Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement - SVYM

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.

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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 .....

04/03/2026

Cadet Utsav and Cadet Bhushan from our Viveka Sainik School turned to science to build a disaster management communication model that can work without internet, a working sim and even without network towers. They felt the need for such a tech after seeing how a cloud burst in Uttarkashi disrupted the communication. Many people went missing and many lives could have been saved if contact was made in time.

It's wonderful how our young inventors think and that it brings out the best in them. The duo has named their model LoRaksha and have even received scholarship to further develop the idea from the Madras Engineer Group (MEG), informally known as the Madras Sappers, an engineer group of the Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army.

27/02/2026

Milestones touched together!

Thanks to You.. for knowing me as I am but seeing me as I will be.

Blessings to You.... for you trusted the hidden potential and inspired someone to push past a threshold previously thought unreachable.

Power to You....for holding with grace ...this delicate dream of a world free from deprivation and strife.

Promise to you....milestones we shall pass and vows will keep,

oh dear, miles to you before we sleep.

Happy NGO Day to all our friends!

16/02/2026

Reflections from IAPCON 2026: A Journey of Collective Learning

SVYM’s Palliative Care Program Team participated in the 33rd Annual International Conference of the Indian Association Of Palliative Care with IAPCON in Hyderabad.
For us, participation in the conference was an exciting opportunity to learn from many like-minded organisations working in the field and also share our own experiences and learnings gathered since the inception of our Palliative Care Program fifteen years ago. Back then, initiating the Palliative Care Program was a result of our felt need to look at care through a more inclusive lens that moves beyond the tight focus of "curing a disease" to a broader view recognising that an individual’s suffering is rarely just physical but a tapestry of social, emotional, and financial threads that must be addressed to alleviate the suffering and improving quality of life.

We arrived at the conference with the intent and spirit to broaden our perspective of how to serve fellow humans better.

We brought together our on-ground experience of working in diverse settings at the grassroots and in collaboration with many like minded partners and shared it with fellow caregivers from across the country.

Learning from the Rural Context: Dr Gowthami Palnati shared reflections on the readiness of our primary health systems and joined a panel to discuss the unique challenges of serving in remote rural and tribal areas with her Poster on “Care and implementation gaps in National Program for palliative care : An evaluation of System’s readiness and community need at the primary health care level”

Clinical Nuances: Dr. Sridevi Seetharam shared a case study on Neuro-palliative care, highlighting the complexity of care that our patients navigate daily

Tools for Better Care: Dr. Vibha S P shared how at SVYM we are integrating technology to enhance home-based care with an oral presentation on - “Experience of using a mobile based application tool to improve the operational efficiency of a home based palliative care program”

Reapproaching Resource Management: Ms. Nandini Shankar discussed the utilization of medical aids in resource limited setting with an oral presentation on “Utilization pattern of medical aids and appliances under home based palliative care in Mysuru - One year retrospective study”

At its core, all participants share the vision of equitable, accessible, and community-led care. We were constantly reminded that "low-cost" must meet "high-empathy" to create solutions that make commuinty led Palliative Care Model sustainable.

These collective efforts show the way, that it is by sharing what works and admitting what is difficult, by starting with what we have and steadily moving towards what is needed, a future where palliative care is a right, not a privilege is not a distant dream.

02/02/2026

Seeds of Human Potential, Soil of Jan Bhagidari

In an era where social media algorithms often influence our thoughts and lean toward dogmatic extremities, the clarity of our nation’s youth is under threat. With ideologies frequently formed through the lens of 60-second reels—which can be distorted by ulterior motives—the bridge between the government and its youngest citizens has never been more vital.

To provide the depth and nuance required for true nation-building, a unique event, Yuva Samvaad, was hosted for university students with our Honorable Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, following the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27. By opening the doors to Parliament and sharing its inner workings, the state is instilling a participatory mindset in our youth at an early stage.

In this gathering of bright young minds, two students, Basheera and Dhanya, also happened to be the products of the SVYM’s Viveka Scholar Program. It was roughly two years ago, we had met Basheera just after she completed her degree. In her excitement, she shared a poem she had written:

“Uchai se dar lagta hai fir bhi aasman chune ke khawaish rakhti hun, Chahe kitni bhi aye kathinaiyan, samna karne ki taqat rakhti hun, Jab shuru karoge ye safar to log kahenge kya ye kuch kar payege, Jab pa lo ge apni manzil to un hi logon ke hothon pe tumhara naam hoga.”

Basheera felt a quiet pride in being the first in her family to earn a degree, specifically in Horticulture. In her village, there was little awareness regarding studies in agriculture, engineering, or science. Today, she is pursuing her Master’s in Vegetable Science.

What caught the audience's attention was the depth of her question to the Finance Minister. She asked, “Does presenting the budget for nine consecutive years make it heavier or clearer?” She posed her question with a poetic reflection:

“Zindagi mein nayi cheez, ek din nayi lagti hai, do din nayi lagti hai, Lekin agar har din karein to usme kuch naya nahi lagta.”

