Archive · 19 Aug 2025
IIT Kharagpur to Open Houston Center with $10M Donation
Imagine a school called IIT Kharagpur, which is like a big learning center in India.
Now, they're building a new place in Houston, USA!
Someone who used to study at IIT Kharagpur, along with his family, gave them a gift of $10 million dollars to build this new center.
This new place will help people who went to the school stay connected and work together.
The school also plans to start new programs and give out scholarships to help students.
Important people like the Education Minister were there to see what's happening!
IIT Kharagpur will establish an outreach center in Houston, USA.
The center is funded by a $10 million donation from alumnus Ashok De Sarkar and family.
The director announced several new initiatives, including new schools and centers.
A platinum jubilee endowment fund and visiting fellowship program are being introduced.
The Union education minister attended the program online.
- Who
- IIT Kharagpur, with a donation from alumnus Ashok De Sarkar and family.
- What
- IIT Kharagpur is opening an outreach center in Houston, USA.
- When
- Announcements were made at the platinum jubilee.
- Where
- Houston, USA.
- Why
- To facilitate alumni collaboration and Indo-US partnerships.
- Institution
- IIT Kharagpur
- Location of Outreach Center
- Houston, USA
- Donation Amount
- $10 million
- Donor
- Ashok De Sarkar and family
- Event
- Platinum jubilee of IIT Kharagpur