Mangalore: Christian Union demands Rs 200 crore for community, separate corporation
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (DV)
Mangalore, Jun 8: The Dakshina Kannada unit of International Christian Organizations' Union (ICOU) has submitted a memorandum to chief minister Siddaramaiah stating that in the coming budget, a fund of Rs 200 crore should be alloted for the welfare of the Christian community, and that a separate corporation should be formed for the development of the community.
The memorandum stated that a separate corporation should be established for the development of 7 percent of minority Christian population, and that a president and a vice-president should be appointed for the same. "In the new government's budget to be presented in July this year, a sum of Rs 200 crore should be alloted for the welfare of the community, and for providing its people with basic amenities," stated the memorandum.
The memorandum was submitted by KPCC secretary Ivan D’ Souza, and representatives of ICOU Michael Lobo, convener, Praveen James Kumar, Cyril D’Souza, Errol Pinto and Marshal Monteiro.
Accepting the memorandum, chief minister Siddaramaiah assured that appropriate law will be framed for the development of the Christian community and to ensure that the funds allotted are utilized in the right manner. He also assure that a separate corporation will be formed in line with their demand.
A copy of the memorandum was also submitted to Dakshina Kannada incharge minister Ramanath Rai, Udupi district incharge Vinay Kumar Sorake, home minister K J George, health minister U T Khadar, and youth services and fisheries minister Abhaychandra Jain.