Context
The project aims to pursue excellence in education, research, healthcare and innovation by enabling a creative and dynamic learning environment, developing sustainable research solutions, building bridges between academia, industry and society, and inculcating values and ethics in thought, expression and deed.
Activities
- Provide financial aid to students from underprivileged backgrounds for higher education;
- Provide support (travel grants, etc.) for students to pursue their research;
- Upgrade infrastructures and laboratories to improve the learning environment and research capabilities;
- Establish a super-specialty hospital along with an advanced research medical school.
Key Performance Indicators to be Reached (KPIs)
- Create a lasting impact on students from economically challenged backgrounds and their families;
- Provide them with better research infrastructures and opportunities;
- Improve healthcare infrastructures to guarantee quality healthcare for all.
Myriad Canada is working with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur on this project. Established in 1959, IIT Kanpur holds the distinction of being recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. Renowned for its excellence in science and engineering education, IIT Kanpur has made significant contributions to research and development over the decades. Its expansive, lush green campus spans 1,050 acres and hosts a rich array of academic and research resources. The Institute comprises 19 departments, 26 centers, three interdisciplinary programs, and two specialized schools across engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines. With over 590 full-time faculty members and more than 9,500 students, IIT Kanpur continues to be a leader in fostering innovation and academic rigor.
Myriad Canada’s role is to carry out charitable projects across the globe in accordance with its charitable purposes. We control and monitor the use of funds and the progress of charitable activities to ensure that donations made to Myriad Canada have the greatest impact in accordance with donors’ expressed wishes. As a member of the Myriad Alliance with offices in Canada, the US, Europe, Asia and Australia, Myriad Canada has a vast international network and extensive practical expertise.
How to support this project?
By credit card: At the top right of this page, indicate the amount you wish to donate, and make the donation online by credit card. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes by e-mail just a few minutes after making the donation. It is simple and quick!
By cheque:
- Make your cheque out to Myriad Canada.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: We receive a lot of cheques! You must please indicate “Project H502 – Support IIT Kanpur” in the memo line of your cheque to ensure that it is allocated correctly.
- Mail your cheque to: Myriad Canada, 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 1670, Montreal, QC, H3B 2B6, Canada.
By Direct Deposit:
- For transfer instructions, please email or call Caroline Chaulet: caroline@myriadcanada.org or +1 438 300 8122.
For Donation of Securities:
- Please email or call Caroline Chaulet: caroline@myriadcanada.org or +1 438 300 8122.
For Monthly Donations:
- We use CanadaHelps. Please find the link here.
If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
All donations are eligible for a tax receipt in Canada.
The projects are managed with the greatest care and professionalism.