38,750 Sq Ft Fr Muller Convention Centre- a ‘Smart Centre’ for ‘Smart City’!
Mangaluru: Guess, which will be the largest Convention Centre in Mangaluru? Answer: Fr Muller Convention Centre, a State-of-the-Art infrastructure with a space of 38,750 sq feet, and constructed at a cost of Rs 50 Crore plus. Fr Muller Charitable Institutions popularly known as Fr Muller Hospital, at present also known for Medical and Allied Health Colleges; Simulation Centre; Fr Muller Hospital in Thumbay; Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital along with a Pharmaceutical division in Deralakatte, in the outskirts of Mangaluru- has now added yet another feather to its cap- “The Father Muller Convention Centre”, which will be inaugurated on Sunday, 12 March 2017 at 10 am. And the brain-child of this project is Rev Fr Patrick Rodrigues- the Director of FMCI. Kudos to Fr Patrick on this magnificent project, which will surely be a landmark in Mangaluru.
Although a few minor things are yet to be completed, but since the Fr Muller Institution Day is on 13 March, the management has decided to have the launching of this prestigious project to commemorate the Institution Day. Addressing the media persons during a press meet held at the Conference Hall of Fr Muller Hospital, Rev Fr Patrick Rodrigues- Director, Fr Muller Charitable Institutions briefed about the Convention Centre saying, ” The Convention centre has three skillfully designed halls under one roof namely- ‘ ‘The Muller Auditorium’, with a seating capacity of 1750 people at a time, has a 3500 sq ft artistically designed stage, a spacious green room, washroom facilities, state-of-the- art synchronized illumination systems and sound system by Bose.”
” The Muller Mini Hall’- a 5600 sq ft spacious hall with a seating capacity of 500 people at a time. And ‘The Muller Dine’- which has access both to the Muller auditorium as well as the Muller Mini Hall is 25,700 sq ft area and can accommodate over a 1000 people at a time. This Hall can be used as a Dining area along with other halls or separately to host any event with enough space to serve food. The unique features which event organizers are going to find exceptional are the exquisite landscaping for Photo shoots and video shooting. The Centre has high capacity lifts and escalators for easy access, fully integrated audio visual and IT equipment, Wi-Fi Connectivity, emergency exits as per the best standards in the industry, Smoke detectors, fire alarm system and the well-arranged parking facility- an ample space for nearly 700 vehicles to park. The entry for this Convention Centre is from the Kankanady Pumpwell side- NH 66″ added Fr Rodrigues.
He further said, ” This is the biggest and unique project that Fr Mullers had taken up so far, which is probably the biggest project of the Diocese of Mangaluru. This Convention Centre located in the heart of the City will be an added boon to the Citizens of Dakshina Kannada and Mangaluru, which is going to be a “Smart City”. The Centre is available not only for socio-cultural events but also for academic events. With our increasing student population of around 3000 plus, this Centre will be ideal for college functions. The Muller family is extremely proud of this acquisition and I would like to extend a cordial welcome to all for the inauguration ceremony”.
The galaxy of VIP’s and politicians that are going to grace the inauguration ceremony are- Mosr Rev Dr Bernard Moras- Archbishop of Bengaluru Diocese; Rt Rev Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu-Vicar General and Vice President of FMCI; State Ministers Ramanath Rai and UT Khader; Rev Dr Aloysius P D’Souza- Bishop of Mangaluru and President of FMCI; Nalin Kumar Kateel- MP; Oscar fernandes – Member of Rajya Sabha; Ivan D’Souza- Congress Chief Whip; MLA J R Lobo, among many other dignitaries.
Rev Fr Richard Coelho- Administrator, FMMCH; Fr Vincent Saldanha- Administrator, FMHMC and H; Rev Fr Roshan Crasta- Administrator, FMH-Thumbay; Rev Fr Ajith Menezes- Asst. Adminsitrator, FMMCH; and Rev Fr Sylvester Lobo- Asst. Administrator, FMHMC and H were also present during the press meet, along with other committee members of FMMC.
Fr.Muller’s Hospital has always been on the headlines of many major highlights that are taking place in and around Mangalore. Fr. Muller’s Hospital, as a Charitable and Diocesazan Institution striving for more than 100 years has dedicated for tens of thousands of inpatients as well as outpatients from all kinds of ailments. Fr. Muller’s Hospital has always been conscious enough in selecting the right staff members to take care of their medical specialties and has accordingly multiplied its facilities and amenities for all their Employees. A Convention Center was therefore a necessity, and this has been now accomplished – thanks… Read more »