M. Mohan Alva

M. Mohan Alva (born 31 May 1952) is an Indian educationist, philanthropist and cultural organizer from Moodbidri, Karnataka. He is the founder of the Alva's Education Foundation (AEF), a group of educational, health and cultural institutions in coastal Karnataka.^[3][4][5]

M. Mohan Alva
Born	(1952-05-31) 31 May 1952 (age 73) Mijar, Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, India
Occupations	Educationist, Philanthropist, Cultural Patron
Known for	Founder of Alva's Education Foundation[1][2]

Early life and education

Mohan Alva was born in a rural family in Mijar near Moodbidri, Karnataka. He completed primary schooling locally and later obtained a degree in Ayurveda from S D M College of Ayurveḑa, Udupi.^[6]

Career

After graduation in Ayurveda, Alva began practicing Ayurveda and later established a pharmacy and small hospital. In 1995, he founded the Alva’s Education Foundation with the aim of providing value-based education. And foundation manages schools, pre-university colleges, degree colleges, professional institutions and cultural centres.

Institutions

The foundation runs several academic and cultural units, including:

• Alva’s Pre-University College
• Alva’s College of Arts, Commerce and Science
• Alva’s Nursing, Ayurveda and Paramedical institutions
• Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology (AIET)

Cultural initiatives

Alva is the organizer of major cultural events in Karnataka such as:

• Alva’s Virasat^[7]
• Alva’s Nudisiri^[8][9]

These programmes promote classical arts, literature, heritage, and intercultural dialogue. Thousands of artists and scholars from India and abroad participate annually.^[10]

Awards

Mohan Alva has received several honours for contributions to education, cultural promotion and community service, including:

• Dr Kota Shivarama Karantha Huttuura Prashasthi^[11]
• Nominated as C.C.I.M. Member for 5 years (2007–2011) by Central Council for Indian Medicine, New Delhi^[12]

See also

• Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology