Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), is located in Belagavi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1998. The University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, commonly referred to as MV or M. Visvesvaraya, was the first Indian civil engineer and statesman, serving as the 19th Diwan of Mysore. He was born on September 15 ...