Dr Shetty was felicitated for his outstanding service in the area of ophthalmology, especially in making it accessible to the poor and underprivileged sections of society.
Other achievers who were felicitated on the occasion included MTR founder-director P Sadanand Maiya, Nandana group administrative director R Ravichander, Gold Finch group administrative director K Prakash Shetty, Vijaya Residency administrative director B Anantharam and Royal Orchids group chairman Chander Baljee. Home Minister VS Acharya, Labour minister Bache Gowda and BBHA president KN Vasudeva Adiga were present.
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