Awarded the Distinguished Service Award for service as Editor of the Proceedings to AIOS. The award was presented at AIOC 2026 in Jaipur. This recognition highlights dedicated contribution to the organization.

Sarvarigu Nayana – a series of eye camps conducted in interior, rural villages of the Udupi district – was inaugurated by Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Mr. D V Sadananda Gowda and MLA K Raghupathi Bhat.