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Lodha Foundation Launches India's First Privately Funded Theoretical Physics Institute In Mumbai
24htopnews | May 28, 2026 3:08 PM CST

Lodha Foundation launched the Lodha Theoretical Physics Institute in Mumbai on Wednesday, calling it India’s first privately funded institute for theoretical physics. The institute will be led by Wolf Prize recipient Dr Jainendra K Jain and focus on areas including quantum physics.

Mumbai: In a first of its kind, to make significant headway in theoretical physics, Lodha foundation launched the Lodha Theoretical Physics Institute (LTPI), India's first privately funded institute, on Wednesday.

Institute to be led by Wolf Prize recipient Dr. Jainendra K. Jain

The LPTI will bring the best minds from across the world to brainsorm and research on areas of physics spanning from quantum physics. The institute will be led by renowned physicist Dr. Jainendra K. Jain, recipient of Wolf Prize, a prestigious award in Physics.

Speaking at the launch, Abhishek Lodha, CEO and MD of Lodha Developers, described the initiative as part of India’s larger journey towards becoming a developed nation. He said the foundation’s work is guided by what it calls the “philanthropy of excellence”, aimed at supporting innovation, scientific research, education for gifted students, sustainability, and community empowerment.


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