Mr. Ajay Seth, a former Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and a 1987-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Mr. Seth served as the DEA Secretary from 2021, where he played a pivotal role in economic policy and fiscal management, leading India's finance track during its G20 presidency and overseeing the country’s first sovereign green bond issue. With over 33 years of experience in public service, primarily in public finance and taxation, Mr. Seth brings a wealth of experience to this crucial role.

Mr. Utpal Borpujari, a National Award-winning filmmaker, has joined the Advisory Board of the Indian Institute of Creative Skills (IICS), India’s first industry-led creative incubator, chaired by Oscar-winner Resul Pookutty. Mr. Borpujari, a two-time National Film Award recipient and former journalist, also serves on the IIMC Society (2024 - 26), the highest decision-making body of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. He emphasizes IICS’s importance in providing a platform for youth, especially from the Northeast, to build creative careers, proudly acknowledging his IIT Roorkee roots in every achievement.

Bizmetric, a prominent data and AI solutions provider founded by Mr. Amit Mittal, has officially launched its operations in Singapore. This strategic expansion aims to strengthen their presence in the ASEAN and ANZ regions, building upon their existing footprint in the US, India, and Mexico. The move follows their recent recognition as Databricks’ Partner of the Year (Innovation) APAC. Mr. Mittal emphasized that this expansion is crucial for scaling their data and AI solutions to a wider global client base.

Dr. M.N.V. Ravi Kumar, an IIT Roorkee alumnus and distinguished professor at The University of Alabama, has been awarded the Fulbright-Nehru Scholar Award. This prestigious recognition will enable him to conduct critical research on Urolithin A formulations at the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in Hyderabad, in collaboration with Dr. G. Bhanuprakash Reddy’s team. Dr. Kumar will also teach and deliver seminars, fostering stronger academic ties between institutions in India and the United States.

On July 14, 2025, IIT Roorkee, led by Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, Director, signed an MoU with Changwon National University (CNU), South Korea. The agreement aims to foster collaboration in sustainable technology, energy, chemical engineering, and advanced materials, paving the way for joint research initiatives and academic exchanges. Read More

We are thrilled to announce the release of the book “Gravity of a Vision,” the latest novel by IIT Roorkee alumnus Dr. Ajay Mahajan (1990 batch). Published on June 30, 2025, this thrilling book plunges its characters into another high-stakes international adventure. While Dr. Mahajan’s professional work spans over 150 published technical papers, storytelling has always remained one of his quiet passions.

Prof. R. D. Garg also visited the CEA (Central Electricity Authority) office at R.K. Puram, New Delhi, where he had the opportunity to meet several esteemed alumni. The visit offered a firsthand look at the remarkable contributions these leaders are making across various government bodies and successful enterprises. These interactions not only underscored their professional impact but also reaffirmed the strong and enduring bond between IIT Roorkee and its accomplished graduates.