Manipal Academy of Higher Education Celebrates Founders' Day to Mark the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr T.M.A Pai

Speaking about the celebration of Founder's Day Dr. Ranjan R Pai, Registrar, AGE, President - MAHE & Chairman, MEMG, Bengaluru said, "We honour our founder, Dr. T.M.A. Pai, today. He was a self-made man with a dream & vision. The goal of this dream was to confront and address three fundamental issues facing society - poverty, illness, and illiteracy. Manipal Group currently stands out and is the pioneer in the domains of education and healthcare because of his dedication and efforts to achieve this dream. We intend to keep offering the people of this nation top-notch healthcare and educational services. Well continue working hard to serve and take his legacy forward."

The Chief Guest, His Holiness Sri Vishvaprasanna Tirtha Swamiji, Sri Pejavara Adhokshaja Mutt, Udupi said, "I feel honoured and delighted to be invited on this special occasion of the 125th Manipal Group Founders Day. The Indian Educational System was altered by the inspirational community leader Dr. T.M.A. Pai. The level of success Manipal has achieved now only serves to highlight how equally committed the current leadership and other members of Manipal are to improving society. Such dedication, commitment and service to the society are extremely uncommon to see. My revered Gurugalu (HH Padmavibhushan Dr. Sri Vishvesha Tirtha Svamiji) had always held high regards towards Dr. T.M.A Pai and recalled his commitment to the regional and national society and culture. It is enthralling to see that the present leadership continues the same vision of the founder through its community-engaging initiatives such as Dvaita Philosophy Resource Centre, MAHE Mahabharata research, Discerning Tulunadu, Yakshagana centre and other such projects that consecrate global academic research interest for the regional heritage. The Manipal group continue to scale new heights in healthcare and education while staying faithful to the vision and objective of their founder."

Dr. HS Ballal, Pro Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education said, "The philosophy of Dr. T.M.A. Pai was highlighted to serve ones family, friends, and the community at large. Dr. T.M.A. Pai was a believer in helping the average person succeed and encouraging everyone to realize their full potential and his dedication towards education was exceptional. His esteemed son Dr. Ramdas M. Pai, who founded MAHE in 1993 and helped it grow into the global centre of learning it is today has continued his fathers legacy. Dr. Ranjan R. Pai, who is now his grandson, represents the third generation of this family and is carrying on the legacy of his inspirational father and grandparents. Dr. Ranjan is a pioneer in business in the domains of healthcare, education, and cutting-edge research."