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Foundation Day Celebrations
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Foundation Day at IIT Ropar is an annual celebration of the institute’s establishment and journey since it was founded in 2008. It marks another year of the institute’s existence and achievements.
It’s a day to honour the institute’s growth in academics, research, innovation, and contributions to technology and society.
When It’s Held - IIT Ropar typically celebrates its Foundation Day on 24 February each year.
What Happens on Foundation Day - The events and activities on this day usually include:
Official celebrations and speeches by senior leaders — such as the Director of IIT Ropar and distinguished guests.
Recognition of achievements in research, innovation, teaching, and student activities.
Announcements or launches of new initiatives or facilities — for example, recent years have seen the unveiling of computing infrastructure, AI-related tools, entrepreneurship support, and R&D programs as part of the celebrations.
Purpose of the Celebration - Foundation Day at IIT Ropar is more than a festivity — it serves to:
Celebrate the institute’s progress from its inception to the present.
Inspire the community (students, faculty, alumni) towards future goals.
Highlight achievements and strategic priorities in research, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship.
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18th Foundation Day of IIT Ropar
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The Foundation Day is an annual milestone for IIT Ropar — founded in 2008 — celebrated every year on 24 February as a way to mark its establishment and growth as a research-intensive institution of national importance.
Date & Occasion - The 18th Foundation Day of the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar was celebrated on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at the institute’s auditorium in Rupnagar (Ropar), Punjab, India.
Theme & Significance - The theme for this year’s celebration was “Accelerating R&D, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Country” — reflecting IIT Ropar’s focus on research excellence, innovation-led growth, and entrepreneurial impact.
Chief Guest & Highlights - Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, was the Chief Guest at the event.
The celebration included speeches by the institute’s leadership, reflections on its journey since its inception in 2008, and recognition of achievements in research, innovation, and institutional growth.
Key Launches & Announcements - During the 18th Foundation Day celebrations, IIT Ropar unveiled several major initiatives:
Indus HPC — a new High Performance Computing facility to boost research across engineering, life sciences, climate modelling, and AI.
Shaurya Sthal — a commemorative space to honour the nation’s armed forces.
Nalanda Chatbot — an AI-powered chatbot developed in-house to support academic and administrative queries.
A Publications Dashboard and Digital Archive of IIT Ropar for organized access to research output.
Investment commitments to the institute’s Research & Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) from external partners.
Launch of the Student Entrepreneurship Support Programme, including seed grants to six student-led startups.