IIT Kanpur Receives Rs 300 Crore Contribution from Indigo Co-founder Rakesh Gangwal

IIT Kanpur has received a significant philanthropic contribution of Rs 300 crore from Indigo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal to support research and infrastructure development at the institute.

The funds are earmarked for the establishment of new research centers and the expansion of academic facilities, aiming to bolster the institute's global standing in technology and innovation.

This donation is one of the largest individual contributions to an Indian educational institution, reflecting a growing trend of alumni-led investment in the country's premier engineering colleges.