In a function held at the spice rack meeting hall, Dr. Ponnappa accepted the charge from the outgoing president Dr. Rathish. As vice president Dr. Rama was elected in, Dr. Chandru, as secretary Dr. Kripashankar was elected, as treasurers Dr. Shashidhar and Shashikanth Rai were elected, Dr. Aashik, Dr. Vinay, Dr. Boppanna were elected as executive committee members.