As black hats are tossed in air, the sky is filled
with euphoria, Graduation day is a unique
celebration. It is the coming of age, the arrival
of maturity and responsibility, which makes
the heart go aflutter. Students dream of this
grand day all their college life.
MAHE stands in its glory here today because
of the visionary Dr TMA Pai who was the
founder of the Manipal Group of Institutions.
Dr Ramdas M Pai followed his father’s
footsteps and converted a local university into
a global educational village of great status.
It is our honour and privilege to have Dr
Ranjan Pai, Chairman of Manipal Medical
and Education Group with us today. I extend
a most courteous welcome to you sir.
I am pleased to welcome Registrar Dr
Narayana Sabhahit and Dr (Mrs) Jayalakshmi
Sabhahit.
I am glad to welcome the members of the Pai
family, who have made it convenient to grace
this event.
The well-knit Manipal team consisting of heads
of constituent institutions, faculty members,
We are fortunate to have on this eventful officers of MAHE and the supporting staff,
occasion our esteemed chief guest – Mr who have played a dynamic role in carrying
Mahesh Shahdadpuri - a distinguished forward the vision of MAHE. A hearty welcome
alumnus of Manipal Institute of technology. to all. I welcome the members of the Board of
On behalf of MAHE, we are deeply Management, Academic Council and Finance
appreciative and offer our most cordial and Committee who monitor and ensure constant
cheerful welcome to you sir.
and consistent progress in the activities of
A special and friendly welcome to Mrs Payal MAHE.
Shahdadpuri on this occasion.
We have with us the elite of Manipal, Udupi
We are happy to have amidst us today Dr
H S Ballal, pro chancellor of our University,
and the guiding force behind the growth of
this University. To you Sir, I extend a delightful
welcome.
and Mangalore, our well-wishers, who have
always cherished the growth of our institutions
to shape the younger generation. To all of
them I extend a gracious welcome.
The members of the press and the media have
been projecting to the public our message,
A friendly welcome to Mrs Indira Ballal.
showcasing the transparency and integrity
We are delighted to have Mrs Vasanthi R
of Manipal Academy of Higher education.
Pai – Trustee, MAHE with us. A very gracious
Hearty welcome to all of them who have
welcome to you madam.
responded to our invitation.
It gives me great pleasure to welcome Vice
Chancellor Dr H Vinod Bhat who has been It is a great day for the parents of graduates
a part of the leadership team for years, and and post-graduates who are to receive their
is actively enabling the development of this degrees today. I extend a warm welcome to
University. I extend a pleasant welcome to all of them who have come in large numbers
to share the joy of this occasion.
you sir.
Not to forget, the most important people of
A cordial welcome to Dr (Mrs) Parvati Bhat.
this convocation are the graduates, the post-
I am delighted to welcome the pro vice graduates and the doctoral fellows who are
chancellors – Dr V Surendra Shetty and Dr eager to receive their degrees today. Luckily,
the weather is on our side today! The sun and
PLNG Rao.
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