In line with Dr. Kudlu’s interest towards academic upgradation, Prasad Netralaya conducted a mega Refractive CME called Faco ref. Senior-most Ophthalmologist and Padmashree Awardee Dr. K K Mehta inaugurated the programm, in the presence of e Dr. H.S. Ballal, Pro Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (formerly known as Manipal University)

Honoured with the prestigious Late Bujanga Shetty Oration Award, presented by Hon’ble Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun, MP Davanagere, at the 44th Annual KOSCON 2025 in Davanagere.