Venur: The Annual Alumni Sports Meet, Meritorious Awards and Scholarship Distribution Programme, organised by the Alumni Association of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Industrial Training Institute (SDM ITI), Venur, was successfully held on 08-11-2026 at the institute campus.

A total of 146 alumni participated in the programme. Students who secured the highest marks in the previous academic year’s annual examination were honoured with Meritorious Awards. In addition, scholarships of ₹3,000 each were distributed to 10 economically disadvantaged students, amounting to a total of ₹30,000.

On this occasion, the Alumni Association donated a stage monitor and two collar microphones worth ₹41,000 to the institute.

Furthermore, Mr. Sandesh, an alumnus of the Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning trade (2007–2009 batch), and Mr. Prakash, an alumnus of the Welder trade (2008–2009 batch), along with their team, generously donated two 55-inch Smart TVs, each worth ₹40,000, to the institute.

During the programme, alumni members Mr. Dinakar Poojary, Mr. Rajeev and Mr. Naveen shared their professional experiences. They expressed that the training received at the institute, guidance from teachers and encouragement from the institution had played a significant role in their career success. Recalling the institute’s contribution to their professional growth, they encouraged fellow alumni to continue supporting the development of their alma mater.

Addressing the gathering, Alumni Association President Mr. Jinaraj Jain highlighted the various activities of the association and emphasised the important role of alumni in the overall development of the institute.

Presiding over the programme, the Principal of the institute, Mr. K. R. Vishweshwara Prasad, appreciated the achievements of the alumni and their valuable contributions towards the development of the institution. He encouraged alumni to maintain continuous contact with the institute and share their professional experiences, knowledge and guidance to support the career development of current trainees.

As part of the sports meet, cricket and volleyball tournaments were organised for men, while a shuttle badminton tournament was conducted for women. Alumni members participated enthusiastically in the sporting events, making the occasion lively and memorable.

The programme began with a prayer by Mr. Vinayachandra Raja. Mr. Padmaprasad delivered the welcome address, Mr. Sathish compered the programme, and Mr. Shridhar D. proposed the vote of thanks.

The event was a grand success, celebrating alumni reunions, sporting spirit, academic excellence and educational support for deserving students. It also strengthened the bond between the alumni and their alma mater, reaffirming their commitment towards the continued growth and development of SDM ITI Venur.