Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement - SVYM

Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement - SVYM Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) is a development organization, engaged in building a new society by developing human & social capital

SWAMI VIVEKANANDA YOUTH MOVEMENT (SVYM) is a development organization, engaged in building a new civil society in India through its grassroots to policy-level action in Health, Education and Community Development sectors. SVYM is rendering its service to the rural, tribal and marginalized community in Karnataka from past 36 years. SVYM is rooted to its core values of Satya, Ahimsa, Seva and Tyaga,

which is reflected in its program design and delivery transactions with its stakeholders along with resource utilization, disclosures and openness to public scrutiny. Acting as a key promoter-facilitator in the community's efforts towards self-reliance and empowerment, SVYM is developing local, innovative and cost-effective solutions to sustain community-driven progress. Today, the organization has more than 40 projects in the sectors of health, education, socio-economic empowerment, training, research and advocacy and training located in all districts of Karnataka. It runs two hospitals for rural and tribal people in H.D.Kotetaluk, a residential tribal school with 409 tribal children from Class1 to 10, a CBSE recognized rural school with 508 children, Teacher Training College. In addition, Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement runs a mobile health unit for tribals, and various tribal, rural and urban development projects focusing on housing, hygiene, sanitation, micro-credit, community based health, education & rehabilitation, governance and human rights. Thus, with all these programs and institutions with a secular, non-discriminatory approach, the program initiatives that started in the year 1984, now directly impact about one million people across 30 districts of Karnataka. Buying in support from the community, working in healthy partnership with the government and corporate sectors and sharing its experiences with like-minded organizations have been the hallmark of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement.

Dr. R. Balasubramaniam has been appointed as a Full-time Member of NITI Aayog. This appointment starts a new chapter in ...
03/05/2026

Dr. R. Balasubramaniam has been appointed as a Full-time Member of NITI Aayog. This appointment starts a new chapter in his lifelong pursuit of contributing to nation-building. Dr R Balu was serving as Member-HR at the Capacity Building Commission (CBC).

In many ways, the role is a continuation of his efforts to ensure that governance is inclusive and rooted in the lived experiences of every citizen. At NITI Aayog, he'll be able to bring his rich grassroots experience to bridge the gap between rural realities and national policy.

Congratulating Dr Balu and Dr Joram on their appointment, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, shared

" Congratulations to Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Ji and Dr. Joram Aniya Ji on being appointed as Full-time Members of NITI Aayog. Their rich experience and deep understanding of various issues will greatly strengthen policy making. I am confident their contributions will help drive innovation and growth across sectors. Wishing them a very productive and impactful tenure ahead."

All of us at SVYM wish Dr. Balu more power and perseverance in carrying out his duties to our Nation and are excited for him. He has been working on his new book capturing leadership lessons from the Bhagavad Gita expected anytime now.

27/04/2026

Long Weekend, Live Music, Lasting Impact.

Namaskara Mysuru! The long weekend is coming and so is SVYM's Swaraanubhuthi - our annual musical fundraiser supporting our Palliative Care Program. We are excited and honoured to have Vijay Prakash bear the torch for this musical movement for care beyond cure. Make the most of your weekend by gifting the concert tickets to your young loved ones who have aced their exams, or the little ones enjoying their summer vacations. Let sweet melodies rekindle your bond with your friends and family members with a gift of couple tickets. And of couse, come along to experience music that moves the heart and touches the soul. And in the silence that may follow the sound, become the quiet strength of families coping with serious and life limiting illnesses.

All proceeds from this event go directly toward SVYM’s Palliative Care Program. This program provides medical, social, and spiritual support to patients with life-limiting conditions like cancer and HIV, ensuring that there may be an end to cure, but there's no end to care
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For concert tickets,
https://svym.org/event/swaraanubhuthi

26/04/2026

Let us share our abilities to make Palliative Care accessible to all

We all fall sick. Don't we? Illness can touch any of us at any time. While we often rely on loved ones for speedy recovery, chronic illness presents a different challenge. Recognising our abilities and the need to share with others becomes important when the illness is chronic in nature. With limited treatment options and depleting resources, recovery becomes uncertain. Now, it is only humane to continue compassionate care every single day.

