Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (TP)

Udupi, Dec 22: In a generous gesture, EGDK India Private Limited contributed computers as part of its CSR initiatives, presenting them to the Government Higher Primary Board School in Nandalike on Friday, December 22.

Anand Fernandes, chief operating officer of the Mangaluru Division of EGDK India Private Limited, emphasized the significance of hard work over the language of instruction, stating, "We should never look down upon Kannada medium schools. The medium in which we study does not matter, but hard work matters; hard work yields good results. Students educated in Kannada medium are in a good position."

Jeevan D'Souza, HR professional and essayist, highlighted the importance of setting specific goals for students, noting that the donation of computers to Kannada medium schools aims to ensure that students in this medium also acquire computer skills.

Anand Fernandes, Jeevan D'Souza, and Joyce Tellis, contributors to the computer donation, were felicitated by the school during the event.

The program commenced with a prayer sung by students, followed by a welcome address from Karunakar Naik, the school principal. Sadananda Shetty, faculty member, served as the programme's compere and proposed a vote of thanks.

Veena, president of the School Development Committee, chaired the programme, with the presence of Shailesh Rai from EGDK India Private Limited, Joyce Tellis, former gram panchayat member, Balachandra Shetty, honorary president of the Alumni Association, and other dignitaries.