80th Independence Day Celebrations at IIT DHARWAD

IIT DHARWAD celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India on 15th August 2026 at the Central Learning Theatre (CLT) with a spirit of patriotism, unity, and national pride.

The celebrations commenced with the flag hoisting by Prof. VenkappayyA R dEsAi, Director, IIT DHARWAD, followed by the National Anthem.

Address by the Director

Addressing the gathering, PROF. VenkappayyA R. dEsAi , Director, IIT DHARWAD, extended his best wishes on the occasion and shared several messages with the campus community.

He highlighted the inauguration of the Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT DHARWAD batch on the IIT DHARWAD campus and encouraged everyone to promote Sanskrit in everyday life by using simple greetings such as “Suprabhat” and “Dhanyawad.”

He also informed the gathering about Bharatiya Traditional Knowledge Systems (BTKS 2026), scheduled for September 2026, and highlighted the importance of the Indian Knowledge System.

Speaking about VRIKSHA NAKSHATRA, he explained the significance of trees, planetary positions, and their importance to the environment.

Addressing the Kendriya Vidyalaya teachers and parents, he encouraged them to nurture good habits among children and foster a culture of cleanliness from an early age.

Programme Highlights

The programme featured inspiring speeches by IIT DHARWAD and Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT DHARWAD students in Kannada, Hindi and English, followed by patriotic songs by the Rhapsody Club, IIT DHARWAD.

The celebrations also included a fancy dress presentation by Class 1 and Class 2 students of Kendriya Vidyalaya IITDHARWAD, an individual classical dance performance and vibrant patriotic and group dance performances by students of Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT DHARWAD and the Sapphire Club, IIT DHARWAD.

The celebrations brought together IIT DHARWAD faculty members, students and staff, along with Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT DHARWAD teachers, children and parents, in a memorable tribute to the spirit of freedom and the nation.