Apart from a pre-university and an undergraduate degree college, this place also has a drama institute, Ninasam which is the brain child of the renowned dramatist, K. V. Subbanna.

It hosts a multiple programs and workshops throughout the year to strengthen and develop the South Indian drama culture.

It thrives to reduce the barrier between artists and literature by publication of many books and translations of stage-play at affordable price.

headed by B. Prasanna, It focuses on design and promotion of khadi wears and improvement of the economical state of the workers.

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