The Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) is a continuing journey in search of knowledge and identifying the oneness of Indian culture. Building on the success of previous editions, this initiative strengthens the cultural and intellectual ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, embodying the spirit of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat. Implementation agencies The programme is being coordinated by IIT Madras and BHU Varanasi, and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, along with the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Editions of Kashi Tamil Sangamam KTS 4.0 The theme of KTS 4.0 is "Let us Learn Tamil - Tamil Karkalam". This will be a unifying feature of the event, spreading the message that all Indian Languages are our Languages and belong to one Bharatiya Bhasha family. This initiative aims to take Tamil to other parts of the country, signifying cultural oneness and expanding the horizon of ancient knowledge preserved in classical Tamil texts and its dissemination in other Indian Languages. It celebrates the linguistic diversity and unity of India while promoting the rich heritage of Tamil language and literature. This year's major highlights include the Valedictory Function at Rameswaram, marking the grand culmination of the event, and the launch of two new initiatives — "Tamil Karkalam," enabling students from North India to learn Tamil in Tamil Nadu, and the "Agasthya Expedition," a journey from Tenkasi to Kashi showcasing Tamil Nadu's rich contribution to the nation. Who can participate In this edition of KTS, more than 1,400 delegates from Tamil Nadu will participate under the following seven categories: Students Teachers Writers & Media Professionals Agriculture & Allied Sectors Professionals & Artisans Women Spiritual Scholars and Practitioners How to register Two dedicated registration portals have been launched for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0. For participation in all other categories, the portal, https://kashitamil.iitm.ac.in/, is open for all other registrations. The registration window will close at 8:00 PM on 21st November 2025, and the Selection Quiz will be conducted on 23rd November 2025 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The second portal, https://kashitamil.bhu.edu.in/, is exclusively for the selection of 300 students who will visit Tamil Nadu for a 15-day educational immersion in the third week of December 2025. KTS 3.0 (2025) Theme : Taking ahead the modern times through Bridging the Indian knowledge and tradition with contemporary discourse The third edition (KTS 3.0) took place from 15th to 24th February 2025, highlighting the legacy of Sage Agasthyar and bridging Indian knowledge tradition with contemporary discourse. Around 1000 delegates from Tamil Nadu participated, including an additional 200 students from various Central Universities. KTS 2.0 (2023): Strengthening Intellectual and Cultural Ties The second edition (KTS 2.0) was held from 17th to 30th December 2023 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi. The event featured the first-ever real-time, app-based translation of the PM's speech in Tamil for visiting delegates. The Inaugural Edition: KTS 1.0 (2022) The first edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam was held from 16th November to 15th December 2022, as a GoI Event of Ministry of Education in collaboration with State Government of Uttar Pradesh. Over 2500 people from Tamil Nadu, representing 12 different walks of life, had travelled to Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya on 8 day-tours, during which they had an immersive experience of different aspects of life in and around Varanasi. This event was organized at BHU, Varanasi. Source : Kashi Tamil Sangamam portal