Srinivas Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre inaugurated

Mangalore, December 25: Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda said that the contribution of undivided Dakshina Kannada district towards the education, health and banking sector of the country is remarkably immense.

He was speaking after inaugurating Srinivas Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre and Srinivas Hospital built under the aegis of A Sharma Rao Foundation at Suratkal, on the outskirts of the city on Sunday.

“This is the seventh medical college in the district. No other state in India has so many medical institutions,” he said.

Terming the Dhakshina Kannada as the 'Ganga of knowledge', he said this coastal district contributed to the overall development of the country without depending on any government. He also recalled the outstanding achievement of individuals from this district like TMA Pai, Shivram Karant and others.

Congratulating A Sharma Rao Foundation for establishing a new institutions in the district, he said such institutions contribute to the development of the country, as the Government alone cannot take all the responsibilities in the modern days amidst the rapid population growth.

The CM also called upon the educational intuitions to impart quality education.

Minister for Higher Education and Religious Endowment, VS Acharya, in his address pointed out that Karnataka has secured a special position in the education sector in the entire country.

Shri Vishweshwara Theerta Swamiji, the chief pontiff of Pejawara Mutt, speaking on the occasion said: “For a child's growth both father and mother are important. Similarly for the growth of a Nation, the Government and Society should play the role of father and mother”

Calling upon the doctors to show sympathy towards patients, he said a doctor has the capability of protecting or torturing a human being.

Dr. Sriprakash KS, Vice Chancellor, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore said that the motto of the institution should be to reach the common people.

CA A. Raghavendra Rao, President of A. Sharma Rao Foundation presided over the function. Srinivas Rao, Vice President of the Foundation, welcomed the gathering.

Krishna J Palemar, DK District Minister and, Vinay Kumar Sorake, Secretary, AICC, Dr. CV Raghuveer, Dean and Medical Director, Cap Ganesh Karnik, MLC were present among others.