Empowering Communities Through Education
Vikas Shikshana Souharda Sahakari Ni. is a member-owned cooperative dedicated to fostering educational excellence, skill development, and lifelong learning across Karnataka.
Our Programs & Services
Six comprehensive program areas designed to uplift every member of our cooperative family — from school children to senior citizens.
Merit Scholarships
Annual scholarships for children of members who excel in SSLC and PUC examinations, ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹25,000.
Vocational Training
Short-term skill development courses in IT, tailoring, automobile repair, food processing, and more.
Digital Literacy
Computer literacy programs aligned with PMGDISHA, empowering members with essential digital skills.
Adult Education
Functional literacy, financial literacy, and continuing education programs for adult members.
School Support
Supply distribution, free coaching centers, and library programs for members' children in government schools.
Teacher Development
In-service training workshops on modern pedagogy, digital tools, and activity-based learning methods.
Building Karnataka's Future, One Member at a Time
Founded in 2005 by a group of dedicated educators and community leaders in Bengaluru, Vikas Shikshana Souharda Sahakari Ni. has grown from a small collective of 50 founding members to a thriving cooperative serving over 2,500 members across 45 villages and urban wards.
Registered under the Karnataka Souharda Sahakari Act, 1997, we operate on the seven cooperative principles — with a special focus on our 5th principle: Education, Training, and Information.
Our Mission
"To promote equitable access to quality education, skill development, and lifelong learning for all members and their communities, operating on the cooperative principles of voluntary membership, democratic control, and concern for community."
Our Vision
"A Karnataka where cooperative membership guarantees every child the right to learn, every adult the opportunity to grow, and every family the dignity of economic self-sufficiency."
"ಸಹಕಾರ ತತ್ವಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಸಮುದಾಯ ವಿಕಾಸ"Community development through cooperative values
News & Events
Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony 2025
120 deserving students received merit scholarships at our 20th Annual Day celebration at Rajajinagar Kannada Bhavana.
Read more →New Batch: Digital Marketing Course
A new batch of 40 students enrolled in our Digital Marketing and Social Media Management vocational course.
Read more →Republic Day Tree Plantation Drive
Members and staff planted 500 saplings across 5 villages in Bengaluru Rural district as part of our Green Karnataka initiative.
Read more →What Our Members Say
Thanks to the merit scholarship, my daughter could pursue her engineering degree without financial stress. The cooperative has been a lifeline for our family.
The computer training course I completed here helped me start my own accounting services business. The support from the society is unmatched.
The financial literacy workshops changed how I manage my household budget. I am now helping other women in my village do the same.
Join Our Cooperative Family Today
Become a member and gain access to scholarships, vocational training, education loans, and a supportive community committed to your growth and your family's future.