
Dr Jitendra Hails IIT Roorkee As Asia's Oldest Engineering College, Role Model
Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 5:07 p.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
ROORKEE (UTTARAKHAND), Sept 5: In a highly scholarly Convocation address, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today hailed IIT Roorkee, founded in 1847, as Asia’s first Engineering College and a role model that combines research, innovation and societal engagement. Even in the NIF rating released yesterday, the institution , which was earlier known […]