December 31st, 2025
A Year That Brought Us Back — and Forward: Reflections from the KGP Family
IITKGP Foundation
As 2025 draws to a close, one truth stands out clearly for every KGPian, no matter where in the world they are today: this was a year of coming back—to memories, to meaning, and to each other.
Across the stories shared by the IITKGP Foundation this year, alumni were not just readers or supporters; they were the protagonists. Entrepreneurs and researchers, mentors and donors, storytellers and silent enablers—2025 reminded us that while time may take us far from Hijli, it never really takes Hijli out of us.
The Ties That Time Cannot Weaken
The year began by reaffirming something alumni instinctively know: IIT Kharagpur is not a phase of life—it is a lifelong identity. Stories celebrating “Forever KGPians” reflected friendships forged in hostels, debates carried out over chai, and values shaped in classrooms that continue to guide decisions decades later.
These were not stories of nostalgia alone. They were reminders that the relationships built on campus quietly mature into global networks of trust, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
Alumni as Builders of the Future
Throughout 2025, we saw alumni journeys that traced a powerful arc—from uncertainty to impact. Stories of founders who faced rejection before building transformative ventures resonated deeply, not because success was guaranteed, but because perseverance was familiar.
A recurring theme among alumni voices was clear: KGP taught us how to think, not what to think. Whether in technology, media, social enterprise, or research, alumni carried forward the Institute’s culture of problem-solving, ethical leadership, and intellectual courage.
Remembering Why We Started
Some of the most moving stories this year were not about professional milestones, but about human moments—shared laughter in halls, legends passed down generations, and memories that still surface unannounced decades later.
These reflections reminded us that IITKGP shaped us not only as engineers, scientists, educators or managers, but as people. The empathy learned in crisis, the teamwork learned in scarcity, and the resilience learned through failure remain some of the Institute’s greatest gifts to its alumni.
75 Years: A Milestone That Belongs to Alumni
The Institute’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations gave alumni a reason to pause and reflect: We are part of history—but also responsible for its future.
Across newsletters and campaigns, alumni were invited not merely to celebrate 75 years of IIT Kharagpur, but to actively shape what the next 25 and 50 years will look like. The response was heartening—through mentorship, philanthropy, advocacy, and engagement, alumni stepped forward with renewed commitment.
This was not about giving back out of obligation, but about giving forward—with gratitude.
From Gratitude to Giving
As the year moved into its final months, stories around Giving Tuesday and year-end giving carried a deeper message: every contribution, big or small, is a continuation of a cycle that once supported us.
For many alumni, supporting scholarships, research, infrastructure, or student wellbeing was a way of honoring their own journeys—of ensuring that future KGPians receive the same opportunities, encouragement, and belief that once changed their lives.
Closing the Year, Carrying the Spirit Forward
If 2025 has taught us anything, it is this: alumni are not the past of IIT Kharagpur—they are its present force and future promise.
In every article, every alumni spotlight, every call to action in 2025, one theme emerges clearly: our legacy isn’t static—it evolves with every story shared, every connection strengthened, and every life touched by the spirit of “Give Back, Lift Up.”
As we turn the page to 2026, we carry with us not just memories, but momentum—to lift the next KGPian, to catalyze yet greater impact, and to honor the legacy that continues to define IIT Kharagpur’s journey in the world.
The stories of 2025 remind us that no matter how far we travel, we remain connected by shared roots, shared values, and a shared responsibility to uplift the next generation.
Here’s to the year that brought us back—and to the many years ahead, shaped by the enduring spirit of the KGPian community.
A Year That Brought Us Back — and Forward: Reflections from the KGP Family
As 2025 draws to a close, one truth stands out clearly for every KGPian, no matter where in the world they are today: this was a year of coming back—to memories, to meaning, and to each other.
Across the stories shared by the IITKGP Foundation this year, alumni were not just readers or supporters; they were the protagonists. Entrepreneurs and researchers, mentors and donors, storytellers and silent enablers—2025 reminded us that while time may take us far from Hijli, it never really takes Hijli out of us.
The Ties That Time Cannot Weaken
The year began by reaffirming something alumni instinctively know: IIT Kharagpur is not a phase of life—it is a lifelong identity. Stories celebrating “Forever KGPians” reflected friendships forged in hostels, debates carried out over chai, and values shaped in classrooms that continue to guide decisions decades later.
These were not stories of nostalgia alone. They were reminders that the relationships built on campus quietly mature into global networks of trust, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
Alumni as Builders of the Future
Throughout 2025, we saw alumni journeys that traced a powerful arc—from uncertainty to impact. Stories of founders who faced rejection before building transformative ventures resonated deeply, not because success was guaranteed, but because perseverance was familiar.
A recurring theme among alumni voices was clear: KGP taught us how to think, not what to think. Whether in technology, media, social enterprise, or research, alumni carried forward the Institute’s culture of problem-solving, ethical leadership, and intellectual courage.
Remembering Why We Started
Some of the most moving stories this year were not about professional milestones, but about human moments—shared laughter in halls, legends passed down generations, and memories that still surface unannounced decades later.
These reflections reminded us that IITKGP shaped us not only as engineers, scientists, educators or managers, but as people. The empathy learned in crisis, the teamwork learned in scarcity, and the resilience learned through failure remain some of the Institute’s greatest gifts to its alumni.
