National Institute of Technology

Jan 13, 2024

NIT Calicut pays tribute to Chandrayaan 3 ahead of Tathva ‘23

In a spectacular flag-off event leading up to Tathva, South India's premier techno-management fest, students from the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) paid tribute to ISRO's Chandrayaan 3. NITC orchestrated an awe-inspiring human-made formation of Chandrayaan 3 on the institute's football ground, marking the creation of the largest Chandrayaan 3 formation to date, during the formation on Saturday.

This visually stunning formation was be meticulously crafted by students, each holding placards displaying images corresponding to a grid diagram. The ambitious event involved a staggering 1600 NITC students. The collective effort was planned aiming to secure a coveted spot in the Limca Book of World Records.

Senior officials from ISRO and faculty members from NITC witnessed the historic moment. This event was strategically planned by the enthusiastic students and dedicated staff of NITC as a prelude to the institute's much-anticipated annual tech fest, 'Tathva,' slated to commence on January 27.

Tathva, a beacon of technological innovation, is expected to draw a massive footfall of 1 lakh attendees, bringing together students and tech enthusiasts from across the country. Notably, 'Tathva'22 earned the distinction of being one of the best tech fests in the country, second only to IIT Bombay's 'Techfest'.

The homage to Chandrayaan 3 stands as a testament to NIT Calicut's commitment to fostering a spirit of scientific inquiry and innovation among its students, said student coordinators of the event.

Media reports