IITBHF and IITBAA (http://www.iitbombay.org)

IIT Bombay Alumni Association
1st floor, Main Building
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Powai, Mumbai 400076, INDIA
Tel: (+91-22) 2576-7019 / Fax: (+91-22) 2572-3475
iitbaa [at] iitbombay.org

The IIT Bombay Alumni Association (IITBAA), registered under Section 25 of the Indian Companies Act, 1956, aims to strengthen the connections between alumni, enhance ties to their alma mater, and provide services to alumni to foster individual growth.

IIT Bombay alumni residing in India can donate funds to IIT Bombay and receive 100% exemption from Income Tax under Sec. 80G (2) (a) (iii f) of the Income Tax Act ... click here for additional information.

After the grand success of last years Alumni meet at Pune, our Pune chapter enthusiasts are coming up with mega entertainment and dinner event for alumni & family on November 26, 2005. This is a must-attend event ... watch out for further announcement in our next newsletter.

March 11, 2005 - 6 to 9 p.m.
Pudumjee Hall
Marhatta Chamber of Commerce
Tilak Road, Pune

Abhay Dandekar, (1977 B. Tech. Mech. Batch & CMD, Thousand Lights Investments P. LTD.) has organized a seminar on Post Budget Investment Opportunities. He has invited all interested IITBAA members to participate in the seminar. Venue: Pudumjee Hall, Marhatta Chamber of Commerce, Industries & Agriculture, Tilak Road, Pune The date & timing is Friday, 11th March 2005 from 6 to 9 p.m. There is no entry fee for the seminar but pre-registration is a must on first come first serve basis. The seminar will be followed by a complimentary dinner.

The seminar is sponsored by some leading Asset Management Companies, namely, Prudential ICICI Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund, Sundaram Mutual Fund and Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. The seminar will cover some special features about 2005 Budget and its impact on Investment Opportunities, Corporate and Individual taxation. SBI Mutual Fund will also have a product presentation of one of it’s new offering Magnum Midcap Fund. All those interested in participating should register their names on or before 9th March 2005. Registration can be done by calling up 020-30915428 (Office hours) or sending e-mail to abhaydan [at] rediffmail.com or thousandlights [at] rediffmail.com. (Please mention in Sub: Feb 11 seminar)

IIT Bombay Alumni Association (IITBAA) Pune Chapter has planned it’s Annual Meet on October 23rd, 2004 from 5.00 pm onwards at Chandrashekhar Auditorium, IUCAA, Pune University campus.

In the year 2008, IIT Bombay would be completing it’s half century. A landmark occasion like a golden jubilee is the most appropriate time to review what has been accomplished in these five decades? Realizing that high quality manpower with high quality training in the field of science & technology is necessary and would help the progress & development of the nation, The Government of India had decide to set up IIT’s- The Indian Institutes Of Technology. These premier Institutions were designed to provide highest quality, world class Scientific, Engineering & Technological education & training and also be centers for creating an ambience in which Scientific Research & Innovation, Engineering development & Technology adaptation could flourish for the all round growth & development of the nation.

Indian Institute Of Technology, Bombay, one of the first five IITs, was established in the year 1958. Since then hundreds of thousands of bright & young students have graduated from IIT Bombay and have made a mark for themselves not only in India but throughout the world. Hundreds of them are presently residents of Pune & Pimpri-chinchwad twin cities.
In the run up to this landmark golden jubilee celebration, IITB Alumni Association (IITBAA), Pune Chapter has planned a series of activities for the members & to initiate a discussion on the role & expectations of the IIT alumni, what society is and should be expecting from Alumni of the Premier Institute, how can this community of the Technocrats, Engineers, Scientists & Scholars make a contribution not only in the field of Science & technology but also in the area of social & other all walks of life.

With this in mind, the main event of the IITBAA Pune Chapter Annual meet is an ‘Interactive Panel Discussion’ and the theme is ‘How and what can an IIT Alumnus and Alumni Association do to help further the basic aims & objective Of IITs and meet expectations of Society.’ Dr. Nitin Karir, Commissioner PMC & Mrs. Vanadana Chavan , Ex-Mayor Pune & an active social worker, are the special invitees on the panel as representatives of Pune. Prof. A. Misra, Director IIT Mumbai, and some selected members from IITB Pune Alumni would be the other panelists.

The views, opinions and the suggestions of the Panel members could form a major input and the basis for IITBAA Pune Chapter activities. Though this Meet is restricted only to the IIT Bombay Alumni & Faculty members, there are plans to extend such debates & discussions to other forums.

All the Alumni and the Faculty Members of IIT Bombay, who are now residents of Pune & Pimpri-Chinchwad & nearby places are requested to register for the event on the web site website www.iitbaapune.org has been launched specifically to coordinate the IITBAA Pune chapter activity & for ease of communication.

For more information, please contact :
Dr. Shantaram Kane (R) 25672833/ 25676160 ; sgkane [at] vsnl.com
Chandrashekhar Datye (M) 31011768 / (R) 24331240 ckdatye [at] yahoo.com
Santosh Sabnis (M) 9422000066 / (O) 25673636 siddh [at] pn2.vsnl.net.in

	The Pune IITians meet each Thursday in KIMAYA RESTAURANT ... click here for more.

	October 2000 update of the Pune chapter from Pramod Phadke.

	Report on Vaishali meeting held on June 22, 2000 where Dr. Sarangpani spoke on health issues.

	The Vaishali group : 21st May - lecture by Dr Avinash Kulkarni, B Tech 1963 (Met) detailed his reasons for coming back to India from a good job in USA and starting an industry here. The progress of the industry in the past 18-19 years, achievements as well as failures in handling certain situations, future plans etc. The two hours on 21st May 2000 morning were a wonderful experience for all of us (most are entrepreneurs themselves).