Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 9: Renowned social activist Jaya N Shetty was unanimously elected as new president of Karnataka Sangh – Chembur during recent annual general body meeting held at Chembur, Mumbai.

The following office bearers were also elected during the meeting.  H K Sudhakar (vice president), Gunakar H Hegde (honorary chief secretary), T R Shetty (Timmappa R Shetty (joint secretary), Yogesh V Gujaran (honorary treasurer) and Rama Poojary (joint treasurer).

 
Jaya N Shetty, H K Sudhakar, Gunakar H Hegde

T R Shetty, Yogesh V Gujaran, Rama Poojary

About Jaya N Shetty

Jaya is the native of Madhyguttu near Suratkal in Dakshina Kannada district.  He migrated to metro in search of green pastures in his childhood, pursued studies and became a successful entrepreneur.  He was instrumental in founding Bombay Bunts Association in 1982 and served in different capacities since the past 3 decades.  He will have a greater role in the Association as it has plans to set up a new law college.

An executive Committee comprising 15 members was also formed on the occasion.  Devdas Shetty, K R Suvarna and L K Karkera conducted the proceedings.
 
Karnataka Sangh, that was set up in the suburban Chembur 6 decades ago, began a play school, higher secondary colleges in Kannada, English and Marathi mediums and earned the patronage of the state education department, being one of the most reputed institutions.  Its Kannada medium schools are registering excellent results and its students are also excelling in sports.