<p>The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has received a donation of $18.6 million from an alumnus for establishment of a Green Energy and Sustainability Research Hub, the premier institute said on Thursday.</p>.<p>The IIT B, however, did not disclose the identity of the alumnus, saying he wanted to remain anonymous.</p>.Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani donates Rs 315 crore to IIT-B.<p>The contribution will redefine the institute's role in addressing the global climate crisis. The hub will be located within a state-of-the-art academic building on the IIT Bombay campus in suburban Powai and its focus will extends to critically important areas, said the institute in a statement.</p>.<p>The focused areas include evaluating climate risks and developing effective mitigation strategies, climate change adaptation, and comprehensive environmental monitoring, it said.</p>.<p>Additionally, the hub seeks to advance climate solutions, foster the adoption of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies. It will facilitate research in several critical areas, including battery technologies, solar photovoltaics, biofuels, clean-air science, flood forecasting, and carbon capture, among others, said the statement.</p>.<p>The research centre will also offer industry-tailored educational training and cultivate strategic collaborations with global universities and corporations, it said.</p>.<p>Prof Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay, said, “The establishment of this hub underscores our dedication to tackling climate challenges through cutting-edge research, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and nurturing entrepreneurial endeavours." The Green Energy and Sustainability Research Hub stands as a testament to the impact that collective efforts can achieve in paving a sustainable path for the future, he said.</p>.<p>“This is a rare occurrence in Indian academia that a philanthropist wishes to stay anonymous," Chaudhari added. </p>
<p>The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has received a donation of $18.6 million from an alumnus for establishment of a Green Energy and Sustainability Research Hub, the premier institute said on Thursday.</p>.<p>The IIT B, however, did not disclose the identity of the alumnus, saying he wanted to remain anonymous.</p>.Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani donates Rs 315 crore to IIT-B.<p>The contribution will redefine the institute's role in addressing the global climate crisis. The hub will be located within a state-of-the-art academic building on the IIT Bombay campus in suburban Powai and its focus will extends to critically important areas, said the institute in a statement.</p>.<p>The focused areas include evaluating climate risks and developing effective mitigation strategies, climate change adaptation, and comprehensive environmental monitoring, it said.</p>.<p>Additionally, the hub seeks to advance climate solutions, foster the adoption of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies. It will facilitate research in several critical areas, including battery technologies, solar photovoltaics, biofuels, clean-air science, flood forecasting, and carbon capture, among others, said the statement.</p>.<p>The research centre will also offer industry-tailored educational training and cultivate strategic collaborations with global universities and corporations, it said.</p>.<p>Prof Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director, IIT Bombay, said, “The establishment of this hub underscores our dedication to tackling climate challenges through cutting-edge research, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and nurturing entrepreneurial endeavours." The Green Energy and Sustainability Research Hub stands as a testament to the impact that collective efforts can achieve in paving a sustainable path for the future, he said.</p>.<p>“This is a rare occurrence in Indian academia that a philanthropist wishes to stay anonymous," Chaudhari added. </p>