IIT Delhi Alumnus Patu Keswani Donates Research Center to the Institute

Online, March 5, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Mr. Patanjali (Patu) G Keswani, CMD, Lemon Tree Hotels recently donated the 'Golden Jubilee GH Keswani Research Center' to the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Shri Kapil Sibal, Hon. Minister of Human Resource Development and Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India laid the foundation stone at a ceremony attended by the Chairman - Board of Governors, IIT Delhi, Directors of IIT Delhi and Roorkee, deans, professors and dignitaries like Shri M. Mangapati Pallam Raju, Minister of State for Defence, Government of India.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Keswani said "As an alumnus of IIT Delhi, I am happy to support my institute. I hope future batches of young engineering students benefit from this research facility."

With a built-up area of 130,000 sq. ft. the 'Golden Jubilee GH Keswani Research Center' will be spread over 7 floors and offer a range of facilities to students.

About Lemon Tree Hotels

Fresh, spirited and youthful, Lemon Tree Hotels are India's fastest growing chain of upscale business and leisure hotels - the perfect choice for today's discerning traveler looking for high quality accommodation.

Founded in September 2002 by Mr. Patu Keswani, the New Delhi based company currently owns and operates 18 hotels in 13 cities aggregating ~2000 rooms with over 2200 employees. By 2013, the brand will own over 3500 rooms across 26 hotels in Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Goa, Hyderabad, Indore, East Delhi, Muhamma (Kerala), Mumbai, Pune and Shimla.

About Mr. Patu Keswani

Patanjali (Patu) G. Keswani, Chairman & Managing Director
Patu Keswani received his Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi in 1981. He then received his Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from IIM Kolkatta in 1983. Patu joined the TATA Administrative Service (TAS) in 1983 and worked with the TATA Group for over 15 years. His last assignment was as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Taj Group of Hotels. He subsequently worked with management consulting firm, A.T. Kearney Inc. as Director in their New Delhi office. Patu was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award by his Alma Mater - IIT Delhi during the Institutes Golden Jubilee Celebrations in 2011.