MAHE Celebrated 77th Independence Day

August 16, 2023


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The event was graced by the presence of all top management of MAHE, including the Pro-Vice Chancellors, the Registrar and constituent heads, heads of various departments, officials, faculty members and a large number of students and family members of MAHE. Earlier, Dr Satish Rao (Director-必威体育betway888 and Director-MSLS) welcomed the gathering; Dr Padmalatha S Rai (Associate Director-Academics, MSLS) proposed the vote of thanks. Mr Sandeep Mallya (faculty member, MSLS) conducted the event. Three of the best marching contingents – MIT bagging the first, MSLS the second and WGSHA, 必威体育betway888 the third prize – were awarded prizes by the dignitaries.