IIT-D forms panel to probe event on caste, race

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Monday announced formation of a fact-finding committee to investigate a recently held academic conference titled “Critical Philosophy of Caste and Race,” following what it described as “grave concerns” over the choice of speakers and content discussed.

- Gargi Shukla

In a statement on social media platform X on Monday, the institute said it had sought an explanation from the faculty concerned and constituted a committee with independent members to probe the matter.

“Serious concerns have been raised over the choice of speakers and content of the conference [Critical Philosophy of Caste and Race (Jan 16-18)],” the IIT-Delhi post stated.

“The institute has sought an explanation from the faculty, and a fact-finding committee with independent members has been set up to investigate concerns raised about the conference,” it added, without detailing the committee’s composition or timeline.