India, Jan. 27 -- 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.

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

"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 explan...