IIMC site inspected, report pending within a week

The site for the proposed Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) centre at Vadavathur was visited by the central delegation. The delegation will file its report with the Information and Broadcasting Ministry in a week.

The centre requires 10 to 12 acres of land for construction of the complex including academic buildings, administrative blocks, classrooms and hostel for students and staff.

The delegation led by IIMC Director General Sunit Tandon visited the 4.2 acre site at Vijayapuram Panchayat here yesterday.

Jose K Mani M P, who held talks with the delegation, said the possibility of commencing courses from the next academic year would be considered depending on the availability of space for hostel and administrative office on rent.

The delgation included Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, joint secreatary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, M Nandakumar, director, Information and Public Relations and district collector Mini Antony.