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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Jun 20: The installation ceremony of the CREDAI Mangaluru for the year 2023-2025 was held at Hotel Ocean Pearl on Monday June 19.
MLA Mulky Moodbidiri Umanath Kotian along with former MLA Ramanath Rai, and former MLC Capt Ganesh Karnik inaugurated the installation ceremony of the CREDAI.
Outgoing CREDAI president Pushparaj Jain said, “I took charge as president of the CREDAI on March 21, 2021. We had faced several challenges including the pandemic. The CREDAI has contributed Rs 1 crore under CSR activities by installing oxygen plant, providing ambulance, ration kits, and war room. The CREDAI joined hands to lend a helping hand to resolve social problems. We received full-fledged support from the district administration and elected representatives. Post Covid, with the help of the MCC and MUDA, the process of providing construction and building license was made faster. I am happy that I worked sincerely during my tenure for the upliftment of the CREDAI.”
In his acceptance speech, new president of the CREDAI, Vinod Pinto said, “There is need of support from the entire team of the CREDAI as several programmes are lined up. I am open to your suggestions. I am ready to listen to the problems so that we can work together for the betterment of the society.”
MLA Mangaluru South Vedavyas Kamath mentioned about the contribution of the CREDAI for the development of Mangaluru. He also mentioned CREDAI’s help during the pandemic by providing a much needed oxygen plant.
MLA Mulky Moodbidri constituency Umanath Kotian said, “The CREDAI has to be remembered during the time of pandemic for their contribution. The association was formed to work together and the problems pertaining to real estate can be resolved with this organization. It has a very important role to play.”
Meanwhile, member of advisory board CREDAI national K Sriram and other dignitaries unveiled the CREDAI quarterly letter. The new president and past presidents were felicitated.
The office bearers of the CREDAI for the year 2023-2025 under its new president Vinod Pinto were introduced.
Vice president CREDAI Prashanth Sanil welcomed the gathering, treasurer Sudeesh Karunakaran proposed vote of thanks and Hera Pinto compered the event.
Secretary Guru M Rao and others were present.