Media Release

Mangaluru, Jul 14: KMC Hospitals, Mangaluru campus, along with Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), and Durga Sanjeevani Manipal Hospital, organised a felicitation ceremony for the meritorious children of employees at the Exam Hall, Marena Sports Complex, Attavar, Mangaluru.

The programme was graced by Suyog Shetty, managing director, NTT Data India – Cloud Business, as the chief guest. In his address, he congratulated the students on their outstanding academic achievements and encouraged them to pursue excellence with dedication, perseverance, and a spirit of continuous learning.

The event was attended by Dr Dilip G Naik, pro vice chancellor, MAHE, Mangaluru campus; Dr B Unnikrishnan, dean, Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru; Dr Ashita Uppoor, dean, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru; Dr Junaid Ahmed, associate dean, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru; Dr Sudhakar Kantipudi, COO, teaching hospitals, MAHE; Pramod Kunder, cluster director, KMC Hospital Dr B R Ambedkar Circle; Dr Chakrapani M, medical superintendent, KMC Hospital, Attavar; and Dr Shivananda Prabhu, chief administrative officer, Durga Sanjeevani Manipal Hospital, Dr Junaid Ahmed, Associate Dean, (MCODS), Mangaluru.

The dignitaries felicitated the meritorious students with certificates, mementoes, and plant saplings, symbolising growth, knowledge, and a commitment to a greener future. The programme celebrated the achievements of the students while recognizing the unwavering support and encouragement of their parents.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr Nandita Shenoy, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the chief guest, dignitaries, management, organising committee, employees, and everyone whose efforts contributed to the successful conduct of the event.