The 1998 alumni of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, commemorated their
silver jubilee reunion
with a groundbreaking gesture — a collective donation of a record-breaking Rs 57 crore to their alma mater. This surpasses the prior highest donation of Rs 41 crore by the Class of 1971 during their golden jubilee celebration.
Over 200 alumni contributed significantly, led by notable
global executives
like Apoorv Saxena, Shailendra Singh, Anupam Banerjee, Dileep George, Mohan Lakahmraju, Manu Varma, Sundar Iyer, Sandeep Joshi, and Srikant Shetty.
December 24, 2023, marked a momentous occasion as
IIT Bombay
celebrated Alumni Day alongside the silver jubilee reunion of the Class of 1998, whose generous donation eclipsed the Class of 1971's remarkable contribution during their Golden Jubilee in 2022.
The raised funds from the Class of 1998 will play a pivotal role in advancing key
academic projects
at IIT Bombay, including Project Evergreen for sustainable hostels, Makerspace labs fostering innovation, and Student Aid programs, providing scholarships for future generations.
Moreover, these funds are integral to realizing IIT Bombay's ambitious
2030 vision
, striving to secure a place among the top 50 global universities and establish an enduring legacy of excellence on the international stage.
English (US) ·