 Guided by the
basic philosophy "JNANAM SARVATHRA SADHANAM" and with an aim of building Sullia as a world class learning center,
Sri, SRI KURUNJI VENKATRAMANA GOWDA
Founder President, Academy of Liberal Education has converted tiny village
into a modern learning center of the country.
Powered by the
visionary leadership of Sri KURUNJI VENKATRAMANA GOWDA, Academy of Liberal
Education today is a conglomerate with more than fifty educational
Institutions.
Born as, one of
the millions became one in millions. He is BHAGEERATHA who brought JNANA
GANGA to this small town and made Sullia a VIDYA KASHI.
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He is the source
of Inspiration to all of us. His ideals and way of working are to be imbibed
in everybody's life. He has a dream of making our country modern and strong
by spreading intellectual spirituality. We at KVG college of engineering
share his dream of making our BHARATH-MAHAAN.
As founder of various educational
institutions, his contributions to the field of education has been immense.
He is the founder of the Academy of Liberal Education, branching out to
primary education, technical, Ayurveda, dental and Medical colleges. He
firmly believes that education makes a man complete. Over 7,000 students
from all over the country study in the KVG educational institutes. He has
established over 40 educational institutions including places like New Delhi
and Bangalore, besides his birth place Sullia. Moreover, besides providing
education, through his educational institutions, he has provided employment
to numerous people.
There are over 115 youth
clubs for women in the taluk which receives financial support from him. He
is a workaholic and works tirelessly for 18 hours a day. He is a
visionary par excellence. He has been influenced by Gandhiji's pholosphy.
Kurunji, has worked
tirelessly for the status Sullia enjoys at present. His efforts are immense
in establishing a board school, sourt, treasury, electricity, telephine and
health centers at Sullia. Thus, he can be reckoned as a Sculptor of
Modern Sullia.
Kurunji is a recipient of
numerous awards, both national and international. Florida University, USA
has conferred an Honarary Doctorate, Rajiv Gandhi Ekta award, Glory of
India award, Parisararatna award, Vikas Jyoti award, Indira Gandhi
Sadhbhavana award, Karnataka Sahitya Academy award, Udupi Manukula Bhushana
award, International Gold star Millennium award, Mother Excellence award,
Americal Medal of Honour, Nepal Friendship Award, Rastriya Ratan award, and
various other awards have been conferred on him.
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