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Dr. Ramdas M. Pai, Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and recipient of the Padma Bhushan (2011), envisions a future where Manipal stands among the world’s premier educational institutions. Dr. Pai’s extraordinary leadership, innovative thinking, and visionary approach have shaped generations of learners, transforming Manipal into a beacon of global education with the noblest of ideals.

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Doyen of Education
& Healthcare in
India

Dr. Pai championed the foundational principle of education as a right, not a privilege. He decisively contributed significantly to the landmark Supreme Court judgment in 2002 affirming the autonomy of private professional institutions. Under his leadership, MAHE became a premier deemed university in 1993 and expanded globally, establishing educational and healthcare campuses in Malaysia, Nepal, Antigua.

Dr. Ramdas M. Pai, Doyen of Medical & Healthcare Education

Awards and
Accolades

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Padma Bhushan

2011

Government of India

Datuk Award

2011

Government of Melaka, Malaysia

Key to the City of Loma Linda

1982

City of Loma Linda, California, USA — recognition of fostering partnership between Manipal Group and Loma Linda University

Philanthropy Award

1992

Bunts Sangha, Bombay

National Professor of General Practice / Family Medicine

1992

Indian Medical Association (IMA) College of General Practitioners

Phillips Medal

1993

Ohio University, USA

Dr. B. C. Roy National Award for Community Health Work

1993

Medical Council of India, presented by President of India on National Doctors’ Day

Konkani Pratibha Award

1994

Konkani Bhasha Prachar Sabha (KBPS), Cochin

World Konkani Convention Award

1995

Mangalore Convention Recognition

Honorary Doctorate

1996

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), USA

Chikitsa Dhanwanthari Award

1996

Paryaya Sri Sode Vadiraj Mutt Swamiji, Udupi

Great Son of Soil Award

1997

All India Conference of Intellectuals

Honorary Doctorate

1998

Andrews University, USA

Honorary Professor of International Health

1999

University of Minnesota Medical School, USA

New Year Award

2000

Academy of General Education (AGE), Syndicate Bank, Rotary Udupi-Manipal

Paryaya Award

2000

Sri Vishvesha Thirtha Swamiji, Pejavar Mutt, Udupi

Lions Millennium Award

2001

Lions District 324-D4

Honorary Fellowship of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (FGDP)

2004

Royal College of Surgeons of England, UK

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year

2004

Ernst & Young (E&Y)

Deccan Herald HR Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award

2005

Deccan Herald Avenues & Centre for Change Management

Udupi Ratna Award

2005

Udupi Utsav Committee, Udupi

MMA – KVK Outstanding Manager Award

2005

Mangalore Management Association, Mangalore

Suvarna Karnataka

2006

Government of Karnataka (50th anniversary of formation)

Chanakya National Award for Achievers

2008

Public Relations Council of India (PRCI), Bengaluru

Kanara Ratna Award

2008

Kanara College Society, Kumta

Navaratna Puraskar Award

2009

His Holiness Srimad Vidyadhiraj Thirtha Swamiji, Sri Gokarn Parthagal Jeevotham Mutt, Goa

Golden Peacock Lifetime Achievement Award for Educational and Healthcare Service

2011

Institute of Directors (IOD), New Delhi

Padma Bhushan

2011

President of India

Datuk Award

2011

Government of Melaka, Malaysia

Antigua Honorary Consul General in India

2012

Government of Antigua & Barbuda

Saraswat Ratna Award

2012

His Holiness Srimad Vidyadhiraj Thirtha Swamiji, Sri Gokarn Parthagal Jeevotham Mutt, Goa

Education World Lifetime Achievement in Education Leadership Award

2015

Education World, Bengaluru

Lifetime Achievement Award

2018

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), New Delhi

Lifetime Achievement Award

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American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), Illinois, USA

A Legacy in
Pictures

Every picture tells a story, and every story echoes a vision. From nurturing Manipal into a global education hub to shaping lives across continents, Dr. Ramdas M. Pai’s journey is one of purpose, perseverance, and progress.

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A Journey of
Vision & Leadership

This flipbook honours Dr. Ramdas M Pai and his invaluable contributions, highlighting remarkable milestones through archival photographs and heartfelt reflections that showcase his passion, vision, and dedication to building the modern Manipal.

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