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IIT Kanpur 2000 batch pledges record Rs 100 crore
The Class of 2000 from IIT Kanpur, also known as the 'Class of the Millennium,' has promised to give Rs 100 crore to their school.
This is the biggest donation ever made by any group of students in India.
They want to use the money to create a new school called the Millennium School of Technology and Society at IIT Kanpur.
The announcement was made during a special event where alumni from all over the world came back to their school to celebrate and show their support.
The school's director said this donation shows how much the alumni care about their school's future and will inspire others to give back.
IIT Kanpur Class of 2000 pledged Rs 100 crore to their alma mater, the highest-ever alumni pledge by a single batch in India.
The funds will support the establishment of the Millennium School of Technology and Society (MSTAS) at IIT Kanpur.
The announcement was made during the Silver Jubilee Reunion, with alumni from across the world attending the event.
The pledge reflects the batch's gratitude and commitment to strengthening the institute's academic excellence, research capabilities, and societal impact.
IIT Kanpur director Manindra Agrawal described the pledge as a powerful affirmation of the enduring bond between the institute and its alumni.
- Who
- IIT Kanpur Class of 2000
- What
- Pledged Rs 100 crore to their alma mater
- Where
- IIT Kanpur
- When
- During their Silver Jubilee Reunion on Sunday evening
- Why
- To support the establishment of Millennium School of Technology and Society (MSTAS) and strengthen academic excellence, research capabilities, and societal impact
Key facts
- Amount Pledged
- Rs 100 crore
- Batch
- Class of 2000
- Institution
- IIT Kanpur
- Purpose
- Establishment of Millennium School of Technology and Society (MSTAS)
- Event
- Silver Jubilee Reunion
- Significance
- Highest-ever alumni pledge by a single batch in India
- Director's Statement
- Powerful affirmation of enduring bond between institute and alumni
Quotes
Manindra Agrawal
Director of IIT-Kanpur
“This remarkable contribution of Rs 100 crore strengthens our academic and research ecosystem and will inspire future generations to give back to the institution that shaped them.”
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Sources
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