IIT (BHU), being one of the oldest engineering institutions in the country, having built a legacy of more than 100 years, has inspired millions of youth to achieve their dreams. It has produced a plethora of leaders that have helped India create a name of its own globally. The book, 'Varanasi Visionaries' curated to inspire the youth, showcases the life lessons and spiritual journeys of selected 30 individuals who have carved their own niche after graduating from BHU.

• The individuals showcased are among the top Academicians, Entrepreneurs, Business Executives, and Social/ Public Executives passed out from the institute.

•+I4671 These individuals were asked to share their experiences during their time at IIT (BHU) Varanasi and their enriching journeys in that period of time and after their graduation.

• The book covers their post-IIT (BHU) Varanasi journey, as well, when they were carving their own future with their hard work and dedicated efforts. Through their professional achievements, readers can get a glimpse of their useful life lessons that can inspire the younger generation in their journey after higher education with a prestigious institution.

• The Book is a must-read for all undergraduate & postgraduate students along with the youth who dares to dream and wish to achieve excellence in his/ her professional career. The book is a further must-have for all IIT BHU students and its alumni, to help the youth learn about the legacy of the institute and to strike the nostalgic chords of the pass-outs esteemed alumni.

• To help this book see the light of day, 30 alumni were interviewed through personal meetings or on Zoom calls and were asked to share their - early life, career journey, IIT BHU recollections, achievements and challenges in career, critical lessons learned, spiritual journey experienced and message they want to share to the larger society.

• Based on these stories the book has been prepared with great effort and zeal.

• Also, the book has been enriched by Forewords written by Shri Yogi Adityanath, Prof. Amit Patra, Shri Anand G. Mahindra, Didi Ma Saadhvi Ritambhara and Prof. V. N. Mishra to authenticate the intentions behind developing this gem for a bigger cause. Also, there is an endorsement by Mr. Anupam Kher through a blurb to encourage and motivate the readers.

• The individuals showcased in this book represent some of the best or the top IIT BHU alumni, but the list is not exhaustive. Many other esteemed alumni from the institute who were approached could not participate due to their prior commitments. There might be many more, whom we could not approach.

• A lot of effort in the past year has helped the book to come to its fruition and strives to be a catalyst to inspire the younger generation to act as future dare-dreamers.