Class of 1980 - Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Class of 1980

The Class of 1980 celebrated their Ruby Reunion in 2020 and, as part of their Legacy project, decided to support several meaningful initiatives including the Design & Making Lab, the Rejuvenation of Powai Lake, and Project Evergreen (new hostel complex H7-8-21). To honor their contribution to Project Evergreen, a breakout space in Hostel is named after their batch.

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Project 1

Design & Making Lab

The proposed Design and Making Lab is intended to conduct the Engineering Drawing Workshop for all first-year B.Tech students at IIT Bombay.

Project 2

Rejuvenation of Powai Lake

To restore the deteriorating Powai Lake, the Class of 1980 launched the Revitalization of Powai Lake initiative, using eco-friendly methods to bring back its natural beauty.

Project 3

Hostel Infrastructure: Project Evergreen

Few initiatives in IIT Bombay’s history have reflected the power of alumni collaboration quite like Project Evergreen—a landmark effort bringing together vision, generosity, and a deep commitment to the student experience.

Legacy at a Glance

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Sunil Shenoy

1980, Electrical Engineering

“The whole undertaking as batch leader was nostalgic and fun, leading to many memories and connections. Everyone was super supportive, and I was most touched by the appreciation of my classmates and the institute for what we did. I heartily encourage stepping up to lead such initiatives. The institute and its students will benefit tremendously but even more important it will be a memorable experience for you.“

List of Donors

Sunil Shenoy

Electrical Engineering

Suhas Pai

Aerospace Engineering

Shirish Deodhar

Electrical Engineering

Anil Gajwani

Electrical Engineering

Kishor Arur

Electrical Engineering

Shrikant Marathe

Chemical Engineering

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Project

Each year, many students enrol for the workshop, and participation continues to grow. The lab will provide students with access to state-of-the-art equipment for mechanical and electronic work, including 3D printers, laser cutters, advanced workstations with CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software, and a complete electronics setup. It will introduce students to modern design and making practices aligned with industry standards, helping them tap into their engineering potential and inspiring them to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.

Project

Given the scale of the project, which included desilting and removing water hyacinths from the lake environs, it was planned in two phases. The first phase focused on developing the area behind the Convocation Hall lawns into Kshitij Udyan, a landscaped garden with a Nature Trail winding through the trees.

The second phase involved coordinating with the municipal agency MCGB to carry out the desilting and cleaning of the lake area. While the involvement of a municipal body added complexity to the project, determined members from the Class of 1980 took it upon themselves to see the vision through. What began as a plan to simply provide project management support and select the right architects soon evolved into a hands-on effort, with the Class of 1980 deciding to manage the entire project independently to ensure its timely completion.

Their dedication paid off. Kshitij Udyan was inaugurated in 2008, marking the successful completion of the first phase. The remaining activities followed shortly thereafter, bringing the ambitious revitalization project to a meaningful close.

Project

This alumni-led, alumni-built, and alumni-delivered world-class hostel complex, supported by corporates and well-wishers, provides students with modern living spaces that enhance their campus experience. Three state-of-the-art hostels, H7, H8, and H21 (a dedicated women’s hostel), now add 848 hostel rooms with 1127 beds. Operational since July 2025, the hostels are home to students who are living, learning, debating, dreaming, and forming friendships that will last a lifetime.

For more details, visit Project Evergreen