The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur has awarded the Honoris Causa Doctorate of Science (D.Sc.) to Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL & Chairman, HCL Technologies and Shiv Nadar Foundation - for his outstanding contribution to the computer hardware and software domain in the country.
The award was presented to Shiv Nadar on the 56th annual convocation ceremony of IIT, Kharagpur by Hon'ble Union Minister of HRD Kapil Sibal amidst distinguished science and technology luminaries. With this award, Shiv now joins the league of luminary recipients, including Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Mother Teresa, Ratan Tata and Satyajit Ray, who have been conferred this award earlier.
Shiv Nadar said, “Receiving the Doctorate of Science from the IIT, Kharagpur therefore is a true honour. IIT, Kharagpur is also the first buyer of any HCL product ever.”
The Honoris Causa Doctorate by IIT is meant to acknowledge and felicitate distinguished personalities in the country who have made commendable contributions in the field of science, engineering, entrepreneurship and academics. Shiv Nadar’s name was selected by the Senate, the Board of Governors and the President of India, the Visitor of IIT Kharagpur due to his commendable contribution as Engineer Entrepreneur.
