VP Graces University B.D.T. College of Engineering celebration

The Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, today graced the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of University B.D.T. College of Engineering in Davangere, Karnataka, and called upon the youth to actively contribute towards India’s journey of becoming a technologically self-reliant and developed nation.

Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that engineering institutions carry a vital responsibility in nurturing problem-solvers, innovators, ethical leaders and nation-builders capable of leading India towards technological advancement and global knowledge leadership.

The Governor of Karnataka, Thaawar Chand Gehlot; Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji; Former Karnataka Minister for Higher Education, Dr. M.C. Sudhakar; Member of Parliament Yaduveer Wadiyar; Member of Parliament Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun; Former Karnataka Minister and District In-charge S.S. Mallikarjun; Chairman, Board of Governors, NIFTEM, Dr. T.G. Sitharam; Vice-Chancellor of VTU, Dr. S. Vidyashankar; senior officials, faculty members, students and distinguished alumni were also present on the occasion.(UPDATED ON 29TH MAY 2026)