Media Release

Mangaluru, May 20: The College Day and Awards Ceremony of Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, was held at the Dr TMA Pai International Convention Centre on May 19.

The chief guest of the function was professor (Dr) Sanjay Zodpey, president of the Public Health Foundation of India.

The guest of Honour was Dr Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, chairperson, Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited, and former Chairman, NABARD.

Dr B Unnikrishnan, dean of KMC Mangaluru, welcomed the gathering and presented the college report for the year 2022.

Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, vice chancellor, MAHE, Manipal, addressed the gathering. The pro vice chancellor of MAHE Mangaluru campus, Dr Dilip G Naik, and the pro vice chancellor, Health Sciences, MAHE, Dr Sharath K Rao, were present.

The students and faculty members were honoured for their noteworthy accomplishments in academics and research in the previous year.

Dr Samhitha D, a final-year MBBS student in 2022, was awarded the medal for the best outgoing student. Dr Shrikala Baliga, associate dean, proposed the vote of thanks.