NEWS & EVENTS

Blood Donation Drive Held at MMK & SDM MMV A Blood Donation Drive was successfully organized on 10th of January, 2026, at the college auditorium. The programme was conducted by the Entrepreneurship Hub in association with Young Indians (YI), Mysuru Chapter, Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM), Raised Lines Foundation, and K. R. Hospital Blood Bank.

Prof. M. Balkrishna, Professor, IIT and Chief Adviser of Raised Lines Foundation, was the chief guest for the event. The programme was inaugurated by Sri Prashanth M. N., Professor, Abdul Naseer Sab Rural and Panchayat Raj Institution, Mysuru, and presided over by Dr. Kumar G. S., Head, Health Division, SVYM.

Mrs. Priyanka Sridhar, Chair, YI Mysuru, Dr. Kusuma, Medical Officer, Blood Bank, Mysuru, and Prof. K. S. Sukrutha, Vice Principal, MMK & SDM MMV, were the guests of honour. The program was coordinated by Mr. Niranth M R, coordinator, Entrepreneurship Hub of the college.

The drive witnessed active participation from both visually impaired and regular students, conveying a strong message of inclusivity and social responsibility. A total of 13 student volunteers took part in the programme, and 30 units of blood were collected. The event highlighted that visually impaired individuals can also confidently donate blood, creating a meaningful impact on society. Faculty members of the Entrepreneurship Hub attended and supported the initiative.

 Industrialist Interaction Programme Held at MMK & SDM MMV The Department of M.Com  organized an Industrialist Interaction – Classroom to Corporate Practice programme on December 26, 2025, at the college auditorium, aiming to bridge the gap between academic learning and corporate realities.

Mr. Goutham Shetty, HRIR Operations and HR Trainer at Radico Khaitan, Mysuru, was the resource person for the programme. He shared valuable insights on corporate culture, professional ethics, workplace behavior, and industry expectations, enabling students to understand real-time industrial practices.

The interaction helped students gain practical knowledge of corporate functioning, improved their awareness of employability skills such as communication and leadership, and provided clarity on career opportunities in commerce and management fields. The programme also motivated students towards effective career planning and skill development while strengthening industry–academia interaction.

The session was coordinated by Dr. Devaki K. K., Assistant Professor, Department of M.Com. The programme benefited 40 M.Com students, who actively participated and interacted with the resource person.. Faculty members Smt. Amritha and Sri. Manu Prasad was present and supported the successful conduct of the programme.

 One-Day International Workshop titled “Yogic Lifestyle for Focus, Clarity and Success” The PG Department of Commerce organized a One-Day International Workshop titled “Yogic Lifestyle for Focus, Clarity and Success”on 10/12/25  in the auditorium of MMKSDM COLLEGE. The workshop aimed to create awareness on the importance of yogic practices in enhancing mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall professional and academic success among students and faculty members. Dr. Sharada Devi,Chief Guest & Resource Person delivered an inspiring session on yogic living and its impact on focus and personal productivity. She emphasized the role of mindfulness and disciplined routines in achieving success.Dr. Raghavendra Pai,Resource Person conducted an insightful session on practical yoga techniques and their psychological benefits. He introduced simple and effective yogic practices suitable for students .Presidential Remarks were given by Prof. Bharathi, Principal, addressed the gathering and highlighted the need for holistic education. She encouraged students to integrate yoga into their daily lives for academic excellence and emotional well-being.The program coordinator was Dr.Devaki K.K, and cocoordinator Smt.Amritha .P.Nayak.

MMK & SDM Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Mysuru, inaugurated the 120-Hour Cyber Security Training on Jan 6th 2026. The program is organized by the Co-Curricular Committee and Computer Science Department in association with ICT Academy and is supported by Cognizant Foundation India under its CSR initiative Tech4All. The training is being conducted for final-year *B.Sc. and BBA students, with a total participation of 60 students, aiming to enhance industry-relevant cybersecurity knowledge and digital safety awareness.

The inaugural function was presided over by Prof. N. Bharathi, Principal of the college. The dignitaries on the dais included Smt. K. S. Sukrutha, IQAC Coordinator; Mr. Vishnu Prasad, Deputy Relationship Manager, ICT Academy; Mr. Prajwal Vasishta Senior Relationship Manager, ICT Academy; Mr. Pavan Kalyan, Project Coordinator, ICT Academy; Mr. Adarsh Somara, Cyber Security Trainer; and Ms. Sowmya N, ICT SPOC and Program Coordinator.

The Cyber Security Training Program is coordinated by Ms. Sowmya N, ICT SPOC, and mentored by Ms. Rajeshwari N and Ms. Kavyashree K L. The training sessions are being conducted by Mr. Adarsh Somara, who brings industry expertise and practical exposure in the field of cybersecurity.