The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-private Partnership) Act, 2017

The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-private Partnership) Act, 2017 is an Indian law that was enacted to establish and incorporate institutes of information technology in the public-private partnership (PPP) mode. The Act aims to promote higher education and research in the field of information technology by providing autonomy to these institutes and allowing them to offer degree programs, conduct research, and collaborate with industry partners. The Act also outlines the governance and funding structure for these institutes, and provides for the establishment of a board of governors and a senate to oversee their functioning. The Act also allows these institutes to receive financial assistance from the central government, state governments, and other sources.