Achievement

Moment of Pride

Moment of Pride

It is a moment of pride for IIT Kharagpur with two back-to-back honours for the Institute's faculty member and alumnus. Dr. Abhijit Mukherjee, Associate Professor at the Dept. of Geology and Geophysics and the School of Environmental Science and Engineering has been selected for the prestigious award ‘Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB) Prize’ for the year 2020 in Earth Atmosphere Ocean and Planetary Sciences.   It is a rare distinction conferred upon scientists who have demonstrated exceptional potential in science and technology. The award will be presented in the presence of the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, who holds the chair of…
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The Changemaker

The Changemaker

Times of India Alumnus Arjun Malhotra has been conferred with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave 2018. Arjun who graduated from the Dept. of Electronics & Electrical Communications Engineering at IIT Kharagpur with B.Tech. (Hons.) in 1970, is considered to be one of the pioneers of the Indian IT industry with his leadership role and entrepreneurial zeal of over three decades. At the Dataquest ICT Conference & Awards 2018, Arjun was felicitated with this award for his outstanding contribution in organizing and building the Indian IT industry from where it was over 40 years ago to today. Arjun's…
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