The Annual Day and Lamp Lighting ceremony of Manipal School of Nursing, MCON, MAHE Manipal was held on Friday, 3rd March 2023.

Dr. Suba Sooria P, Head - Nursing Services, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal was the chief guest for the programme. She congratulated the students who lit the lamp and addressed the importance of lighting the lamp. She also stressed on leadership quality of budding nurses and highlighted that education is not just the acquisition of knowledge but it builds character. She encouraged the students to be sincere to their profession and to become a leader in today's world, practice the values and have growth in their profession to reach their goals.

Dr. Judith A. Noronha, Dean, Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal in her presidential address advised the students that Nursing is an art that is admired by others. She also emphasized the importance of the nursing profession for the upcoming nurses.

Meritorious students of various batches were awarded. Mr. Abhishek Kumar received the gold medal for the academic year 2019 – 2022 and Mr. Prasad was awarded the best outgoing student.

Mrs. Bharathi R Nayak, Assistant Professor welcomed the gathering and introduced the Chief Guest. Dr. Leena Sequira, Principal, MSON, presented the annual report of the school. Ms. Jayashri proposed a vote of thanks.

The formal function was followed by a cultural program by the students and faculty of the school. The programme ended with the national anthem.