Students graduating from Sri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology (SMVIT) in Bantakal received a call to action last Sunday, October 8, during their 13th graduation ceremony. Dr. B.E. Rangaswamy, Vice-Chancellor of Davangere University, emphasized education as the bedrock of a promising future, urging the new graduates to harness opportunities in innovation, entrepreneurship, and the national Start-up India initiative. He encouraged them to cultivate ambitious dreams, forge successful careers, and contribute meaningfully to society.
Addressing the gathering as chief guest at the Bantakal campus, Dr. Rangaswamy highlighted the importance of leveraging contemporary schemes. Sri Vishwavallabha Teertha Swamiji of Sode Vadiraja Math presided over the significant occasion. Dr. Venkappaiah R. Desai, Director of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad, and Secretary Ratnakumar also delivered remarks, reinforcing the day's theme of academic excellence and future prospects.
A highlight of the ceremony included the felicitation of Sinchana, who achieved the fourth rank in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Visvesvaraya Technological University for the 2025-26 academic year. Further celebrating academic prowess, gold medals, generously sponsored by S.L. Shet Jewellers, Mangaluru, were presented to seven outstanding students. The recipients included Sinchana, Keerthi, Shafaz, Harshith Raju, Annapoorna Shenoy, Vikas, and Raksha Subramanya Shetty, recognized for their exceptional achievements.
Distinguished members of the governing body, including Dr. Gururaj Kidiyoor, Harish Belmannu, Prof. B.S. Revankar, Shyamsundar, and Nandakumar Upadhyaya, were present. Deans Dr. Sudarshan Rao, Dr. Nagaraj Bhat, and Dr. Sachin Bhat also attended. Principal Dr. Nagaraj Bhat extended a warm welcome to all guests, while Dr. Subbulakshmi Karanth and Dr. Lolita Priya Castelino introduced the dignitaries. Dr. Sudarshan Rao administered the oath to the graduates. Dr. Soumya J. Bhat read the list of rank holders, and Dr. Sachin S. Bhat concluded the event with a vote of thanks. Professors Sahana S.R. and Dr. Puneeth Bekal skillfully compered the ceremony.
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