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Shri D. Surendra Kumar

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Genesis Institutions of Legacy

As the Vice President of the SDME Society (Ujire) and the SDM Educational Trust (Bangalore), Shri D. Surendra Kumar plays a pivotal role in translating the society’s core philosophy into modern, actionable excellence. Working closely with the President, Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, he provides the strategic oversight necessary to manage a sprawling network of 56 institutions, ensuring they remain at the forefront of both tradition and progress.

Elevating Management and Technical Standards

Shri D. Surendra Kumar has been instrumental in positioning SDM institutions on the global map. His leadership is particularly evident in the success of the SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) in Mysore, where he serves as a key member of the Governing Board. Under his tenure, the institute achieved prestigious international recognitions, including the EFMD Global accreditation and the BSIS Label, making it one of the few B-schools in India to meet such rigorous international benchmarks for impact and quality.

Commitment to Holistic Development

Beyond technical and academic metrics, he remains deeply committed to the SDM hallmark of value-based education. Whether presiding over convocations or strategic planning meets, he champions the balance between professional competence and social responsibility.

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- Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade
  At the age 20 he inherited centuries of tradition. What he built is nothing short of an educational revolution rooted in timeless values. Meet the architect of modern Vidyadana, the man who proved that education can be both excellent and accessible, both spiritual and scientific........
- SDM University
  Born from a natural next step in a journey that began over a century ago in Dharmasthala’s gurukulas, schools, and higher educational hubs. After decades of nurturing these centers of excellence independently, Chancellor Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade envisioned a unified academic ecosystem........
- SDM Institute for Management Development
  Stands as the gem of SDME Society’s higher management education. The institute’s flagship two-year, full-time residential Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program is approved by AICTE and accredited by prestigious bodies........
- SDM College, Ujire
  The story of SDM College, Ujire, is one of bold vision meeting rural necessity. Established in 1966 by Late Shri D. Ratnavarma Heggade, the college was conceived as a transformative solution to the educational limitations facing rural youth in coastal Karnataka........
- SDM Law College, Mangaluru
  Only law institute which is a recognized Research Center by KSLU. The College through its vision and mission imbibes the values of ‘Abhayadana’ and ‘Vidyadana’ the core principles of Shree Kshetra Dharmasthala........
- Payana, Mysuru
  What began as a personal passion has blossomed into this museum, where history breathes through the engines of the past. This place is more than a collection of artifacts; it is a living archive, a hub of learning not just for students but for all who cherish the intricate dance of history and innovation.........
- Legacy of SDM
  The story of Dharmasthala began around 800 years ago in a sleepy hamlet called Kuduma, in the base of Karnataka’s Western Ghats. Here, the Jain chieftain Birmanna Pergade and his wife Ammu Ballalthi were renowned for their unwavering hospitality and charity. According to the legend.........
- Smt. Hemavathi V Heggade
  A distinguished social reformer and the pillar behind the Jnanavikasa women’s empowerment program, which has uplifted over 300,000 rural women. As the co-founder of the SIRI Gramodyoga Samsthe, she has dedicated her life to transforming rural livelihoods through skill development, counseling, and sustainable community leadership..........
- The Architect of the Future
  As the Bahubali statue rose against the Dharmasthala sky in 1975, a silent message was being sent. The new Dharmadhikari was ready to transform tradition into action, vision into reality, and dreams into monuments that would inspire generations...........