We all have a role to play in this community-driven approach to Palliative Care. Whether you offer medical skill, physical strength, money, or a kind ear, you provide the support families need most.

You can also do it by joining us for Swaraanubhuthi, our musical charity event supporting our Palliative Care Program raise awareness and funds to provide palliative care services free of cost to those battling serious illnesses like cancer, stroke and old age related ailments.

For tickets visit svym.org

25/04/2026

Join us for Swaraanubhuthi

SVYM is honoured to have Anuradha Bhat grace Swaraanubhuthi with her voice on 2nd May at KSOU Convocation Hall in Mysuru.
From soul-stirring melodies to spirited dance tracks, Anuradha Bhat has sung 5000+ songs and countless chartbusters, earning National, State, and Filmfare Awards.
We invite you to join us and make the most of your long weekend by gifting concert tickets to your young loved ones who have aced their exams, or the little ones enjoying their summer vacations. Let sweet melodies rekindle your bond with your friends and family members with a gift of couple tickets. And of course, come along to experience music that moves the heart and touches the soul. And in the silence that may follow the sound, become the quiet strength of families coping with serious and life limiting illnesses.

All proceeds from this event go directly toward SVYM’s Palliative Care Program. This program provides holistic care to individuals and their families coping with life-limiting conditions like cancer, stroke and incurable diseases, ensuring that there may be an end to cure, but there's no end to care.
🎫🎟️
For concert tickets, visit svym.org

24/04/2026

Long Weekend, Live Music , Lasting Impact

Namaskara Mysuru! The long weekend is coming and so is SVYM's Swaraanubhuthi - our annual musical fundraiser supporting our Palliative Care Program. We are excited and honoured to have Vijay Prakash bear the torch for this musical movement for care beyond cure. Make the most of your weekend by gifting the concert tickets to your young loved ones who have aced their exams, or the little ones enjoying their summer vacations. Let sweet melodies rekindle your bond with your friends and family members with a gift of couple tickets. And of couse, come along to experience music that moves the heart and touches the soul. And in the silence that may follow the sound, become the quiet strength of families coping with serious and life limiting illnesses. For concert tickets, visit -
https://svym.org/event/swaraanubhuthi

22/04/2026

Stories from Palliative Care

Tukaram reclaims himself with tailored Palliative Care

There's a lot that is common between tailoring and the Palliative approach. Both are individualised to fit.
Until 6 years ago, Sri Tukaram from Dharwad made sure that the clothes he stitched fit his customers perfectly. Now reclaiming himself for the stroke he is receiving Palliative Care that is fit for his own needs.

Speech and physical therapy by our Palliative Care Team in collaboration with volunteers, continued by his wife and son have unlocked new abilities both for Tukaram and his caregivers.

The lesson for us is that the fabric of care is made of many threads.

SVYM’s Palliative Care Program provides the right platform to share our abilities. Can we come together and make Palliative Care more accessible

Support our Palliative Care Program, join us for 2026 on 2nd May 2026 in
Mysuru.

For tickets & sponsorship, visit https://svym.org/event/swaraanubhuthi/

21/04/2026

from Palliative Care - Gayathri turns her pain into purpose

The will to fight the odds makes one stronger. One can rarely spot heroes in seemingly ordinary faces like Gayathri. She supports her stroke-affected husband and her daughter studying in pre-university.

When Gayathri’s elder sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, our team provided her pain management and end of life care. Two years ago, Gayathri was struck by the same fate. This time she was prepared. Learning about the importance of self-examination during counselling, she could detect it early and beat cancer.

To her, this was a higher calling. A new found responsibility.

