International Women's Day-2026 celebrated by Alumni Association @ Seminar Hall on 17.03.2026

V.V. Sangha's

Smt. Allum Sumangalamma Memorial College for Women, Ballari. [Estd.: 1969]

(Affiliated to Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University, Vijayapura.)

AISHE CODE: C-8690, NAAC TRACK ID-KACOGN11970.

Recognized under sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act 1956.

(Accredited by NAAC in IV Cycle)

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International Women's Day 2026 was celebrated by the Alumni Association at the Seminar Hall on 17.03.2026.

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IQAC, in collaboration with the Alumni Association of V.V. Sangha's Smt. A.S.M. College for Women, Ballari, had organized “International Women’s Day 2026” in the Library Seminar Hall. Chairperson of C.G.C., Smt. KATHYAYANI M. MARIDEVAIAH, presided over the event. Smt. JANGAMA SUVARNA, Retired Bank Officer, Sirivara, was the chief guest. Smt. VACHANA of Rashtriya Basava Dala, Ballari, was the special invitee. Honorable President of Alumni Association, Smt. SUSHEELA SHIRURU; College Governing Council Members, Dr. H.K. CHETHANA; and principals Dr. Dupam Satheesh and Dr. B. Govindaraju shared the dais. The dignitaries inaugurated the event by watering the plant. After inaugurating the event, Chief Guest Smt. Jangama Sivarana addressed the gathering. She mentioned that she was an alumna of this college and expressed her joy in gracing the event as the chief guest. She recalled her personal struggles, the challenges she faced, and how she emerged successful in life. Special Invitee Smt. Vachana said that women's empowerment actually began from the era of Vishwamanava Basavanna. She briefed them about the life and achievements of Sri Basavanna and Akkamahadevi and advised students to work hard and achieve something great in life, considering them as inspiration. The President of the Alumni Association, Smt. Susheela Shiruru, addressed the gathering, stating that today a woman is not just a woman but a power. The Chairperson of the College Governing Council, Smt. Kathyayani M. Maridevaiah, in her presidential remarks, said that by obtaining the best education, a woman can empower herself. She highlighted the importance of education in the context of women empowerment and solidarity. The convener of the Alumni Association, Ms. Rohinaz, compared the event; Miss Deepti of the BSc-VI semester invoked the event. Dr. Anupama, Faculty of Commerce, welcomed the guests and the gathering. Ms. Shubha V.H.M. and Ms. Pallavi introduced the Chief Guest. Ms. Vishnupriya, Faculty of Zoology, proposed the vote of thanks. Former HoD of Chemistry and Treasurer of the Alumni Association, Smt. H.B. SHAMBHAVI JYOTHI, was also a part of the event. The dignitaries distributed sarees to all the lady helpers of the college on the occasion. The college HoDs of various departments, staff, and students witnessed the event.

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