How IITs are tapping into their robust alumni network for funding
From IIT-Kanpur to IIT-BHU, the premier institutes boast a robust network of high-profile alumni, who are known for time and again making generous contributions to their alma mater.
- Apr 5, 2022,
- Updated Apr 5, 2022 1:32 PM IST
IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal made headlines for his considerable personal donation to his alma mater, IIT-Kanpur. Gangwal donated Rs 100 crore to support the School of Medical Sciences and Technology, following the footsteps of a long line of IIT alumni. From IIT-Kanpur to IIT-BHU, the premier institutes boast a robust network of high-profile alumni, who are known for time and again making generous contributions to their alma mater.
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For instance, IIT-Delhi recently received Rs 75 crore from the President of US-based Yardi Systems, Anant Yardi. The donation is for the School of Artificial Intelligence that the institute established last year. Then
IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal made headlines for his considerable personal donation to his alma mater, IIT-Kanpur. Gangwal donated Rs 100 crore to support the School of Medical Sciences and Technology, following the footsteps of a long line of IIT alumni. From IIT-Kanpur to IIT-BHU, the premier institutes boast a robust network of high-profile alumni, who are known for time and again making generous contributions to their alma mater.
Also read: IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal donates Rs 100 cr to IIT Kanpur
For instance, IIT-Delhi recently received Rs 75 crore from the President of US-based Yardi Systems, Anant Yardi. The donation is for the School of Artificial Intelligence that the institute established last year. Then