By: Express News ServiceDecember 29, 2025 09:50 AM IST 3 min readThe Silver Jubilee Batch of 2000 pledged Rs 50 crore to IIT Bombay’s Legacy Project during the institute’s annual alumni day. (File Photo)The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay celebrated its annual alumni day on Sunday where the the Silver Jubilee Batch (Class of 2000) pledged a sum of Rs 50 crore towards the institute’s Legacy Project. In 2024, the Silver Jubilee batch (Class of 1999) had pledged Rs 21.2 crore towards the project, while a year before, the Class of 1998 pledged Rs 57 crore.Adopted by the batch celebrating its Silver Jubilee anniversary, the Legacy Project aims at the betterment of the institute and of the people associated with it, as a way of giving back to the alma mater and leaving behind a lasting legacy and remembrance of their Silver Jubilee reunion.According to information shared by the institute, the funds raised by the Class of 2000 will help the institute support key academic projects and the research landscape at IIT Bombay. The contributed funds will also help drive IIT Bombay’s ambitious 2030 vision of ranking among the world’s top 50 universities and foster a legacy of excellence on the global stage.In his address at the event, Professor Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, said, “Alumni are an important part of the IIT Bombay community. They are not only bringing in resources, but also invaluable expertise and strong connections with society and industry.”Recognising the alumni community for their continued support and commitment, IIT Bombay honored its top donors of 2025 by unveiling a Donor Wall on the occasion.Acknowledging their selfless support, Kedare remarked, “The contributions by these donors have helped the establishment of Centres of Excellence and Chair Professorships, as well as facilitated the enhancement of infrastructural facilities on campus and played a key role in student development. We are looking forward to more meaningful involvement of our Alumni in the future journey of IIT Bombay.”The event also included a book launch by Kanwal Rekhi, an IIT Bombay alumnus and a globally renowned entrepreneur and mentor. His book, “The Groundbreaker: Risks, Rewards and Lessons from a Legendary Entrepreneur”, published by HarperCollins, reveals his inspiring journey from IIT Bombay to the Silicon Valley.Story continues below this adThe fifth edition of IIT Bombay’s fund-raising campaign ‘GO-IIT Bombay’ for the year 2025-’26 was launched at the event, apart from bestowing “Distinguished Service Award” and “Chapter Service Award” on alumni members.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:IIT Bombay