IIT Roorkee Snippets
 
March 2023
 

Mehta Family School for Data Science and AI at IIT Roorkee, organised a Symposium preceded by a Ground-Breaking Ceremony
 
As part of Institute Research Day 2023, Mehta Family School for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MFSDSAI), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) organised MFS Ground Breaking ceremony followed by a Symposium on AI- Now and Beyond at BSBE Auditorium, New Bio-Technology Building, IIT Roorkee on March 14, 2023.


IIT Roorkee alumnus Rajkumar Vishwakarma appointed as the DGP of Uttar Pradesh
 
Rajkumar Vishwakarma (B.E.-1984- Mechanical) an IPS officer from the 1988 batch, has been appointed as an acting Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh.


IIT Roorkee hosted 22nd Convocation Ceremony on 6th April 2023
 
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee hosted its 22nd convocation ceremony on April 06, 2023. Union education minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan joined as the Chief Guest at the ceremony virtually.


MoU signed between IITRDF and General Insurance Corporation of India under CSR grant
 
IIT Roorkee Development Foundation (IITRDF) and General Insurance Corporation of India has signed an MoU under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative at IIT Roorkee Campus to develop semi-transparent solar windows that can generate energy for future buildings.


IIT Roorkee Conducts the ENCORE Awards Ceremony
 
The Alumni group of the 1989 batch, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) conducted the ENCORE awards ceremony on March 15, 2023. Students who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments during their years at the Institute were recognized and rewarded. Eighty-Nine Class Of Roorkee Endowment (ENCORE) is an endowment fund established by the IIT Roorkee graduating class of 1989 for the benefit of the Institute, its students, faculties and staff.


IIT Roorkee signed an MoU with Horiba India Pvt. Ltd. under CSR grant
 
IIT Roorkee signed an MoU with Horiba India Pvt. Ltd, under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by HORIBA India at the IIT Roorkee campus. Under this scheme 18 UG students were awarded HORIBA Talent Hunt Scholarship 2022-23. HORIBA Talent Hunt Scholarship is a fee waiver initiative for UG Students under (EWS) category.


Silver Jubilee Reunion of 1995 batch including 1996 (B.Arch.) celebrated at IIT Roorkee Campus
 
IIT Roorkee celebrated Silver Jubilee Reunion of 1995 Batch including 1996(B.Arch.) on 24-26 March 2023. In the reunion approx. 160 alumni participated from all across the world.


Executive MBA Programme at IIT Roorkee received first Cohort of students
 
The Executive MBA from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee focuses on building cross-dimensional expertise and strong foundations in the fields of business and technology. Students will develop an insight into key managerial processes and gain analytical expertise with a technology-centric viewpoint.


IIT Roorkee Alumni Association of North America (IITRAANA) is organizing Global Meet on April 22, 2023
 
IITRAANA is organising alumni global meet on April 22 at Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The event is featuring Shark Tank.


Obituaries
 
IIT Roorkee alumnus Mr. Harish Gurnani (1973-B.E.-Electrical Engg.) passed away on March 09, 2023.