The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and its distinguished alumnus Rakesh Gangwal (co-founder of IndiGo airlines) have inked an agreement to work together for establishing the School of Medical Sciences and Technology on the IIT Kanpur campus.

Gangwal has signed an agreement with IIT Kanpur to support the ambitious project. Under this agreement, Gangwal will be donating Rs 100 crores to support the establishment of the school.

The school is expected to build academic and research leadership in the clinical research and MedTech domains. IIT Kanpur will converge its technology and innovation competencies with medical sciences to catapult the institute into the league of global institutions. This will be achieved through the Centers of Excellence (CoE) on futuristic medicine and a Super-speciality Hospital.

The agreement was signed between Prof Abhay Karandikar, Director, IIT Kanpur and Rakesh Gangwal. The proposed School will be named as "Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology". Gangwal will also be joining the advisory Board of the School.

The following news, walkthrough video and 3D view of the proposed structure will provide the complete information about the "Gangwal School of Medical Sciences & Technology, IITK":

1. "Gangwal School of Medical Sciences & Technology, news by IIT Kanpur
2. "Gangwal School of Medical Sciences & Technology, by Office of Resources and Alumni, IITK
3. Walkthrough Video of "Gangwal School of Medical Sciences & Technology"
4. 3D view of the proposed structure of "Gangwal School of Medical Sciences & Technology"