a) BHU alumni association started a signature drive for online petition to support its cause for converting IT-BHU into an IIT. The petition got overwhelming response from students, alumni, faculty, administration and well wishers of the institute. Over 2,300 signatures have been collected so far. The petition, which was crafted by Sanjay Dani (CSE 1987) and others, will be soon forwarded to the concerned government officials by Arvind Gupta (ECE 1992) and other Delhi based alumni. The petition and the signatures can be viewed on:
http://www.petitiononline.com/NewIITs/petition.html
b) The 3-member HRD Ministry Panel which visited our college and other colleges for upgradation to IIT level has submitted its final report to government on February 13. The government will decide about converting the seven colleges into IITs, Deemed IITs (almost-like IITs) and INIs (Institutes of National Importance) after consulting with state governments, IIT Board and political allies. The final decision is expected to be announced by March.