Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Yadupati Singhania Super Speciality Hospital



Mr. Rakesh Gangwal

Shri Rakesh Gangwal extended his generosity by donating Rs. 100 crores to help set up a medical school in IIT Kanpur. An MoU was signed between IIT Kanpur and Shri Gangwal on 4 April 2022 in Mumbai, India, and the medical school, previously known as the School of Medical Research & Technology has now been named the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences & Technology (GSMST).With this initiative, IIT Kanpur has embarked upon a very innovative and transformative journey that will create a huge socio-economic impact locally, nationally and globally. The institute is known for its technological expertise, and has one of the best Innovations and Incubation Ecosystem, the setting up of GSMST will be a huge game changer for IIT Kanpur as it will complete the MedTech system on its campus. This ambitious project has the potential to provide state-of-the-art healthcare, futuristic MedTech innovations and employment to many thereby bringing economic growth to its neighboring areas as well.



An insightful meeting of GSMST conducted with UP Industrialists aiming at its Futuristic Roadmap



IIT Kanpur hosted an evening dedicated to the introduction of the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology, and the Yadupati Singhania Super Specialty Hospital to industry leaders and dignitaries from the state of Uttar Pradesh on 15th March 2024. This event aimed at presenting the futuristic initiatives of the School and highlighted IIT Kanpur's ambitious initiatives to redefine healthcare and MedTech innovation in India.

The event was graced by distinguished guests, including Mr. A.K. Saraogi, President (CA & CRO) of JKCement; Mr. Atul Kapoor, MD, Regency Health; Mr. Neeraj Gupta, Joint MD, MKU Pvt. Ltd.; Mr. Raj Kumar Lohia, Chairman, Lohia Group; Mr. Deepak Kothari, Chairman & MD, Kothari Products Ltd., and our esteemed alumnus Mr. Gopal Sutwala, among others. Prof. S. Ganesh, Director, IIT Kanpur, Prof. Sandeep Verma, PIC Gangwal School; and Mr. Kapil Kaul, CEO IIT Kanpur Development Foundation (IITK DF); shed light on the vision, objectives, and notable achievements of the Gangwal School, the event serving as a platform to enhance understanding and nurture the partnerships between IIT Kanpur and stakeholders in various industries.



Bhoomi Poojan of Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology

IIT Kanpur held Bhoomi Pujan for the construction of the Gangwal School of Medical Science and Technology and Yadupati Singhania Super Speciality Hospital in the month of September.



GSMST at IITK signed an MoU with the Government of Uttar Pradesh





The MoU was signed by Prof. Sandeep Verma, Professor-In-Charge, Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology, and Shri Ranjan Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh, in the presence of honourable Deputy Chief Minister Shri Brajesh Pathak; Minister of State Parliamentary Affairs, Medical Education, Medical and Health, Family Welfare, Mother and Child Welfare, Shri Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh and Principal Secretary, Shri Partha Sarthi Sensharma, Govt. of UP. Prof. Amitabha Bandyopadhyay and Prof. Nisheeth Srivastava also joined Prof. Sandeep Verma and myself for the event from the Institute side.