27th Convocation 2019 MAHE 27th Convocation 2019 | Page 50

Vote of Thanks Chef Thirugnanasambantham, Principal, Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Honourable Chief Guest for this evening, Dr Shekhar C Mande, respected Pro Chancellor Dr H S Ballal, Vice Chancellor Dr H Vinod Bhat, all our esteemed dignitaries on the dais, our most valued invited guests, graduates, parents, ladies and gentlemen. It is my privilege to propose the vote of thanks on this occasion. While interacting with students in 2003 at Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, late Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, our beloved ex-President of India said, “Ignited Indian minds is the most powerful resource compared to any resource on the earth, above the earth and below the earth.” Today, while celebrating the ignited minds of the graduates of MAHE, the 27th convocation has become very special by the presence of our chief guest, Dr Shekhar C Mande, Secretary, DSIR and Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. 50 Thank you very much sir for your presence. We are indeed greatly inspired by your valuable thoughts. We place on record our indebtedness to our chancellor, Dr Ramdas M Pai for his benevolent leadership. Words will not be enough to express our deep gratitude for him, for believing in us and steering MAHE to become one of the most prominent universities in the world. On an occasion of this great magnitude, MAHE leadership has always guided us to remain in the right direction and make effective arrangements in all aspects of the event. We acknowledge the continuous guidance we received from our Pro Chancellor Dr H S Ballal, to have been able to successfully host this event. Thank you, sir for keeping us constantly motivated and kindly presiding over this great occasion.