IIT Kanpur’s Class of 2000 announced an INR 100 crore donation during their Silver Jubilee Reunion, which was held on the IIT Kanpur campus. This is the biggest alumni pledge ever made in India. The alumni thanked IIT Kanpur for shaping their future and want to give back to the institute that supported their growth. They want to help education, research and work that benefits society. This donation shows that the Class of 2000 believes in IIT Kanpur. They believe the institute is a leader in education and technology.
The Class of 2000 wished to use the contribution to create the Millennium School of Technology and Society which will focus on technology. This announcement was the highlight of the reunion. For this event, alumni from many countries came together, spending time on campus and catching up with old friends and teachers.
Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur said that the INR 100 crore pledge shows a strong bond between IIT Kanpur and its alumni. They said this support will help improve teaching and research. It will also inspire students to support the institute in the future.
Prof. Amey Karkare, Dean of Resources and Alumni, also expressed his gratitude to the Class of 2000. They said the pledge shows teamwork among alumni. They said alumni support helps students, teachers and society. They praised the alumni for their vision and leadership.
Mr. Naveen Tewari spoke for the Class of 2000. He is a senior alumnus of the batch. He said IIT Kanpur gave them more than a degree. It taught them to think big and ask questions. It helped them do meaningful work. He said the donation is their way of giving back. They want future students to get good chances to learn and lead.
Mr. Tamal Das is the Batch Coordinator of the Class of 2000. He said the reunion brought back many memories. It was a special moment for everyone. He said the INR 100 crore pledge shows their shared values. It also shows their strong connection with IIT Kanpur. He said the alumni want to work closely with the institute. They want to help shape future leaders.
