DT News - India - GDCRI reaches another milestone, celebrates 60 years in existence

Search Dental Tribune

GDCRI reaches another milestone, celebrates 60 years in existence

Release of GDCRI Diamond Jubilee celebrations Souvenir by Dr S Sacchidanand, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor,RGUHS. Pic GDCRI
Dental Tribune International

Dental Tribune International

Tue. 15 January 2019

save

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

advertisement
advertisement