IIT Kharagpur Hosts the 21st Annual Alumni Meet with Unprecedented Enthusiasm

The
Indian
Institute
of
Technology
Kharagpur
(IIT
Kharagpur)
hosted
the
21st
Annual
Alumni
Meet
from
January
3rd
to
5th,
2025,
a
landmark
event
organized
by
the
Students’
Alumni
Cell.
The
event
brought
together
alumni
from
across
generations
to
celebrate
their
enduring
connection
with
their
alma
mater,
relive
cherished
memories,
and
engage
with
the
current
campus
community.

Celebrating
Reunions
and
Legacy

This
year’s
meet
celebrated
the
milestone
reunions
of
the
batches
of
1975,1985
and
2000.
Alumni
from
these
batches
were
warmly
welcomed
and
honored
in
specially
curated
programs,
which
included
nostalgic
visits
to
their
old
halls
of
residence,
interactive
campus
tours,
and
photo
sessions
to
commemorate
their
bond
with
the
institute.

Dynamic
Events
and
Activities

The
event
kicked
off
with
an
inauguration
ceremony
on
January
3rd,
attended
by
the


Interim
Director,
Prof.
Amit
Patra,
distinguished
faculty
members,
and
the
alumni.
Over
the
course
of
three
days,
the
meet
featured:

Panel
Discussions
and
Keynote
Sessions:
Alumni
from
diverse
industries
shared
their
insights
on
topics
such
as
emerging
technologies,
entrepreneurship,
and
societal
challenges.

Networking
Opportunities:
Alumni
had
the
chance
to
reconnect
with
peers
and
interact
with
students
during
informal
networking
sessions,
fostering
mentorship
and
collaboration
opportunities.

Cultural
Extravaganza:
A
grand
cultural
evening
showcased
mesmerizing
performances
by
students
and
alumni,
including
music,
dance,
and
drama
that
captured
the
spirit
of
KGP.

Distinguished
Alumni
Awards

The
Distinguished
Alumni
Awards
Ceremony,
held
on
January
3th,
was
the
highlight
of
the
event.
Alumni
who
have
made
remarkable
contributions
in
various
fields
were
recognized
and
celebrated.
Their
inspiring
journeys
served
as
a
testament
to
the
institute’s
legacy
of
excellence.

Innovation
Showcase

Alumni
were
deeply
impressed
by
the
advancements
in
technology
and
innovation
taking
place
at
IIT
Kharagpur,
reaffirming
the
institute’s
position
as
a
leader
in
education
and
research.

Emotional
Connections
and
Reflections

One
of
the
most
cherished
moments
was
the
“Down
the
Memory
Lane”
session,
where
alumni
shared
interesting
stories
from
their
student
days,
bringing
smiles
and
laughter
to
everyone
present.

A
Shared
Vision
for
the
Future

During
the
concluding
session,
the


Interim
Director emphasized
the
importance
of
alumni
in
shaping
the
institute’s
future.
He
invited
alumni
to
contribute
through
mentorship,
funding,
and
collaborations,
ensuring
IIT
Kharagpur
remains
at
the
forefront
of
global
education
and
research.

A
Successful
Conclusion

The
21st
Annual
Alumni
Meet
ended
on
a
high
note,
leaving
everyone
with
a
renewed
sense
of
belonging
and
pride
in
being
a
part
of
the
KGPian
community.
The
event
not
only
celebrated
the
past
but
also
strengthened
the
bond
between
alumni
and
the
institute,
paving
the
way
for
a
brighter
future.

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