16/06/2026
🎓🏆 **A Proud Moment of Recognition and Legacy** 🏆🎓
Heartiest congratulations to **Dr. A. C. Shanmugam**, eminent educationist, healthcare pioneer, philanthropist, and Founder Chancellor, on being conferred with the prestigious **Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa)** by **Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka** on **16th June 2026**. 🌟✨
For over five decades, Dr. A. C. Shanmugam has dedicated his life to transforming education and healthcare across India. Through his visionary leadership, he has established and nurtured premier institutions including **Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai**, **RajaRajeswari Group of Institutions**, **Sri Chamundeshwari Group of Institutions**, and **SUT Academy of Medical Sciences**, empowering thousands of students and providing quality healthcare to lakhs of patients. 🏥📚💙
His unwavering commitment to accessible education, affordable healthcare, community welfare, and humanitarian service has positively impacted countless lives. From supporting underprivileged students and orphaned children to providing free medical care and leading healthcare initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic, his contributions continue to inspire generations. 🌍🤝✨
The honour was conferred at the **28th Annual Convocation of RGUHS** held at the **Babu Rajendra Prasad International Convention Centre, GKVK Campus**, in the esteemed presence of dignitaries including **His Excellency Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot**, Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka & Chancellor, **Sri D. K. Shivakumar**, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, **Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil**, Hon’ble Minister of Medical Education & Skill Development, and **Dr. B. C. Bhagawan**, Vice Chancellor, RGUHS.
👏 This prestigious recognition stands as a testament to a lifetime devoted to excellence, service, compassion, and nation-building.
✨ Some leaders build institutions. Visionaries build legacies.
