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T. V. Narendran is the new Chairman of Board of Governors of IIT Kharagpur

T. V. Narendran, CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited is appointed as the New Chairman of Board of Governors of IIT Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur welcomes Mr. T. V. Narendran as the new Chairman, Board of Governors of the institute. A Mechanical Engineer from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy and MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, Mr. Narendran is the CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel Limited. Mr. Thachat Viswanath Narendran is the Chairman of Tata Steel Europe and Tata Steel Long Products Limited and oversees the organic and inorganic growth of Tata Steel over the last few years.

Over 34 years of experience in the Mining and Metals industry, Mr. Narendran is a member of the Executive Committee and the Board of the World Steel Association. He was the co-chair of the Mining & Metals Governor Council of the World Economic Forum from 2016 to 2018. A Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering and served as the President of the Indian Institute of Metals from 2021 to 2022, he was also the President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) from 2021 to 2022. Recipient of Distinguished Alumnus Awards from both NIT Trichy and IIM Calcutta, he is a Chevening Scholar and has also attended the Advanced Management Programme in INSEAD, France.

Prof. V K Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur remarked, “We welcome Mr. T V Narendran as the new Chairperson of the Board of Governors of IIT Kharagpur. As a man beholding technical and industrial supremacy, he understands the need of the society and practical implications of industry-academia amalgamation with a technical institution. We look forward to his able guidance, constructive ideations and supportive encouragement in reshaping this institute for its future aspirations.”

Mr. Narendran joined Tata Steel in 1988 straight after his MBA from IIM Calcutta. He worked in the International Trading Division of Tata Steel from 1988 to 1997 wherein he spent five years in Dubai looking after Tata Steels’ exports to the Middle East. From 1997 to 2001, he spent time in Tata Steels’ marketing and sales division and was involved in market development work for the Cold Rolling Mill Project, Supply Chain Management, Sales Planning, etc. From 2001 to 2003, he was the Chief of Marketing & Sales (Long Products) and played a key role in building the ‘Tata Tiscon” brand and the distribution network for the same.

From 2003 to 2005, he worked with B. Muthuraman, the then Managing Director of Tata Steel, as his Principal Executive Officer. Before being appointed as MD – Tata Steel India and South East Asia, on 1 November 2013, Narendran was the Vice President – Safety & Flat Products Divisions of Tata Steel. He is currently on the Boards of Tata Steel Limited, Tata Steel Europe, CEDEP, XLRI and World Steel Association. He was honoured with the Life Fellow Award 2022 on the occasion of the 68th Convocation of the Institute held on 24th December 2022.

The institute appreciates the excellent services rendered by Dr. R P Singh, Outgoing Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Kharagpur who emphasized on research that accelerates community outreach and develops societal upgradation with strong industry alliance. His insights, directions and viability will be upheld in the highest of regards.

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IIT Kharagpur Welcomes New Chairman of Board of Governors, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur welcomed Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh as the new Chairperson of the Board of Governors, IIT Kharagpur. Currently, the Chairperson of the Board of Governors, IIT Bhubaneswar, he has been conferred the additional responsibility of IIT Kharagpur effective from 12th July, 2022. Dr. Singh is the former Chairman & Managing Director of Power Grid Corporation and Independent Director of Azzure Power Global Ltd. He has been the Chairman of the Board for NIT Patna for a period of 3 years from 2009-2012 and completed his B.Tech & M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He began his career at TISCO in power generation, operation and maintenance of power projects. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh is the successor of Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, Outgoing Chairperson, IIT Kharagpur.

An internationally acclaimed technocrat and administration of repute with wide ranging experience in varied fields of Administration, Power Sector, Infrastructure, Management, Higher Education, Project Management & Operations, Strategy & Policy Co-ordination, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) from (1964-1969) & Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Mechanical Engineering from 1969-1971 both from Banaras Hindu University. He was the Chairman of the Board for the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati for 6 years (2010 -2016), Chairman of the Board for NIT Patna for 3 years,  (2009-2012) and Chairman & Managing Director for Power Grid Corporation of India Limited for 11 years (1996-2008). He has also served in National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) in various positions for 13 years (1977 – 1991). He worked as a founder member at NTPC in various positions and contributed in project management as well as operational cost through non-conventional approach. He has two publications under his name, Enterprise of the Soul and Grids of Change.

