Dr. Ranjan R. Pai, President of MAHE Trust and Chairman of Manipal Education and Medical Group, was awarded the Paryaya Darbar Award at a distinguished ceremony in Udupi. This accolade, presented during the celebrated festival led by Sri SriSugunendra Theertha Sripada of Sri Putige Mutt, recognizes Dr. Pai’s outstanding contributions to education and healthcare. Dr. Pai’s achievement was celebrated by Dr. HS Ballal, Pro-Chancellor of MAHE, Lt. Gen. . (Dr) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice chancellor, MAHE, and the entire Governing Body of MAHE Manipal, expressing heartfelt congratulations.
Dr. Pai, a son of Dr. Ramdas Pai and Vasanthi R Pai, has significantly contributed to the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) becoming one of India’s top ten multidisciplinary universities. His visionary approach has earned the institution ‘excellence’ status from the Union Ministry of Education and expanded its global presence with campuses in Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Sikkim, Malaysia, Dubai, and Antigua.
Under Dr. Pai’s stewardship, Manipal Hospital has soared to new heights as the country’s second-largest hospital chain. Boasting over 9000 beds, the hospital network treats approximately 2 million patients every day, embodying the pinnacle of healthcare excellence. Dr. Pai, has significantly impacted the educational sector, benefiting millions of students and creating numerous employment opportunities.
