The union government of India had in 2011 decided to establish a National Institute of Design in the states of:
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Kerala
(C) Assam
(D) Goa
(E) Haryana
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

In 2011, the Union Government of India decided to establish National Institutes of Design (NID) in several states to expand design education across the country. As part of this initiative, NIDs were planned in the states of:
· Andhra Pradesh (A): NID Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) was established.
· Assam (C): NID Jorhat (Assam) was also part of the 2011 decision.
· Haryana (E): NID Kurukshetra (Haryana) was one of the proposed locations for establishing a design institute.
These institutes were part of the government’s plan to promote design education and innovation across various regions of India.
Information Booster: 1. NID Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh): Focuses on design and innovation education.
2. NID Jorhat (Assam): Aims to promote design thinking and sustainable innovation in the northeastern region.
3. NID Kurukshetra (Haryana): Serves as a hub for design and creativity in the northern region.
4. NIDs offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in design, aiming to nurture talent across diverse disciplines.
5. The government’s focus in 2011 was to provide regional balance in design education.