Gayathri’s resolve to spread awareness about breast cancer takes her to rural suburbs often accompanying us on our visits. The universe has a way of balancing things out. One’s grief can become another's gift.

Gayathri helped raise 60,000 Rupees for Swaraanubhuthi 2025, a wonderful tribute to her sister.

SVYM’s Palliative Care Program provides the right platform to share our abilities. Can we come together and make Palliative Care more accessible

Support our Palliative Care Program, join us for 2026 on 2nd May 2026 in Mysuru.

For tickets & sponsorships - https://lnkd.in/g63FA6Yg

20/04/2026

Stories from Palliative Care

There may be an end to cure, but there's no end to care. The story of Ranjitha and her brother taking care of each other and the SVYM's Palliative Care Team showing up as their extended family is an expression that captures the spirit of caring - like a family.

Support our Palliative Care Program, join us for 2026 on 2nd May 2026 in Mysuru.

For tickets and info - visit https://svym.org/support-palliative-care-for-individuals-battling-life-limiting-illnesses/

ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬರದೂ ಒಂದೊಂದು ಕಥೆ !ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ಯೂತ್ ಮೂವ್ ಮೆಂಟ್ ವಿವಿಧ ದಾನಿಗಳ ಸಹಕಾರದಿಂದ ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಕೊಡಮಾಡುವ ಉನ್ನತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ...
01/04/2026

ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬರದೂ ಒಂದೊಂದು ಕಥೆ !

ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ಯೂತ್ ಮೂವ್ ಮೆಂಟ್ ವಿವಿಧ ದಾನಿಗಳ ಸಹಕಾರದಿಂದ ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಕೊಡಮಾಡುವ ಉನ್ನತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ವೇತನ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆಯ ಭಾಗವಾಗಿ ಕಳೆದ ಮೂರು ದಿನಗಳಿಂದ ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಮತ್ತು ಅವರ ಪಾಲಕರ ಸಂದರ್ಶನ ಧಾರವಾಡದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಸಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಆರ್ಥಿಕವಾಗಿ ಹಿಂದುಳಿದ, ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಉನ್ನತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಮುಂದುವರೆಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಆಯ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ಇದು. ಈ ಸುತ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಆಯ್ಕೆಯಾದ ಪ್ರತಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಮನೆ ಬೇಟಿ ಮಾಡಿ ಆರ್ಥಿಕವಾಗಿ ಹಿಂದುಳಿದಿರುವುದು ಧೃಡವಾದ ಮೇಲೆ ಆಯಾ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಅಕೌಂಟ್ ಗೆ ಹಣ ವರ್ಗಾವಣೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಗುವುದು. ಮೂರು ದಿನಗಳಿಂದ 70ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಸಂದರ್ಶನ ನಡೆಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಶೇ.90ಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಇಂಜಿನಿಯರಿಂಗ್, ಎಂ.ಬಿ.ಬಿ.ಎಸ್ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವವರು. ಬಿ.ಎಸ್ಸಿ ನರ್ಸಿಂಗ್, ಬಿ.ಎ.ಎಂ.ಎಸ್, ಬಿ.ಎಸ್ಸಿ. ಅಗ್ರಿಕಲ್ಚರ್, ಬಿ.ಫಾರ್ಮ, ಮುಂತಾದ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ವಿಭಾಗಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಉನ್ನತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಮುಂದುವರೆಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಮಕ್ಕಳೂ ಇದ್ದರು.

