Ashok Soota-promoted SKAN research trust grants Rs 20 cr to IIT Roorkee

Proceeds will be used to fund an Institute Chair Professorship and three fellowships; institute is also setting up a wet lab

Ashok Soota promoted SKAN Medical research trust today announced a grant of Rs 20 crore to IIT Roorkee towards sponsoring a Chair Professorship, three Faculty Fellowships, creation of a lab and funding of joint research projects.

IIT Roorkee (IITR) is engaged in teaching and research in Science, Engineering, Management, Humanities & Social Sciences and Architecture & Planning disciplines. In particular, IITR is engaged in research in the field of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering. As part of its support to medical research in India, SKAN has agreed to provide a grant of Rs 20 crore to IITR.

Ashok Soota, Chairman, SKAN Trust said,