Anandotsava - 12 begins at NMAM Institute of Technology

Nitte, March 8: A state level inter-collegiate three day cultural mega event, Anandotsava '12, organized by NMAM Institute of Technology, NITTE, was inaugurated by B Ananthakrishna, Chairman, Karnataka Bank Ltd on Thursday at the College Auditorium.

In his inaugural speech Mr Ananthakrishna said, of the four stages of a man's life, the student life is most important where they learn and acquire knowledge to become a responsible citizen of the country.

Giving example of Akhilesh Yadav of Uttar Pradesh who is responsible to change the state government in the recent elections held, Mr.Anathakrishna said, the knowledge and talent will stand in students' endeavor to give pure and good life of discipline. He made a wish that anandotsava becomes “sachidanandotsava”.

Dr S Y Kulkarni, Principal of the college in his presidential address said that “Anandotsava is a platform to bring out and exhibit cultural and literary talents of the technical students. These talents are considered as one of the attributes of a global engineer, he said.

He said that Anandotsava, an intercollegiate event started some years back with only few colleges participating, today has become a mega event with more than 1000 students taking part from about 50 Engineering colleges, all over the state. He wished that Anandotsava becomes a Technical University level Mega Fest.

Dr Niranjan N Chiplunkar, Vice Principal, welcomed the gathering. Prof Yuvaraju B N, Chairman of Oraganizing committee gave a brief overview about the activities of Anandotsava -12. Prof. Shalini K Sharma, Head, Dept. of placement and Counseling and chairperson of Inauguration Committee proposed the vote of thanks. Shailesh introduced the chief guest to the audience. Anusha and Nisarga compered the ceremony. Sumana Rao and team performed welcome dance which encompassed within itself the joy of the fest.