IIT Kanpur Alumni Pledge Record Rs 100 Crore Donation to Alma Mater

• IIT Kanpur's Class of 2000 pledged a record Rs 100 crore donation to their alma mater during their silver jubilee reunion.
• This is the highest-ever alumni pledge by a single batch across all academic institutions in India.
• The funds are proposed to establish the Millennium School of Technology and Society (MSTAS) at IIT-K.
• The pledge reflects the batch's gratitude and commitment to strengthening the institute's academic excellence and research.
• IIT-K Director Manindra Agrawal praised the "powerful affirmation" of the enduring bond between the institute and its alumni.

Why It Matters: IIT Kanpur's Class of 2000 set a national record with a Rs 100 crore pledge for a new school.