Manipal: A bhoomi pooja and foundation stone-laying ceremony for the new building of Sharada Residential School’s extended section was held at the T. Mohanadas Pai campus in Manipal on Friday.

Dr. TMA Pai Foundation President, T. Ashok Pai, performed the bhoomi pooja and laid the foundation stone. The event witnessed the presence of prominent members of the Pai family from Manipal, including T. Satish U. Pai, the Executive Chairman of Manipal Media Network Limited, Sachin Pai, Narayan Pai, and MAHE University Pro-Chancellor Dr. H. S. Ballal. Managing Director of Ujwal Developers Purushottam Shetty and directors and officials of various institutions also attended.

The Sharada Residential School in Manipal will offer world-class facilities, along with opportunities for students to engage in various extracurricular, sports, and cultural activities. Admissions for the academic year 2026–2027 will commence soon.