DHANBAD | March 01, 2015: The students of Indian School of Mines (ISM) were ecstatic and the entire Institute turned into a party venue after listening to the Budget where IIT status was proposed for ISM. Techies came out of their hostel and played holi with colours and congratulated each other a week ahead of the festival. "It is a matter of pride for us. All of us came through a common entrance test but we were deprived of the facilities that students of IIT enjoy," said Priyansh, a second year student of B Tech.
The students have been struggling for this status since 2002 and have always been assured. The demand gained momentum in the year 2009 when a series of protest was started. Students left no stone unturned to get the tag of IIT. In the last parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his election campaign in the coal city assured ISM of the IIT status. "Modiji had already promised in his speech in Dhanbad. We are happy that he stood by his words," said Kalpesh Agarwal.
(Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/)