51st Teachers Day celebrations of IIT Bombay

Updated on: Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Mumbai: The 51st Teacher’s Day celebrations of IIT Bombay were held on Saturday, September 5th 2009. The chief guest, Prof P Balaram, Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore presented awards for 'Excellence in Teaching’, IRCC Research & Industrial consultancy awards for the year 2007' as well as Dr P K Patwardhan Technology Development Award' to select faculty members.

Prof P Balaram, Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore stated, “Education is the most critical investment in our future and the most effective strategy which will enable us to survive and to thrive in a changing world. It is the most precious gift we can pass on to the coming generation, enabling them to take the country towards prosperity.”

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Devang Khakhar said "Teachers are the core of IIT Bombay. They create the ambiance of excellence and set the standards of learning, to help students become outstanding graduates and important contributors to society.” He also congratulated all the awardees and expressed his gratitude towards IIT Bombay Heritage Fund and the late Dr P K Patwardhan for funding these awards.

51st Teachers Day celebrations of IIT Bombay

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