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Below is a detailed text prepared on that premise. If you intended a different meaning, please provide additional context (e.g., a specific conference, a fund, or an internal IIT project). 1. Definition and Core Identity IITBHF is the acronym for the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Heritage Foundation . It is a registered trust and alumni-led initiative dedicated to preserving, documenting, and celebrating the legacy, history, and cultural heritage of IIT Bombay (established in 1958). The Foundation acts as a bridge between the institute’s past, present, and future, ensuring that the memories, milestones, and material culture of IIT Bombay are systematically archived and made accessible to students, faculty, researchers, and the public. 2. Historical Context and Founding IIT Bombay, the second IIT to be established in India, has a rich history spanning over six decades. However, until the late 2010s, there was no centralized, professional effort to archive its history. Many early documents, photographs, equipment, and personal narratives of founding faculty and alumni were at risk of being lost.