The two-day mega job fair “SDM Udyogam 2026,” organised by the SDM Educational Society, was inaugurated at SDM Autonomous College, Ujire, with participation from more than 100 reputed companies.
The state-level employment drive was formally inaugurated by Dr. Satishchandra S, Secretary of SDM Educational Institutions. Addressing the gathering, he emphasised the need to bridge the gap between employers and job seekers and highlighted that the initiative aims to create better employment opportunities for rural youth.
He stated that the job fair is open not only to students of SDM institutions but also to job aspirants from across the region, providing them with direct access to interviews and career opportunities.
Chief Guest Avinash Rao, Founder and CEO of Agrileaf, spoke about the rapid transformation of industries due to technological advancements and stressed the importance of skill development, adaptability, and awareness of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence.
During the programme, Avinash Rao was felicitated by the SDM Educational Institutions.
Among those present on the dais were Prof. Vishwanath P, Principal of SDM Autonomous College; Dr. Ashok Kumar T, Principal of SDM IT College; Santosh, Principal of SDM Polytechnic College; and organising committee secretaries Dr. Nagaraj Poojary, Dr. Subrahmanya, and Amaresh Hebbar.
Faculty members, administrative staff, and a large number of job aspirants attended the inauguration ceremony.
