16-07-2025
Golden Jubilee Reunion for GKVK inaugural batch slated for July 22
The inaugural batch (1975–79) of GKVK Campus, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, will mark the 50th year since they joined the varsity with a day-long event, 'GKVK Jathre-50', on July 22.
The event begins at 8.30 a.m. with a procession featuring traditional elements such as decorated 'Kole Basavas', tractors, and bullock carts. The march concludes at the Godambi Gazebo, followed by an inauguration by S.V. Suresha, Vice-Chancellor of UAS Bengaluru.
The main reunion function will be held at the BSH Auditorium from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., where former teachers V. Veerabhadraiah and D. Rajagopal will be honoured.
Post lunch, stalls, games, and a cultural programme will run in parallel until 6 p.m. The event includes sapling planting, an agricultural display, and a book fair. Alums, faculty, and students will participate.
