Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade
President
Dharmadhikari of Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala, reformer, educationist, philosopher and philanthropist. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2015 for his service through education, health care and philanthropy.
Adding Value into Education
The Society was established to make education accessible and affordable to rural youth. Its head office at Ujire is the central unit for all management actions of the SDM institutions.
Every institution is recognised by its affiliating agency and the concerned government bodies. The aim is education that blends formal learning with spirituality, cultural orientation and social responsibility, so students grow into good professionals and good citizens.
What students find
- Wi-Fi enabled campuses and digital libraries
- EDUSAT and e-lecture facilities
- Scholarships for academic and sports excellence
- Free hostel facility for deserving students
- Over 150 best practices that build life values alongside professional skills
Our president
Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade
“I have a commitment to convince my God, through my deeds and not by my words.”
Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade
Honours & recognition
Our president’s honours
2015
Padma Vibhushan
Awarded by the President of India, the second-highest civilian honour, for service through education, health care and philanthropy.
2009
Karnataka Ratna
The highest civilian honour of the State of Karnataka.
2000
2022Padma Bhushan
Conferred on Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade by the Government of India.
Nominated to the Rajya Sabha
Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in July 2022.
