Media Release
Mangaluru, Aug 28: Capuchin Krishika Seva Kendra (CKSK) along with ChildFund India organized a program for poor school going children called 'Ujwal Bhavisya Ki Ore' on August 26 at Belthangadi Subramanya Sabhabhavana.
311 poor school going children were given solar Lamps to facilitate their study and reading habit. The program was presided by Fr Vinod Mascarenhas, CKSK the director. Child development programme officer (CDPO) Puttaswami, block resource officer Subash Jadaw, Laila Panchayath, PDO Prakash Shetty and Fr Amar Lobo were the other dignitaries present at the program.
Fr Amar Lobo introduced the purpose of the solar lamps distribution program citing the present problem of electricity in the rural areas of Beltangady which is hampering the education of children. Fr Vinod Mascarenhas inaugurated the event and asked the parents to give importance to education of children and make the best use of the lamps given to them from the organization. He asked the students to cultivate reading not only for study sake but to gain knowledge. The student in whom thirst for knowledge increases will become knowledgeable in any subject and will contribute towards the development of the society. He also informed the gathering that this programme is organized in support of 'Books are my friends' campaign which began last year. The solar lamps were given in order to motivate young minds to continue their reading habit in spite of power failures.
CDPO Puttaswami appreciated the efforts of Capuchin fathers who have been working tirelessly for decades towards the welfare of women and children in rural areas of Beltangdy taluk. Jadaw, the BRC appreciated the yeomen service of CKSK for supporting rural poor children for their education and wellbeing. Laila Panchayath PDO, Prakash Shetty acknowledged the selfless service of the organization and thanked Fr Vinod and his team Vimukti for taking initiative towards education of children.
CKSK is a voluntary organization run by Capuchin Fathers who have been working for over 39 years helping poor and marginalized people of the area by forming SHG (self help group), giving training in agriculture and other vocational courses for women and youth, loaning small scale industries, supporting the education of children, creating awareness about child rights by forming CWBC (child well being committee) in different schools and various other welfare activities, thus gaining the applause of the local people for their dedicated service.