Mangalore, 28 June 2012: Rtn. Dr. K. Devdas Rai, an eminent physician and Professor of Medicine, A.J. Institute of Health Sciences has been elected as Governor of Rotary International Dist 3180 for the year 2012-13.
The Installation Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at St. Sebastian Hall, Mangalore at 7.15 pm. The outgoing District Governor, Rtn. H.L. Ravi will hand over the reigns of the Rotary District to Rtn. Devdas Rai. Rotary International Director Elect, Chennai based Rtn. P.T. Prabhakar will grace the occasion as chief guest and release the Rotary District Members’ Directory. Eminent Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Vice Chancellor of Nitte University, Prof. (Dr.) Shantharam Shetty will be the guest of honour on this occasion and will deliver the felicitation address.
The Governor will focus on the Main District Projects such as Student-Parent Insurance Scheme, Integrated Community Development, School Support Scheme and Jeevan Sanjivini and will ensure that it will ensure that it will be implemented successfully during his tenure.
R.I. District 3180 comprises of 8 revenue districts: D.K., Udupi, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, Chikmagalur, Shimoga, Mysore and Hassan Districts, consisting of 135 Rotary Clubs and 5100 Rotarian members. Rotary is the world’s first voluntary service organization engaged in the community development oriented services.