April 23, 2024 – BITS Pilani, renowned for its academic excellence and innovation laid the foundation stone for “Rakesh Verma Convention Centre”. Rakesh Verma is the Founder & Chairman of MapmyIndia, India’s original map maker and is an alumnus of BITS Pilani. The initiative is a progression towards Mr Verma’s pledge of INR 15 Crore last year to develop modern infrastructure at Pilani campus, the highest amount ever by a BITS alumnus.
This convention centre has been designed to provide a 200-seat conference room that will host a wide variety of national and international conferences, high end executive development programmes, workshops and alumni meets. In addition, it will offer comfortable residential facilities with 94 rooms equipped with modern amenities to enhance the comfort for its visitors. The strategic location of the centre at the BITS Pilani campus will serve as a hub for exchange of ideas and collaborations. This state-of-the-art project, anticipated to conclude within the next eighteen months, will significantly enhance the institute’s capability to host conferences, events, and workshops of international calibre.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. V Ramgopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor, BITS Pilani said, “At BITS Pilani, we foster a vibrant ecosystem of innovation and research, attracting visionaries like Rakesh Verma, who proudly stand among our esteemed alumni. We deeply appreciate his unwavering support and generous contributions, which exemplify a commitment to elevating BITS Pilani to world-class standards. “Prof Arya Dean of Alumni Relations, while expressing his views about this convention centre said, “It’s certain that the centre would become a superlative facility that meets the evolving needs of the community.”
Rakesh Verma, esteemed Founder and Chairman Mapmyindia, said, “With the advent of globalization and rise of technology in every facet of our lives, it is important to recognize talent adequately and empower them to stand at par with the ever-changing times. I am happy to provide a platform where ideas can be exchanged, and collaboration can blossom to cater to spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship amongst students and faculty. I am sure that together we will transform aspirations into tangible results.”
BITS Pilani stands tall as a remarkable institute with programs in science, engineering, technology law, design and management that operate from five campuses – Pilani, Dubai, Goa, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Its alumni through their outstanding achievements have brought considerable acclaim not only to their Alma Mater but also to the nation at large. The alumni have become instrumental in championing their alma mater’s ambitious objectives for the future. Their significant contributions to various initiatives have played a crucial role in advancing the institution’s goals. Over the last five years alone, the alumni of BITS Pilani have generously contributed over 115 crores to numerous projects.
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