The Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), one of Odisha’s premier universities, has imposed a dress code for its students for the Techno-Cultural Fest 2024.

It has asked the students to attend the event in traditional dresses rather than wearing Western outfits. The Techno-Cultural Fest begins on Friday and will continue till Monday. The VSSUT is at Burla in Sambalpur.

The notice issued by the university registrar said: “All the students of VSSUT, Burla, have been instructed to wear traditional/authentic dresses during the Techno-Cultural Fest 2024. Western/vulgar/short dresses are strictly forbidden inside the University Campus during these days. Those not found in Indian, traditional/authentic dresses will be sent back from the main gate immediately and the action as deemed fit will be taken by the University.”

VSSUT vice-chancellor Prof Banshidhar Majhi told The Telegraph, “During the techno-cultural fest, along with the technology we want to promote our culture. If we don’t promote our culture, who else will do it? Students are being distracted. If students wear traditional wear, the function will look gorgeous.”