Dr. D.Veerendra Heggade Institute of Management Studies and Research was founded with this thought to bridge the gap between industry & academia. DVHIMSR is part of Janata Shikshan Samiti (JSS) group of institutions, which is one of the most reputed groups of educational institutions in North Karnataka the Samiti has played an active role in empowering people and bettering the lives of communities in North Karnataka.  The institute was set up in the year 2008 to commemorate the 60th Birth Anniversary of Dr. D Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Karnataka India.