What are the causes we can contribute to?

The Dean has shared a proposed wishlist outlining the key initiatives for the 2000 Batch 25th Reunion. These include:

• Establishing Industry‑Sponsored Labs
• Chair Professorships (Visiting Global Experts)
• Legacy Hostel Maintenance (Emerald & Pearl)
• Food Court Development

You can read the full details in the official PDF shared by the Dean here: 📄 Proposed Wishlist – 2000 Batch 25th Reunion

How will donors be informed about fund usage?

Timely updates will be emailed to the batch-nominated representative(s). A detailed completion report is shared at project close.

How is a batch’s legacy recognized for its donation?

Infrastructure (labs/hostels/physical assets): A name plaque for the batch/individual is displayed on the facility.
Scholarships / student or staff welfare funds: The initiative is named after the contributing batch.

If multiple batches contribute, how is legacy managed?

A joint MoU records contributions and partnership. Recognition follows the same model—plaques for infrastructure and naming of scholarships/funds—acknowledging all contributing batches.

Who coordinates projects and shares updates?

Project Executive Mr. Ashir Daniel provides periodic progress reports. The RECAL Manager shares fund status and the final completion report.

How can NRIs contribute?

USA Donors
Option 1: Physical Check — Mail to:
NIT Trichy USA Alumni Chapter, 5819 Herma Street, San Jose, CA 95123
Option 2: Zelle — Send to: [email protected]
Option 3: Wire Transfer
Routing Number (RTN): 121000248
Account Number: 8433868513
Bank: Wells Fargo Bank
Branch Address: 130 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123
Company Match via Benevity: NIT Trichy USA Alumni Chapter is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit and is listed in most corporate benefits portals.
Contact Raja Renganathan ([email protected] | Text: 408-605-6249) for EIN code.
Tax Receipts: All payments made to NITT USA will receive a tax receipt (issued by the RECAL Manager).
Post-Donation Acknowledgment: Inform Raja Renganathan with Batch, Amount, Mode of Transfer.
As per policy, 10% of USD donations are retained by the U.S. chapter.

NON-US Donors (RECAL FCRA Account)
No tax exemption.
Beneficiary Name: RECAL Foundation
Account No: 40290901752
Account Type: Current
Bank: State Bank of India, New Delhi Main Branch, Parliament Street, New Delhi
IFSC Code: SBIN0000691
Branch Code: 00691

Which account should I transfer to?

India (domestic donors): Transfer to the designated Indian account (eligible for 80G).
U.S. donors: Use the NIT Trichy USA Alumni Chapter (see FAQ 6).
Other foreign donors: Use the RECAL FCRA Account (New Delhi) (see FAQ 6).

India Domestic Donors
NET Banking:
Beneficiary Name: RECAL Foundation
Bank: State Bank of India
Branch: NIT Campus, Post Bag No 3, Tiruchirapalli 620015
Account Number: 10023883213
IFS CODE: SBIN0001617
Account Type: Savings

UPI Payment:
Merchant Name – RECAL FOUNDATION
UPI ID – RECAL@SBI

Send an email to [email protected] with: Donor Name, Batch, Address, Email ID, Mobile #, PAN #, Amount, UTR #, Date of Transfer, Cause.

How do we know how much has been deposited, and how often is it communicated?

Weekly, RECAL sends batch-wise and project-wise donation summaries to batch representatives. A pre-reunion reconciliation confirms totals per project.

How can I tag my payment to a specific project?

Mention the project name/code in your payment reference/notes and select the project in the Google Form after payment.
Google Form Link

Does any form need to be filled out?

Yes. Complete the RECAL Google Form after payment. It captures donor details, project tagging, and enables receipts/80G certificates.
Google Form Link

What is the donation process and communication flow?

1. Identify the cause: Choose a project discussed with RECAL and DEAN.
2. Make the donation:
  a) Indian account for domestic donors (80G eligible)
  b) Foreign route via FCRA account (No tax benefits)
  c) U.S. route via NIT Trichy USA Alumni Chapter
3. Keep a screenshot/proof.
4. Fill the Google Form: Submit your details and select the project to tag your donation.
5. Update your batch Geo SPOC:
  • Brinjit/Gopal (India A/c transfers)
  • Deb/Anusha (US A/c transfers)
  • Sankar (Non-US overseas transfers)
6. Weekly updates: RECAL shares batch/project updates with batch reps.
7. Reconciliation: At least 1 week before the reunion, RECAL reconciles total funds per project.
8. Post-reunion acknowledgment: Within 2 weeks, RECAL issues tax certificates/receipts to donors.