IIT (ISM) Dhanbad alumnus donates ₹65.5 lakh to Centenary Endowment
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Dhanbad, September 8: Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad alumnus Santosh Chandra, a B.Tech. graduate…
Santosh Chandra
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Dhanbad, September 8: Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad alumnus Santosh Chandra, a B.Tech. graduate in Petroleum Engineering from the 1988 batch, has contributed ₹65.5 lakh to the institute’s Centenary Endowment.
The contribution has been made in memory of his parents through the “Shri N Chandra & Smt. Jamuna Devi Centenary Scholarship Endowment Fund.”
The endowment will provide educational support to deserving students and promote academic excellence, helping young learners pursue higher education and realise their aspirations.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad expressed gratitude to Chandra for his generous contribution and continued association with his alma mater. The institute said alumni contributions play an important role in strengthening institutional initiatives and creating a supportive ecosystem for students.
Alumni giving back to alma mater
The establishment of the endowment reflects the enduring bond between IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and its alumni. The institute said the contribution would provide sustained support to students in the years ahead and contribute to its broader objective of nurturing skilled and socially responsible engineers and professionals.
As IIT (ISM) Dhanbad moves towards its centenary milestone, the institute said philanthropic initiatives by alumni reinforce the spirit of giving back and supporting future generations of students.
The institute acknowledged Chandra’s contribution and expressed hope that his gesture would encourage more alumni to support the institution’s growth and student-focused initiatives.
