SDM Utsav Souvenir - SDMCET

It was in the year 1979, there was a proposal before the Department of
Technical Education, Govt. of Karnataka to approve an Engineering
College at Belgaum region. Though, there were three prominent
contenders for the above venture including SDME Society, to our surprise
all the three applicants were granted permission for establishment of
Engineering Colleges, two at Belgaum and one at Dharwad by SDME
Society. Vice Chancellor of Karnataka University, which is one of the
oldest universities of Karnataka, was kind enough to grant permission
and affiliation to start the college at Dharwad. As we were already managing the JSS institutions under
Janata Shikshana Samithi at Dharwad, it was felt suitable and readily accepted the offer.
Our motto was to establish an Engineering College with modern outlook and facilities
at an affordable cost to the common man. Prof. B. V. Krishnamurthy was the initial
Principal of the college, who supported us in establishment of the institution with his
able and disciplined administration.
Mr. Shirish Beri, a reputed architect from Kolhapur was invited to design the campus of
this new venture and he designed the unique campus with marvelous architecture,
which is looking afresh even after three decades.
The institution has now grown into one of the nationally acclaimed premier
Engineering institutions of the country. Considering the infrastructural facilities,
faculties and expertise available in the College, VTU has granted the "Autonomous
Status" and conferment by the UGC. The college has been recognized by Govt. of India
as one of the lead institutions in the State of Karnataka under TEQIP, a World Bank
assisted scheme.
I am happy that SDM College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad is bringing out a
souvenir in commemoration of "Utsav 10" with the theme "Technology for Progressive
Society", including the articles written by distinguished personalities. I congratulate
the Principal, all the staff and students & wish the editorial board all the best.
May Lord Manjunatha Swamy Bless you all.
Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade
President
SDME Society