Chandrasekaran of Tata Group to Participate in NIT Trichy's Global Alumni Gathering on January 4
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New Delhi, Dec 30 (NationPress) N. Chandrasekaran, the Chairperson of the Tata Group, will be a speaker at the NIT Trichy Global Alumni Meet (GAM) 2025, which is scheduled to occur in Chennai on January 4, 2025, according to Director G. Aghila on Monday.
Organized by RECAL, the official alumni association of the institute, this event aims to bring together alumni from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli from around the world to honor the institute’s rich legacy.
With a vibrant network of over 48,000 alumni, which includes more than 930 CEOs and 1,300 founders, NIT Trichy is recognized as a hub of talent and innovation. The last GAM took place in 2020.
The GAM 2025 will host an impressive lineup of notable alumni, such as Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan, Minister for Information Technology & Digital Services, Tamil Nadu; MGopi Kallayil, Chief Business Strategist for AI at Google; Dr. P. Veeramuthuvel, Project Director of Chandrayaan 3; and T.V. Narendran, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Steels.
These prominent figures, alongside other distinguished alumni, will commemorate shared milestones, promote collaborations, and foster significant connections, as stated by the director.
At GAM 2025, NIT Trichy will present its vision for a 20-acre Research and Innovation Hub, marking a major advancement in its efforts to encourage entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary research. This facility will target emerging fields such as AgriTech, FinTech, SpaceTech, GreenTech, Quantum Computing, and AI/ML.
The hub is projected to involve an investment of Rs 150 crore and aims to boost innovation in Tier-II cities. The institute's ongoing programs, including the Adopt-a-Student Programme, travel grants, and endowment funds, continue to assist deserving students. Alumni-led initiatives like Rockfort Ventures, SCIENT Labs, and CEDI exemplify NIT Trichy’s commitment to cultivating entrepreneurial talent.
Plans to introduce Chair Professorships and strengthen global research partnerships further illustrate the institute’s dedication to academic excellence and sustainable growth, as mentioned by the director.
Dr. Aghila remarked, “The Research and Innovation Hub will serve as a formal platform for alumni-student mentorship, industry-focused projects, and a flourishing startup ecosystem. This initiative is crucial for scaling research and developing entrepreneurial talent.” K. Mahalingam, President of RECAL, added, “Our extensive and accomplished alumni network is a source of mentorship, funding, and innovation. GAM 2025 highlights our united commitment to supporting our alma mater.”
NIT Trichy, previously known as Regional Engineering College (REC), is among India’s top engineering institutions, consistently ranked among the best in the nation. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 17 disciplines and continues to contribute significantly to global innovation and industry leadership.
