About IIT Mandi

Nestled in the Sivalik Range of the Himalayas, away from the bustle of the metropolis, a new abode of learning, IIT Mandi, has germinated.

Focus:
The focus of IIT Mandi is on spearhead cutting edge research and development of technologies needed by the world in the years to come. Research groups will work together in creating and harnessing the newest technologies needed to serve the people of the region and the country, and to tackle problems of global importance. In order to achieve excellence and high impact locally and globally, IIT Mandi is focusing on strongly foster inter-disciplinary R&D. With a view to innovating sustainable technologies for widespread use, IIT Mandi encourages strong Humanities and Social Sciences participation in technology R & D.

Thrust Areas:
Information and communication for sustainable development.
Green energy technologies.
Integrated mountain development.
Agricultural and food processing technologies.

Mission:
To create and impart knowledge through team effort and individually for the benefit of society.
To produce professionals capable of creating knowledge and conceiving, designing and developing products and processes for the benefit of our society, through team effort and individually.
To impart the ability to analyze problems of the society and devise globally recognized innovative approaches and solutions.
To inculcate a spirit of entrepreneurship.
To work intensely with industry in pursuit of the above goals.
To train teachers capable of inspiring the next generation of engineers and researchers.
To be an efficient and decentralized organization with overriding respect for ability and merit.