🎓 BREAKING | IIT Kanpur Class of 2000 Makes Historic ₹100 Crore Alumni Pledge
🏆 Largest-Ever Batch Donation in Indian Academia
The Class of 2000 from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has pledged an unprecedented ₹100 crore to its alma mater — marking the largest alumni contribution by a single graduating batch in the history of Indian academic institutions.
The landmark announcement was made during the Silver Jubilee Reunion of the batch, held on the IIT Kanpur campus, bringing together alumni from India and across the globe.
🎯 Purpose of the Donation
🌟 Millennium School of Technology and Society (MSTAS)
•The ₹100 crore pledge will be used to establish the Millennium School of Technology and Society (MSTAS) at IIT Kanpur.
•The new school will focus on interdisciplinary education and research, integrating:
•Technology
•Public policy
•Ethics and governance
•Societal transformation
•The vision is to train future leaders who can apply cutting-edge technology to real-world social challenges, moving beyond traditional engineering silos.
🧠 Alumni Vision & Motivation
🤝 Giving Back With Purpose
•Alumni described the pledge as a collective expression of gratitude to the institution that shaped their professional journeys.
•Rather than funding only infrastructure, the batch aims to co-create a future-facing academic platform with long-term national and global impact.
🗣️ What Leaders Said
•Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, said the pledge reflects the enduring bond between the institute and its alumni, and will significantly strengthen IIT Kanpur’s academic and research ecosystem.
•Amey Karkare, Dean of Resources & Alumni, called it a powerful example of alumni–institution partnership.
•Naveen Tewari, distinguished alumnus and founder of InMobi & Glance, said IIT Kanpur gave the batch the “courage to think big”, and this pledge ensures future students receive even greater opportunities.
•Tamal Das, batch coordinator, noted that the Silver Jubilee reunion was a moment of reflection, with the donation symbolising shared values and lifelong connection.
📍 Silver Jubilee Reunion Highlights
•Alumni revisited hostels, labs, and classrooms after 25 years.
•Interactions with current students and faculty focused on IIT Kanpur’s future direction in research, innovation, and societal relevance.
•The reunion reinforced alumni commitment to education, nation-building, and global leadership.
🏫 About IIT Kanpur (Context)
Founded in 1959, IIT Kanpur is an Institute of National Importance and among India’s most respected centres for engineering, science, design, humanities, and interdisciplinary research.
📌 Why This Matters
✅ Record-breaking alumni philanthropy in India
✅ Shift toward interdisciplinary, society-focused education
✅ Alumni as co-builders of academic evolution, not just donors
✅ Sets a new benchmark for alumni engagement across Indian institutions
Bottom line:
This ₹100 crore pledge is not just a donation — it’s a statement that Indian alumni are ready to actively shape the future of higher education, innovation, and social impact.
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