
IIT Bombay alumni Jitendra Mohan and Swapna Samant donate $11 million to support semiconductor research, women’s STEM faculty, and hostel redevelopment.
MUMBAI: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay alumni Jitendra Mohan (B.Tech., Electrical Engineering, 1994, Hostel 9) and Swapna Samant (B.Tech., Civil Engineering, 1995, Hostel 10) have committed a $11 million ( ?95 crore) to their alma mater. This contribution underscores the strong bond between IIT Bombay and its alumni while showcasing the transformative impact of philanthropy on education, innovation, and nation-building, said the institute.