NID declared public authority under RTI Act, Bill provides endowment fund

This Bill declares the National Institute of Design (NID) in Ahmedabad as an institution of national importance and incorporates it as a body corporate. It aims to promote quality and excellence in education, research, and training in design disciplines.

The National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad (including its campuses in Bengaluru and Gandhinagar), its employees, students, and the Central Government of India.

• Declares NID Ahmedabad as an institution of national importance.
• Incorporates NID as a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal.
• Transfers all property, rights, and liabilities from the previous Society registration to the new Institute.
• Ensures existing employees retain their tenure, remuneration, and benefits unless altered by new Statutes.
• Establishes a Governing Council, Senate, Director, Dean, and Registrar as the authorities of the Institute.
• Designates the President of India as the Visitor of the Institute.
• Grants the Institute power to grant degrees, diplomas, and honorary distinctions in design.
• Allows the Institute to establish new campuses within or outside India.
• Requires prior approval of the Visitor for the disposal of any immovable property.
• Mandates that the Institute be open to all races, creeds, and classes without discrimination.

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