Mangaluru: Kanachur Islamic Education Trust launches paramedical courses

Mangaluru, Sep 26: The city based Kanachur Islamic Education Trust on Monday formally launched its paramedical courses by formally inducting the first batch of students for the academic year 2016-17 in a grand ceremony.

Kanachur College of Nursing Sciences, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy and Kanachur College of Paramedical Sciences (BSc Medical Laboratory Technology and BSc Optometry) are the newly inaugurated colleges/courses.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony held at the Kanachur Hospital and Research Centre at Deralakatte, here, B Ramanath Rai, minister for forest, ecology, environment and Dakshina Kannada district in charge, said that the establishment of new colleges under the auspices of KIET will help thousands of students in the years to come.

Applauding the efforts of U Kanachur Monu, the chairman of KIET in founding a hospital, medical college and paramedical colleges, Mr Rai said that these institutions are a proof for his commitment, dedication and proactive approach.

He said that educating the new generation is the biggest contribution one could give to the society. “Any property or wealth in this world cannot be compared with the education,” he said.

Dr Shantharam M Shetty, pro-chancellor, Nitte University, speaking on the occasion, said that the launch of new medical and paramedical institutions in Mangaluru has added another feather to the cap of Mangaluru, which is known as a hub of educational institutions and banks in south India.

Mr Monu presided over the function and welcomed. J R Lobo, Mangaluru South MLA, DK Tharadevi, former minister, M Chandra Sekhar, Commissioner of Mangaluru City Police, Prof SL Bhyrappa, Vice-Chancellor of Mangaluru University, Abdul Rashid Haji, president of Ullal Dargah, Ibrahim Kodichal, Chairman of MUDA were present among others.