 Prof. Gitanjali Batmanabane, Pro Vice Chancellor, GITAM University, Hyderabad launched the book titled ‘Effective Leadership and Governance in Medical Institution of Higher Education’ authored by Prof. Rajaram Pagadala former Director, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (MGMCRI) and former Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV), Prof. James J Gnanadoss, former Director, MGMCRI, Prof. N. Ananthakrishnan, Dean of Faculty, SBV, Prof. A.R. Srinivasan, Registrar, SBV, Prof. V. Nirmal Coumare, Director of Hospitals and Outreach Services, SBV, Prof. Pratheesh Ravindran, Deputy Medical Superintendent, MGMCRI. Mrs. Asha Suresh Babu,
General Manager (Admin), SBV and Prof. Balanehru Subramanian, Principal, School of Biomedical Sciences have edited the book.
The first copy of the book was received by Prof. K.R. Sethuraman, former Vice Chancellor of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth.
This book is targeted to management students, teachers, managers and administrative staff engaged in the resourceful management of higher education, especially at the level of a tertiary health care higher educational institution. This book can also be a good
reference to any aspiring educational institution. The principles discussed can also be essentially applied to organizations striving to achieve quality and competency.
Her Excellency, The Ambassador of Romania to India Mrs. Daniela – Mariana Sezonov Tane was the Chief Guest and unveiled the plaque signifying the upcoming volumes of the book to be launched in near future. In her keynote address she stressed upon the
vital facets leading for a strong relations between Romania and India. Prof. Nihar Ranjan Biswas in his presidential address thanked the efforts of Mrs. Asha and Prof. Balanehru Subramanian, the editors of this book for their seamless and assiduous work in realizing the print version of the book that is rich in contents and depth. This book has been published by M/S Elsevier.
