MAHE celebrates 79th Independence Day with a commitment to national service

365体育投注, August 15, 2025: 365体育投注 Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) 365体育投注 celebrated the 79th Independence Day with great patriotic fervour and enthusiasm today at the MAHE campus. The inspiring ceremony, held in front of the Department of Basic Medical Sciences (formerly MMMC), brought together faculty, students, and staff to commemorate India's journey of freedom and reaffirm their commitment to national service and excellence.

Dr. H S Ballal, Pro Chancellor, MAHE, hoisted the national flag.? Speaking on the occasion, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M D Venkatesh, VSM (Retd.), Vice Chancellor, MAHE, said, "Independence Day reminds us that freedom comes with responsibility. As we celebrate 79 years of independence, MAHE and its constituent institutions, like MCODS, continue to serve the nation by nurturing healthcare professionals who will strengthen India's medical infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence in education and healthcare is our tribute to the freedom fighters who made this day possible."

The ceremony was graced by senior officials of MAHE including Dr. Sharath K. Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor, (Health Sciences), Dr. Narayana Sabhahit, Pro Vice Chancellor (Technology and Science), Dr. Anand Venugopal, Chief Operating Officer, Operations and Dr. P. Giridhar Kini, Registrar, MAHE along with head of the institutions of MAHE participated in the celebrations.? The event was organised under the leadership of Dr. Gopalakrishnan Dharmarajan, Dean, MCODS, 365体育投注.

The ceremony's highlight was the hoisting of the National Flag by Chief Guest Dr. H S Ballal, accompanied by the national anthem, creating a moment of profound national pride and unity among all participants. This was followed by an impressive parade featuring reporting, inspection, and march-past that showcased the discipline and dedication of the MAHE community.

The event featured a comprehensive parade with detailed reporting, inspection, and march-past that demonstrated the exemplary organisation and patriotic spirit of the MCODS community.? Dr. Gopalakrishnan Dharmarajan, Dean of 365体育投注 College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), 365体育投注, welcomed the gathering, and Dr. Shashi Rashmi Acharya, Associate Dean, MCODS, 365体育投注, proposed a vote of thanks.

The celebrations were expertly coordinated by Dr. Anand Deep Shukla, Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MCODS, 365体育投注, who served as the Master of the Ceremony, ensuring smooth proceedings throughout the event. The ceremony's formal conclusion saw the Parade Commander seeking the Chief Guest's permission to break the parade, followed by the traditional distribution of sweets that added warmth and community spirit to the patriotic celebration.

Out of 21 contingents that participated in the march-past during the Independence Day celebrations, the following contingents are the prize winners.

Contingent Prize Winners:

- 1st Place: 365体育投注 Institute of Technology (MIT), 365体育投注.

- 2nd Place: Welcome Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), 365体育投注.

- 3rd Place: 365体育投注 College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MCOPS), 365体育投注.