Report & Pics by Sathish Kapikad
Mangaluru, August 17: Under the joint aegis of Karnataka State Devadigara Sangha (R) and Dubai Devadigara Sangha, distribution of scholarships and talent awards programme was organized at the Karnataka State Devadigara Sangha community Hall in Gandhi Nagar, Mannagudde on Sunday, August 16th.
Neuro Surgeon Dr K V Devadiga formally inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp.
Addressing the gathering later, he said the number of donors in the society has rised. The well to do people should come forward to extend help to the needy. If there is interest, none of the works are impossible. Scanty of opportunities are available for the education. The parents should support the students. Along with this, in order to support the higher education of the students, the organizations should come forward, said K V Devadiga giving a call.
Chief guest on the occasion, Harish Sherigar, entrepreneur, donor, as well as a noted singer, president of Dubai Devadigara Sangha addressing the gathered and said, we are providing the scholarships from a very long time through this association. But in the former days due to lack of funds, we count not extend more support to the students. But on the same dais, about seven year ago, I had spoke about the necessity of education and firmly decided to render more service towards the education, and also to support the education of students from economically poor back ground. From that day till date, I am extending financial support and encouraging the students who come from economically poor back ground, said Harish Sherigar.
The culture of our country is not seen anywhere else. In our country, the children take care of their parents during their old age. The children are given responsibility in their young age and they are trained to take responsibility throughout their life. Long ago, the days were very difficult. But now there are scanty of opportunities in all the fields. In this view, the students must put more efforts and perform well in their curriculum and hand in hand must also bring out their talents. If poverty comes as an obstacle to the achievements of the students, our association is always ready to extend support to such students, said Harish Sherigar.
Parents have to take children’s responsibility:
Harish Sherigar expressed grief over the sad demise of student Akshata Devadiga who was murdered recently by miscreants. Our law system is not appropriate. In this view, the parents must take more responsibility of their children. Everyone must take care of their children. The children too must carefully move forward, suggested Harish Sherigar.
Harish Sherigar on the same occasion, on his personal account gifted a laptop for the educational enhancement to Prathamesh Devadiga, for his achievement of emerging as a topper in S.S.L C.
Harish Sherigar for this scholarship and talent awarding program organized every year by the association has always given additional funds on his personal account to the organization for the purpose of supporting the higher education of the students. In addition, every year he recognizes a best performer and presents the student with a laptop.
Guest Dr Devaraj, director of SDM College of Administration said, one can achieve higher heights and position only if one inculcates good behaviour. If students along with their relentless efforts, develop competitive attitude then they can achieve better in their lives, he said.
Vaman Maroli, president of Karnataka State Devadiga Sangha presided over the ceremony. He lauded the students for their achievement and wished well for their success.
Special guest on the occasion Sanath Kumar Shetty, renowned Architect and Chairman of S.K.S Builders and Developers, Mangaluru; extended Rs one lakhs monetary help on behalf of their company to the family of deceased student Akshata Devadiga who was murdered recently. Babu Devadiga, father of Akshata Devadiga received this monetary assistance.
In total, over Rs five lakhs was distributed as scholarship to the 175 students of the community for their achievements.
Dinesh Devadiga, general secretary of Dubai Devadiga association, Anand Devadiga- counselling member of Dubai Devadiga association, and Lakshmidas- sports secretary of Dubai Devadiga association were the guests.
Vice president of the association, Ratnakar Devadiga, general secretary M Devadas, Treasurer Suresh Nitilapura, organizing Secretary Yashwanth Devadiga Kadri, President of Women’s Association Geetha V Kalyanpur, president of Youth association M H Prashanth and others were present on the dais.
Former president of the Women’s unit of the association Veni Muroli invoked the ceremony.
Subhas Kanvatheertha welcomed the gathering. Shrinivas Devadiga and Yashashwini Devadiga compeered the program. Sumathi proposed the vote of thanks.
Report & Pics by Sathish Kapikad
