Founder’s Day 2025
Founder’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm on 22nd September 2025 at the ACS Convention Centre, located within the RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital (RMCH) campus. The event marked not only the birthday of the Founder and Chairman, Dr. A.C. Shanmugam, but also served as a celebration of his remarkable contributions to education, healthcare, and social upliftment.
The celebrations commenced with a vibrant song and dance performance by students of RajaRajeswari Group of Institutions (RRGI), dedicated to Dr. A.C. Shanmugam. The performance expressed gratitude for his visionary leadership and lasting impact on society. This was followed by an invocation song and a warm welcome address by Dr. Edwin Devadoss, Dean of RajaRajeswari Dental College & Hospital (RRDCH).
Dr. A.C. Shanmugam then took to the stage to deliver a deeply inspiring speech. He reflected on the institution’s humble beginnings, the early challenges, and the enduring belief in the transformative power of education. Today, with over 35 educational institutions under its banner, the RajaRajeswari Group has become a symbol of excellence in academics, character-building, and community service. Dr. Shanmugam paid tribute to the faculty, students, alumni, and supporters, emphasizing that Founder’s Day is not only a tribute to the past, but a renewed promise to a future rooted in compassion, excellence, and service.
Mr. Manjunath, former MLA of Magadi, praised Dr. Shanmugam’s significant contributions to the field of education, especially medical education, and wished him continued success in his mission to create more such institutions. Dr. Arunachalam, Chairman of Best Club, also extended heartfelt birthday wishes and expressed hope that Dr. Shanmugam would go on to establish many more centers of learning.
The event featured a felicitation ceremony, where representatives from each institution under the RajaRajeswari Group honored Dr. Shanmugam. In turn, Dr. Shanmugam felicitated outstanding staff members from across the institutions for their exemplary service. He also presented awards and prizes to students who excelled in various sports and cultural competitions held in the lead-up to Founder’s Day.
The celebration was a moving tribute to a visionary leader and the legacy he continues to build. As the day drew to a close, one message rang clear — Dr. A.C. Shanmugam’s journey is not just a personal success story, but a shared mission that continues to shape countless lives. We extend our warmest birthday wishes to Dr. Shanmugam and look forward to many more milestones under his inspiring leadership.
