75 Years of IITs: One Legacy, A Future Still Unfolding
A platinum jubilee celebration marking 75 years of IIT Kharagpur and the growth of India's IIT network, bringing together IIT directors, institutional leaders and alumni to reflect on the IITs' contribution to nation-building and their future role.
About this event
Hosted by IIT Alumni Centre Bengaluru (IITACB) and the IIT Kharagpur Alumni Association, Bengaluru, this gathering celebrates 75 years since the establishment of IIT Kharagpur in 1951 and the growth of the IIT network to 23 institutions. The programme will bring together directors of several IITs, distinguished institutional leaders and alumni for discussions on the role of IITs in India's nation-building journey, IIT Kharagpur's legacy and future, and the contributions of generations of alumni. Speakers listed on the poster include Prof. Suman Chakraborty (Director, IIT Kharagpur), Prof. V. Kamakoti (Director, IIT Madras), Prof. Shireesh Kedare (Director, IIT Bombay), Prof. Devendra Jalihal (Director, IIT Guwahati), Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant (Director, IIT Roorkee), Prof. Rajat Moona (Director, IIT Gandhinagar), Prof. Siddhartha Mukhopadhyay (Dean, AA, IIT Kharagpur) and Prof. Ashok Misra (President, IITACB). Registration and breakfast begin at 9:00 AM, with the programme starting at 10:00 AM and lunch to follow.
Speakers
Prof. Suman Chakraborty
Prof. V. Kamakoti
Prof. Shireesh Kedare
Prof. Devendra Jalihal
Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant
Prof. Rajat Moona
Prof. Siddhartha Mukhopadhyay
Prof. Ashok Misra