Faculty and students were recognised and awarded on the founder's day and university day celebrations of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research on Wednesday, a press release said. S. Thanikachalam, chairman and director, cardiac care centre, was among those who were presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Others included Damodar Rout, chairman and director, neurosurgery, and J. Ravishankar, director, finance & accounts. D.K. Ratul bagged three gold medals for his performance in general surgery in MBBS. A total of 37 gold medals were presented.
Chancellor V.R. Venkataachalam gave away medals and awards to best students, teachers, nurses, research scholars, sports persons, and alumni. Staff who completed long years of service were given gold medals. Vice Chancellor P.V. Vijayaraghavan and S.P. Thyagarajan, Dean, Research, participated in the event.
