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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (TP)

Udupi, Sep 20: Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences held the convocation ceremony and the annual day celebrations, at Ammani Ramanna Shetty Hall, Udupi on September 20. The programme was inaugurated by lighting the lamp.

Mohan Alva, chairman, Alva’s Educationa Foundation, Moodubidire, addressing the gathering emphasised the significance of Ayurveda as a foundation science in India and said, “The goal of science is one healthy nation, healthy society. Ayurveda is the first science in this country, while other sciences have emerged later. All other sciences that came to this country is ultra data science. If we want Ayurveda to remain as the coin that is working, we must update. Our science is a true science.”

“Naturopathy must become a separate science as yogic science. As we ignore Ayurveda, it goes far away from us. When dental treatment has become important for the world, Ayurveda which treats the whole body is developing at tortoise speed. Ayurveda treats all types of diseases. Ayurveda has to develop health resorts. Infertility has become the biggest problem in the world and Ayurveda plays a major role in treating it. Ayurveda is leading in cosmetics,” he said.

Dr Shraddha Shetty, director, Muniyal Institution of Ayurveda Medical Sciences, in her words said, “The dream that you nurtured has been realised today. When a patient comes, he has fear of disease, fear of treatment and fear of death. It is our duty to treat them. Each one sitting here has the ability to become an accomplished physician, teacher and others.”
Dr Sathynaranarayana Bhat, principal, Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences read the annual report.

The event included the presentation of degree certificates to both postgraduate and undergraduate students, followed by an oath-taking ceremony and a group photo. A prize distribution ceremony also took place, honouring outstanding achievements among the students.

Mohan Alva was felicitated on the occasion. Dr Meghashree and team blessed the occasion by rendering a prayer.

Dr Gururaj D welcomed the gathering. Preethi, professor, read the list of graduates. Ravishankar Shenoy was the master of ceremony. Hariprasad Bhat delivered the vote of thanks.

Dr Vijaybhanu Shetty, director, Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences was present on the occasion.