New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) celebrated its 68th Foundation Day, marking the occasion with the release of its first-ever Alumni Impact Report, highlighting the transformative contributions of over 65,000 alumni to India and the global economy.
The report was released during the Foundation Day समारोह by Chief Guest Dr. Gurtej S. Sandhu, Principal Fellow & Corporate Vice President at Micron Technology and IIT Delhi alumnus, along with Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi.
Alumni: Beyond Financial Support
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Gurtej S. Sandhu said alumni play a crucial role not only through financial contributions but also via mentorship, industry connections, and global representation of IITs. He noted that the worldwide recognition of IIT graduates significantly benefits current students and strengthens India’s technological reputation.
Dr. Sandhu (M.Tech., Electrical Engineering, 1985 batch) also delivered a special lecture on “The Future of Chip Technology and the Role of Innovation.” He is globally recognized as one of the top inventors with a remarkable number of patents.
65,000 Alumni, Global Impact
Speaking at a press conference, Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi, said the Alumni Impact Report showcases how IIT Delhi graduates have emerged as global leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and academicians over the past 65+ years.
“From 150 alumni in 1966 to over 65,000 today, our graduates are the heartbeat of India’s technological and social progress,” Prof. Banerjee said.
Key Highlights of the Alumni Impact Report
Corporate Leadership
- Around 10,000 alumni hold leadership roles in Banking, Finance, Manufacturing, and Engineering
- 70% of them are based in India
- 1,000+ alumni serve on corporate boards worldwide
Entrepreneurship & Startups
- 2,500+ founders and co-founders from IIT Delhi
- Alumni-driven companies have generated 4.8 lakh direct jobs
Notable alumni entrepreneurs include:
- Deepinder Goyal (Zomato, Blinkit)
- Sachin & Binny Bansal (Flipkart)
- Vidit Aatrey & Sanjeev Barnwal (Meesho)
- Harsh Jain (Groww)
- Jyoti Bansal (AppDynamics)
- Ashutosh Garg (Eightfold.ai, Bloomreach)
Global leaders like Vinod Khosla, Navin Chaddha, and Pavan Jain were also highlighted for shaping the global tech ecosystem.
Public Service & Academia
- 650+ alumni serving in public institutions
- 270+ IAS officers
- 100+ officers in IPS, IRS, and IFS
- 250+ leaders in PSUs, regulatory bodies, and scientific missions
- 700+ officers trained for the Indian Navy
- 50+ alumni faculty in QS Top 100 universities
- 300+ alumni faculty across IITs
Endowment Fund & Giving Back
- ₹477 crore pledged to the IIT Delhi Endowment Fund
- ₹338 crore already realized
- IIT Delhi Class of 2000 pledged ₹70+ crore during their Silver Jubilee
Funding supports:
- 75+ Academic Chairs
- 115+ Awards
- 137+ Scholarships & Travel Grants
- Infrastructure like Yardi School of AI, Mittal Sports Complex, and CERCA Climate Centre
Faculty Research Awards 2025 Announced
- Basic Research Award: Prof. Konijeti Sreenadh (Mathematics)
- Applied Research Award: Prof. Sourabh Ghosh (Textile & Fibre Engineering)
Early Career Awards:
- Prof. Arpan Chattopadhyay (Electrical Engineering)
- Prof. Sarvesh Kumar Srivastava (CBME)
- Prof. Sujit Manna (Physics)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Prof. Ashok Kumar Ganguli (Chemistry)
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