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
Education is power. We have shared it for over 70 years.
Shikshana Prasarak Samiti brings quality, affordable education to rural Siddapur, from pre-primary classes to Ayurveda medical education.
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.
- Founded
- 1953
- Institutions
- 12
- Alumni of our first high school alone
- 10,000+
- SSLC results at SVEMHS
- 100%
Our institutions
Twelve 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.
- Est. 1953
Siddapur
Siddhivinayak Highschool, Siddapur
The Samiti's first institution and Siddapur's first high school. More than 10,000 students have studied here since 1953.
Classes 8–10 · State syllabusExplore - Est. 1963
Itagi
R.V. Highschool, Itagi
A rural high school whose alumni include an IAS officer, professors, writers and a national award-winning teacher.
Classes 8–10 · State syllabusExplore - Est. 1966
Siddapur
Siddhivinayak Girls Highschool, Siddapur
The only high school in the district dedicated to girls, educating thousands of women since 1966.
Classes 8–10 · Girls onlyExplore - Est. 1967
Bilagi
S.R. Highschool, Bilagi
Brought high-school education to a rural area where students once walked 10–15 km to school. Nearly 2,000 students have graduated.
Classes 8–10 · State syllabusExplore - Est. 1968
Dodmane
M.G.V.V. Highschool, Dodmane
A high school in the founder's home village of Dodmane, with a computer room and a renovated campus.
Classes 8–10 · State syllabusExplore - Est. 1969 & 1992
Siddapur
M.G.C. Arts, Commerce and Ganesh Hegde Dodmane Science College, Siddapur
Mahatma Gandhi Centenary College was founded in 1969, the Mahatma's birth centenary year, and was the taluk's first college. The science wing followed in 1992.
BA · BCom · BScWebsite - Est. 1998
Siddapur
Dhanvantari Ayurveda Medical College & Research Center, Siddapur
An Ayurveda medical college and research centre offering undergraduate and post-graduate programmes.
BAMS · PG coursesWebsite - Est. 2002
Siddapur
M.G.C. P.U. College, Siddapur
An 'A' grade PU college that became independent of MGC College, with a mentorship system, a playground, a tennis court, an open-air theatre and a gym.
PUC · Arts, Commerce, ScienceExplore - Est. 2003
Siddapur
Siddhivinayak Primary School, Siddapur
A fun-to-learn primary school with smart-board classrooms, where qualified teachers give each child individual attention.
Classes 1–7Explore - Est. 2005
Siddapur
Siddhivinayak Pre Primary School, Siddapur
ಬಾಲವಿಹಾರ
Balavihara, a joyful early-years campus with play-based learning for the youngest children.
Pre-KG · LKG · UKGExplore - Est. 2007
Siddapur
Siddhivinayak English Medium Highschool, Siddapur
100% SSLC results with 100% distinction, a state 3rd rank in 2018–19, computer classes built into the curriculum and a quality mid-day meal.
Classes 6–10 · English mediumExplore - Est. 2017
Siddapur
Chetana Pre University Science College, Siddapur
ಚೇತನಾ ಪದವಿ ಪೂರ್ವ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ
Quality science education close to home. Results have been 100% since the first batch, with strong CET and NEET success.
PUC Science · CET/NEET coachingExplore - Est. 2005
Siddapur
Boys & Girls Hostels, Siddapur
Safe, supervised residential facilities so that students from distant villages can study at the Samiti's institutions.
Separate boys' and girls' hostelsExplore
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.
Read more about Hon. Ramakrishna Hegde
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.
Connect with the Samiti
Admissions, institution details or anything else: call the office or write to us, and we'll guide you.
Siddapur, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka