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IIT Roorkee
Snippets
January,
2024
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Message from Director, IIT
Roorkee
Dear Alumni,
Greetings from your
cherished Alma
Mater!
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I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. As we enter into another year at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, I am writing to you with sincere appreciation for your generous contributions over the past years.
Your steadfast support has played a pivotal role in advancing our mission to provide quality education, foster innovation, and drive impactful research at IIT Roorkee. Through your invaluable support, we have been able to enhance our infrastructure, provide scholarships to deserving students, and invest in cutting-edge research initiatives that have made a significant impact on our academic community. The dedication and commitment you have shown towards the betterment of IIT Roorkee have not only made a positive difference in the lives of our students and faculty but have also contributed to the overall growth and success of our institution.
As we embark on a new year filled with ambitious goals and aspirations, we are hopeful that you will continue to be a vital part of our journey. Your continued support is essential in helping us maintain and elevate the standards of excellence that define IIT Roorkee.
Once again, thank you for your unwavering commitment to IIT Roorkee. We look forward to the possibility of working together to create a brighter and more impactful future for our institution and the generations of students who pass through our gates.
Warm regards,
Prof K K
Pant
Director
Indian
Institute
of
Technology
Roorkee
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Message from DORA, IIT
Roorkee
Dear Esteemed
Alumni,
Greetings from your
Alma Mater!
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As we stride
into the new
year, we
hope it
finds you in
high spirits
and thriving
in all your
endeavors.
Your
enduring
support
remains the
cornerstone
of our Alma
Mater's
journey, and
we extend
our
heartfelt
gratitude
for your
unwavering
commitment.
Reflecting
on the
past year,
we take
immense
pride in
the
successes
we've
shared,
from
honoring
our
distinguished
Alumni to
the joyous
reunions
that
brought us
together.
Witnessing
the
remarkable
accomplishments
our Alumni
have
achieved,
fills us
with
inspiration,
and we
eagerly
anticipate
learning
from your
continued
achievements.
At IIT
Roorkee,
our doors
are always
open,
beckoning
you to
revisit
the
memories
and forge
new
connections.
The
Snippets
from our
DORA
Office
serve as
beacon,
illuminating
the
accomplishments
of our
Alumni and
fostering
a sense of
camaraderie
among us
all. We
invite you
to share
your
latest
milestones
with us,
ensuring
they are
celebrated
and
cherished
in our
community.
Once again,
we extend
our
sincerest
appreciation
for your
steadfast
support !
Warm
regards,
Prof. R.D.
Garg
Dean of
Resources
& Alumni
Affairs
(DORA)
Indian
Institute
of
Technology
Roorkee
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Republic Day
Celebration:
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IIT Roorkee
celebrated 75th
Republic Day with
a grand event
showcasing unity
and cultural
diversity. The day
began with a
gathering of
students, faculty
and staff, with
the Director's
arrival marked by
the resonant
Kulgeet. The Flag
Unfurling
ceremony,
accompanied by the
National Anthem.
Cultural
performances from
ABN Senior
Secondary School
and IIT Roorkee's
Cultural Society
added vibrancy to
the celebration,
highlighting the
institute's rich
talent pool. IIT
Roorkee celebrated
outstanding
achievements by
its officers,
employees, and
sports teams with
awards and
commendations.
Noteworthy
mentions include
winners of the
28th Inter IIT
Staff Sports
Meet-2023 and
recognition for
the Best Cleaned
Bhawan and Mess.
The ceremony also
highlighted the
winners of a quiz
competition held
on Constitution
Day.Read More
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"Workshop
on
Women's
Health:
Understanding
Social
Factors
in
Lifestyle-Related
Diseases":
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The
Department
of
Humanities
and Social
Sciences
at the
Indian
Institute
of
Technology
Roorkee
(IIT
Roorkee)
hosted an
informative
workshop
titled
"Understanding
Social
Factors
Influencing
Lifestyle-Related
Chronic
and
Non-Communicable
Diseases
among
Adult
Women in
India."
This
engaging
event
occurred
on January
10, 2024.
This
international
workshop
not only
underscored
IIT
Roorkee's
dedication
to
tackling
societal
challenges
but also
showcased
its
excellence
in
promoting
interdisciplinary
collaboration.
The
occasion
served as
a
testament
to the
institution's
longstanding
legacy and
its
continuous
commitment
to
enhancing
society
for over
176 years.
IIT
Roorkee
remains a
key player
in shaping
the
future,
not only
through
technological
progress
but also
by
addressing
crucial
social
issues
that have
a
significant
impact on
people's
lives.
