IIT Roorkee

Pleased to share that Prof. Ankit Agarwal is inducted as a Member of the Global Young Academy (2026–2030) at the GYA AGM in Bremen, Germany- a recognition of scientific excellence, societal engagement, and global academic leadership. @GlobalYAcademy @Ank_iitR @Hydrology_IITR

IIT Roorkee is strengthening industry-academia partnerships to advance sustainable manufacturing, clean energy transition, innovation, and future-ready workforce development. Through strategic collaborations with NAMTECH and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), the Institute is fostering research, technology development, experiential learning, executive education, and talent transformation in areas such as green hydrogen, circular economy, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, ESG analytics, and sustainable infrastructure. The partnerships include establishing the Research and Experiential Learning Centre on Sustainable Energy and Circularity, coordinated by Prof. Andallib Tariq, Centre Coordinator, IIT Roorkee. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been signed between IIT Roorkee and NAMTECH for the establishment of the Centre, supported through CSR funding from NTPC. In addition, a broader Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between IIT Roorkee and ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), creating a collaborative framework to accelerate innovation, sustainability, and industrial competitiveness. Led by Prof. K.K. Pant, Director IIT Roorkee, these engagements reflect the Institute's commitment to supporting India's vision of sustainable industrial growth, technological leadership, and Viksit Bharat. #IITRoorkee #NAMTECH #AMNSIndia #SustainableManufacturing #Innovation #IndustryAcademiaCollaboration #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #CircularEconomy #GreenHydrogen #AdvancedManufacturing #DigitalTransformation #Research #TechnologyDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #ViksitBharat #EnergyTransition #ESG #FutureReadyWorkforce @iitroorkee @EduMinOfIndia @namtechofficial @AMNSIndia

Researchers at IIT Roorkee have uncovered a critical metabolic vulnerability in the multidrug-resistant pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii, offering new insights for combating antimicrobial resistance. Led by Prof. Ranjana Pathania, with contributions from Avik Pathak and Dr. Snehlata Saini, the study published in mBio reveals how disrupting cysteine metabolism can significantly weaken the pathogen and enhance its sensitivity to antibiotics. This research advances our understanding of bacterial survival mechanisms and opens new avenues for developing innovative therapies against drug-resistant infections. #IITRoorkee #Research #Innovation #AntimicrobialResistance #AcinetobacterBaumannii #HealthcareInnovation #Biosciences #ScientificResearch #mBio #GlobalHealth #DrugResistance #ImpactfulResearch

IIT Roorkee, in collaboration with IvyCap Ventures and NuQuant, has launched a landmark ₹1,000 Crore Super Endowment Fund to strengthen India's research, innovation, and DeepTech ecosystem. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat and the Ministry of Education's efforts to foster innovation-driven growth, the initiative seeks to create a globally connected innovation platform that accelerates the translation of research, supports DeepTech entrepreneurship, and fosters collaboration among academia, industry, investors, alumni, philanthropists, and global partners. Envisioned as a perpetual and self-sustaining source of capital, the Fund will support breakthrough research, technology commercialisation, intellectual property creation, and startup growth across strategic sectors, including AI, semiconductors, quantum technologies, clean energy, climate resilience, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, agritech, and critical minerals. #IITRoorkee #ViksitBharat #MinistryOfEducation #GovernmentOfIndia #DeepTech #Innovation #Research #Entrepreneurship #StartupIndia #TechnologyTransfer #EndowmentFund #IvyCapVentures #NuQuant #ProfKKPant #VikramGupta #KislayKanth

On the occasion of #InternationalYogaDay, Hon'ble Union Minister of Education Shri @dpradhanbjp led yoga day celebrations at the South Campus of the University of Delhi. Shri Pradhan highlighted that yoga is a powerful way to nurture harmony among the body, mind, and spirit, helping individuals lead healthier and more balanced lives. He noted that under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi, yoga has become a global symbol of India's cultural heritage, inspiring millions around the world to embrace wellness and holistic well-being. #IDY2026 #InternationalYogaDay2026 #YogaForHealthyAgeing

The University Grants Commission (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023 are strengthening India's higher education system. #12YearsOfGovernment #12YearsOfYuvaShakti

