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Media Release
Udupi, Aug 15: This was the message delivered by the vice-chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh, on the occasion of 77th Independence Day celebrations. Organised with the usual fervour, festivities, and parade of the constituent units of the university, the event was hosted by the Manipal School of Life Sciences (MSLS), MAHE, at the Department of Basic Medical Sciences premises at Manipal.
The chief guest of the day, Dr H S Ballal pro chancellor, MAHE Manipal accepted the general salute by the contingents and hoisted the national flag, before inspecting the marching contingents. This was followed by a spectacular parade from all constituent units of MAHE, including residents of ASARE, home guards and security, to the drum beats and applause from the audiences. Lt Gundesh Chiniwar led the contingents through the paces during the event.
This was followed by the address by Lt Gen (Dr) Venkatesh, vice-chancellor MAHE, Manipal who listed the achievements the institution had made in various fields including education, economy, infrastructure, science and technology.
Remembering the sacrifices made by country's forefathers to gain independence from the British regime, he lauded the role of the servicemen in protecting India's borders and ensuring lasting peace, which is crucial for democracy. He also touched upon the principles of ‘Vasudhaivakutumbakam’, which is also the driving motto of India's current G20 presidency.
The event was graced by the presence of all top management of MAHE including the pro-vice chancellors, registrar and constituent heads, heads of various departments, officials, faculty members and a large number of students and family members of MAHE.
Earlier, Dr Satish Rao (director-research and director-MSLS) welcomed the gathering. Dr Padmalatha S Rai (associate director-academics, MSLS) proposed the vote of thanks. Sandeep Mallya (faculty member, MSLS) conducted the event.
Three of the best marching contingents, MIT, MSLS and WGSHA, Manipal bagged the first, second and third prizes respectively. Prizes were given away by the dignitaries.