Women empowerment is a cliche'd slogan today. But for Smt. Rukmini bai Pandit educating the girl child and liberating her was a very valid cause for which she dedicated her entire life. Thus a technical institute exclusively for women, the first of its kind in Karnataka, is a fitting tribute to her memory and ideals.

Geetha Shishu Shikshana Sangha (GSSS) was founded by late Prof. B.S. Pandit, former Physics professor. As an academician, Prof. B. S. Pandit had worked for more than four decades in the line of technical education, started GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women in 2003, the first women’s engineering college in Karnataka and worked has Hon. Secretary from 1975-2008. With his leadership qualities, determination & dedication to serve for the cause of education, this institute is constantly upgraded its quality, infrastructure and other various developments. After his demise in 2008, the Institution was being headed by his wife Vanaja B. Pandit. Her commitment and dedication to the vision, that only education can empower a woman has seen the Institution grow to greater heights. Even at her advanced age, she was actively nurturing the Institution and ensuring women empowerment.