ಬಹುತೇಕ ಮಕ್ಕಳು ತಾಯಿ ಅಥವಾ ಅಜ್ಜಿಯರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸಂದರ್ಶನಕ್ಕೆ ಆಗಮಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ಬಂದಿದ್ದವರೆಲ್ಲ ಅವರು ಓದುತ್ತಿರುವ ಕೋಸ್೯ಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಎಕ್ಸಲೆಂಟ್ ಫರ್ ಫಾರಮೆನ್ಸ್ ಮಾಡಿರುವವರೆ. ಆದರೆ ಅವರು ಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅನುಭವಿಸಿದ ಸವಾಲುಗಳನ್ನು ಕೇಳಿದಾಗ, ಅಂತಹ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿಯಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಸಾಧನೆ ಮಾತ್ರ ನಮ್ಮೆಲ್ಲರ ಹುಬ್ಬೇರಿಸುವಂತೆ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದು ಸುಳ್ಳಲ್ಲ. ಒಬ್ಬೊಬ್ಬರದೂ ಒಂದೊಂದು ಕಥೆ. ಉತ್ತಮ ಇಂಜಿನಿಯರಿಂಗ್ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಓದುತ್ತಿರುವ ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಮಗಳೊಬ್ಬಳು, ಆಕೆಯ ಅಜ್ಜಿಯೊಂದಿಗೆ (ತಾಯಿಯ ತಾಯಿ) ಸಂದರ್ಶನಕ್ಕೆ ಆಗಮಿಸಿದ್ದಳು. ಆಕೆ ಮನೆಯ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿ ವಿವರಿಸಿದಾಗ ಸಂದರ್ಶನ ಮಾಡಲು ಕುಳಿತವರೆಲ್ಲರೂ ಭಾವುಕರಾಗುವಂತೆ ಮಾಡಿತು. ಇವರು ಮೂವರು ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಮಕ್ಕಳು. ತಾಯಿ ತೀರಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಬರೀ ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಎಂಬ ಕಾರಣಕ್ಕೆ ತಂದೆ ಕಳೆದ 19 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಹಿಂದೆ ಮನೆ ಬಿಟ್ಟು ಹೋಗಿದ್ದಾನೆ. ನಾನೇ ಆ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಲಾಲನೆ ಪಾಲನೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ ಎಂದಳು ಅಜ್ಜಿ. ಮಕ್ಕಳೆಲ್ಲರೂ ಶಾಣೆ ಇದ್ದಾರೆ. ನನಗೆ ಎಷ್ಟೇ ಕಷ್ಟವಾದರೂ ಅವರೆಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಉತ್ತಮ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಕೊಡಿಸ ಬೇಕೆಂದು ಹೋರಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ ಎಂದರು. ಎರಡನೇ ವರ್ಷದ ಇಂಜಿನಿಯರಿಂಗ್ ಓದುತ್ತಿರು ಹುಡುಗಿ ಪ್ರತಿ ಸೆಮಿಸ್ಟರಲ್ಲೂ ಶೇ.90ಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಅಂಕ ಗಳಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ. ಇಂತಹ ಕಠಿಣ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿಯಲ್ಲೂ ಉತ್ತಮ ಫಲಿತಾಂಶ ಪಡೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಇಂತಹ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿಯೇ ಪಾಠ ಕಲಿಸುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂದೆನಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.