Strengthening India’s clean energy future through research, innovation, and strategic partnerships. IIT Roorkee has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WRI India to collaborate on sustainable battery ecosystems, electric mobility, circular economy, critical minerals, and clean energy technologies. The partnership will drive joint research, knowledge exchange, capacity building, and policy engagement to support India’s transition towards a sustainable, resource-efficient, and self-reliant economy. The MoU was signed by Prof. Vivek Kumar Malik, Dean SRIC, IIT Roorkee, and Mr. Pawan Kumar Mulukutla, Executive Program Director – Integrated Transport, Clean Air and Hydrogen, WRI India. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Prof. Yogesh Kumar Sharma, Dean of Resources and Alumni Affairs, IIT Roorkee, and Ms. Chaitanya Kanuri, Program Director - Electric Mobility & Batteries, WRI India. The MoU was formally exchanged during Battery Summit 2026 in New Delhi, with Prof. Yogesh Kumar Sharma representing IIT Roorkee. Highlighting the significance of the collaboration, Director IIT Roorkee, Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, emphasized the role of sustainable battery technologies and clean mobility solutions in advancing India’s Net Zero ambitions and clean energy leadership. The partnership will foster impactful research, innovation, and policy engagement for a sustainable and energy-secure future. #IITRoorkee #WRIIndia #BatterySummit2026 #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #SustainableBatteries #ElectricMobility #CircularEconomy #CriticalMinerals #NetZero #AtmanirbharBharat #ResearchAndInnovation #CleanTech #FutureOfEnergy #ResourceEfficiency #IndiaInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #BatteryTechnology #EnergyInnovation #AcademicExcellence

IIT Roorkee researchers have identified key bioactive compounds in Ayurvedic Cow Urine Distillate (Gau Mutra Ark), demonstrating significant antiviral activity against the Chikungunya virus. Led by Prof. Shailly Tomar and her team from the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, the study reports over 90% reduction in viral load using Cow Urine Distillate and up to 99.85% reduction through an optimized natural compound-based formulation under laboratory conditions. Published in ACS Agricultural Science & Technology, the research advances scientific understanding of Ayurveda-inspired antiviral therapeutics and highlights the potential of integrating traditional knowledge with modern biotechnology. #IITRoorkee #ResearchAtIITRoorkee #Chikungunya #Virology #Biotechnology #Ayurveda #HealthcareInnovation #AntiviralResearch #ScientificResearch #PublicHealth #TranslationalResearch #ProfShaillyTomar #ProfKKPant

The Higher Education Budget Allocation increased by 11.28% (₹5,649.27 crore) in FY 2026–27 compared to FY 2025–26, reflecting the Ministry of Education's continued commitment to strengthening higher education institutions. #12YearsOfGovernment #12YearsOfYuvaShakti

Pioneering Excellence: Celebrating IIT Roorkee Alumna Vinita Gupta IIT Roorkee takes immense pride in celebrating the remarkable achievements of Ms. Vinita Gupta (Class of 1973, Electronics & Communication Engineering), who became the first Indian-origin woman to take her company public in Silicon Valley. An alumna of IIT Roorkee, Ms. Gupta’s journey from the classrooms of Roorkee to becoming a globally recognized entrepreneur, technology leader, investor, and board member exemplifies the transformative power of engineering education, innovation, perseverance, and leadership. Her contributions to the telecommunications industry and her continued engagement in technology, philanthropy, and mentorship continue to inspire generations of students and professionals worldwide. Her advice to young innovators, gain experience, learn continuously, and build with conviction, resonates strongly with IIT Roorkee’s commitment to nurturing future-ready leaders and entrepreneurs who create meaningful impact across the globe. The Institute congratulates Ms. Vinita Gupta on her extraordinary accomplishments and wishes her continued success in all her endeavors. #IITRoorkee #VinitaGupta #DistinguishedAlumni #ProudAlumni #WomenInSTEM #WomenInEngineering #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #SiliconValley #TechnologyLeadership #EngineeringExcellence #IITRAlumni #GlobalImpact #Leadership #InspiringJourneys #InstituteOfTechnology #MakeInIndia #WomenLeaders #STEMLeadership #AlumniAchievement @EduMinOfIndia @IITRAAOfficial @AICTE_INDIA @wep_community @startupindia @NITIAayog

