Media Release

Udupi, Nov 2: Shri Madhwa VadirajaInstitute of Technology and Management (SMVITM), Bantakal, celebrated Kannada Rajyotsava on November 1 with great enthusiasm, highlighting the rich cultural heritage and linguistic pride of Karnataka.

Students spoke on the Kannada language and the significance of Kannada Rajyotsava. Shridhanya Madhodi of third-year CSE, Vishwesh P Rao of second-year AI & ML, and Balachandra, assistant professor of AI & DS shared their views on the importance of the occasion. Dr Sachin Bhat, dean (Research), traced the history of the Kannada language and its literary traditions.

Principal Dr Nagaraj Bhat extended Kannada Rajyotsava greetings to all present and urged students to use Kannada to express their feelings. He described it as a language through which people share their emotions.

To encourage students’ love for the language and culture, several competitions were organized. These included Maathina Minchu (Pick and speak), Kavanaanjali (Poetry writing) and a Kannada crossword, which saw active participation and showcased the students’ creativity and oratory skills. Students also rendered melodious Kannada songs celebrating the glory and cultural heritage of the state.

The programme was graced by Dr Nagaraj Bhat, principal; Dr Sudarshan Rao, dean (Academics); and Dr Sachin Bhat, dean (Research), along with faculty members, staff and students. It concluded with the distribution of prizes to the winners of the competitions.

The celebration served as a reminder of Karnataka’s glorious history and instilled a sense of pride and unity among the SMVITM community.