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 Davanagere. 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 Davanagere. 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. ShamanurShivashankarappa, the present
Hon. Secretary of the association.
