The Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K) Class of 2000 has pledged a record Rs 100 crore to their alma mater during their Silver Jubilee reunion. This is the highest alumni pledge by a single batch across Indian academic institutions. The funds are proposed for establishing the Millennium School of Technology and Society (MSTAS) at IIT-K. Institute officials lauded the pledge as an affirmation of the alumni bond and a commitment to strengthening academic and research capabilities.