Meet Amarjit Bakshi, IIT Delhi Alumnus Who Donated Rs 1 Crore To His Alma Mater – News18

Last Updated:December 26, 2024, 16:36 IST

Amarjit Bakshi, IIT Delhi alumnus and founder of Bakshi Group, donated Rs 1 crore to support research and student initiatives at his alma mater.

In a remarkable act of philanthropy, Amarjit Bakshi, an alumnus of IIT Delhi, donated a generous sum of Rs 1 crore to the institution. The donation, aimed at supporting research and student initiatives, underscores Bakshi’s deep connection to his alma mater and his commitment to fostering educational growth.

Amarjit Bakshi, a proud graduate of IIT Delhi from the 1967 batch, is the founder of Bakshi Group of Enterprises, a diversified business conglomerate. Reflecting on his time at IIT Delhi, Bakshi credits the institution for laying the foundation of his successful professional journey. In a statement, he expressed that IIT Delhi has been instrumental in shaping his career, and it is with immense pride that he contributes back to the institute’s progress.

The Rs 1 crore donation will be allocated to support research initiatives and student programs at IIT Delhi, with Bakshi emphasising the importance of furthering education and innovation at the institute. He believes that his contribution will help enhance the institute’s capacity to nurture talent and drive impactful research in various fields. For Bakshi, this philanthropic gesture is a continuation of a commitment he made in 2017 to give back to the institution that helped him build a successful career.

By supporting IIT Delhi’s research and student-focused projects, Bakshi hopes to ensure that future generations of students have access to the same resources and opportunities that shaped his own journey. As a successful entrepreneur and a prominent IIT Delhi alumnus, Bakshi’s contribution is a reminder of the powerful bond that connects former students to their institutions and the transformative impact that higher education can have on individuals’ lives.