IIT Bombay 1997 batch pledges INR 26 crore to legacy project

The project is envisioned and worked upon every year by the batch celebrating its silver jubilee anniversary for the betterment of the institute.

The 1997 batch of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) pledged INR 26 crore towards its legacy project. The project is envisioned and worked upon every year by the batch celebrating its silver jubilee anniversary, for the betterment of the institute and of the people associated with it, as a way of giving back to the alma mater and leaving behind a legacy and remembrance of their silver jubilee reunion, said said a press note issued by the institute.  

The institute honoured the Class of ‘62 – the first batch of the institute, which is celebrating the diamond jubilee of its graduation this month, for their continuous support and guidance, on Alumni Day celebrations at the Victor Menezes Convention Centre. The alumni meet was held in offline mode on the IIT Bombay’s Powai campus after two years.  

IIT Bombay Director Prof Subhasis Chaudhuri said, “IIT Bombay sees the success of its alumni as its success like a mother always does about her children. We are delighted to have them all at home and look forward to their continued association with IIT Bombay.” 

IIT-Bombay’s annual fund-raising campaign ‘GO-IIT Bombay’ for the year 2022-23 was also launched on the occasion. It aims to raise funds for campus initiatives, including enhancing undergraduate labs, Young Faculty Awards, student scholarships, enhancing hostel infrastructure, and Regular Giving — a scheme to overcome resource gaps to support a variety of causes. 

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