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With the funds from this pledge, IIT Kanpur aims to enhance opportunities for both students and faculty, thereby elevating the quality of education and research.
New Delhi: The alumni batch of 1974 has pledged a massive INR 10.11 Cr to be given to Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kanpur) for supporting various activities at the institute. The pledge was made at the Golden Jubilee Reunion of the batch held from February 23-25, 2024.
Over 80 alumni attended the reunion with their families. The commitment showcased the alumni’s dedication to support the various research activities and initiatives benefiting students at IIT Kanpur.
Expressisng gratitude towards the batch of 1974, Prof. S. Ganesh, Director, IIT Kanpur, said, “IIT Kanpur takes great pride in its alumni, and time and again, our alumni have come together for supporting the growth of their alma mater through various means. This pledge by the Class of 1974 resonates with a collective vision for promoting excellence at the institute by contributing to the development of infrastructure, R&D Facilities, and academic activities. The pledge is to be constituted as ‘The Class of 1974 Batch Legacy Fund’ and will be utilized to enrich opportunities for students and faculty alike.”
Alumni Support and Contributions play a vital role in the growth and development of Institutes. Alumni from the Class of 1974 have made significant contributions to various initiatives at the Institute. #nostalgia #almamater #IITKAlumni #iitk pic.twitter.com/j0y0jkCfWk
— Director, IIT Kanpur (@Director_IITK) February 26, 2024
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Prof. Kantesh Balani, Dean of Resources & Alumni, IIT Kanpur, said, “We are very grateful to the Class of 1974 for pledging Rs. 10.11 Cr. to the institute. This is a new benchmark set by this Class to support its Alma mater. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the batch coordinators, Dr. Anand Jagannathan, Prof. Uday Desai, Mr. Yogesh Khosla, Mr. Balkrishna Gupta, Mr. Ashutosh Garg, Mr. Shamik Mehta, Mr. Khagesh Maheshwari and Mr. Anup Kacker.”
The 1974 batch coordinator, Mr. Yogesh Khosla, said, “We, the proud alumni of the Class of 1974, are honored to unite and contribute to our cherished alma mater, IIT Kanpur. Our collective support reflects our deep pride in the institution and our shared vision for its continued success. I express heartfelt gratitude to each of my batch mates for their generous participation in this endeavor.”
With the funds from this pledge, IIT Kanpur aims to enhance opportunities for both students and faculty, thereby elevating the quality of education and research. This initiative is a significant step towards ensuring that the institute remains at the forefront of technological education and innovation.
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