New Delhi/Bodhgaya: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya has achieved a remarkable national milestone, securing two prestigious Director General Medals at the 171st Annual Day of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on July 12. Sweeping two of only five such awards presented this year, IIM Bodh Gaya stood out among all public sector infrastructure projects executed across India by CPWD, a testament to its exceptional infrastructure built for excellence in education.
The institute was awarded the Certificate of Merit in the category of Overall Best Completed Project for its Permanent Campus (Phase I), recognizing superior execution across planning, construction, and project management. Additionally, it received the award for Best MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) Services in a New Completed Project, acknowledging the technical excellence of its infrastructure systems. These honors, among the highest conferred by CPWD, were presented to the Superintending Engineer cum Project Director, Bodh Gaya, affirming the institute’s strong collaboration with CPWD in delivering world-class facilities for higher education.
A Vision for Excellence Rooted in Bihar
Professor Vinita S. Sahay, Director of IIM Bodh Gaya, expressed profound pride in the recognition, stating, “These awards are not just about buildings—they reflect our vision, our standards, and our belief that academic spaces should inspire and enable excellence. That this honour comes to Bihar is especially meaningful, and we are proud to contribute to reshaping perceptions through quality-driven execution.”
CPWD, India’s premier government construction agency, undertakes projects nationwide for top-tier institutions, ministries, and public infrastructure. The selection of IIM Bodh Gaya’s campus project for two of these five national awards underscores the institute’s uncompromising focus on quality and innovation. This recognition is also a significant moment for the state of Bihar, as it places the state’s educational infrastructure in the national spotlight for excellence and forward-thinking development.
Sustainable Design and Cultural Integration
The award-winning Permanent Campus (Phase I) of IIM Bodh Gaya began its journey with the foundation stone laid in 2015, taking concrete shape after the Bihar Government allotted 118.82 acres of land in 2018. With a sanctioned budget of Rs 411.72 crores approved by the Union Cabinet, the project was meticulously executed for the construction of its first phase.
Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 20, 2024, the campus embodies a bold and mindful architectural philosophy. It seamlessly combines sustainable design principles, energy-efficient systems, and a thoughtful integration of modernity with Bihar’s rich cultural heritage. Spanning nearly 73 acres, the design of the Permanent Campus reflects openness, inclusivity, and academic aspiration, aligning perfectly with IIM Bodh Gaya’s core ethos of excellence rooted in tradition.
With this national recognition from CPWD, IIM Bodh Gaya not only joins the ranks of India’s best-planned public institutions but also reaffirms its mission of building infrastructure that matches its academic ambitions—modern, inclusive, and enduring.
