Class of 1990 - Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Class of 1990

The Class of 1990 marked their Silver Jubilee in 2015 by initiating several impactful projects through their Legacy Project. In addition to supporting the greatest institutional needs like the Young Faculty Award (now Young Faculty Fellowship–YFF) and Retired Faculty Wellness Fund (RFWF), they also contributed to initiatives such as the IITB Vaccination Drive, IDEAS, the Clean Green Campus Program, a biogas plant, energy-efficient lighting and fans, ARTS and Museum.

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Project 1

Clean Green Campus Program

As part of the Clean Green Campus Program, the Class of 1990 contributed for a biogas plant, energy-efficient upgrades in hostels, and art installations across IIT Bombay, leaving a legacy of sustainability.

Project 2

IIT Bombay Vaccination Drive

In the institute's effort to secure the campus by vaccinating all campus residents

Project 3

IDEAS

The innovation, Development & Entrepreneurship Program with Alumni Support was initiated to provide resources and to foster innovation at IIT Bombay for furthering entrepreneurship.

Legacy at a Glance

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Anuradha Narasimhan

1990, Civil Engineering

“At our silver jubilee, the batch was looking to reconnect and contribute to our alma mater which had played such a big role in our growth and success. We are delighted that Class of 1990 is the first USD 1Mn legacy project batch, with new projects like IDEAS for Entrepreneurship. Giving back to IITB financially and through our collective energy has been most fulfilling for all of us. “

Krishna Kumar

1990, Electrical Engineering

“I’m honoured to be selected as a 1990 batch leader. It was a unique learning experience to be involved in various batch-funded efforts – e.g., as part of the pre-incubation program (IDEAS) we started, getting to interact with innovative young campus minds was thrilling! IIT provided us with a great education and memories to cherish. I urge alumni to “give back” however they can.“

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Project

As part of the Clean Green Campus Program, the Class of 1990 contributed for a biogas plant, energy-efficient upgrades in hostels, and art installations across IIT Bombay, leaving a legacy of sustainability.

The Clean Green Campus Program at IIT Bombay aims to create a model sustainable campus that sets a benchmark for academic institutions in India, while inspiring future batches to contribute to a lasting legacy.

As part of this initiative, the Class of 1990 spearheaded the installation of a 2-tonne biogas plant near Hostels 12, 13, and 14. The plant repurposes food waste from multiple hostels and supplies green energy directly to the hostel kitchens, helping reduce the institute’s environmental footprint.

Complementing this effort, energy-efficient LED bulbs and fans were installed in the same hostels, significantly lowering electricity consumption and promoting energy conservation. To further mark their contribution, the Class of 1990 also led art installations at prominent locations across campus. A commemorative plaque has been installed to honor their efforts and serve as a lasting reminder of alumni impact at IIT Bombay.

Project

IIT Bombay had to raise funds for staff that could not afford the vaccines. Class of 90 responded immediately to the call and funded the vaccination of more than 100 of the staff on a very urgent basis.

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The IDEAS program has come into full force since August 2018. Students have benefitted in finding their entrepreneurial drive, learned to choose an idea to pursue, and figured out the right steps to create the venture. 19 teams have participated in two cohorts of the Level 1 program, and 10 teams were selected in the first cohort of Level 2. 10 teams out of these are still actively pursuing their ideas. In total, the teams have so far raised more than Rs. 12 Crore in grants, prizes, or equity financing beyond the IDEAS program. We see that there are many noteworthy startups out of IDEAS that decipher a real problem and have become even more germane in the post-COVID world. For example, ‘HelpNow’ which is a med cab/ambulance provider reducing the exigency response time, ‘Apli.AI’ which provides a platform for companies to appoint from nationwide campuses digitally, ‘AiRTH’ which has prospered with a quirky and highly coherent filter to purify the air and many more. The work done by IDEAS is extremely commendable and is like a beacon of light that clears the vision and path of IITB students.