IIT Palakkad to lead a 48-member team at UP

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad will lead a 48-member delegation from Kerala to Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, under the seventh phase of the Yuva Sangam programme, which promotes national integration and cultural exchange among youth.

The delegation consists of 24 women and 24 men selected from across Kerala, accompanied by five faculty members and staff of IIT Palakkad.

Participants will visit Uttar Pradesh to learn about its culture, traditions, history and development initiatives. The program covers five themes: tourism, tradition, development, human relations and technology.

IIT Palakkad is participating in the Yuva Sangam for the second time. During the second phase, it was paired with Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad. For the seventh phase, it was paired with BHU to facilitate interchange between Keralam and Uttar Pradesh.

The flag hoisting ceremony will be held at IIT Palakkad on October 21. IIT Palakkad Director A. Seshadri Sekhar will inaugurate the programme. Students, faculty members and staff will present a cultural performance at the event.

Published – 18 Oct 2026 20:26 IST