Harmonizing Engineering and Music Education at IIT-Madras

IIT-Madras, under the guidance of Prof V Kamakoti, aims to integrate traditional music with engineering curricula. Parents are encouraged to promote music from an early age. The institution is developing initiatives like a bamboo-based auditorium and the Ilaiyaraaja Centre for Excellence in Music to foster interdisciplinary education.

IIT-Madras is breaking new ground by integrating traditional music with its engineering programs, according to Prof V Kamakoti, Director of the institution. Speaking at the 93rd annual South Indian Music Conference and Festival, Kamakoti emphasized the scientific foundation of music, particularly its correlation with mathematics.

To support interdisciplinary studies, IIT-Madras is planning to establish a 'bamboo-based mic-less' auditorium and the Ilaiyaraaja Centre for Excellence in Music. This initiative, according to Kamakoti, is part of the institution's broader strategy to incorporate diverse fields into its engineering curriculum.

The move is part of a larger push to nurture versatile students capable of excelling in multiple disciplines. Kamakoti highlighted 'Operation Sindhoor' as an example of interdisciplinary collaboration among various engineering fields, illustrating the institution's commitment to innovative education.

(With inputs from agencies.)