Anubhooti – 2026: Premier Institute Students Celebrate Diwali in Neighbouring Seva Bastis Across Telangana

 

Students from premier educational institutions across Telangana celebrated Diwali with children and families living in nearby Seva Bastis (underprivileged communities) as part of Anubhooti – 2026, an initiative aimed at promoting social responsibility, community engagement and the spirit of service among students.

 

The initiative was organised by students from prominent institutions: IIT Hyderabad, IIIT Hyderabad, NIT Warangal, NIPER Hyderabad, Mahindra University, University of Hyderabad (HCU), English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

 

As part of the initiative, students from each institution visited and celebrated Diwali in the Seva Bastis located in the vicinity of their respective campuses. They interacted with children and local residents, shared sweets, participated in games and activities, and celebrated the festival together. These celebrations brought moments of joy and happiness to children and families while creating opportunities for students to connect with communities around their institutions.

 

Anubhooti seeks to encourage students to look beyond their academic environments and actively engage with the communities around them. It aims to nurture social sensitivity, a spirit of service, empathy and a sense of collective responsibility among young people.

 

Through this initiative, students experienced the joy of celebrating festivals with diverse sections of society and strengthened the relationship between educational institutions and their neighbouring communities.