HR Dasara 2025

The Mysuru City Corporation is planning to expand into the Brihat Mysuru Mahanagara Palike, considering the city’s growing population and the need for smoother administration, said Mr. G. S. Somashekhar, Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), Mysuru City Corporation. He noted that the administration is facing challenges in several areas due to rapid population growth, which has necessitated this decision.
 
Delivering a special address at HR Dasara–2025: The Biggest Industry and Cultural Conference, jointly organized by Apollo Hospitals Mysuru and SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysuru, Mr. Somashekhar shared insights into the city’s development plans. He observed that a large segment of the population is migrating to Mysuru in search of better employment opportunities, putting pressure on the city’s infrastructure. To address these challenges and ensure effective governance, he stated that Mysuru would be upgraded to a Brihat Mahanagara Palike. He also highlighted the tremendous contribution of the Mysuru Wadiyars to the city’s planned development, noting that their visionary urban planning provides a strong foundation for the city’s continued growth.
 
Dr. (Lt Col) Prasad S. N., Director, SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysuru, graced the occasion and spoke about recent academic and institutional developments at SDMIMD. He highlighted the institute’s alignment with the vision and values of the SDM Educational Trust and emphasized SDMIMD’s sustained efforts to contribute to society through value-based management education, stakeholder engagement, and meaningful industry collaboration.
 
Mr. Bharatheesh Reddy, Vice President and Unit Head, Apollo Hospitals Mysuru, was also present and shared his perspectives on the future of the healthcare sector. He stated that demand for healthcare services is expected to multiply in the coming years, necessitating the expansion of resources and facilities, which in turn would generate significant employment opportunities. He added that Karnataka and India have shown strong performance in the healthcare sector due to proactive government initiatives taken over the past decade, while also emphasizing the need to further enhance healthcare infrastructure in line with population growth.
 
Mr. C. V. Srinivasan, Head HRIR, Zenith Textiles, and Chairman, NIPM Mysuru Chapter, opined that Mysuru should witness balanced and planned growth. He stressed the importance of providing adequate facilities and a robust support system to ensure smooth development and avoid future inconveniences for the city.
 
Mr. Gautham B. M., Head HR – Radico (South) and Chairman, Mysore CHRO Forum, provided an overview of the HR Dasara initiative. He explained that the event aims to present key concerns to the authorities and serve as a bridge between academia and industry.
 
The event brought together HR professionals, industry leaders, academicians, students, and citizens, providing a common platform for meaningful dialogue and constructive discussions on the future development of Mysuru.