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IIT Delhi’s Class of 2000 Sets Record With Rs 70-Crore-Plus Pledge

The gift is directed primarily to the institute’s general endowment to provide long-term funding flexibility.

Overview

  • IIT Delhi said this is the largest pledge ever announced by a single graduating batch.
  • The commitment was unveiled during the Class of 2000 Silver Jubilee Reunion on the IIT Delhi campus with alumni from India and overseas.
  • Most of the funds are earmarked for the General Endowment to support academic programmes, research and innovation, student scholarships, and faculty excellence.
  • Dean of Alumni Relations Nilanjan Senroy welcomed the pledge, saying it will strengthen the institute’s efforts across research, education, and infrastructure.
  • Batch fundraising lead Rohit Dube described the effort as about participation and shared ownership to pay it forward for future generations.