Mumbai: The silver jubilee batch (Class of 1995) of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay pledged a whopping Rs 20.3 crore for the betterment of the institute and those associated with it. The Class of 1995 announced this during the virtual alumni day, which was attended by the personalised avatars of the Distinguished Service Awardees and Chapter Service Awardees.
According to them, it is a way of giving back to the alma mater and leaving behind a lasting legacy. The ruby (Class of 1980) and pearl (class of 1990) batches also took part in an e-reunion.
IIT Bombay alumnus and the founder, vice-chairman, MD of Mastek/Majesco, Ashank Desai, contributed Rs 15 crore towards IIT Bombay’s Centre for Policy Studies.
“I feel fulfilled to be able to contribute towards IIT Bombay’s journey of making the Centre for Policy Studies a premier policy institution. The centre will contribute towards India’s need for talent and research for a holistic approach to policy-making, particularly with emphasis on technology,” Desai was quoted as saying by ABP Education.
Dean of alumni and corporate relations, IIT Bombay, Suhas Joshi delivered the welcome address. The institute’s director, Subhasis Chaudhuri, provided the visiting alumni an overview of the institute and its gradual growth.
“The value of an academic institution depends on the collective quality, achievements and leadership roles that its alumni play. The alumni assembled today for the reunion testify the contributions of IIT Bombay in nation-building.” Chaudhuri was quoted.
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