An Honour at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru

Prabhakar Kore (Padma Shri Awardee) was felicitated by the Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka, Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot, at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru.

The special ceremony brought together the Padma awardees from Karnataka for 2026,. The award recognises their distinguished contributions across education, social service, medicine, arts, science and industry.

The awardees felicitated included Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh, Shri Ankegowda M., Dr. S. G. Susheelamma, Dr. Prabhakar Basaprabhu Kore, Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Dr. Shubha Venkatesha Iyengar and Dr. Suresh Hanagavadi. Smt. Latha Jagannath represented her husband, the late Shri T. T. Jagannathan, who received the Padma Shri posthumously.

Prabhakar Kore expressed gratitude for the recognition of his longstanding journey in education, healthcare and social service. His work through KLE Society has focused on expanding quality education and affordable healthcare. The emphasis has been on rural communities and economically weaker sections.

The occasion was also graced by Shri Saleem Ahmed, Chairman, Karnataka Legislative Council. Shri G. S. Patil, Speaker, Karnataka Legislative Assembly, was present along with fellow awardees, dignitaries and distinguished guests.

The felicitation marked a meaningful moment in a longstanding journey of service by Prabhakar Kore through education, healthcare and social initiatives.

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