IIT Bombay hosted a high-level meeting on Bharat Innovates 2026, a key initiative shaping India’s innovation and technology roadmap, on campus.
The session was graced by Shri Vineet Joshi, Principal Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, whose presence underscored the strategic importance of the initiative.

Leading the discussions from IIT Bombay were:
- Prof. Milind Atrey, Deputy Director (Academics, Research and Translation)
- Prof. K.V.K. Rao, Deputy Director (Finance, Infrastructure and Administration)
They were joined by:
- Prof. Leena Vachhani (Associate Dean R&D)
- Mr. Ganesh Bhorkade, Registrar, IIT Bombay
- Prof. Sankalp Pratap and Prof. Ramesh Kuruva (DSSE faculty)
The meeting highlighted IIT Bombay’s pivotal role in advancing India’s innovation ecosystem, and showcasing the Institute’s commitment to fostering collaboration between government, academia, and research institutions to drive technology and national progress.