Top 10 Alumni Leaders From IIT Kharagpur - 2022

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) is a public university established by the Government of India in Kharagpur, West Bengal, India. Established in 1951, the institute is the first of the IITs to be established and is recognised as an Institute of National Importance. In 2019 it was awarded the status of Institute of Eminence by the Government of India. The institute was initially established to train engineers after India attained independence in 1947. However, over the years, the institute's academic capabilities diversified with offerings in management, law, architecture, humanities, and more.

The IIT Foundation, started by Vinod Gupta in 1992, is the alumni association of the institute with chapters in cities in India and abroad. Subrata Gupta is the Director of West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation. The alumni association publishes the quarterly newsletter KGPian for the alumni. The institute also publishes a monthly e-Newsletter titled KGP Konnexion for alumni. IIT Kharagpur has a dean for alumni affairs to manage liaisons with alumni. The US-based alumni of IIT Kharagpur have started the Vision 2020 fundraiser, to provide infrastructure (like labs and equipment) and attract and retain faculty and students. The objective of Vision 2020 is to raise a $200 million endowment fund by 2020 for technology education, research and innovation related growth of the institute. On 20 April 2013 ex-graduates from IIT Kharagpur formed a group Kharagpur-in-Mumbai group and held a meeting in Bandra, Mumbai to chalk out ‘the easiest and pragmatic ways’ on how they can given back to society.

Therefore, in the last 70 years, this institute has not only nurtured excellence effectively, but has contributed significantly not just to the growth of technology in the country, but also in varied fields, including politics, administration, creative arts and social sphere. The list of illustrious IIT-KGP alumni can be a long read. IT Kharagpur is a proud Institution that has brought out pioneers in the field of technology. The esteemed institute has been the temple of innovations. Its alumni have marked a niche in tech innovations from Google to HCL to startups.

In this issue of the CEO Insights magazine, a list of ‘Top 10 Alumni Leaders from IIT Kharagpur - 2022’ is provided to the readers in corporate and different sectors, for informing the excellent services by the Leaders in Logistics. The listing is prepared by a team of industry veterans, CEOs and VCs, and the CEO Insights magazine editorial board.