Media Release
Mangaluru, Sep 6: “Passion outranks qualification in any profession. Therefore, teachers and students with insatiable passion can achieve the unachievable in life by which the individual, family and society will be benefited,” said Ullas Kamath, the joint managing director Jyothi Laboratory Ltd.
He was addressing the students and teachers as the chief guest on the occasion of Teachers’ Day celebration at Expert PU College Valachil. He enlightened the gathering with inspirational discourse. He said that focus is the mantra of success and one should become the best in anything that he/she aspires to be.
The formal programme began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. The dignitaries and the guest offered floral tributes to Dr S Radhakrishnan, the former President of India. As part of ‘Guruvandana’. The students honoured the teachers with flowers and mementos.
The chairman, Expert Group of Institutions, Prof Narendra L Nayak in his introductory remark said that he always looks up to someone like Ullas Kamath to inspire and motivate students. He lauded the simplicity of Ullas Kamath and remarked that he is an inspiration not only for students, but also for teachers.
Addressing the gathering Ushaprabha N Nayak, vice-chairperson, Expert Group of Institutions, said that teaching is a profession of sacrifice and it needs great sacrifices to be a good teacher. She advised the students to become good human beings in life and always remember their teachers.
Dr N K VIjayan Karippal, principal, Expert PU College, Shrikrishna Bhat, HOD of Kannada department and Balakrishna Shetty A, HOD of Chemistry department shared their experiences on behalf of teaching community.
The formal programme was followed by cultural extravaganza by student and teachers. Vice-principal Raghavendra Shenoy, programme director Sudheer Rai and Nikitha Amin, co-ordinator of cultural activities were present on the occasion. Kusumitha, vice-president of student parliament welcomed the gathering. Bhuvan V B, discipline secretary-student parliament rendered the vote of thanks. Amruthraj and Varsha compered the programme.