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Vikaas Group of Institutions celebrate Annual Day


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Mangaluru, Nov 18, 2019: Pomp and gaiety marked Vikaas Group of Institutions’ Annual Day Celebrations here on 16th November 2019 in its campus. Dr. P S Harsha, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Mangaluru City and K C Naik, Managing Trustee, Shri Gopalakrishna Temple, Shakthi Nagara, Mangaluru, were the chief guests of the function.


Vikaas pu college


Vikaas pu college


Vikaas pu college


Vikaas pu college



Dr. P S Harsha, IPS, in his address, said that the period of PUC is the time that gives wings to young minds’ ambitions and career. He also invoked the students to dream high other than aiming low in their life. He also inspired the students to contribute greatly for the society like many Indians are found contributing all over the world.

K C Naik, in his address, appreciated Krishna J. Palemar, Chairman, Vikaas Education Trust, for his outstanding contributions in the field of education. Further, profusely quoting Swami Vivekananda, he stressed on the importance of man-making education which aims moulding the character of an individual. He also enlightened the students by directing them not to be controlled by wants; rather wants should be controlled by them.

Moodabidri MLA Umanatha Kotian, guest of honour, advised the students to take right decisions at this point of their life to reach their destiny. He also praised the quality of education in Mangaluru which brings many students from other parts of Karnataka.

Krishna J. Palemar, Chairman, Vikaas Education Trust, Mangaluru, in his presidential address, advised the students to inculcate discipline and culture while excelling in their academics. To transform the young minds to be responsible citizens, socially and environmentally relevant programmes are conducted by Vikaas Group of Institutions not only on its own campus but also in many other institutions, he added.

‘Aakrithi’, the college magazine of 2019-20, was released by the chief guests. Sri. Krishna J. Palemar, the Chairman, launched the web column of Alumni Association   of Vikaas PU College on its website. Mr. Purushotham Poojary, Secretary, Dakshina Kannada Amateur Kabaddi Association, and Sri. Jagadeesh Kumble, Arjuna Awardee, Pro Kabaddi Telugu Titans Coach, were felicitated on the occasion. Further, meritorious students who topped in First Year PU Board Examination of 2019 were felicitated and sports and games state and national level champions were also honoured on the occasion. Vikaasians were further mesmerised by the cultural extravaganza by Ocean Kids Dance Academy, Mangaluru, and variety of cultural programmes performed by the students of Vikaas College of Physiotherapy and Vikaas First Grade College.

Shankar Bhat, former Mayor, Mangaluru City Corporation, J. Koragappa, Secretary, Vikaas Education Trust, Suraj Kumar Kallya, Trustee, Vikaas Education Trust, Parthasarathi Palemar, Coordinator, Vikaas Group of Institutions, Dr. Manjula A. Rao, Dean, Vikaas Group of Institutions, Dr. Suneel B. M., Principal, Vikaas PU College, Dr. Ajay Thakur, Principal, Vikaas College of Physiotherapy, and Ayshwarya K., Principal, Vikaas First Grade College, graced the occasion.

Prof. T. Rajaram Rao, Academic Director, Vikaas PU College, welcomed the gathering.   Deepika Shetty, lecturer, Dept. of Commerce, Vikaas PU College, proposed the vote of thanks and   Deepika Shetty, lecturer, Dept. of Physics, Vikaas PU College, hosted the program.