UditVani, Jamshedpur: Dr. Tonse Madhava Ananth Pai, the visionary leader and pioneer in the field of education and healthcare, established a legacy that continues to shape the medical landscape in India. Dr. TMA Pai was a physician, educationist, banker and philanthropist, most well-known for building the university town of Manipal, India.
Manipal Group of Institutions is celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of its founder Dr. TMA Pai (born on 30 April 1898) this year.
To commemorate his remarkable contributions, Dr. R.D. Chakravarthy, Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon from Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, delivered a captivating oration on the topic ‘Advances in Orthopaedics’ on Saturday, 8th July 8, 2023 at Manipal Tata Medical College, Jamshepdur.
As a distinguished Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Chakravarthy brought a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the podium. Known for his compassionate patient care and innovative surgical techniques, he has played a vital role in advancing the field of Orthopaedics in India. His oration inspired and enlightened the audience, shedding light on the transformative power of education and healthcare in society.
The occasion was also graced by Dr Pradeep Kumar G, Dr Rajiva Dwivedi, Dr Raghavendra Reddy, Mr Ranjay Kumar, Dr Harish Chander Bandhu, Dr Vijay Kautilya D, Dr Vinay AV at Manipal Tata Medical College.
Inspirational community leader:
Dr. Tonse Madhava Ananth Pai, (TMA Pai) was born on 30 April 1898 in Udupi. He was the first to start a private, self-financing medical college offering MBBS in India. Pai established the Kasturba Medical College in 1953 and Manipal Institute of Technology in 1957, which was followed by a string of other education institutions including Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Manipal Pre-University College. He, along with his brother Upendra Ananth Pai, also established Syndicate Bank originally in Udupi, Karnataka, which has its headquarters now in Manipal and Bangalore. He was responsible for its popular Pigmy Deposit Scheme.
Manipal Tata Medical College, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, an Institute of Eminence (IoE) is a premier Institute in the field of Medical Education & Research in India established as a consortium between Manipal Academy of Higher Education and Tata Steel.
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