Two-day mega employment drive begins; over 100 reputed companies participate
Ujire, April 6: A two-day mega job fair, ‘SDM Udyogam 2026’, organised under the aegis of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Institutions (R), was inaugurated at SDM Autonomous College, Ujire.
The state-level job fair was formally launched by Dr Satishchandra S, Secretary of SDM Educational Institutions. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted that one of the biggest challenges in the education sector today is the availability of employment opportunities.
“Many job aspirants are capable, yet remain deprived of suitable opportunities. One of the key reasons is the gap between employers and job seekers. As a solution, this two-day mega job fair has been organised by bringing over 100 companies to a rural setting like Ujire,” he said.
He further noted that the fair is not limited to students of SDM institutions but is open to all job aspirants from the region, offering them a platform to attend interviews and explore career opportunities.
Referring to the vision of Dr D Veerendra Heggade, President of the institutions, he said the initiative aims to ensure that students from rural areas are not deprived of opportunities and resources. “This will provide exposure and new avenues for a large number of rural youth,” he added.
Chief guest of the event Avinash Rao, Founder and CEO of Agrileaf, remarked that industries today are evolving rapidly due to technological advancements. “Changes that once took a generation now occur within a short span. Students must adapt to these shifts. With the growing influence of artificial intelligence, it is essential for youth to become skilled and strive for sustainable success,” he said.
He also emphasised that job aspirants must stay informed about developments in their respective fields. “Educational institutions, like parents, carry the responsibility of enabling students to secure employment and build their lives. SDM institutions are fulfilling this responsibility by organising such a significant job fair,” he added.
During the programme, Avinash Rao was felicitated by the SDM Educational Institutions.
Among those present on the dais were Prof Vishwanath P, Principal of SDM Autonomous College; Dr Ashok Kumar T, Principal of SDM IT College; Santosh, Principal of SDM Polytechnic College; and organising committee secretaries Dr Nagaraj Poojary, Dr Subrahmanya and Amaresh Hebbar.
Various SDM institutions heads, administrative staff, faculty members, and a large number of job aspirants were present during the inauguration. Vaidehi and her team rendered the invocation. The programme was compered by Dr Mahesh Kumar Shetty, Assistant Professor at SDM Autonomous College, who also delivered the vote of thanks.
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“This is the first-ever, ambitious and prestigious initiative organised under the guidance of our President Dr D Veerendra Heggade. It will greatly benefit thousands of rural students by opening up new opportunities. I extend my best wishes to all job aspirants and express gratitude to the reputed companies participating in this fair,” said Dr Satishchandra S, Secretary. SDME Society.
