Prof Vidya Shankar Honble Vice-Chancellor of VTU in association with IIMSTC

Prof. Vidya Shankar, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), has extended his heartfelt appreciation for the “Diamond Beneath Your Feet” International Internship Program. Describing it as a “great opportunity for Indian university students,” he acknowledged the initiative’s role in opening doors to global exposure, practical experience, and cross-cultural learning. His endorsement reflects the growing importance of programs that empower students beyond the classroom and provide them with skills that are both globally relevant and locally impactful.

Prof. Shankar expressed sincere gratitude to the International Institute of Medical Science & Technology Council (IIMSTC) and its visionary founder, Dr. Sreedhar Saraswathy, for their unwavering support in building such opportunities. The initiative, already celebrated for its innovation and inclusivity, complements VTU’s mission of academic excellence and global integration. By facilitating international internships, the program helps students discover and polish the ‘diamond’ within themselves—often untapped potential waiting to be realized through real-world experience.

This recognition from one of India’s most prestigious technical universities signifies a powerful collaboration between visionary institutions and forward-thinking leadership. It also sets a precedent for other universities across India to embrace experiential learning models and global engagement. Under the leadership of Prof. Vidya Shankar and with the support of IIMSTC, students across the VTU network stand to benefit immensely—gaining not just skills, but the confidence and perspective needed to lead on the world stage.