The Veerasaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha was established in 1916 with a view to focus on providing education to all strata of the society in the rural areas of Bellary. This crusade against illiteracy and ignorance has now archived epic propotions.The Sangha today, runs 32 educational institutions in Bellary, Koppal and Davanagere districts, covering Primary Education to Post Graduation courses in Arts, Commerce, Science, Engineering and Managements. It aims to carry on the good work in the years to come.

Rao Bahadur Y.Mahabaleshwarappa Engineering College was established in 1980,under the aegis of the Veerasaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Bellary. It is located in sprawling campus over 62 Acres of Land. Rao Bahadur Y.Mahabaleshwarappa Engineering College has grown to one of the reputed Engineering Colleges in Karnataka and has contributed thousands of engineers to the society who have carved name for themselves in various fields in India and abroad