The legendary architect of a resurgent KLE that has grown from 38 in 1984 into an organization of global excellence of 211 institutions. The progressive leader whose missionary zeal & firm commitment have pioneered the KLE march in health sciences education & research. The compassionate soul who has brought state-of-the-art health care services to the door-step of the people. The world citizen who has ensured cross-cultural integration through international academic collaborations........