trade but also aid in policy making and research for development of the MSME Sector.

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What all things the new IIFT campus will include?

  • The campus will have of State of Art audio video system
  • Smart Classrooms
  • Building Management System (BMS)
  • Mechanized basement car parking and shall conform to "barrier free access standards for persons with disabilities"
  • Will have all necessary sustainable / Green Building Features including a solar power plant of 250 KW
  • The campus shall also provide a state of art Auditorium for 1000 pax
  • A swimming pool
  • Other indoor games facilities

The IIFT Kolkata campus which has been put into operation from its own premises has scaled up its activities.

The campus is fully integrated and aesthetically beautiful and spread over 7 acres of land.