Interaction session with the parents of new entrants to the engineering stream was held in the campus. Mr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman extended a warm welcome to the parents. He explained that engineering is a process of learning and advised the parents to encourage their children to constantly upgrade their skills. He said students are exposed to learning through projects & aptitude classes, start-ups & entrepreneurship. They are also offered a platform to compete in various national and international events. In order to establish social/emotional connect; the students are exposed to societal issues. The chairman further explained about the facilities and infrastructure available and also the various initiatives undertaken, stating that Sahyadri works round-the-clock and strives to give the best for its students. Engineering is not just about earning a degree it is a lifestyle he said. The chairman called upon the parents to share with their children, the hardships which they have encountered. This will definitely help their children to shoulder responsibility and take up a job in the long run. He suggested that parents avail loan facility, in order to make their child financially responsible. He re-iterated the importance of dress code for students.

Dr. R. Srinivasa Rao Kunte, Principal, in his address requested parents to be in touch with the college regularly and encouraged parents to utilize the facilities provided by the institution to improve their child’s skills.