Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (NJC)
Mangaluru, Jan 16: Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot inaugurated the newly established School of Engineering and School of Law at St Aloysius Deemed to be University during a programme held at the LCRI Auditorium on the university campus here.
Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta participated in the programme as the guest of honour. The programme was presided over by Fr Melvin J Pinto SJ, president of the Mangaluru Jesuit Educational Society and rector of St Aloysius Institutions. Vice-chancellor Dr Praveen Martis SJ and registrar Dr Ronald Nazareth were also present on the dais.
Addressing the gathering, Capt Brijesh Chowta said it has been 10 years since the prime minister launched the Startup India initiative, and the inauguration of two new schools at St Aloysius marked a significant step in that direction. Recalling former defence minister George Fernandes, an alumnus of the institution, he stressed the need for collective efforts to develop coastal Karnataka into a strong education hub. He said the central government’s development-oriented programmes aim to build a Viksit Bharat, in which the education sector has a crucial role.
After inaugurating the institutions, Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot said he was pleased to inaugurate the new Schools of Engineering and Law at St Aloysius. He noted that the education sector is growing rapidly under the vision of Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. He said India is steadily moving towards becoming a developed nation and the Prime Minister’s vision of strengthening the education sector is taking shape.
Emphasising the role of education in character building, the Governor urged students to follow the ideals of Swami Vivekananda and recalled ancient centres of learning such as Nalanda. He also lauded the contribution of St Aloysius Educational Institutions, which have been imparting education in coastal Karnataka for the past 146 years, and described their role in shaping the region’s educational landscape as significant.
St Aloysius Deemed to be University, with a legacy spanning over a century and a half, has evolved from a small college into a reputed deemed university. The inauguration of the Schools of Engineering and Law marks an important milestone in its academic journey, further expanding its academic offerings.