75 Years: A Milestone That Belongs to Alumni
The Institute’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations gave alumni a reason to pause and reflect: We are part of history—but also responsible for its future.
Across newsletters and campaigns, alumni were invited not merely to celebrate 75 years of IIT Kharagpur, but to actively shape what the next 25 and 50 years will look like. The response was heartening—through mentorship, philanthropy, advocacy, and engagement, alumni stepped forward with renewed commitment.
This was not about giving back out of obligation, but about giving forward—with gratitude.
From Gratitude to Giving
As the year moved into its final months, stories around Giving Tuesday and year-end giving carried a deeper message: every contribution, big or small, is a continuation of a cycle that once supported us.
For many alumni, supporting scholarships, research, infrastructure, or student wellbeing was a way of honoring their own journeys—of ensuring that future KGPians receive the same opportunities, encouragement, and belief that once changed their lives.
Closing the Year, Carrying the Spirit Forward
If 2025 has taught us anything, it is this: alumni are not the past of IIT Kharagpur—they are its present force and future promise.
In every article, every alumni spotlight, every call to action in 2025, one theme emerges clearly: our legacy isn’t static—it evolves with every story shared, every connection strengthened, and every life touched by the spirit of “Give Back, Lift Up.”
As we turn the page to 2026, we carry with us not just memories, but momentum—to lift the next KGPian, to catalyze yet greater impact, and to honor the legacy that continues to define IIT Kharagpur’s journey in the world.
The stories of 2025 remind us that no matter how far we travel, we remain connected by shared roots, shared values, and a shared responsibility to uplift the next generation.
Here’s to the year that brought us back—and to the many years ahead, shaped by the enduring spirit of the KGPian community.
As 2025 draws to a close, one truth stands out clearly for every KGPian, no matter where in the world they are today: this was a year of coming back—to memories, to meaning, and to each other.
Across the stories shared by the IITKGP Foundation this year, alumni were not just readers or supporters; they were the protagonists. Entrepreneurs and researchers, mentors and donors, storytellers and silent enablers—2025 reminded us that while time may take us far from Hijli, it never really takes Hijli out of us.
The Ties That Time Cannot Weaken
The year began by reaffirming something alumni instinctively know: IIT Kharagpur is not a phase of life—it is a lifelong identity. Stories celebrating “Forever KGPians” reflected friendships forged in hostels, debates carried out over chai, and values shaped in classrooms that continue to guide decisions decades later.
These were not stories of nostalgia alone. They were reminders that the relationships built on campus quietly mature into global networks of trust, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
Alumni as Builders of the Future
Throughout 2025, we saw alumni journeys that traced a powerful arc—from uncertainty to impact. Stories of founders who faced rejection before building transformative ventures resonated deeply, not because success was guaranteed, but because perseverance was familiar.
A recurring theme among alumni voices was clear: KGP taught us how to think, not what to think. Whether in technology, media, social enterprise, or research, alumni carried forward the Institute’s culture of problem-solving, ethical leadership, and intellectual courage.
Remembering Why We Started
Some of the most moving stories this year were not about professional milestones, but about human moments—shared laughter in halls, legends passed down generations, and memories that still surface unannounced decades later.
These reflections reminded us that IITKGP shaped us not only as engineers, scientists, educators or managers, but as people. The empathy learned in crisis, the teamwork learned in scarcity, and the resilience learned through failure remain some of the Institute’s greatest gifts to its alumni.
75 Years: A Milestone That Belongs to Alumni
The Institute’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations gave alumni a reason to pause and reflect: We are part of history—but also responsible for its future.
Across newsletters and campaigns, alumni were invited not merely to celebrate 75 years of IIT Kharagpur, but to actively shape what the next 25 and 50 years will look like. The response was heartening—through mentorship, philanthropy, advocacy, and engagement, alumni stepped forward with renewed commitment.
This was not about giving back out of obligation, but about giving forward—with gratitude.
From Gratitude to Giving
As the year moved into its final months, stories around Giving Tuesday and year-end giving carried a deeper message: every contribution, big or small, is a continuation of a cycle that once supported us.
For many alumni, supporting scholarships, research, infrastructure, or student wellbeing was a way of honoring their own journeys—of ensuring that future KGPians receive the same opportunities, encouragement, and belief that once changed their lives.
Closing the Year, Carrying the Spirit Forward
If 2025 has taught us anything, it is this: alumni are not the past of IIT Kharagpur—they are its present force and future promise.
In every article, every alumni spotlight, every call to action in 2025, one theme emerges clearly: our legacy isn’t static—it evolves with every story shared, every connection strengthened, and every life touched by the spirit of “Give Back, Lift Up.”
As we turn the page to 2026, we carry with us not just memories, but momentum—to lift the next KGPian, to catalyze yet greater impact, and to honor the legacy that continues to define IIT Kharagpur’s journey in the world.
The stories of 2025 remind us that no matter how far we travel, we remain connected by shared roots, shared values, and a shared responsibility to uplift the next generation.
Here’s to the year that brought us back—and to the many years ahead, shaped by the enduring spirit of the KGPian community.