IIT Kanpur set to host 65th Foundation Day on November 2; awards for 18 alumni members
Vaishnavi Shukla | October 28, 2024 | 01:09 PM IST | 1 min read
IIT Kanpur: Defence minister Rajnath Singh will attend the foundation day’s ceremony as chief guest.
NEW DELHI : The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) is set to host its 65th Foundation Day on November 2. The event will be attended by the defence minister Rajnath Singh, as chief guest. Rajnath Singh’s visit to IIT Kanpur will be a source of inspiration for the students and the broader academic community, the IIT Kanpur statement said.
On the 65th Foundation Day, the institute will honour 18 alumni with awards. The list of awards for alumni members includes – the Alumnus Awards, recognizing alumni who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields; the Distinguished Services Awards, celebrating those who have significantly contributed to the institute’s growth and mission; the Young Alumnus Awards, acknowledging alumni for their remarkable achievements in the early stages of their career, the IIT Kanpur statement added.
IIT Kanpur will also extend three institute Fellows Awards to honour the faculty members who contributed to the overall growth of the institute. These awards reflect the excellence and values fostered by IIT Kanpur.
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IIT Kanpur: 65th Foundation Day
K Radhakrishnan the chairperson of the Board of Governors (BoG) at IIT Kanpur, will attend the event and share his insights with the students, IIT Kanpur note adds.
Professor Manindra Agrawal, director of IIT Kanpur, said: “The 65th Foundation Day is a significant milestone in IIT Kanpur's journey of academic excellence with a focus on research and innovation. We are pleased to welcome defence minister Rajnath Singh on this memorable day. His presence not only inspires us all but also reinforces our commitment to contribute to the nation's growth and technological advancement. This day is a celebration of our alumni's outstanding achievements and the collective efforts of our faculty, students, and staff. We look forward to continuing our legacy of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship while ensuring excellence in education at the institute.”
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