Photo Unveiling Function Of Donors In Smiti In The Presence Of Sri Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda, Sri Paddambailu Venkatramana Gowda, Smt. Padmavathi Puttappa, Ex- Correspondent, SMITI Puttur With Other Dignitaries.
About the College
The twin coastal districts Dakshina Kannada and Udupi are known as the educational hubs of Karnataka. A number of renowned institutions and education foundations have their roots here. Imparting high quality learning across a wide range of fields and domains, these institutions have become sources of knowledge for aspiring individuals. One of the prominent names in the field of education is the Dakshina Kannada Gowda Vidya Sangha (R.) Sullia. Incepted on 7 February 1921, DKGVS has constantly taken up initiatives to open educational institutions to cover varied streams that add value to the society. The history of the educational initiatives taken by this organization dates back to 1944. The then president of DKGVS, Late Sannayya Patel succeeded in getting required land in favor of DKGVS to set up centres for imparting education. This land was used to set up a Hostel for the poor students pursuing the education in Puttur. DKGVS founded a hostel on 3rd June 1946 to facilitate their stay.
The initiation of Sri Mahalingeshwara ITI (SMITI) was the brainchild of Senior and a veteran Gowda community leader, Dr Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda. Dr Gowda, a patron of education had the vision to impart technical training to poor rural students. SMITI came into existence in the same hostel building on 16th September 1986.
This was a historic moment in the history of Puttur as SMITI was the first ITI in Dakshina Kannada district. The then Principal of K.V.G. Law College, Sullia, Prof. Paddmbailu Venkatramana Gowda and well known social worker, late Mr Gundya Annayya Gowda were appointed as the President and Vice-President of DKGVS respectively.
Managing Correspondents: Late Mrs Padmavathi Puttappa was the Correspondent of SMITI and was the leading light for all its early ventures. Post her demise, popular local leader and social worker Late Mr C.P. Jayarama Gowda took the organization to even greater heights with his constant pursuit to make this a premier ITI institution in the region. The organization is currently spearheaded by Mr U.P. Ramakrishna, a former Senior Manager with Vijaya Bank, who is focusing on creating even better learning ecosystem coupled with good job opportunities with his dynamic and revolutionary approach.
Appreciation
The Institution drew great appreciation from Jagadguru Shri Shri Shri Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji, Shri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthan Mutt, Mandya Dist. and has his blessings. The institution is recognised by Ministry of Skill development and Entrepreneurship by Govt of India and affiliated to NCVT and getting Aid from Govt of Karnataka from the year 1997.
In addition to SMITI, DKGVS also runs Sri Sharada Girls High School, Sri Sharada P.U. College for Women and Sri Sharada Women’s College in the town of Sullia.
Affiliation:
SMITI is affiliated to National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT), India. It is functioning with the recognition of Directorate General of Training, Ministry of skill development, entrepreneurship and livelihood, Govt. of India and the Dept. of Employment and Training, Govt. of Karnataka.
Grant in Aid:
From the year 1997, SMITI has been availing the salary Grant in Aid from the Govt. of Karnataka to both teaching & non-teaching staffers.
Infrastructure, Building & Workshop:
Infrastructure, Building & Workshop:
| SL. NO/AREA COVERED | OWNERSHIP/LEASE DOCUMENT | IN SQUARE METRES | LINK TO SCANNED DOCUMENT/IMAGE |
| 01)TOTAL AREA | OWENERSHIP | 3214 | |
| 02)COVERED AREA | 899.69 | ||
| 03)TOTAL CLASS
ROOM AREA |
249.38 | ||
| 04)TOTAL WORKSHOP AREA | 516.58 | ||
| 05)DRAWING HALL | 107.73 | ||
| 06)AUDIO VISUAL HALL | 26 | ||
| 07)COMPUTER LAB | 24 | ||
| 08)PLAY AREA | 4000 | ||
| 09)LIBRARY | 28 | ||
| 10)DISPENSARY | 25 |