Media Release

Mangaluru, Dec 31: The annual Alumni Meet of Sahyadri College was organized at the campus to celebrate and refresh old relationships and form new ones. The event witnessed around 200+ alumni from various branches of study including engineering and MBA.

The chief guest of the event was Ramya K, depot manager, KSRTC, Mangaluru.

Dr R Srinivasa Rao Kunte, principal welcomed the gathering to this reunion event. In his speech, he highlighted the developments and achievements of the institution. He placed before the audience a proud picture of the various initiatives and students’ achievements in academics by attaining VTU ranks and also sports and cultural events at the campus.

While proudly speaking about the accolades and accreditations awarded to Sahyadri, Dr Kunte explained how Sahyadri has grown by leaps and bounds over a short span of 12 years since its inception. He stressed the importance of alumni support in the NBA accreditation process. He requested the alumni to participate in 'Sahyadri 10K Run', a flagship event of Sahyadri to be conducted in association with Dakshina Kannada District Athletics Association on February 2, 2020. “Mark this date in your calendar,” he urged the alumni.

Ramya K in her speech appreciated the initiatives taken at Sahyadri which help in overall personality and knowledge improvement of the students. She also mentioned how these initiatives, during her period of study helped her in getting an officer's grade job from the Government of Karnataka. She thanked Sahyadri management and faculty for their constant support in nurturing her during her stay at Sahyadri which helped her in gaining her current position as depot manager, KSRTC, Mangaluru.

Suhan Shetty, alumni of 2012 pass out batch and Chinmay of 2019 pass out batch gave nice feedback appreciating the initiatives and growth of Sahyadri. They thanked the management for organizing the alumni meet which allowed them to get connected to the institution, faculty and friends. Prakhyath Rai, general secretary, Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management Alumni Association, initiated the open discussion on extending the association by opening a Bengaluru chapter and organizing a meet at Bengaluru.

All the alumni appreciated the discussion and assured of their support in framing the Bengaluru chapter and organizing the event at Bengaluru.

Rashmi Bhandary, dean- Placements, proposed the vote of thanks and in her concluding remarks thanked the chief guest and all the alumni for attending the meet and making it a grand success. Her message to the alumni was, “Do well in life both professionally and personally, as alumni growth directly reflects on growth of the institution.

The inaugural programme was followed by a fun-filled gala evening which included exciting games, campfire and cultural extravaganza hosted by the alumni. The alumni cherished the chance to come back to their alma mater and relive their memories. They also appreciated the growth of the institution and assured to join hands and take Sahyadri to greater heights. Gowjee Event Management, Mangaluru, a start-up by Sahyadri alumni, Manish, was the event manager.