Established in 1959, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, is one of the biggest public technology institutes in Kanpur. The Government of India has declared IIT Kanpur as an Institution of National Importance. IIT Kanpur is now helping young talents to contribute to and learn about modern technology. They have launched an Internship Non-Degree Students Program (NDSP) to provide students an opportunity to explore the field of Information Technology and learn from the experts.