On 21 July 2026, Prof. Nomesh BhojKumar Bolia, Coordinator of the Doctoral Fellowship in India for ASEAN (DIA) Programme and Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Delhi, visited the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

During his visit, Prof. Bolia held a meeting with Prof. Bushra Ateeq, Dean of International Relations at IIT Kanpur, who presented a detailed overview of the Institute’s academic and research ecosystem. He also engaged with two DIA Fellowship scholars presently enrolled in doctoral studies at IIT Kanpur, one hailing from Indonesia and the other from Myanmar.

The DIA Programme, an initiative of the Government of India, enables citizens of ASEAN member states to pursue integrated PhD programmes at premier IITs across India. Selected scholars receive comprehensive financial support, including a monthly stipend and an annual research grant, for up to five years.