Fri Apr 04 05:00:15 UTC 2025: ## Tech Fest Celebrates Innovation and Collaboration at NMIT
**Bengaluru, April 4, 2025** – The annual techno-cultural festival, Anaadyanta 2025, kicked off yesterday at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) in Bengaluru. The event, bringing together engineering students from across India, showcased a vibrant mix of technical prowess and artistic talent.
Nokia’s Director of Mobile Networks, Ponni Krishnamoorthy, served as chief guest, emphasizing the crucial role of cultural festivals in fostering student empowerment and collaboration within the tech sector. She highlighted the increasing self-reliance among young people enabled by the internet, preparing them for future challenges.
Actress and dancer Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, the guest of honour, stressed the importance of kindness as a key ingredient for success.
The festival featured a diverse range of competitions and performances, including CodeWars, a Treasure Hunt, an Ideathon, street plays, dance performances, and a fashion show. Anaadyanta 2025 provided a platform for students to showcase their creativity and innovation across various disciplines.