By NV Paulose
Society Builder, Spiritual Leader, Educationist, Businessman and Philanthropist Mr. KC Naik awarded Doctorate by Mangalore University. His name is shortlisted from about eighteen entries from various achievers in the society. A committee consisting of former and present Vice Chancellors had picked him for the prestigious doctorate this year. Doctorate will be conferred on him on 27th February 2020 in the 38th convocation ceremony of Mangalore University.
Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor Prof P Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya, while briefing about the 38th convocation of Mangalore University on Wednesday, February 26 said, ” Minister of State for External Affairs and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs ( Government of India) V Muraleedharan will be the chief guest and deliver the convocation address and Deputy Chief Minister and Higher Education Minister Dr Ashwath Narayana C N will preside over the convocation ceremony.”
Informing about the selection procedure for giving an honorary doctorate, Yadapadithaya said, “Among the total of 18 applications for honorary doctorate, six applications are shortlisted after scrutiny by the syndicate of Mangalore University. Among the six, three applications are selected and sent to the Governor of the state for approval. Governor has finalised the name of K C Naik for the honorary doctorate,” he informed.
Yadapadithaya also informed that during the convocation, Mangalore University will award two Doctor of Literature degree (Sociology), 105 Doctor of Philosophy degrees ( (Arts 23, Science 63, Commerce – 08 and Education -11). Out of 105 candidates, 49 are women candidates and 56 are men candidates. There will be 34 gold medals, 120 cash prizes. There are 168 rank members, out of which 66 students are 1st rank holders.
Registrar Prof A M Khan, evaluation registrar Prof V Ravindrachary, and syndicate member Ramesh K were present.
About Dr. KC Naik
The founder of the Mahabaleshwara Group of Concerns, Mr. K.C. Naik is hailed as one of the pioneering industrialists in the South Kanara region, a man who has successfully steered the Group through periods of high risk and market uncertainty. He is the quintessential self-made man who triumphed through the application of his natural business acumen and sheer determination.
K.C.Naik is known for his amazing networking skills, foresight and his incredible ability to think one step ahead of the competition. His pro-change stance has helped the company focus on a diverse cross-section of business interests ranging from real estate to retailing. With a name that is synonymous with quality and perfection, K.C.Naik has a great reputation in society.
In 1979, he was awarded the Udyog Patra by the then Vice-President of India Sri B.D. Jetti, a national award for the Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year.
K.C.Naik’s divine dream of erecting a beautiful temple for Lord Gopalakrishna has became a reality on the 30th April 2007. The great vision and tremendous mission of Sri K.C. Naik has been mirrored in the five storied marvelous Temple built within a record time of just 15 months. Shakthinagar, situated at the outskirts of the coastal city of Mangalore had the choicest blessings of having a magnificent Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna built there.
He is married to Mrs. Saguna C. Naik and blessed with the apple of his eyes. His daughter Mrs. Ramya Naik is married and settled in U.S.A. for the past several years. His son Sri. Sanjith Naik, who has taken over as the Executive Director of the firm Mahabaleshwara Promoters & Builders Pvt. Ltd. is a qualified architect from Manipal Institution of Technology and also an MBA – from Texas State University – San Marcos, USA.
A well traveled man and an enthusiastic golfer; served as the Captain of Mangalore Golf Club.
Sri K.C.Naik established Shakthi Education Trust(R) in the year 2015 and started Shree Gopalakrishna Pre Primary School at Shakthinagar to impart quality education to the infants. A group of well qualified and trained teachers teach the small children with all dedication and motherly love. The intake of children is 30 per division with 3 sections.
Shakthi Residential School and Shakthi P.U.College
Foundation was laid to Shakthi Residential School and Shakthi P.U.College in 2018. The campus is unique of its kind covered with greenery. The infrastructure is of Global standard highly conducive to teaching and learning. Smart Class facility is provided to all the classes. Well-equipped and separate laboratories for all subjects, a huge library housing thousands of books on all subjects, a vast playground with all facilities for training in all games and sports, the latest teaching aids and so on. The Residential School and College has been identified all over the globe for quality education with inculcating values in the students.
