BEA Honourable Secretary and Joint secretary Desk
The most significant of all the personalities responsible for all round development of this association is Dr.Shamanur Shivashankarappa, the present Hon. Secretary of the association. There are a number of philanthropists on the board of BEA who have been rendering selfless service to the cause of education.
Dr.Shamanur Shivashankarappa is a doyen in the field of education. His contribution to the cause of higher education is immense and invaluable. Under his leadership, BEA has been able to make an indelible impression in the educational map of this country. He is the Member of Legislative Assembly of Karnataka, served as Member of Parliament and was the former minister of Horticulture and APMC, Govt. of Karnataka.
Sri. S.S. Mallikarjun was the Hon’ble Minister for Horticulture and APMC, Govt. of Karnataka. A young and popular politician and industrialist, is the proud son of Smt. Parvathamma and Sri. Shamanur Shivashankarappa. Sri Mallikarjun has been successfully working for the welfare of the general public, particularly the downtrodden and economically weaker sections of the society. He is the icon of the youth of Davangere and is highly innovative and progressive in his thinking. He is a member of the Governing council of BIET and Joint secretary of BEA.
Vision
To be a centre of excellence recognized nationally and internationally, in distinctive areas of education and research, based on a culture of innovation and invention
Mission
DRMS contributes to the growth and development of its students by imparting a broad based education and empowering them to be successful in their chosen field by inculcating in them positive approach, leadership qualities and ethical values
About The Bapuji Educational Association (BEA)
The Bapuji Educational Association is one of the oldest and most prestigious educational institutions in Karnataka. It came into existence in 1958 with the sole purpose of starting a first-grade college in Davangere. It intended to cater to the needs of those who aspired for higher education. All the lovers of higher education volunteered their service whole heartedly in building up this association. Money flowed in as the donors contributed splendidly. Though imparting higher education to the aspirants was the Association’s main objective, it gave attention to start a wide range of schools and colleges according to the situational needs and demands.
Today the association has grown to be a big tree, like the banyan, with all its twigs and branches. It runs schools and colleges right from Nursery to Post Graduate Courses, from Diploma to Engineering, Nursing to Medical. It also runs Pharmacy and Dental Colleges. The left-out areas are only Animal Husbandry and Agriculture. There are more than 45 schools and colleges including service facilities, now working under the banner of the Bapuji Educational Association.
Over a period of 47 years, the BEA has given birth to almost identical number of babies, the latest one being the SS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital. All these babies, some of which have now become adults and some others old, are hale and hearty. The association has taken every care, at every step to facilitate the smooth growing of all its family members. The evolution of the Bapuji Educational Association has led to the significant growth of Davangere. Many elders, education lovers, philanthropists and donors with their vision and commitment to the cause of service are behind this healthy and prosperous growth of the association.
The most significant of all the personalities responsible for the all-round development of this family is Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa, the present Hon. Secretary of the association.