IIT Delhi Alumnus Alok Aggarwal Endowed ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Chair in Civil Engineering Department
IIT Delhi alumnus Mr. Alok Aggarwal (Class of 1986, Civil Engineering) has endowed the "Ramakanta Chair" in the fields of environmental, social, and governance (ESG). This chair will enhance the institute’s forte towards promoting excellence and leadership in teaching, research, and development in the field of ESG and sustainable development.
Mr. Aggarwal had a keen desire to contribute the chair to the Civil Engineering department at IIT Delhi, as the institute has been instrumental in shaping his core values and has a very special place for him in his heart. His wife and children are passionate supporters of this opportunity to give back to the institution.
He wishes to dedicate this chair to his loving mother.
While sharing his fond memories from his time as a student at IIT Delhi, Mr. Aggarwal mentioned, "IIT Delhi has played an integral role in shaping the person that I am today, and I will be forever grateful for the guidance, education, and experience I received here. It is an honour to support IIT Delhi, and it is my privilege to be associated with the establishment of the chair.
Alok Aggarwal is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Brookfield Properties in India. He has also strengthened the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices in India. He pursued an MBA from ISB Hyderabad and his B.Tech. degree from IIT Delhi.
