Media Release

Udupi, Oct 6: Gandhi Jayanti and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan were observed meaningfully in Udupi under the joint auspices of Badagabettu Credit Cooperative Society Ltd, Udupi, Karnataka State Cooperative Federation Ltd, Bengaluru, Udupi District Cooperative Union Ltd, and Bharat Scouts and Guides, Udupi District.

The programme was inaugurated by B Jayakar Shetty Indrali, president of Udupi District Cooperative Union and Badagabettu Credit Cooperative Society, and chief commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides, Udupi district. He paid floral tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi near the Clock Tower in Udupi and lit the ceremonial lamp.

Speaking on the occasion, Jayakar Shetty said that the values advocated by Mahatma Gandhi, including cleanliness, truth, non-violence and service, remain relevant even today. He said maintaining a clean environment is the responsibility of every citizen and urged people to make the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan a part of their lifestyle rather than limiting it to a one-day programme.

He further called upon people to follow Gandhiji’s ideals and contribute towards bringing about positive change in society.

As part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, staff members of Badagabettu Credit Cooperative Society and Udupi District Cooperative Union, along with students of Bharat Scouts and Guides, participated in a cleanliness drive and created awareness about maintaining a clean environment.

Y Yellamma, block education officer, department of public education, Udupi district; Anusha Kotian, chief executive officer, Udupi District Cooperative Union; Divakar Sanil, vice-president, Tulukoota (R), Udupi; Sumana Shekhar, state assistant organising commissioner, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Udupi and Shivamogga districts; senior writer Gananath Yekkar and others were present.