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.
Dr.M. Mohan Alva,Chairman, Alva’s Education 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. 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 progressing at slow pace. 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 Sathyanarayana Bhat, Principal, Muniyal Institute of Ayurveda Medical Sciences read the Annual Report.
The ceremony included the honouring of degree certificates to 12 postgraduates and 93 undergraduate students, followed by an oath-taking ceremony and a group photo. The proficiency prize distribution ceremony also took place by honouring outstanding achievements among the students.
Dr.MMohan Alva was felicitated on the occasion. Dr Meghashree and team blessed the occasion by rendering a prayer.
Dr Gururaj D welcomed the gathering.Dr. Preeti Patil, read the list of graduates. Ravishankar Shenoy Professor was the master of ceremony. Mr.Hariprasad Bhat delivered the vote of thanks.
Dr Vijaybhanu Shetty, Chairman, Mrs. Hemalatha Shetty, Trustee, Mr. Chiranjith Ajila, Trustee, Mr. Guru sandesh Shetty, Director (Tech), Muniyal Group of institute were present on the occasion and oversee the smooth conduction of whole program.
The event was followed by various grand cultural performances by students and staffs of Muniyal Group of Institutions, Manipal.