Upon his appointment as the Chairman, BoG, IIT Kharagpur, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh remarked, “IIT Kharagpur as an Institute of Eminence carries a heritage of nurturing pioneers and global leaders. It is an institute that imparts excellence in education and emphasize on research that accelerates community outreach and develops and analyses societal upgradation. The diversity of the institute with strong industry alliance needs to be further explored. The multidisciplinary mandate is the prima-facie of the Institute. The Institute produces quality research which contributes to the societal upliftment of the country but needs more exposure towards marketing management to gain a better mileage. I hope together we can take the Institute to grandeur heights.”

Dr. Singh received many awards and accolades during his career span. He was awarded the Scope Award for Excellence and Outstanding Contribution to the Public Sector Management by Government of India, EPRI Power Delivery Individual Product Champion Award by Electric Power Research Institute, USA and the Best Corporate Manager Award by the National Foundation of India Engineers. He was bestowed with the Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Shrikrishna Sinha Award by the Government of Bihar and Eminent Engineer Award by the Institution of Engineers, India. He was also felicitated by the contributions of services to Power Sector by Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and Western Pacific and outstanding contribution in development of Energy Sector Issued by World Energy Council, USA. He also received other international honours including Green Award by World Bank and Outstanding Engineer Award by the Institution of Electrical Engineers, U.K.

Prof. Virendra Kumar Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur said, ” We welcome Mr. Rajendra Prasad Singh as the new Chairperson of the Board of Governors of IIT Kharagpur. As a man from a modest background he understands the need of the society and practical implications that the industry endorses as a commitment from academic institution. We look forward to his able guidance, constructive ideations and supportive encouragement in reshaping this institute for its future aspirations.”

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Dr B C Roy- A pioneer of Medical Science, who remodeled the perception on Doctors

God is busy, cannot be present everywhere, that’s why they have created doctors. Rightly said by Carl Jung- “Medicines cure diseases, but only doctors cure patients.

In recognition of service rendered by the medical doctors, July 1 is celebrated as National Doctors’ Day all across India, to honour the legendary Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy on his birth and death anniversary.

This day is very important to pay tribute to the doctors, who are selflessly and tirelessly protecting us. To acknowledge and salute them for their contributions towards serving the nation, IIT Kharagpur has celebrated National Doctors’ Day at the Bidhan Chowk (Academic Complex) of the Institute. The standbeeld of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy has been adorned with garlands and flowers. The Director, Prof Virendra Kumar Tewari; the Deputy Director, Prof Amit Patra as well as the Registrar, Deans, Faculty members and Staff members  have paid tribute and homage to Dr B C Roy, an eminent physician, educationist, philanthropist, freedom fighter and politician.  He was the second Chief Minister of West Bengal. He remained in this post for 14 years. He was also the first Chairman, Board of Governors of IIT Kharagpur.

We all are highly grateful to the doctors, one of the frontline warriors, for fighting a long war against COVID -19 pandemic and sacrificing their own lives to save our life.

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Savoury Nomination for Dr SANJIV GOENKA for the 5th time as IIT Kharagpur Chairman

Dr. Sanjiv Goenka has once again been nominated as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur by the Honourable President of India. This will be for a period of one year from 27.06.2021 to 26.06.2022.

This is the fifth time Dr. Goenka has been bestowed this honour.

“It is a real honour and a privilege to be able to serve an iconic institution like the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur,” said Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman RP Sanjiv Goenka Group.

” The whole Institute is delighted to get Dr Goenka’s guidance and direction for the next one year and take this Institute to higher grounds of excellence “, said Prof V K Tewari, Director of IIT Kharagpur.

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