Srinagar, Sept 11 (KNS): An eminent alumnus of NIT Srinagar, Er Ashok Dhar, has donated ?2 lakh to institute a gold medal in Chemical Engineering.
The award, titled “Ashok Dhar Gold Medal”, will be presented every year to the topper in Chemical Engineering on Alumni Day. This is the first time in the institute’s history, since its establishment in 1960, that such an award has been instituted.
Institute officials said the medal will not only celebrate academic excellence but also recognize qualities such as hard work, perseverance, and dedication.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel“It will inspire generations of students and strengthen alumni bonds,” they added.
Born and raised in Srinagar, Er Dhar has held leadership positions in three Fortune 500 companies and worked in India and abroad in petroleum, energy trading, and strategic management. He has also spoken at major international energy conferences across the world.
The NIT fraternity has hailed his contribution, calling it a proud moment for the institute and a beacon for future alumni.