IIT Palakkad to lead 48-member team to U.P.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad will lead a 48-member delegation from Keralam to Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, under the seventh phase of the Yuva Sangam programme, which promotes national integration and cultural exchange among young people.The delegation comprises 24 women and 24 men selected from across Keralam, accompanied by five faculty members and staff of IIT Palakkad.The participants will visit Uttar Pradesh to learn about its culture, traditions, history and development initiatives. The programme covers five themes: tourism, traditions, development, people-to-people connections and technology.IIT Palakkad is participating in 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 has been paired with BHU to facilitate the exchange between Keralam and Uttar Pradesh.A flag-off 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 cultural performances at the event. Published - October 18, 2026 08:26 pm IST