Mangalore: For a Change, Students Turn Farmers at Haleangady
Sunil Haleyangady
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (RD/CN)
Mangalore, Aug 9: It was a memorable day for a group of sixty students as they donned the role of paddy cultivators and tried their hands at farming.
The programme was organised for the NSS students of Narayan Guru Government Pre-University College under the aegis of National Greenery Unit at Haleyangady. Sudesh Kumar, proprietor of Pooja Sounds, Haleyangady sponsored the outing.
Jyoti K, Kannada lecturer of the College, urged the students to take an interest in paddy cultivation as it is the staple food of people in the coastal district.
The students worked hand in hand with the farmers, learning and experiencing the nuances of paddy cultivation.
Padupanambur gram panchayat president Vinod Salian presided over the programme.
College principal Girija Menasinakai inaugurated the programme.
College development committee vice-president Vasant Bernad, and Kallapu Veerabhadra Mahammayi temple managing trustee president Pitamber Shettigar were present.
NSS programme officer Premanat welcomed the gathering. National Greenery unit officer Balasundar proposed the vote of thanks.