Dr HS Ballal nominated member of Medical Council of India

Mangalore Today News Network

Manipal, Nov 8, 2013: Manipal University Pro-Chancellor Dr HS Ballal has been nominated as the member of the Medical Council of India by the government of India under clause (e) of sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956) for four years. Dr Ballal is a former vice-chancellor of the university.

Manipal University Chancellor, Dr Ramdas M Pai said, "Manipal University is proud to have Dr Ballal as a member of the Medical Council of India."

Dr Ballal was the chairman of the Higher Education Committee of Ficci (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) from 2007 to 09.

He is the recipient of several honours and awards, such as ’IBM Inspiring Vice-Chancellor of the year’ award, ’Education Personality of the Year Award’ among others for his achievements in the field of medical education and healthcare.