Veerasaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Bellary was established in 1916 at Bellary with a view to providing education to all strata of society, in and around Bellary district with a focus on rural students. This crusade against illiteracy and ignorance has continued to create not only a literate society but also a knowledge-based one. The V.V.Sangha thus runs 41 educational institutions with hostels and philanthropic organizations in Bellary, Koppal and Davanagere districts, covering Pre-Primary, Primary, High, Pre-University, Diploma, Degree and Post Graduate Courses. These Courses encompass Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Education and Law. It aims at carrying on the good work in the years to come.