ಬಳ್ಳಾರಿ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ವೈಧ್ಯಕೀಯ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಕೋಟಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಸೀಟು ಪಡೆದು ಎರಡನೆ ವರ್ಷದ MBBS ಕಲಿಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಹೆಣ್ಣು ಮಗಳೊಬ್ಬಳು ತಾಯಿಯ ಜೊತೆ ಸಂದರ್ಶನಕ್ಕೆ ಆಗಮಿಸಿದ್ದಳು. ಕೃಷಿ ಆಧರಿಸಿದ ಕೂಡು ಕುಟುಂಬದಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳೆದ ಇವಳ ತಂದೆ ನಾಲ್ಕು ವರ್ಷದ ಹಿಂದೆ ತೀರಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ತಂದೆ ತೀರಿಕೊಂಡ ಮೇಲೆ ಕೂಡು ಕುಟುಂಬದಿಂದ ಬೇರೆಯಾಗಿ ಗುಡಿಸಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ವಾಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಚಿಕ್ಕಂದಿನಿಂದಲೇ ಓದಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಂದಿರುವ ಈ ಹುಡುಗಿಗೆ ತಾಯಿಯ ಸಂಬಂದಿಕರು ಆರ್ಥಿಕ ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದರಿಂದ ಸದ್ಯ MBBS ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾಳೆ. ಈಕೆಯ ತಮ್ಮ ಎರಡನೇ ಪಿ.ಯು.ಸಿ ಓದುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾನೆ. ಅವನು ಇಂಜಿನಿಯರಿಂಗ್ ಮಾಡ ಬೇಕೆಂದುಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾನೆ. ಇವರ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಕಲ್ಲಿ ಈಕೆಯೇ ಬೇಡಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾಳೆ, ತಮ್ಮನ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣಕ್ಕೆ ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡಿ. ಅದೆಷ್ಟು ಖರ್ಚಾಗುತ್ತದೆ ಬರೆದಿಟ್ಟುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ. ನಾನು MBBS ಮುಗಿಸಿ ಕೆಲಸಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇರಿ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸಾಲ ತೀರಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ ಎಂದು ಬೇಡಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾಳೆ ಎಂದು ತಾಯಿ ವಿವರಿಸುವಾಗ ಆಕೆಗೆ ದುಃಖ ಉಮ್ಮಳಿಸಿ ಬಂತು. ತನ್ನ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಮುಗಿಸಿದರೆ ಸಾಕು ಎನ್ನುವ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ತಮ್ಮನ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿಯನ್ನೂ ಮೈ ಮೇಲೆ ಎಳೆದುಕೊಂಡ ಈಕೆಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆ ಎನಿಸಿತು. ಸಂದರ್ಶನಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದ ಬಹುತೇಕ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಪಾಲಕರು ಓದಿದವರಲ್ಲ. ತಾವು ಓದದಿದ್ದರೂ, ತಮ್ಮ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಬಾಳು ಹಸನಾಗ ಬೇಕೆಂಬ ಉದ್ದೇಶದಿಂದ ತಮ್ಮ ಜೀವನವನ್ನು ತೇಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಇಂಜಿನಿಯರಿಂಗ್ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಓದುತ್ತಿರುವ ಬಳ್ಳಾರಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಹುಡುಗಿ ಕಾಲೇಜ್ ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್ ಫೀ ಜಾಸ್ತಿ ಇದೆ ಸರ್. ಅಪ್ಪನಿಗೆ ಹಣ ಹೊಂದಿಸುವುದಕ್ಕೆ ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗಲಿಲ್ಲ. ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಹಾಸ್ಟೆಲ್ ಲ್ಲೂ ಬೇರೆ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯವಳೆಂಬ ಕಾರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಸೀಟು ಸಿಗಲಿಲ್ಲ. ಅನಿವಾರ್ಯವಾಗಿ PG ಯಲ್ಲಿ ಉಳಿಯ ಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ. ಪ್ರತಿ ತಿಂಗಳು ಆರು ಸಾವಿರ PG ಗೆ ಕಟ್ಟಬೇಕು. PGಗೆ ಹತ್ತಿರದಲ್ಲೆ ಇರುವ ಟ್ಯೂಷನ್ ಸೆಂಟರಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತಿ ದಿನ ಕಾಲೇಜು ಮುಗಿಸಿ ಬಂದ ಮೇಲೆ ಎರಡು ತಾಸು ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಗೆ ಟ್ಯೂಷನ್ ಹೇಳುತ್ತೇನೆ. ತಿಂಗಳಿಗೆ ನಾಲ್ಕು ಸಾವಿರ ಕೊಡುತ್ತಾರೆ, ಅದರಿಂದ PGಗೆ ಕಟ್ಟುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ ಎಂದು ವಿವರಿಸಿದಳು. ಅಷ್ಟಾದರೂ ಇಂಜಿನಿಯರಿಂಗಲ್ಲಿ ಉತ್ತಮ ಅಂಕ ಪಡೆದುಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾಳೆ.

