The Karnataka Law Society’s Institute of Management Education and Research (KLS IMER), Autonomous, Belagavi celebrated its ‘Foundation Day’ on September 13 th , 2025 to mark 35th year of inception. The day is chosen to commemorate the birth anniversary of KLS patron Late Shri Rao Saheb B. M Gogte.

This year, Shri. Prakash Pandit, Chairman and Managing Director of J.P.F. Metacast Pvt. Ltd., Belagavi, was honoured as the “Entrepreneur of the Year 2025” for his outstanding contributions to the local business ecosystem.

The Chief Guest Dr Pawan Kumar Singh, Director, IIM Tiruchanapalli spoke on the value systems to be inculcated by students and stressed upon the insights of Indian Knowledge System towards education. He brough the essence Bhagwat Gita and vedas, which is to be in the learning process of students. He stressed upon the essential qualities such as conceptual clarity, skill building and value system.

Shri. Ram Bhandare, Vice President, KLS presided over the function. In his presidential remarks he immensely acknowledged the contribution of Shri. Prakash Pandit and he urged everyone to dream big and follow his footsteps and contribute in building brand Belagavi.

Guests of honour Shri. Pradeep Sawkar, Shri. A K Tagare, Shri S V Ganachari, Shri. Deepak Kulkarni, Shri. U. N Kalkundrikar and other board members of KLS were present on the occasion.

Shri. R. S. Mutalik Chairman-GC, KLS IMER in his welcome address expressed his deepest gratitude to KLS patron Shri. Rao Saheb B. M Gogte at the behest of KLS Management and staff.

Dr Arif Shaikh, Director, KLS IMER welcomed all dignitaries by presenting flower and mementoes.

Prof. Sumanth Desai, KLS IMER proposed the vote of thanks. The students compeered and Dr. Shailaja Hiremath read out the citation.