 He had the opportunity of working very closely with his uncle, Dr. T. M. A. Pai, in founding the Kasturba Medical College at Manipal, Institute of Technology, Welcom Group School of Hotel Administration, College of Dental Surgery, College of Pharmaceutical sciences and several other Educational institutions right from Kindergarten to College level in different centres in Dakshina Kannada, viz.Kasturba Hospital at Manipal and Mangalore, and Manipal Hospital at Bangalore.He married Ms.Shanti who gave him full support in all his activities.