ಮೂರು ದಿನ 71 ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಸಂದರ್ಶನ ಮಾಡಿದರೆ, ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬರದೂ ಒಂದೊಂದು ಕಥೆ.

ಜೀವನದ ಬಂಡಿ ಸಾಗಿಸುವುದೇ ಸವಾಲಾಗಿರುವ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ಪ್ರಗತಿ ಕಂಡಾಗ ಅವರ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಎಲ್ಲೋ ಒಂದು ಬೆಳ್ಳಿಗೆರೆ ಮೂಡಿದ ಅನುಭವ ನಮಗಾಯಿತು.

This beautiful experience is penned down by Sri Jayanth K S heading the North Karnataka Chapter of SVYM.

(english translation of the story)

veryone has a unique story!

The Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement has been conducting interviews with students and their parents for the past three days in Dharwad. This is part of the selection process for scholarships to support girls' higher education, made possible by the support of various donors. The process focuses on economically disadvantaged students pursuing higher education in science fields. Once selected, students will receive home visits to verify their economic status before the scholarship funds are transferred to their accounts.

Over 70 students were interviewed over the last three days. More than 90% of them are pursuing degrees in Engineering, MBBS, Nursing, BAMS, Agriculture, B.Pharm, and other professional courses. Most students were accompanied by their mothers or grandmothers, and all of them are excellent performers in their respective fields.

However, when asked about the challenges they face at home, their stories were heart-wrenching. Each one carries a unique struggle. One girl, studying at a prestigious engineering college, attended the interview with her maternal grandmother. The grandmother’s story brought tears to the eyes of the interviewers; the girl’s mother had passed away, and her father had abandoned the family 19 years ago because they were "all girls." Despite the hardships, the grandmother is determined to provide all three of her granddaughters with a quality education.

Another girl, a second-year engineering student, has scored above 90% every semester. Her story is a testament to the fact that difficult circumstances can be overcome with determination. A medical student from Ballari, currently studying MBBS at a government college, was accompanied by her mother. She lost her father four years ago, and her family now lives in a small hut.

The stories are endless, and each is a testament to the resilience of these young women. Many of the parents are uneducated, yet they make incredible sacrifices to ensure their children receive an education. Another student from Ballari, studying engineering in Bengaluru, works part-time just to pay her rent. She is a true inspiration.

The three-day interview process was an eye-opener, and we are proud to be a part of these students' journeys.

The experience is penned down by Sri Jayanth K S, bearing the torch of Selfless Service in North Karnataka.

Thank you to all our Viveka Scholar Program supporters.

On World Water Day, this Women Self Help Group shows the wayIntense and seemingly eternal, the hard sun of Raichur match...
23/03/2026

On World Water Day, this Women Self Help Group shows the way

Intense and seemingly eternal, the hard sun of Raichur matches up with the harsh life of many rural communities during the summer. But it couldn’t match a group of women working together and quietly building up their strength to a day that sees their intentions truly shine.

For travellers and people working out in the sun, some reprise comes from the makeshift thatched roof water points (locally known as ‘Aravatige') often set up by local groups. One can notice a banner with an idol of a God or a local deity while quenching his thirst and cooling off in the shade.

To see a banner that reads - Sri Brindavana Self Help Group - the name of the all women SHG - is something of a quiet revolution that also reflects the core philosophy on which SVYM works. It validates our idea of development - that individuals and communities can participate and take charge of the development that affects their lives provided they can build and leverage their capabilities - building their as individuals and as a collective.

