Several programmes were organised by KLE society’s institutions to celebrate the 75th birthday of chairman Prabhakar Kore.
Students of Lingaraj college planted 75 saplings in the college premises to mark the occasion. B M Tejaswi, principal, faculty members G.N. Sheeli, H.M. Melinamani, C. Ramarao, R.D. Badiger, and others were present.
A. Vanamahotsava was celebrated in B.V. Bellad law college. B. Jayasimha, principal, spoke about the contribution of Dr. Kore to the education and healthcare sector. KLE society’s hospitals now have over 4,000 in-patient beds. The society is among the few private entities that operate the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, that is engaged in research and extension in farm technology, he said.