Year-long birth centenary celebration of late Dr M.S. Ramaiah begins

By NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: On the birth centenary celebration of late Dr. M.S.Ramaiah, the M.S.Ramaiah Foundation (MSRF) on Wednesday honoured the brave soldiers who played a key role in protecting the nation.

The soldiers were honoured in the presence of Dr. M. R. Pattabiram, founder trustee of MSRF), Brigadier Dipendra Rawat, Group Commander NCC, North Pruvanchal area, Gorakpur, Brigadier M. B. Shashidhar (Retd), Director, Department of Sainak welfare and Resettlement,Bengaluru, Principals, staff and students of MSRF group of institutions. 

Born in 1922, Dr. M.S. Ramaiah was a renowned educationist, philanthropist and a visionary industrialist. He was also involved in the construction of some of the major projects, such as Ghataprabha project, Talakalale Dam and the Dharma projects.

The successful institutions built under his leadershipThe Ramaiah Institute of Management Studies (RIMS), the Ramaiah Institute of Legal Studies (RILS), the Ramaiah Institute of Business Studies (RIBS) and Ramaiah International Finishing School (RIFS) - provide quality education to many students from around the world.

“This celebration is a tribute to my father and it will be a year-long event,” said Pattabiram.

The celebrations began with an invocation song and lighting of the lamp along with a floral tribute to Late M.S. Ramaiah.

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, in his message, expressed his gratitude to the late M.S. Ramaiah. “A multifaceted personality who has left an indelible mark in all his activities. A philanthropist, educationist and an industrialist and a pioneer in creating several landmark infrastructure projects, who has proved that nothing is impossible if one is driven by a cause.” he stated.

Sharing their experiences, the students and faculty thanked the gathering and the MSRV foundation. “We are proud to say that our honorable founder trustees have taught us valuable lessons. As a law student these teachers have not only taught me to solve property issues but also to handle life and solve problems. The content of memories that I hold will go a long way. Beautiful memories are what we students take back,” said Harshini, a law student.

Dr Murali, Registrar Evaluation (MSRF), proposed a vote of thanks.