Our Founder
Shri Ganesh Hegde Dodmane
A freedom fighter who studied only up to the fourth standard, he resolved that every child in the taluk should get the education he never had.
Read more about Shri Ganesh Hegde Dodmane
Since 1953 · Siddapur
Seventy years of educating rural Siddapur
Founded in 1953 by freedom fighter Shri Ganesh Hegde Dodmane, with the support of Hon. Ramakrishna Hegde, Shikshana Prasarak Samiti brought the first high school to Siddapur. Seven decades later it runs 13 institutions, from pre-primary classes to Ayurveda medical education, for the children of rural Uttara Kannada.
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1953
Established
About the Samiti
Born from a freedom fighter's promise to rural Siddapur
Shikshana Prasarak Samiti was the brainchild of Shri Ganesh Hegde Dodmane, a freedom fighter and philanthropist, and of Shri Ramakrishna Hegde, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka. Founded in 1953, it set out to educate students from the poorest families in Siddapur taluk.
Today the Samiti runs everything from pre-primary schools to degree colleges and Ayurveda medical education. It is led by Chairman Shri Vinayakrao G. Hegde and Vice Chairman Dr. Shashibhushan Hegde, who are bringing modern infrastructure and new technology to every campus.
1953
Shri Ganesh Hegde Dodmane founds the Samiti on co-operative principles, along with Siddapur's first high school.
1963–68
High schools open in Itagi, Bilagi and Dodmane, and a girls' high school opens in Siddapur.
1969
M.G.C. College becomes the taluk's first college, founded in Mahatma Gandhi's birth centenary year.
1998
Dhanvantari Ayurveda Medical College & Research Center brings medical education to Siddapur.
2002–17
PU colleges, primary and pre-primary schools, an English-medium high school and hostels follow.
Today
13 institutions, from pre-primary to Ayurveda, and a new naturopathy hospital.
Seven decades of service
A legacy since 1953
1953
Shri Ganesh Hegde Dodmane founds the Samiti on co-operative principles, along with Siddapur's first high school.
1963–68
High schools open in Itagi, Bilagi and Dodmane, and a girls' high school opens in Siddapur.
1969
M.G.C. College becomes the taluk's first college, founded in Mahatma Gandhi's birth centenary year.
1998
Dhanvantari Ayurveda Medical College & Research Center brings medical education to Siddapur.
2002–17
PU colleges, primary and pre-primary schools, an English-medium high school and hostels follow.
Today
13 institutions, from pre-primary to Ayurveda, and a new naturopathy hospital.
- Founded
- 1953
- Institutions
- 13
- Alumni of our first high school alone
- 10,000+
- SSLC results at SVEMHS
- 100%
Our institutions
Thirteen institutions, one family
From the first steps at Balavihara to a degree, or a medical career in Ayurveda, a child can study from KG to PG within the Samiti.
Vision & leadership
The people behind the promise
A founder's resolve, a statesman's support and a chairman's modern outlook have shaped the Samiti for seven decades.
Inspiration Behind
Hon. Ramakrishna Hegde
The former Chief Minister of Karnataka and the founder's younger brother. His support turned the founder's vision into reality.
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From the Chairman's Desk
Shri Vinayakrao G. Hegde
Everything began with three R's: Rethink, Redesign and Realign. Almost all of our institutions are now renovated with modern facilities.
Read more about Shri Vinayakrao G. Hegde
Why SP Samiti
Quality education within reach of every family
Our work has always gone beyond the classroom, into health, social service and building character.
KG → PGa complete education path in one taluk
Quality education
Our vision and mission are to give every child quality education, from KG to PG.
Decades of experience
More than 70 years in school, higher and medical education.
Affordable for all
Founded for students from poor socio-economic backgrounds, with fees kept within reach.
Health awareness
Health awareness programmes for students and the community.
Free medical camps
Free medical check-up camps, supported by our Ayurveda college.
Social service via NSS
National Service Scheme units take students into community work.
News & events
Celebrations and milestones
Announcement
ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಕೃಷ್ಣ ಹೆಗಡೆ ಜನ್ಮದಿನೋತ್ಸವ 2024
The Samiti celebrates Hon. Ramakrishna Hegde's birth anniversary on 28 August each year, with programmes organised by the Ramakrishna Hegde Chirantana Foundation.
Event·
Shri Ganesh Hegde Dodmane Centenary Programme inaugurated by CM Shri Basavaraj Bommai
Memories from "Shatasmruti", the birth-centenary celebration of the Samiti's founder.
Event·
eBooks: book collection released
Shri Basavaraj Horatti, Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council, released the Samiti's book collection.
Governance
Board of Directors
An experienced board guides the Samiti's institutions, infrastructure and future plans.
Vinayakrao G. Hegde
Chairman
Dr. Shashibhushan V. Hegde
Vice Chairman
G. K. Hegde, Golgod
Director
Dr. S. R. Hegde
Director
M. L. Bhat, Unchalli
Director
V. V. Nayak
Director
Gallery
Life across our campuses
Pre-primary children playing at Balavihara
Book release on stage during the centenary
High-school students writing an examination
Founder's Day celebration
Smart-board classroom at the primary school
Collage of awards received by the schools
The founder could not study beyond the fourth standard, so he made sure that the children of Siddapur could. Today the taluk has achieved full literacy.
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Siddapur, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka