**Subject:** Status of Proposed IACS SMART Campus at Baruipur
**Summary:**
This document summarizes the response provided by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 475 regarding the proposed IACS SMART Campus at Baruipur. As of July 23, 2025, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has only received a concept note from the Indian Association for Cultivation of Science (IACS) seeking in-principle approval for the development of the campus. The concept note is currently under evaluation by the DST to determine its feasibility. Consequently, details regarding construction progress, timelines, expected completion date, delays, research facilities, and budget allocations are not yet available, as these matters are contingent upon the feasibility assessment of the submitted concept note.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Science and Technology: A ministry within the Government of India.
Department of Science and Technology: A department under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
IACS SMART Campus: A proposed campus by Indian Association for Cultivation of Science at Baruipur.
Baruipur, West Bengal: The location of the proposed IACS SMART Campus. Baruipur is a city in West Bengal.
Shri Jagannath Sarkar: A member of Lok Sabha who asked the question about the IACS SMART Campus.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences.
Indian Association for Cultivation of Science (IACS): An academic institution seeking approval for development of IACS SMART Campus at Baruipur.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 475
ANSWERED ON 23/07/2025
IACS SMART CAMPUS AT BARUIPUR
475. SHRI JAGANNATH SARKAR:
Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to
state:
(a) the current status of the proposed IACS SMART Campus at
Baruipur, including details on the construction progress, timelines
and expected date of completion;
(b) whether there have been delays or challenges in the
development of the Baruipur campus, and if so, the reasons for such
delays and the steps being taken to address them;
(c) the details of the specific research and academic facilities
that are available at the new IACS Campus and the manner in which
these facilities will enhance the institution's ability to contribute to
cutting-edge research and innovation; and
(d) the details of budget allocated for the construction and
development of the IACS Campus at Baruipur and the amount spent
so far?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी तथा पथ्ृ िी विज्ञान मंत्रालय के राज्य मंत्री (स्ितंत्र प्रभार)
(डॉ. जितेंद्र स हं )
(a) The Department of Science & Technology has received only a
concept note from Indian Association for Cultivation of Science
(IACS) seeking in-principle approval for development of IACS SMART
Campus at Baruipur. The said note is currently under evaluation for
its feasibility.
(b) to (d): Doesn’t arise in view of (a) above.
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