The “Prathibha Puraskara Programme” was launched in the year 1995-96. The Bank is honoring the meritorious children of its members for the last 23 years with the intention of encouraging children of the members who had excelled in their Academics (SSLC, ICSE, CBSE, PUC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree) and in the arena of sports. As on date, around _______ children have been honored under this Programme. The Programme which has evoked universal appreciation has become a major event of the Bank in the calendar of events.
| Year | Chief Guest |
|---|---|
| 2001-02 |
Prof. Krishnan, Research Faculty, JNIAS Sri. A V Jayaprakash, International Cricket Umpire |
| 2002-03 |
Sri. H S Subramanya, Commissioner of Income Tax Sri. Ramprasad, Chairman CET |
| 2003-04 |
Justice Rama Jois, former Governor of Bihar Sir. Vivek Kulkarni, Secretary IT |
| 2004-05 |
Sri. Rahul Dravid, International Cricketer Dr. R. J. Rabindra, Project Director, PDBC (ICAR), Bangalore |
| 2005-06 |
Sri. Gururaj S Karjagi Sri. Suhas Gopinath, Youngest CEO in the world |
| 2006-07 |
Dr. Prakash G Apte, Director, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore Mr. Sabu Varkey, International Hockey Player |
| 2007-08 |
Sri. M N Vidyashankar, IAS Chief Electoral Officer & Ex-officio Pr. Secretary to GOK Sri. Robin Uthappa, International Cricket Player |
| 2008-09 | Justice Sri. Santosh Hegde, Lokayuktha, Karnataka State |
| 2009-10 | Dr. Ali Khwaja, Chairman of Banjara Academy |
| 2010-11 | Dr. S Sadagopan |
| 2011-12 | Hon'ble Mr. Justice M N Venkatachalaiah |
| 2012-13 | Dr. H S Ganesha Bhatta, Principal MES Teachers College |
| 2013-14 | Prof. U R Rao |
| 2014-15 | Dr. K Radha Krishnan |
| 2015-16 | Prof. B N Gangadhar |