IIT Bombay is delighted to announce the launch of the prestigious Bhukhanwala Brothers Fellowship, generously established by its alumnus Mr. Niraj Bhukhanwala (B.Tech., Electrical & Electronics Engineering, 1995) and Bhukhanvala Industries Pvt. Ltd. This initiative commemorates the legacy of the company’s visionary founders, the late Mr. Pankaj Bhukhanwala and the late Mr. Madhukant Bhukhanwala.

Designed to propel advancements in Strategic Materials and High-Performance Ceramics, the Fellowship will provide financial support to one M.Tech. student annually over the next five years, fostering innovation critical to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Open to students across all departments, it emphasizes interdisciplinary research that aligns with national priorities.

Mr. Bhuktanwala expressed his pride at the announcements and said, “IIT Bombay stands as a beacon of excellence across diverse engineering and research fields. Bhukhanvala Industries is committed to driving innovation and excellence in Strategic Materials, crucial for the success of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Establishing this Fellowship is a proud moment for us, allowing us to contribute to this vision and give back to my alma mater.”

Prof. Ravi Gudi, Dean ACR, conveyed the Institute’s pride saying, “IIT Bombay extends its heartfelt gratitude to Bhukhanvala Industries and our esteemed alumnus, Mr. Niraj Bhukhanwala, for establishing the Bhukhanwala Brothers Fellowship. This visionary support in memory of two pioneering leaders will empower the brightest minds at the Institute to drive breakthroughs in Strategic Materials and High-Performance Ceramics. We are immensely grateful for collaborations like these that allow IIT Bombay to amplify its mission to shape the future of technology and research, while also creating lasting impact across industries crucial to India’s progress.”

IIT Bombay’s partnership Bhukhanvala Industries, a global leader in High-Performance Ceramics for Defence, Nuclear, and Aerospace applications, stands as a testament to the power of innovation and excellence. The partnership underscores the institute’s pivotal role in fostering deep industry-academia collaborations that drive transformative advancements. By uniting the cutting-edge expertise of Bhukhanvala Industries with IIT Bombay’s legacy of empowering talent and shaping future-ready research, this collaboration strengthens India’s strides toward technological self-reliance and global leadership in strategic sectors. Together, they are paving the way for groundbreaking innovations vital to the nation’s progress.

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