This definitive work unveils the untold saga of the Indian Institutes of Technology - from their idealistic origins in Nehru's India to their staggering global influence today. Blending razor-sharp analysis, archival secrets, and exclusive interviews with pioneers, directors, struggling aspirants, billion-dollar founders, and unsung heroes, IIT: The Untold Story of India's Most Prestigious Educational Ecosystem delivers a raw, multi-generational portrait of an institution that has shaped India's destiny.
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Prabhat Kumar, an officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), is the current chairman of PanIIT Alumni India for the 2025-2027 term. He leads the apex body representing alumni from all twenty-three IITs, an organization that connects over 5,00,000 alumni worldwide.
Beyond his government service, Kumar is a passionate advocate for the IIT alumni network. His vision 'From Silicon Valley to Indus Valley' is a rallying call to channel the immense talent of the global IIT diaspora back into India' growth story.
He has held leadership positions as the president of the IRS Association's Mumbai chapter and the ex-president of the IIT Delhi Alumni Association.