Media Release

Udupi, Jan 6: Cadet CHM Arpita Thantry, a first-semester student of artificial intelligence and data science at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management (SMVITM), has been selected to perform as the main dancer in the traditional Yakshagana dance form at the Republic Day Camp (RDC) which will be held on January 26, in new delhi.

Arpita, a dedicated member of the 4 Kar Engr Coy NCC who is a representative of Karnataka-Goa directorate, Mangaluru group, will showcase her exceptional talent and cultural heritage on one of India's most esteemed national platforms. Her selection as the lead dancer for Yakshagana, a folk-dance form rooted in the region, is a remarkable achievement and a testament to her dedication, discipline, and versatility.

The principal, management, and staff of SMVITM, along with the commanding officer and PI staff of 4 Kar Engr Coy NCC, have all expressed their immense pride in Arpita’s accomplishment. They have extended their best wishes for her continued success and for representing the institute and NCC with honour at the prestigious RDC event.

Arpita’s achievement is a source of inspiration for her peers, encouraging them to excel in both academics and extracurricular activities while fostering the values of teamwork, culture, and national pride. The entire SMVITM community stands behind her as she prepares for this proud.