The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) celebrated the 125th birth Anniversary of its founder Dr TMA Pai on Sunday, April 30th, 2023. The Chief Guest was Sri Vishvaprasanna Tirtha Swamiji, Sri Pejavara Adhokshaja Mutt, Udupi.
The celebration was attended by dignitaries from the Manipal Group such as Dr Ranjan R Pai, Registrar, AGE, President & Chairman, MEMG, Bengaluru, Mrs Vasanti R Pai, Trustee, MAHE Trust, Dr H S Ballal, President, AGE, Manipal & Pro Chancellor, MAHE, Manipal, Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Mr T Satish U Pai, Executive Chairman, Manipal Media Network Ltd, Manipal & Vice President, AGE, Manipal and Mr T Ashok Pai, President, Dr T.M.A Pai Foundation, Manipal.
Founder’s Day is celebrated every year on 30th April to honour and remember the legacy of Dr T.M.A Pai, founder of the Manipal Group. This year’s celebration included a Floral Tribute to Dr T.M.A Pai by all dignitaries. The Chief Guest, His Holiness Sri Vishvaprasanna Tirtha Swamiji, Sri Pejavara Adhokshaja Mutt, Udupi, addressed the audience and spoke about the vision of Dr T.M.A Pai and how he transformed the Indian Education System. Speaking about the celebration of Founder’s Day Dr Ranjan R Pai, Registrar, AGE, President – MAHE & Chairman, MEMG, Bengaluru said “We’ll continue working hard to serve and take his legacy forward.”