‘Adopt emerging tech tools for impactful grooming of youth’
The Hindu
KLE Society celebrated its 108th Foundation Day in Belagavi, with VC of Mumbai University, Ravindra Kulkarni, delivering a lecture on emerging technologies. Chairman Prabhakar Kore highlighted the journey of KLE Society and its contributions to healthcare. Gold, silver medals and trophies were presented to students and staff for their accomplishments.
KLE Society organised its 108th foundation day in Belagavi on Saturday where Vice-Chancellor, Mumbai University, Ravindra Kulkarni delivered a lecture on emerging technologies.
“It is amazing to note the range of multidisciplinary educational services being provided by KLE Society and the fact that the organisation has provided quality healthcare services to 1,30,00,00 patients,” Dr. Kulkarni said.
He referred to the rapid influx of technology, especially digitisation and artificial intelligence, and called upon the gathering to implement and internalise these efficient tools for impactful grooming of the youth. He spoke about the importance of industry-academia collaborations, a strong alumni connect, internationalisation of learning and the focus on sustainable development goals.
Reminiscing the journey of KLE Society through the past 107 years, chairman Prabhakar Kore highlighted the sacrifices of the founding fathers and the benevolent patrons.
He shed light upon the role of KLE Society in transforming the educational landscape in the region. Drawing attention to KLE Society’s contributions in healthcare, Dr Kore expressed satisfaction over the evolution of KLE Hospital in Belagavi into a multi-organ transplant centre.
“The healthcare capacity of KLE Society will soon cross 5,000 beds, including over 1,000 free beds. We are shortly commencing a 300-bed Cancer Hospital in Belagavi in addition to our hospital at Hubballi. We already have achieved success in heart, liver and kidney transplants and will shortly be commencing lung transplant,” he said.
On the occasion, Dr Kore and chief guest Ravindra felicitated students and faculty from across institutions of KLE Society for their accomplishments in academics, sports and co-curricular activities over the past year.
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