Bangalore: The Government Dental College and Research Institute (GDCRI) celebrated 60 years of dental education on 28th of December 2018. The grand event was attended by the Hon'ble Chief Mininster of Karnataka Shri.H.D.Kumaraswamy, Hon'ble Minister for water resources and medical education, Shri.D.K.Shivakumar
GDC, a premier institute in the entire country has been catering to oral health needs as well as dental education for the past sixty years. This period has witnessed tremendous growth in dentistry and GDCRI has its share in providing dental educators and providers as torchbearers of dentistry. The Golden Jubilee was celebrated in 2008.
The Diamond Jubilee celebration was held on 28th December 2018 at the Dr S Ramachandra auditorium, GDCRI Bengaluru. Over 600 alumni attended this program. Four distinguished speakers shared their knowledge about various aspects of Dentistry.
The event was inaugurated by Dr S Sacchidanand, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, RGUHS, Karnataka. Dr Sahana Srinath Chairperson and members of souvenir committee created the souvenir which was released during the occasion.
As a part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, GDCRI Benevolent Foundation was envisaged as a ongoing activity to support economically deserving students, patients and faculty research. Dr C V Mohan Chairman and members of this foundation are working in this direction to realize this goal.
Dr A R Pradeep, Chairperson Scientific Committee and the members organised Diamond Jubilee lecture series involving experts from wide areas. Dr Srinath S K, Chairperson Sports Committee and the members organised Vajrasiri Nirvan 2018-a state level inter dental college indoor sports meet that saw some of the best sportspersons showcasing their talent.
Dr Padmini M N, Chairperson Cultural Committee and the members organised Kalahshaja-a state level inter dental college cultural fest that showcased rich talent.
Source: Dr.Manjunath Pranik, GDCRI
Dignitaries on the dais: L to R: Dr Manjunath P Puranik, Organising Secretary, Dr M A Shekar,Organising Chairman, Dean Cum Director GDCRI Bangalore, Dr S Sacchidanand, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor,RGUHS, Dr S S Hiremath, President, GDC Alumni Association and Dr Soorya Poduval, Hon. Secretary, GDC Alumni Association
Inauguration of GDCRI Diamond Jubilee Celebrations by Dr S Sacchidanand, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor,RGUHS
Release of GDCRI Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Souvenir by Dr S Sacchidanand, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor,RGUHS
Launching GDCRI Benevolent Foundation by Dr S S Hiremath, President, GDC Alumni Association along with Dr C V Mohan, Chairman, GDCRI Benevolent Foundation
Felicitation of Dr S Sacchidanand (seated), Hon’ble Vice Chancellor,RGUHS by Organising Committee of GDCRI Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
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