Having seen consistency and persistence as vital qualities in her own academic journey, Basheera recognized that these same virtues are required on the professional front. She took the opportunity to ask this to someone who is charting the course for one of the world's largest economies.

The response from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was grounded and humane. She admitted that the task becomes heavier and shared her mantra for perseverance, characterized by a sense of duty (Kartavya) and service (Seva).

Throughout the session, the visible happiness of Dr R Balasubramaniam reflected a deep conviction in a development paradigm centered on building human and social capital. By connecting these young scholars with national leadership, the distance between the grassroots and the government begins to close, creating opportunities for our young to truly shine.

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.

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27/12/2025

Embarking on a Journey of Self-Discovery: 'Walk Within'

Today, SVYM flagged off 'Walk Within', a unique 5-day padayatra in Dharwad. Launched at the DIMANS auditorium by cancer specialist Vijayalakshmi Deshmane, the initiative is led by SVYM founder Dr. R. Balasubramaniam.
More than just a physical trek, Dr. Balasubramaniam describes it as a "unique inner journey" aimed at moving in harmony with nature and gaining deeper exposure to the authenticity of rural India. The mission focuses on environmental concern, self-reflection, and community engagement.

SVYM's "Walk Within" is a unique, mindful walking pilgrimage (padayatra) designed for inner reflection and community engagement, combining silent walks, journaling, and dialogues with rural communities to understand local issues and foster personal growth for social change. Participants, including youth and professionals from across India, walk through villages, connect with locals, and engage in self-inquiry, aiming to blend inner exploration with meaningful outward engagement for a deeper, more conscious way of living and contributing to society, as seen in recent editions in places like Dharwad.

Covering 10 km daily for a total of nearly 60 km, 50 participants are engaging with village communities to understand the essence of rural life.

The first Walk within was conceptualised and held back in 2019 in traversing 41 villages around Mysuru.

22/12/2025

41 Years of Seva Kranti - SVYM's Foundation Day Celebrations

More than 1,000 members of the SVYM family—a "band of brothers and sisters" from across Karnataka—gathered at the V-LEAD campus in Mysuru to mark the organization’s 42nd Foundation Day. The day served as a collective movement to re-energize and internalize SVYM's core motto: Shiva Jnane, Jeeva Seva.

Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Founder of SVYM, addressed the gathering by redefining the concept of Kranti (Revolution). He described it not as a loud upheaval, but as a subtle, sustained transformation—likening it to "slow-burning embers" that keep a fire alive. His message was a call to internalize this revolt: "Charity must evolve into solidarity," he noted, urging the youth to channel their inner convictions toward the wellness of the nation.

The event was graced by Swami Atmashraddhanandaji Maharaj (Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Kanpur), who reflected on the inseparable nature of Seva (Service) and Tyaga (Renunciation). He identified these values as both scriptural truths and the practical backbone of SVYM. Highlighting Satya (Truth) as the highest form of Tapasya (Disciplined effort), he reminded the theme of Swami Vivekananda’s vision: that in this "Age of Man," our primary duty is a deep commitment to mankind.

The day carried the authentic warmth of a family homecoming. The atmosphere at the Mysuru center was built by the hands of the staff themselves—from threading flower garlands and painting pavements to erecting the marquee. This hands-on preparation by three generations of SVYM members reflected a culture where every task is a service for the mission.

Our Chief Guest Mr. Manu Saale (MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz R&D India) provided a unique perspective by drawing parallels between the corporate and social sectors. He noted that both Mercedes-Benz and SVYM contribute to a resurgent India through innovation, skilling, and inclusive growth. By referencing Swami Vivekananda’s 1893 Chicago address, he illustrated how modern Indian engineering and social service both aim to showcase Indian excellence on the global stage.

As part of the celebrations, Annual Excellence Awards were presented to deserving members.

Ms. Savitha S, CEO, SVYM, shared the org's collective achievements. SVYM was recognized as the Best State HIV Support Team by KSAPS and was also awarded Best NGO in the State for TB-HIV Screening and ART Linkages in Prison.

In his concluding address, Dr. Sudheer B. Bangalore, President, SVYM, summarized the key reflections shared by the dignitaries and founder members, reminding them that true growth lies in giving back to society and the nation.

Our partners and fellow visionaries who have brought vision and clarity in our long and short, strength and hope in our thick and thin and fulfillment and purpose in our day and night graced us with their presence and we felt privileged to have walked this path with their blessings and support.

Jai Hind

02/12/2025

SVYM turns 42!

As for all journeys uncharted, made by men and women of change, a mere trail of fresh footprints serves as a path and a shoulder by the side feels like an army.

Thank You for being a part of this jouney and marching along with the Youth Movement.