Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT, esb 1957), one of the first self-financing engineering colleges in the country and a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education announced the official launch of MIT Manipal Alumni Association (MITMAA) on December 24. The milestone stands to unite generations of MIT graduates on a single stage to remember and honour their common heritage while creating enduring networking relationships.
The launch event held at the college saw coming together of several alumni and newly appointed office-bearers creating buzz for the momentous occasion. The ceremony commemorated MIT’s transformation into a worldwide renowned leader in technical education while reflecting on the institution’s rich history, which started as Manipal Engineering College under the visionary direction of Dr TMA Pai. Vinod Eswaran, MD & CEO, Jio Payments Bank was the Chief Guest.
Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor, MAHE, as the guest of honour and Cmdr (Dr.) Anil Rana, Director, MIT Manipal; Dr. Somashekara Bhat; Joint Director, MIT Manipal and Dr. Kanthi M, Associate Director, Alumni, Public, and International Relations took part in the auspicious occasion.
The executive committee of MITMAA, Mr Sahil Talwar, President, Ms Kasturi Das Talukdar, Vice-President, Mr Gajanan Pai, Secretory, Ms Ananya Dutta, Joint Secretory, Dr. Suhas Y Nayak, Treasurer, and Dr Akashatha K.R, Joint Treasurer where present for the inaugural program. The President and Vice President of MITMAA presented the organisation’s enduring ideas and mission, to the audience at the program. The president and other office bearers received praised for their commitment to empowering and bringing the alumni network together. The committee’s goal is to provide MITians around the world with a forum for deep connections and cooperative opportunities.
The unveiling of the MITMAA logo, a patent representation of solidarity, individuality and the shared goals of thousands of alumni was the event’s high point.
Vinod Eswaran, MD & CEO, Jio Payments Bank, said, “As an alumnus of this prestigious university, I am incredibly thrilled to be present for the MIT Manipal Alumni Association’s founding. Numerous success stories, including mine, have been built on MIT and this project demonstrate resilience of our alumni group”.
Expressing his excitement and proud of the launch, Cmdr. (Dr) Anil Rana, Director, MIT Manipal, said, “A significant turning point in the history of this illustrious university is the founding of the MIT Manipal Alumni Association. It honours the timeless connection that unites us MITians across the boundaries and generations. In addition to fortifying our links, this project opens up countless possibilities for cooperation, development and creativity. We can continue to bud on MIT’s rich tradition as a cohesive alumni community and motivate upcoming generations to achieve even greater things”.