A monumental moment for the Bharat Innovates cohort startup #UrjanovaC at VivaTech in Paris 🇮🇳🇫🇷 UrjanovaC - a clean energy and net zero solutions company - had the distinct honour of presenting their CO2 capture technology to Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, and the Hon'ble President of France Mr. Emmanuel Macron at VivaTech. Co-Founder & CEO Prof. Vikram Vishal shared how their disruptive carbon-tech solution can accelerate the journey toward global net-zero goals by transforming industrial CO₂ emissions into valuable products. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @eduminofindia @dpradhanbjp @PrinSciAdvGoI @Vineet_K26 @sanjayjavin @IndiaDST @AICTE_INDIA @ugcindia @pibindia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @sjaishankaroffc @MEAIndia @IndiainPortugal @IndiaembFrance @CGIMarseille @eoiberlin @IndiainIreland @HCI_London @iitbombay @SINEIITB @paniitindia #bharatinnovates2026

National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF) defines learning outcomes at different qualification levels, thereby ensuring quality and consistency across institutions. #12YearsOfGovernment #12YearsOfYuvaShakti

Infrastructure expansion of new IITs is aimed at strengthening Higher Education and expanding facilities for students. #12YearsOfGovernment #12YearsOfYuvaShakti

India's growing academic excellence is reflected in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with 14 Indian universities securing a place among the Global Top 500. From IITs and IISc to leading public and private universities, Indian institutions continue to strengthen their global standing through quality education, research and innovation. A proud milestone in India's journey towards becoming a global knowledge hub. #QSWorldUniversityRankings #HigherEducation

India continues to strengthen its position on the global academic map, with Indian institutions earning greater recognition in the QS World University Rankings 2027. From excellence in teaching and research to innovation, employability, and international collaboration, India's higher education ecosystem is making remarkable strides and creating opportunities for learners across the world. #QSWorldUniversityRankings #HigherEducation #StudyInIndia #NEP2020 @narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @Vineet_K26 @ugc_india @AICTE_INDIA @PIB_India @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive

India continues to strengthen its presence in global higher education. 52 Indian institutions have featured in the QS World University Rankings 2027. IIT Delhi remains India's highest-ranked institution at 118th globally, while IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and IIT Madras are among the world's Top 200 universities. #QSWorldUniversityRankings #HigherEducation

DAY 3 The IIT Madras contingent at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, with Hon'ble Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, showcasing India's deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurial excellence on the global stage. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @eduminofindia @dpradhanbjp @PrinSciAdvGoI @Vineet_K26 @sanjayjavin @IndiaDST @AICTE_INDIA @ugcindia @pibindia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @sjaishankaroffc @MEABharat @IndiainPortugal @IndiaembFrance @CGIMarseille @eoiberlin @IndiainIreland @HCI_London @iitbombay @SINEIITB @paniitindia #Bharatinnovates2026 #iit #showcase #deeptech #startup

IIT Roorkee is proud to be part of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, a landmark initiative bringing together India's leading innovators, startups, researchers, academic institutions, industry leaders, and global partners. The event serves as a platform to showcase cutting-edge technologies, foster international collaborations, and strengthen the innovation ecosystem through meaningful academia-industry engagement. Together, we continue to advance research, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven solutions that contribute to a sustainable, innovation-led future. #IITRoorkee #BharatInnovates2026 #InnovationEcosystem #ResearchExcellence #DeepTech #GlobalPartnerships #Startups #IndustryAcademia #TechnologyForImpact #IndiaAtGlobalStage @iitroorkee @Director_IITR @AkisEvangelidis @PiyushGoyal @PrinSciAdvOff @EduMinOfIndia @harishsalvee @nothing @AkshayDvivedi @iiscbangalore @BharatInnov2026

युवा संगम और काशी तमिल संगमम जैसी पहलें देश की विविध संस्कृतियों, परंपराओं और विरासत को समझने तथा ‘एक भारत, श्रेष्ठ भारत’ के विज़न को आगे बढ़ाने का सशक्त माध्यम हैं। #12YearsOfGovernment #12YearsOfYuvaShakti

Ideas. Innovation. Global opportunities. Listen to the voices of startup founders representing India at #BharatInnovates2026 in Nice, France. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @Vineet_K26 @BharatInnov2026 @PIB_India @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive