Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Minister Hails IIT Roorkee as Engineering and Innovation Role Model
A government minister, Jitendra Singh, praised IIT Roorkee as a top school for engineering and innovation.
He said it's a great example for other schools.
He mentioned that the school is doing well in national rankings and helps many new businesses get started.
The minister pointed out that the school has won awards for being innovative and is important for dealing with natural disasters.
He also encouraged students to start their own businesses and focus on new areas like biotechnology, with support from the government.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh hailed IIT Roorkee as a role model for its research, innovation, and societal engagement.
IIT Roorkee, founded in 1847, was recognized as Asia’s first engineering college.
The Minister noted IIT Roorkee's 240 startups as a significant contribution to the country’s startup ecosystem.
IIT Roorkee secured the sixth position in the latest national rankings.
Minister highlighted government initiatives in biotechnology and urged students to pursue innovation-led enterprises.
- Who
- Jitendra Singh, Union Minister, and IIT Roorkee
- What
- Hailed IIT Roorkee as a role model for its contribution to engineering, research, and innovation.
- When
- Not specified.
- Where
- IIT Roorkee
- Why
- For its contributions to the Indian startup ecosystem and its role in research and societal engagement.
- Institution
- IIT Roorkee
- Established
- 1847
- Minister
- Jitendra Singh
- Ranking
- Ranked 6th in India
- Startups
- 240
- Awards
- Most Innovative Institute Award