Warangal, October 16, 2026: The Swamy Vivekananda Birthday Celebrations (SVBC) Club of the Student Activity Centre (SAC), Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science (KITS), Warangal, in association with Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari (VKK), organised a reel-making workshop followed by a valedictory programme at the Civil Seminar Hall on the campus on Friday.

The programme was inaugurated by chief guest Srinivas Gandikota, Jeevanvrati of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, along with guest of honour Dr. G. Sridhar, Junior Lecturer in Chemistry at Government Junior College, Manthani, by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Principal Prof. K. Ashoka Reddy shared details of the programme.

Addressing the students, Srinivas Gandikota said that life skills and values are as important as technical education. He explained that the teachings of Swami Vivekananda continue to play an important role in the development of young people. He also guided students through yoga asanas and physical fitness practices to promote good health. He urged students and youth to focus on character building and mental well-being.

Guest of honour Dr. G. Sridhar highlighted the importance of concentration, skills, creativity and practical knowledge in helping students face challenges and achieve their goals.

The workshop was sponsored by KITS Warangal alumni K. Chandrasekhar Reddy, G. Venkat Reddy, K. Ram Reddy, AKSSV Ramana and I. Ganesh Sai.

VKK activist Veekshith, Dean of Student Affairs Prof. K. Sridhar, Head of PS Dr. H. Ramesh Babu, SVBC faculty in-charge Dr. K. Rajendra Prasad and faculty coordinator K. Goutham Raju attended the programme. Student coordinators R. Sai Sanjana Reddy, president; Ch. Chaithanya Sai, documentation and publicity coordinator; and V. Hansika, anchor, also took part.

Associate Professor of Chemistry and Public Relations Officer Dr. D. Prabhakara Chary, Training and Placement Officer Dr. Ch. Satish Chandra, deans, heads of departments, faculty members, staff and more than 100 students attended the event. Members of the Photography and Media Club documented the programme.

The event focused on encouraging students to develop creativity, communication skills, physical fitness and strong personal values alongside their academic education.