New Delhi, July 10 2026: PanIIT Alumni India, the apex body representing the alumni of all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), today announced two key additions to its national leadership team. Dr Amitabh Ranjan (Registrar IIPA)has been elected Vice Chairman, and Rajeev Singh (Chief General Manager, Engineers India LTD)has been elected General Secretary of the organisation for the 2026-28 term.

The two office bearers join Chairman Prabhat Kumar, IRS, and Treasurer Ashish Kela, CFA, on the Executive Council, which represents a community of over five lakh IIT alumni across India and around the world, including active chapters in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Korea, Singapore, and Australia.

Dr. Amitabh Ranjan currently serves as Registrar at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi, one of the country’s premier institutions for the training and capacity-building of civil servants. A petroleum engineering graduate, he has previously served in leadership roles within the Government of Uttar Pradesh, where he was widely credited for spearheading the digitisation of the state’s Transport Department through the “Vahan” (vehicle registration) and “Sarathi” (driving licence) digital platforms, now used nationwide. He has been an active voice within the PanIIT ecosystem, frequently moderating and speaking at flagship PanIIT summits on themes ranging from public governance to India’s knowledge traditions, and brings with him a keen interest in the energy, renewable energy and climate domains.

Rajeev Singh has been a long-standing and active member of PanIIT Alumni India’s core team, having played a key role in organising several of the organisation’s flagship initiatives, events and community engagement programmes over the years. He takes charge as General Secretary at a time when PanIIT Alumni India continues to expand its footprint across India’s technology, entrepreneurship and public policy landscape.

Commenting on the new appointments, Prabhat Kumar, Chairman, PanIIT Alumni India, said, “Dr Amitabh Ranjan and Rajeev Singh bring with them years of dedicated engagement with the PanIIT movement. Their leadership will add further depth to our efforts in strengthening alumni collaboration, driving thought leadership, and contributing meaningfully to nation-building. We warmly welcome them to their new roles and look forward to their continued contribution.”

Speaking on his election, Dr Amitabh Ranjan, Vice Chairman, PanIIT Alumni India, said, “It is a privilege to take on this responsibility within an organisation that has consistently channelled the IIT community’s talent towards public good. I look forward to working with the Executive Council to deepen PanIIT’s engagement with public policy, governance and the larger national development agenda.”

Rajeev Singh, General Secretary, PanIIT Alumni India, added, “PanIIT has always been a platform built on the collective energy of its volunteers and alumni. As General Secretary, my focus will be on strengthening this ecosystem further and ensuring that our chapters, initiatives and members remain closely connected in pursuit of shared goals.”

PanIIT Alumni India serves as an umbrella organisation for the alumni of all IITs, promoting collaboration, thought leadership and national service through a strong and unified network. Over the years, the movement has expanded significantly, organising flagship summits and initiatives across the country in the areas of technology, entrepreneurship, public policy and education. The newly strengthened Executive Council is expected to build on this momentum, fostering deeper alumni engagement, innovation-led partnerships and initiatives that contribute meaningfully to society and nation-building.

PanIIT Tech4Bharat Summit 2026 Marks 75 Years of IITs

New Delhi, January 16, 2026: Over 500 policymakers, global industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and IIT leadership and alumni will participate in the PanIIT Tech4Bharat Summit 2026 on January 18 in Chennai to chart a technology-led growth roadmap towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

The Summit, marking 75 years of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), is being convened by PanIIT Alumni India, a Delhi-based umbrella organisation representing alumni of all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), in association with IIT Madras.

New Delhi-headquartered PanIIT Alumni India has a presence in 27 countries.

The eminent congregation will brainstorm on innovation, entrepreneurship, public policy, deep tech, infrastructure, finance, energy, and nation-building, reflecting the evolving role of IITs as catalysts for a Viksit Bharat, said Prabhat Kumar, Chairman, PanIIT Alumni India.

“Tech4Bharat is a collective expression of the IIT alumni community’s commitment to India’s future. As the IIT system completes 75 years, the Summit will explore how technology, policy, industry, and academia can collaborate to accelerate inclusive and sustainable national development.” Kumar said

Giving further details about the Summit, Ashok Kumar, General Secretary of PanIIT Alumni India, said that more than 500 delegates, including IIT alumni from India and abroad, will participate in the day-long event.

The Summit will be inaugurated by R. N. Ravi, Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu. The programme will also feature a special address by Ilaiyaraaja, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), he added.

Top entrepreneurs and industry leaders will be participating in panel discussions on DeepTech C Start-up Playbook and FinTech C Digital Banking.

In the “IIT Directors’ Panel- ‘IITs as Catalysts for Nation Building’, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director IIT Madras, Prof. Suman Chakraborty, Director IIT Kharagpur, Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director IIT Guwahati, and Prof. K. N. Satyanarayana, Director IIT Tirupati, will participate. There will be a session on “Leadership Dialogue with Arjun Malhotra, Co-Founder, HCL,” focusing on building global technology enterprises from India.

A special session will be held on “CPSEs as Nation Builders, which includes the panellists Mr Ranjit Rath, CMD of Oil India Ltd, Mr. Rohit Kumar Agrawala, Director of CPCL, and Mr. Manoj Jain, CMD of Madras Fertilisers Ltd., highlighting the strategic role of public sector enterprises in energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing.

Special addresses on Smart Cities C Metro Systems, Energy C xEV Powertrains, Digital Public Infrastructure, and Industrial Innovation have also been scheduled for the Summit.

The Summit will conclude with a Closing Plenary by Shri S. Gurumurthy, Chairman, Vivekananda International Foundation, followed by the Valedictory Address by Rajah Venkataraman.

Chairman Kumar said the Tech4Bharat Summit aims to foster actionable collaboration between government, academia, industry, start-ups, and the global IIT alumni network, transforming ideas into scalable national impact.