Thu Mar 20 15:43:12 UTC 2025: ## VTU to Host “Brand Karnataka” Youth Festival

**Bengaluru, March 20, 2025** – The Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), in collaboration with the Global Academy of Technology (GAT), is set to host the 24th VTU Youth Festival – Interact 2025. This four-day event, themed “Brand Karnataka,” will take place from March 24th to 27th at the GAT campus in Bengaluru.

The festival aims to highlight Karnataka’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant spirit. Over 9,000 students from more than 100 VTU-affiliated colleges are registered to participate in 25 events spanning music, arts, literature, fine arts, and theatre.

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will inaugurate the festival. Other notable attendees include VTU Vice Chancellor Vidyashankar, GAT’s Aisshwarya D.K.S. Hegde, and several Kannada film stars and playback singers such as Dhruva Sarja, Vijay Raghavendra, and Vijay Prakash. The event promises to be a major cultural showcase for the state.

Read More