IIT-K alumnus donates ₹1.27 cr to set up Faculty Chair
LUCKNOW: Dr Dev Joneja, an alumnus of IIT Kanpur, has donated USD 1,75,000 (Rs 1.27 crore) towards the setting up of Pavitar Joneja Chair in the humanities and social science department at his alma mater. This Chair, to be set up in honour of his mother Pavitar Joneja, has been conceptualised to develop new learning paradigms and training methods for dissemination of knowledge by formulating training programs , and promote excellence in research and leadership. Dr Joneja, who graduated in mechanical engineering from IIT-K in 1984, is one of the top benefactors of the institute over the years. He has already instituted Arjun Dev Joneja Faculty Chair in honour of his father at the department of civil engineering.