Our commitment to Grassroots education in Karnataka reached a significant milestone recently with the Bhumi Pujan (ground-breaking ceremony) for a new Kannada Medium School building in Yadur. This initiative represents a massive leap forward in empowering students through instruction in their local language.

Honoring the Vision of the Saptarishis

The core philosophy of the founding fathers (the Saptarishis) serves as our perpetual guiding light. They believed that education is the most potent tool for social transformation. Therefore, we remain deeply committed to strengthening education at the grassroots. While we have expanded globally, our heart remains firmly rooted in the soil of North Karnataka.

Scaling Up for the Modern Era

Furthermore, our commitment to local language instruction has scaled up significantly in recent years. We have transformed the educational landscape to ensure that students in Kannada medium schools enjoy the same advantages as those in urban centers. Consequently, the new facility at Yadur will feature modern infrastructure and world-class facilities. We firmly believe that studying in a mother tongue should never be a barrier to accessing global-standard amenities.

A Divine Presence and Collective Leadership

The ceremony was highly auspicious, graced by the divine presence of the revered Jagadgurus of the Panchapeethas:

• Dr. Chandrashekhar Shivacharya Swamiji (Kashi Peetha)

• Sri Channa Siddharama Panditaradhya Shivacharya Mahaswamiji (Srisailam Peetha)

• Sri Siddalinga Rajadeshikendra Shivacharya Mahaswami (Ujjaini Peetha)

• Dr. Mallikarjuna Vishwaradhya Shivacharya Mahaswamiji (Kashi Mahapeetha)

Additionally, the KLE Board of Management showed immense support with the presence of Directors Shri Mahantesh Kavatagimath, Shri Jayanand Munavalli, Shri Basavaraj Patil, Shri Vishwanath Patil, Shri Praveen Bagewadi, Shri Manjunath Munavalli, and Shri Vijay Metagud. Former Director Shri Shankranna Munavalli and MLA Shri Ganesh Hukkeri also attended the event.

Ultimately, these efforts ensure that our students remain locally rooted yet globally competent. We continue to build a future where every child, regardless of their language, has the infrastructure to dream big.