Mellisai Mannar MS Viswanathan was awarded a doctorate at the 20th convocation for students held at Manomaniyam Sundaranar University at Tirunelveli for the Tamil Mother Anthem. The convocation was presided over by Governor Rosaiah, who gave away the degrees to the students. Vice Chancellor of the university Kumaraguru addressed the gathering with his welcome address and Higher Studies Minister Palaniappan, Sivathanupillai gave special speeches.
The veteran composer is indeed a happy man.