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IIT Kharagpur Foundation (USA) NEWSLETTER

Volume: 1.3.2026

Dear Reader,

“A new year is not just a change in the calendar—it is an invitation to reimagine what we can build together.” 

As 2026 begins, IIT Kharagpur is setting the tone for the year ahead—one defined by innovation, expanded learning, and a renewed focus on student well-being. From campus traditions reimagined by a new generation to academic initiatives with global reach, the first week of January offers a compelling glimpse into how IITKGP continues to evolve while staying true to the values that shaped us all.

IITKGP Ka Tempo High Hai!

Education Built Us. Now We Build the Future.

A New Year, A Renewed Momentum at KGP

As 2026 begins, IIT Kharagpur reminds us why, no matter how many years or miles separate us from Hijli, the campus still feels close. From new academic initiatives to student-led innovation and a renewed focus on well-being, the start of January offers a glimpse of an institution evolving with purpose—while staying rooted in the values that have shaped generations of Kgpians across North America.

The energy is already palpable as preparations begin for Kshitij 2026, the flagship techno-management festival. For many alumni, it evokes memories of late nights, bold ideas, and the first sparks of entrepreneurial thinking. Today, Kshitij showcases a new generation engaging with AI, robotics, fintech, and Web3, while preserving the spirit of problem-solving and collaboration alumni recognize instantly.

IIT Kharagpur is also expanding its academic reach globally. A new free online course on Deep Learning and AI, launching via NPTEL/SWAYAM, underscores the Institute’s role as a global educator. At the same time, the approval of well-being and life-skills courses reflects a growing focus on resilience, balance, and purpose alongside technical excellence.

The Institute continues to engage with public policy and professional practice. A certificate course on India’s New Labour Codes, offered through the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, highlights IITKGP’s interdisciplinary relevance for alumni in global corporations, startups, and academia.

As the year opens, campus updates carry optimism and resolve—reminding alumni across North America that the Institute that shaped us continues to grow, adapt, and inspire.

As always, the journey of IIT Kharagpur is not confined to the campus alone. It lives through its alumni, across continents and decades, connected by shared memories and a collective belief in the power of education to shape the future. The first week of 2026 suggests that the path ahead is one of thoughtful progress—and one worth walking together.