Time and again we have witnessed that the Self-Help Groups we work with never limit themselves to savings and loans. Instead, they shine by taking up issues like village water supply, sanitation, alcohol addiction and school dropouts. Issues for which we may come up with fancy project names and elaborate plans, issues that can’t see the light of day unless the community takes the lead. It is not always reinventing the wheel, but looking carefully to discover the tread marks left by those who have walked the path.
It may be noted that the Watershed has been functioning every day continuously for over 14 days and recording a total footfall of over 500 people benefitting from access to clean drinking water stored in two earthen pots. Members of the group take turns to manage its maintenance til the monsoons arrive.

This year’s theme is - Water & Gender - and we feel fortunate and proud to bring out the story of Sri Brindavana Self Help Group - gently, shaking the world.

SVYM is karmabhoomi to 400+ iron women who come from all walks of life. They raise the bar for all of us through their q...
08/03/2026

SVYM is karmabhoomi to 400+ iron women who come from all walks of life.
They raise the bar for all of us through their quiet dedication and unwavering strength, inspiring all of us reach higher.
For us, it is an honour to work alongside them.

On Women's Day, SVYM's CEO, Smt Savitha Sulugodu's inspiring journey got featured on Oneindia Kannada Channel.

Smt Savitha shared about her journey, from coming from a rural background to becoming a Chartered Accountant, and taking the ever demanding role of being the CEO of SVYM—along with the learnings, challenges and growth that came along the way.

Watch the video on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=mfp7bjoF6aDifK0t&v=vzdhY_YsoCA&feature=youtu.be

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Savitha Sulugodu spoke to OneIndia Kannada about women’s empowermentಚಾರ್ಟೆಡ್ ಅಕೌಂಟೆಂಟ್ ಆಗಿ 18 ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ವರ್ಷ ಅನುಭವ ಇರುವ ಸವಿತಾ ಸುಲಗೋಡು ಅವರು ಸದ್ಯಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ .....

Skilling Youth, Building NationThe eyes of the world are on India’s youth. By investing in building the   of our urban a...
21/01/2026

Skilling Youth, Building Nation

The eyes of the world are on India’s youth. By investing in building the of our urban and rural youth, we are ensuring our Nation is able to fully leverage this unique demographic advantage.

We have seen that rural youth often have critical window, from pre-university to graduation, to set on a career parth that in some cases can help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. For many, this window closes prematurely due to lack of access, leaving them under-equipped for the modern workforce.

SVYM's Viveka Rural Livelihood Centre has been focusing on changing those odds by bringing skill development to the doorstep of rural Karnataka. By focusing on "Learn Locally, Earn Locally, " we’ve created a light, mobile, and highly subsidised training model that has specifically boosted female enrollment.

Along with training, the youth are further assisted with seed money for aspiring entrepreneural beginnings in their own villages, placement support and direct links to employers in Mysuru, Bengaluru and other tier 1 and tier 2 cities.

The Impact: Outperforming the norm, youth skilled at SVYM Centres have been able to start off on a strong footing, and that a localised approach yields better results compared to larger national schemes like National Rural Livelihoods Mission. Of the 3,856 youth trained, 83% have successfully secured jobs (averaging ₹12,000/month), launched businesses, or pursued higher education.

The Road Ahead - We have taken this model in Raichur, Dharwad, H D Kote, Hunsur, Hassan, Mysuru, and Chamarajanagar. Scaling this high-impact training is the key to unlocking India’s true human capital.

We thank our partners for joining us in building our Nation by skill out youth. We take this oppotunity to celebrate our partnership with Titan Company Limited spanning over a decade and wish C K Venkataraman exciting adventures and a fulfilling journey ahead.



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We thank our partners for joining us in building our Nation by skill out youth. We take this oppotunity to celebrate our partnership with Titan Company Limited spanning over a decade and wish Sri C K Venkataraman new adventures and a fulfilling journey ahead.

Our Youth, Our Future The world is watching India’s youth. While massive investments flow into urban human capital, rural youth often face a "one-shot" windo...

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