New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur on Wednesday launched its fundraising campaign, Greater Than Us, with Rs.4,155 crore already committed towards its Rs.5,000 crore target by 2029, making it the largest fundraising campaign undertaken by any IIT. The institute, which set the target in October 2024, has achieved about 77% of its goal and expects to meet it by early next year and funds will be used to expand research infrastructure, attract global talent and develop indigenous technologies in strategic sectors.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh launched the campaign at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The institute plans to raise the funds by March 2029. The campaign is structured around three pillars - Foundat...