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International
Conference on
Future of Water
Resources
(ICFWR-2024):
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The International
Conference on
Future of Water
Resources (ICFWR-
2024) took place
from January 18 to
20, 2024,
organized by the
Indian Water
Resources Society
(IWRS) in
collaboration with
the Department of
Water Resources
Development and
Management at the
Indian Institute
of Technology
Roorkee.
Celebrating the
45th anniversary
of IWRS, the
conference focused
on critical water
challenges, with
key themes
including water
availability,
supply and demand
management,
urbanization's
impact on water
demand, and
climate change
effects.
ICFWR-2024
featured approx.
30 distinguished
speakers who
shared insights
into water
resources
management,
climate change,
water pollution,
and policy. IIT
Roorkee's
water-centric
departments and
centres embody the
institute's
steadfast
dedication to
developing
innovative
solutions and
promoting
sustainable
practices in the
field of water
resources.Read More
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Technology
Incubation
and
Entrepreneurship
Development
Society
(TIEDS):
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Technology
Incubation
and
Entrepreneurship
Development
Society
(TIEDS)
has been
established
to promote
innovation
and
entrepreneurship
in the
region. To
accomplish
its goal,
TIEDS runs
and
manages a
Business
Incubator
called
Technology
Innovation
&
Development
of
Entrepreneurship
Support
(TIDES)
Business
Incubator
hosted at
Indian
Institute
of
Technology,
Roorkee.
Please
find the
link for
the
quarterly
newsletter
of
TIDES.Read
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Deepak Mathur
(Electronics and
Communication
Engineering 1983
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Congratulations to
Deepak Mathur on
his new role as
IEEE Vice
President
overseeing IEEE
Member and
Geographic
Activities. Deepak
Mathur, an Alumnus
of IIT Roorkee in
India, has served
IEEE in various
capacities over
the last two
decades. From his
role as Director
of IEEE's Asia
Pacific region in
2021-2022 to his
involvement with
the IEEE-Eta Kappa
Nu Honor Society
and past
chairmanship of
the IEEE India
Council, Deepak
has consistently
demonstrated his
commitment to
advancing the
field of
engineering. His
contributions have
been recognized
through
prestigious awards
such as the IEEE
Asia Pacific
Region Outstanding
Volunteer Award,
IEEE MGA
Achievement Award,
and the IEEE India
Council Lifetime
Achievement Award.
Wishing Shri Deepak all
the best as he
embarks on this
new journey!Read More
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Anil
Kumar
Lohati
(M.Tech.
Structural
1986):
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Anil
Kumar
Lohati has
been
appointed
as the new
chairperson
of the
Telecom
Regulatory
Authority
of India
(Trai).
Former
chairman
and chief
executive
officer of
the
Railway
Board,
Lahoti
graduated
with a
gold medal
from
Madhav
Institute
of
Technology
and
Science,
Gwalior.
He also
holds a
Master of
Engineering
in
Structures
from the
University
of Roorkee
(IIT,
Roorkee).
Lahoti's
professional
journey
led him to
become an
officer of
the Indian
Railway
Service of
Engineers,
belonging
to the
1984
batch. He
was also
appointed
in the
first
panel of
the Indian
Railways
Management
Service at
Level-17.
Congratulations
Shri Anil !Read
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Pramod Sharma
(BE Civil 1988)
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Pramod Sharma, an
esteemed officer
of the Indian
Railway Service of
Engineers (IRSE)
1989 batch, has
taken charge as
the Director
(Works) at the
National
High-Speed Rail
Corporation
Limited (NHSRCL).
Shri Sharma, a
graduate in Civil
Engineering from
IIT Roorkee in
1988, brings
academic
excellence and a
Chancellor Gold
Medal to his
career. The
National
High-Speed Rail
Corporation
Limited and the
Mumbai- Ahmedabad
High-Speed Rail
Project anticipate
benefiting from
Pramod Sharma’s
leadership in his
new role. Many
congratulations
!Read More
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Reunion
2013
Batch:
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The Class
of 2013
convened
for their
decennial
reunion
from
January 5
to 7, 2024
to
commemorate
a decade
since
their
graduation.
The
gathering
brought
together
120
individuals,
encompassing
Alumni and
their
spouses.
The
atmosphere
was filled
with joy,
laughter,
and music,
fostering
a sense of
camaraderie
as shared
experiences
were
revisited,
solidifying
lasting
bonds
among the
attendees.
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IITRAAN Souvenir
launch Event:
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IITRAAN held its
engagement event
on January 27,
2024, in
Kathmandu. The
association also
conducted its
Annual General
Meeting during the
event, which was
chaired by IITRAAN
President Er.
Umesh Bahadur
Malla,Er. Mohan
Shakya, Er. Alek
Poudel, General
Secretary Er. Basu
Dev Pokhrel
presented the
activities of
IITRAAN for the
Fiscal Year
2022-23. Some
highlights of the
past year's
activities
included the
preparation of the
IITRAAN Souvenir,
updating the
database, and
launching the
Outreach Program.
