Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 11: “Language is the foundation of civilized life, and Kannada is our very breath. It would be ideal if schools and colleges had systems in place to foster students’ interest in the Kannada language and culture. The younger generation should increasingly develop a passion for reading and writing literature. Kannada Nadu, which has produced many eminent poets and literary figures, should continue to nurture talented poets and writers among future generations,” said Dr Naveen Shetty K, president of the Dakshina Kannada District Pre-University College Principals’ Association and principal of Dr Nitte Shankara Adyanthaya Memorial Pre-University College, Nanthoor.
He was speaking after inaugurating the Kannada endowment lecture programme organised at the college auditorium by the Dakshina Kannada District Kannada Sahitya Parishat in association with the institution’s NSS Unit.
Presiding over the programme, Dr M P Srinath, president of the Dakshina Kannada District Kannada Sahitya Parishat, said that an interest in literature could bring about significant positive changes in students’ lives. He expressed his pride and satisfaction that the District Kannada Sahitya Parishat was utilising its available endowment funds to organise activities that encourage school and college students to develop an interest in Kannada literature.
Former president of the Dakshina Kannada District Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Pradeep Kumar Kalkura, distributed prizes awarded by the Parishat to the winners of the Kannada poetry writing competition organised for the college students. He wished the young generation continued success in literary pursuits in the years to come.
Krishnamurthy C, retired principal of Govinda Dasa College, Surathkal, and Vijayalakshmi B Shetty, former president of the Mangaluru Taluk Kannada Sahitya Parishat, attended the programme as guests of honour and conveyed their best wishes.
Mahendra Hadagali, Venkatesh Gatti, Jayalakshmi, members of the teaching and non-teaching staff, and students of the institution were present on the occasion.
Lecturer Ravishankar Hegde welcomed the gathering. NSS programme officer Santosh Shetty proposed the vote of thanks, while T V Giri, head of the Kannada department, compered the programme.