Mangaluru : The grand PRERANA Science Fest 2026 was officially inaugurated at the Father Muller Auditorium, Deralakatte, bringing together scientific enthusiasm and youthful innovation. The two-day festival is jointly organized by Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital (FMHMC&H), Father Muller College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FMCOPS), and Father Muller Homoeopathic Pharmaceutical Division (FMHPD). Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo, Director of Father Muller Charitable Institutions, presided over the inauguration ceremony, while Rev. Dr Fr Praveen Leo Lasrado, Secretary of the Catholic Board of Education, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Following the formal welcome by Rev. Fr Donald Crasta, Administrator of FMHMC & FMCOPS, the dignitaries inaugurated the festival in a vibrant ceremony and felicitated the principals of participating PU colleges and schools for their active support. Chief Guest Rev. Dr Fr Praveen Leo Lasrado addressed the gathering, emphasizing the essential role of curiosity in driving innovation and encouraging students to continuously explore new ideas. In his presidential address, Rev. Fr Faustine Lucas Lobo urged students to cultivate a strong research temper by constantly asking “why” and “how” to solve real-world challenges. Dr E S J Prabhu Kiran, Principal of FMHMC, expressed gratitude during the vote of thanks.
The inaugural event witnessed the presence of key leaders including Rev. Fr Nelson Dheeraj Pais, Dr Sateesh, Dr Vilma Meera Dsouza, Dr Girish Navada U.K., Dr Deepa, Dr Indu O S, and Mrs Nishmitha. Post-ceremony, the guests toured the diverse exhibition stalls showcasing over 50 innovative science models. Drawing around 4,000 students from 50 pre-university colleges, the fest features 13 competitive events, four hands-on workshops, and lively food stalls, making it a vibrant celebration of scientific discovery.
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