Dr. Ramdas Pai awarded E&Y ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ 2004
Bangalore, November 2, 2004: Dr. Ramdas
Pai, Chairman of the Manipal Education and Medical
Group (Manipal), has been awarded the Ernst &
Young ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ 2004
in the Services category. The award was presented
by Infosys Chief Mentor NR Narayana Murthy and Paul
Ostling, Chief Operating Officer Ernst & Young
Global, at the award ceremony held in New Delhi
last evening.
Recognized globally, the award
honours outstanding entrepreneurs who inspire others
with their vision, leadership, and achievement.
Dr Pai conceptualized, articulated and implemented
the Global Delivery Model of Education at Manipal.
He was selected as a finalist for his role in globalizing
Indian education and contributing to the healthcare
needs of the community.
Speaking on his
achievement, Dr. Ramdas Pai said, “This award
is an honor for Manipal, and for the values we embody.
At Manipal our focus is on delivering quality in
our core areas of Education, Healthcare and Research.
The award also acknowledges our contribution to
building up the health standards of our community.
It is the result of the tireless efforts put in
by every single individual at Manipal.”
Dr Pai has
numerous firsts to his credit as the Chairman and
President of the Group. Apart from obtaining the
deemed university status for MAHE, he also established
the first joint venture between the State Government
and the Private Sector (Sikkim Manipal University).
Under the aegis of the renowned Manipal brand, Dr
Pai has benchmarked against the best hospitals worldwide
with advanced practices in healthcare.
About Manipal Education and Medical Group
The Manipal Education & Medical
Group is focused on quality students, research driven
faculty and superior patient care. Established in
1953, with the Kasturba Medical at Manipal, the
Manipal Group has completed 50 years of professional
education in health sciences, engineering and management
as well as patient care. Manipal Academy of Higher
Education (MAHE) is the first private University
recognized by the Government of India in 1993. Today,
Manipal has 2 Universities, 24 professional colleges,
11 hospitals (6 teaching hospitals) and 70,000 students
from over 48 countries. Through its Distance Education
Wing, Manipal U reaches out to over 30,000 students
across India and overseas. MEMG has 8 campuses in
Manipal, Mangalore, Bangalore, Sikkim, Malaysia,
Nepal, Dubai and Muscat with over 1,60,000 alumni.
About E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur
of the Year is the world’s most prestigious
business award for entrepreneurs. Renowned globally,
the award celebrates entrepreneurs who are building
and leading successful, growing, and dynamic businesses
recognizing them through regional, national, and global
award programs in more than 115 cities and 35 countries.
For further information, please
contact:
| Pushpendra
Dhansoia |
Rashmi Chaudhary |
| Manipal Education & Medical Group |
The Practice |
| Tel: 080 25202304 extn:291 |
Tel: 080 25203757 |
| Email : pushpendra.dhansoia@manipalcorp.com
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