Mangaluru: Sunshine Sapling, the business and training facility developed by Sapling Multi Ventures Private Limited, has been awarded the ACCE(I) MLR UltraTech Award 2025 in the Outstanding Multi Storeyed Structure category for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. The recognition was conferred at the 17th Annual ACCE(I) MLR Awards held at the Milagres Hall Complex, Mangaluru, celebrating excellence in civil engineering, construction quality, and sustainable design.
The award recognises Sunshine Sapling’s high standards in structural integrity, safety, sustainability, architectural planning, and its wider contribution to the regional business ecosystem.
Award ceremony and recognition
The award was presented by a distinguished panel comprising Engineer Raghavendra Desai, Regional Head – Marketing, UltraTech Cement Ltd (South Karnataka); Ranganath Aithal, Past Chairman, ACCE Mangaluru; and Engineer Srivastava Subramani, Regional Head – Technical, UltraTech Cement (South Karnataka).
The honour was received on behalf of Sapling Multi Ventures by Valerian Dalmaida (Business Advisor), Ashok Kumar K (General Manager), Shriya Shetty (Project Manager), and Abhilash (Engineer).
A new paradigm in business infrastructure
Located at Kandavara, Bajpe, Mangaluru, Sunshine Sapling is a fully operational business and training centre supporting programmes in the knowledge, technology, and skill-development sectors. The project was evaluated by ACCE(I) on multiple parameters, including construction quality, structural performance, user safety, sustainability practices, and functional design.
The facility reflects a shift towards purpose-built infrastructure that caters to emerging business needs in tier-two cities, while meeting metropolitan-level standards.
World-class amenities and design
Sunshine Sapling houses modern training rooms, technical laboratories, conference halls, collaborative workspaces, a library, on-site accommodation, food services, recreation areas, advanced IT infrastructure, and energy-efficient systems. The integrated design ensures operational readiness for enterprises, startups, and training institutions seeking high-quality, ready-to-use facilities.
Supporting Mangaluru’s ‘Silicon Beach’ vision
By offering premium infrastructure outside major metros, Sunshine Sapling addresses a key challenge faced by growing cities—access to business-ready spaces. The project supports Mangaluru’s evolving reputation as a technology and knowledge hub, often referred to as Karnataka’s emerging Silicon Beach.
Ecosystem-led development approach
Sapling Multi Ventures follows an ecosystem-focused development model aimed at reducing setup barriers for businesses, encouraging job creation, retaining local talent, and fostering sustainable regional growth. The project aligns infrastructure development with long-term social and economic impact.
Industry significance
The ACCE(I) MLR UltraTech Awards, organised by the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India) in partnership with UltraTech Cement Limited, are among the most respected recognitions in the construction sector, honouring excellence in innovation, sustainability, and engineering quality.
Strengthening tier-two city confidence
The award reinforces Mangaluru’s growing capacity to deliver world-class, business-ready infrastructure and highlights the increasing maturity of tier-two cities in India as viable destinations for enterprise, innovation, and sustainable development.