IIT dhArwAD celebrated Independence Day 2025 with patriotic fervour. Prof. VenkappayyA R. dEsAi, Director, hoisted the National Flag, followed by the National Anthem and a melodious patriotic performance by students.

IIT dhArwAD celebrated Independence Day 2025 with patriotic fervour. Prof. VenkappayyA R. dEsAi, Director, hoisted the National Flag, followed by the National Anthem and a melodious patriotic performance by students.
In his address, Prof. VenkappayyA R. dEsAi wished the gathering and shared reflections on sadvichār-sadanushṭhān, urging everyone to preserve water bodies, take vaiyaktik dayitva (personal responsibility), and embrace the spirit of “Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides” to become responsible citizens.
The NCC Rank Giving Ceremony saw cadets being conferred ranks by Prof. VenkappayyA R. dEsAi, Gp Capt Dr Prahlad Joshi (Retd.), Prof Ramjee Repaka, Prof. Rajesh Malakalapalli, Prof. P. Vigneshwara Raja Raja, Sergeant Deepak Tiwari, and Dr. Keertikumar M.
The celebrations concluded with the Annual Training Camp (ATC) Certificate Distribution and a spirited patriotic dance performance by students.