Satish Pratibha Puraskar – Yamakanmaradi
- During the academic year 2011-12, a cultural competition programme was organized for the first time for the high school students of Hukkeri Taluk.
- This programme was later expanded in 2012-13 to include primary school students.
- The programme was further expanded and included college students in 2013-14.
- Competitions include Singing, Folk Singing, Speech, Folk Dance and Group Dance.
- During the 2016-17 event, students from 92 schools in the primary school division, 95 schools in high school division and 24 colleges in college division participated.
- In the final level competitions held in 2016-17, 758 competitors from primary school, high school and college divisions took part.
- The event is proving to be a great platform for talented students to showcase their talent.