FICCI Legendary Institution Builder Award 2026 presented to Ramdas M. Pai of MAHE
Ramdas M. Pai, chancellor of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, has been awarded the FICCI Legendary Institution Builder Award 2026. The honor recognizes his significant contributions to education, healthcare, and the expansion of the Manipal educational ecosystem both in India and abroad.
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This award highlights the impact of private leadership in scaling higher education and healthcare infrastructure in India.
Ramdas M. Pai, chancellor of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence and deemed-to-be university, has been conferred with the FICCI Legendary Institution Builder Award 2026 in recognition of his enduring contribution to education, healthcare, and institution building.
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Legendary Institution Builder Award recognises individuals whose vision and sustained leadership have created institutions of lasting national and global significance.
Former Union Minister Murli Manohar Joshi presented the award at the 12th FICCI Higher Education Excellence Awards presentation ceremony held during the 21st FICCI Higher Education Summit in Delhi recently. Sharath K. Rao, vice-chancellor of MAHE, accepted the award on behalf of Dr. Pai.
Beginning his professional career as medical director of Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, Dr. Pai carried this vision forward and led the expansion of the Manipal Group across academic disciplines, healthcare, and international education.
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