NIT-K ‘81 batch alumni present two electric buggies to alma mater
Alumni from the 1981 batch of NIT-Karnataka donated two solar-powered electric buggies to their alma mater. The initiative aims to improve campus mobility and support the institute's goal of becoming a net-zero, sustainable campus.
Why it matters
This project demonstrates how alumni engagement can drive sustainable infrastructure and campus modernization.
Alumni of the National Institute of Technology-Karnataka (NIT-K), Surathkal, across multiple batches, returned to campus to mark the Institute’s 67th Foundation Day on Friday, with over 100 alumni from the 1981 batch alone joining the celebrations with their families.
The occasion saw the formal handover of two electric buggies to the campus under CAMPUS 81, a mobility initiative driven by the 1981 batch. CAMPUS 81 (Collaborative Alumni Mobility Partnership for University Sustainability) is an ongoing project under the CAMP (Contribute to Alma Mater Projects) programme, launched by the 1981 batch in 2018.
The initiative, with a total project cost of ₹17 lakh, comprises two electric buggies, a solar-powered charging facility and a GPS-enabled campus tour and information system, together forming a mobility ecosystem for the campus. The project was designed, fabricated, and led by U. Pruthviraj (associate professor and project coordinator of CAMPUS 81) and his team.
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