# 5233: The Untold Story of IITs: From Brain Drain to Return of the Nation Builders | Prabhat Kumar, IRS

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Podcast: [Moneycontrol Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moneycontrol-podcast-471941)
Published: 2026-07-10T08:43:07+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8926133
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## Resource

How did the IITs become India's most prestigious educational institutions? Why did generations of IIT graduates leave for Silicon Valley, and why are so many now returning to build India's future? In this episode, Prabhat Kumar, author of IIT: The Story of India's Most Prestigious Educational Ecosystem, traces the remarkable journey of the IITs—from their founding in a newly independent India to their role in shaping the country's technology, entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. Prabhat Kumar, who is also an Indian Revenue Services officer, sits with host Gaurav Choudhury and delves into a range of issues where global Indians can directly impact India’s progress. Tune in!

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