A Summit of Excellence: IIT Bombay’s Storied Meeting with Indian President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu

1 Feb 2024


It was a watershed moment for IIT Bombay, when Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay, along with Prof. Rahul Purwar, met with the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, amplifying the Institute’s profound impact and influential role on the national stage.

The purpose of this meeting was to extend a formal invitation for her esteemed presence to IIT Bombay’s campus and to ceremoniously dedicate the groundbreaking CAR-T cell therapy, a pioneering development at IIT Bombay, designed for cancer treatment, to the nation.

This noteworthy meeting underscores the Institute’s commitment to advancing cutting-edge research and contributing significantly to the healthcare landscape of the nation.

With the continued dedication of IIT Bombay’s esteemed faculty and the support of its illustrious alumni, IIT Bombay looks forward to reaching new heights and making lasting contributions to education, research, and societal advancement.