Mangalore: Cartoons create awareness on Netravati diversion project

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore

Mangalore, Dec 3: A special cartoon exhibition on the theme 'Save Netravati' organsied by the Karavali Yuva Sinchana, Vanya Charana Balaga and Orchid Art Gallery was inaugurated by H Shantaraj Aithal, president, Suhasam, Udupi on Monday, December 2 at Orchid Art Gallery, Balmatta here.

Dr Niranjan Rai, convenor, Netravati Nadi Tiruvu Horata committee, Uppinangady was the chief guest. William Pais of Orchid Art Gallery compered the event.

Speaking after inaugurating the art expo H Shantaraj said it is laudable to see cartoons being used as medium to spread awareness on Netravati river diversion. "The government has been playing with the Western Ghats and we need to fight against it," he said.

"The diversion project is against nature, flora and fauna. Hence there is a need to revolt and we must ensure that our Western Ghats are protected," he added.

In his message, Dr Niranjan Rai said it was a good move by the associations to spread awareness through cartoons. "The people of Dakshina Kannada don’t react whether they are given something or not, hence political leaders are misusing the good nature of the people of this district. There is also a need to spread awareness in schools and colleges in this regard," he said.

Cartoons by the various well-known artists namely John Chandran, Yati Siddakatte, Jeevan, Harini, Amruth Vittla, Satish Acharya and Dinesh Kukkujadka are on display till Wednesday, December 4.