Dharwad deputy commissioner Snehal R emphasized the importance of holistic education and personality development among students, stating that the Wednesday Webinar series organized by the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM) has been playing a constructive role in empowering students across Karnataka. She made these remarks after inaugurating the release of 'Hanate', a booklet compiling the proceedings and key learnings from the 2025-26 'Wednesday Webinar' series, at Suvarna Samskrutika Samucchaya in Dharwad on Saturday.
Addressing Students, Teachers, and Parents
Addressing the gathering, Snehal noted that the organization's activities are not confined to Dharwad but have expanded across the state. She highlighted that the 36 webinars conducted during the academic year helped students gain knowledge in diverse subjects and improve their personality and confidence. She advised students to set clear goals and pursue them with determination. Recalling her own journey to becoming an IAS officer, she said consistent efforts and perseverance are key to success. "One should never fear failure. If efforts continue with commitment, success will certainly follow," she said.
Focus on Safety and Well-being
The deputy commissioner also urged parents and School Development and Monitoring Committee (SDMC) members to focus on children's safety and well-being. She appealed to parents not to let financial or personal hardships hinder their children's education and stressed the need for proper guidance and a healthy home environment.
Appreciation from Education Department
Speaking on the occasion, Umesh Bommakkanavar, deputy director (in-charge) of the department of public instruction in Dharwad, appreciated the consistency of the webinars. He said the initiative contributes significantly to students' overall development by covering subjects like education, health, environment, science, technology, medicine, and yoga. He also lauded the publication of webinar lectures in book form and said the organization has been rendering selfless service, especially in providing quality education to underprivileged children.
Five Years of Impact
SVYM North Karnataka regional head Jayanth K S delivered the introductory remarks. Life skills facilitator Shrikant Hanji said that with support from the education department, the initiative has completed five years, during which 162 webinars were held with participation from 120 resource persons. Resource person Manjunath Hiremath and students Aishwarya and Chaitra also shared their experiences of the webinar programme, highlighting how it has helped them gain knowledge and confidence.
