VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) was established by the Government of Karnataka on April 1, 1998 with its headquarters at Belagavi, as per the provisions of the Visvesvaraya Technological University Act, 1994. The green and orange circular emblem of the university has the motifs of the map of the State of Karnataka, a portrait of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, a computer, a pulley, a pair of gears and a structure placed on a green circle. It is ensconced by an orange circular border which carries its name in Kannada and English. A tricolour wavy banner is placed at the bottom of the emblem. A traditional lamp is placed atop the logo supported by its motto in Kannada ‘ಮೊದಲ ಮಾನವನಾಗು’ meaning ‘Become a  Human First’ is placed below the traditional lamp. The traditional lamp symbolises light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity. The engineering motifs denote the engineering subjects the university teaches. Sir M. Visvesvaraya is regarded in India as one of the foremost civil engineers of India, whose birthday September 15, is celebrated every year as Engineer's Day in India. The banner denotes its nationalistic orientation and its service to the nation. The colour orange is associated with enthusiasm, energy and vitality. This vibrant colour is known to stimulate creativity and encourage social interaction. Green is the colour of paradise and the ultimate destination for all knowledge seekers and it denotes growth, fertility and abundance.