Mangaluru: Dr. MS Moodithaya takes charge as Vice-Chancellor of Nitte 'Deemed to be University'
Mangaluru: Dr. MS Moodithaya, a renowned academician who was serving as Pro Vice-Chancellor of Nitte (Deemed to be University) in Mangaluru, has assumed the position of Vice-Chancellor of the university. His appointment as the Vice-Chancellor was officially announced on Wednesday.
Dr. Moodithaya brings with him a wealth of experience in the field of education. He previously held various important roles within Nitte University, including Registrar and Director (Global Initiatives). Additionally, he served as the director of K.S. Hegde Institute of Management in Nitte, principal of NSAM First Grade College, and taught at esteemed institutions such as SDM College of Business Management in Mangaluru, MGM College Udupi, and Mysore University, PG Centre in Davangere.
His educational background is impressive, having completed his graduation in commerce and post-graduation in cost accounting from the University of Mysore. He further pursued his doctoral degree from Mangalore University and conducted post-doctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States.
Throughout his illustrious career spanning over four decades, Dr. Moodithaya has made significant contributions to academia. He has authored numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals, written ten books, and successfully completed more than a dozen research projects funded by prestigious organizations such as the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, Karnataka State Agriculture and Marketing Board, NABARD, Ford Foundation, ICSSR, Sir Ratan Tata Trust, Ministry of Finance, and the Government of India's UPenn Global Engagement Fund, among others.
Furthermore, he has served as a visiting professor at renowned universities worldwide, including the University of Pennsylvania (U.S.), Erasmus University (Netherlands), Makerere University (Uganda), National University of Philippines, and the University of New England, among others.
He has also guided and produced PhDs on contemporary issues in management such as Financial Inclusion, Corporate Philanthropy and Quality Management Systems, a release from the university said.
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Dinesh Gundu Rao seeks more Vande Bharat trains between Mangaluru-Bengaluru; Writes to Centre
Says Mangaluru has potential to emerge as strong alternative to Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has written to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the Centre to introduce additional Vande Bharat train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru to improve daily connectivity.
In his letter, Dinesh Gundu Rao said the Karnataka government is focusing on developing tier-2 cities into modern work and industry destinations to ensure balanced growth across the state and generate employment opportunities. He noted that Mangaluru has the potential to emerge as a strong alternative to Bengaluru, citing its strengths in education, commerce and culture, but pointed out that inadequate fast transport links have limited the city’s growth.
The minister said that the absence of quick daily travel options forces professionals and businesspersons to spend nights travelling for short-duration work, resulting in loss of productive time. He described this as unfair to the people of Dakshina Kannada, many of whom regularly commute between the two cities.
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To address this, Dinesh Gundu Rao requested the introduction of Vande Bharat trains from Mangaluru to Bengaluru at 4 am, 10 am and 6 pm, with return services on the same day on all weekdays. He said such services would significantly benefit working professionals and business communities and provide a major boost to economic activity in coastal Karnataka.
The minister added that improved high-speed rail connectivity would facilitate exchanges in healthcare, banking, commerce and industry, as both cities complement each other. He also said better connectivity would attract travellers from other parts of India and abroad to Mangaluru, given the city’s existing infrastructure and facilities.
Stating that passenger occupancy would not be a concern for these services, Dinesh Gundu Rao said the proposal reflects the aspirations of both the Karnataka government and the people of coastal Karnataka. He expressed hope for a positive response from the Union Railway Ministry.