To commemorate 175
years of the
establishment of
IIT Roorkee and 25
years of the
establishment of
IITRAAN, the
launch of the
Souvenir was the
main event of the
day. Following the
Souvenir launch,
students and
teachers from the
Swami Vivekanand
Cultural Center of
the Embassy of
India entertained
the event
participants with
charismatic
performances in
music and dance.
This cultural
program was
presented through
the kind courtesy
of the Embassy of
India to IITRAAN.
The event
concluded with a
socializing dinner
among the members
and
participants.Read More
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IIT Roorkee
Representatives
Embark on USA
Visit
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Panel discussion on Future of IITs- Excellence in Technical Education:
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As a keynote speaker of the panel discussion on Future of IITs, Director, IIT Roorkee underscored several crucial focal points like Recruitment and retention of quality faculty, Future-focused research areas like sustainable development to align with national agendas, Encouraging entrepreneurship skills among students to support initiatives like "Make in India". He also focused on Curriculum revisions to align with industry needs. He highlighted the significance of Alumni, noting their widespread presence worldwide. He underscored the importance for IITs to lead in revising the academic curriculum to align with international standards, given the global competition. He was also interviewed by the media to discuss his perspectives on the future of IITs.
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IITR Delegates
visit to IIT
2024 Global
Conference:
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As a keynote speaker of the panel discussion on Future of IITs, Director, IIT Roorkee underscored several crucial focal points like Recruitment and retention of quality faculty, Future-focused research areas like sustainable development to align with national agendas, Encouraging entrepreneurship skills among students to support initiatives like "Make in India". He also focused on Curriculum revisions to align with industry needs. He highlighted the significance of Alumni, noting their widespread presence worldwide. He underscored the importance for IITs to lead in revising the academic curriculum to align with international standards, given the global competition. He was also interviewed by the media to discuss his perspectives on the future of IITs.Read More
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Get-
together
in
Seattle,
Washington:
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The
emerald
city of
Seattle
warmly
welcomed a
distinguished
delegation
from IIT
Roorkee,
marking
the
inaugural
gathering
of Alumni
in the
city. The
event was
convened
by IITR
Alum, Mr.
Chetan
Sharma (BE- Electrical-1991).
Hosted at
the
University
of
Washington,
the event
saw the
resilient
camaraderie
of alums
spanning
from 1987
to 2018,
despite
challenging
weather
conditions.
Attendees
gathered
to hear
presentations
from
Professors
U.P. Singh
and R.D.
Garg,
shedding
light on
the
progress
at IIT
Roorkee
and
offering a
journey
through
its
history.
The
gathering
evolved
into a
dynamic
forum for
idea
exchange
and
connections
as
professors
discussed
transformative
developments.
Alumni
engaged in
a spirited
brainstorming
session,
exploring
potential
collaborations
between
their alma
mater and
the IITR
community
in
Seattle.
The
meeting
served as
a platform
for the
alumni to
reflect on
their
shared
journey,
celebrate
their
collective
achievements,
and
envision
the role
they could
play in
shaping
the future
of their
alma
mater. The
resonance
of
nostalgia
mingled
with the
spirit of
progress,
creating
an
atmosphere
of
enthusiasm
and
optimism.
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Meet-up at Los
Angeles:
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IIT Roorkee Delegates (Director Prof. K. K. Pant, Dy. Director Prof. U. P. Singh, Dean of Resources & Alumni Affairs Prof. R. D. Garg and Dean of International Relations Prof. Vimal Srivastav) convened with an esteemed Alumna Ms. Kusum Lata (BE, Civil - 1966) at Los Angeles. Their discussions delved into innovative strategies for the advancement of IIT Roorkee. They also talked about the possibilities for startups and Industry-Academia collaborations.
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Meet-up
at San
Francisco
Bay
Area:
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IIT
Roorkee
Delegates
(Director
Prof. K.
K. Pant,
Dy.
Director
Prof. U.
P. Singh,
Dean of
Resources
& Alumni
Affairs
Prof. R.
D. Garg,
Dean of
International
Relation
Prof.
Vimal
Srivastav)
addressed
the
gathering
of IIT R
Alumni in
Bay Area
California,
coordinated
and
facilitated
by Shri
Vipin
Goswami,
President
of IIT
Roorkee
Alumni
Association
of North
America
and Shri
Manoj
Goel, CEO, India Community Center
(ICC).
They also had a
brief but
enlightening
conversation
with
Alumni Ms.
Vinita
Gupta and Dr. Amit Singhal (former SVP, Google) discussing
ways to
strengthen
support
for their
Alma
Mater.
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