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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (HB)

Udupi, Oct 11: 'Neralu- Neravu Abhiyan', a campaign by youngsters to collect funds for veteran environmentalist Salumarada Thimmakka, recieved huge response from the public.

Avinash Kamath and team organized this campaign to help Salumarada Thimmakka.

Many people gathered and donated money for the noble cause.

The team had kept 'Neralu-Neravu' labeled donation boxes at Big Bazaar, local banks and many organizations where people could donate their might for the cause.

Congress leader Amrith Shenoy, said, "The beautiful lush green surroundings is a gift of nature preserved for us by our ancestors. Let us start to plant trees everywhere and enrich the atmosphere and preserve nature. That would be a true tribute to Salumarada Thimmakka."

Shivkumar, divisional manager of Big Bazaar said, "I am very proud to be part of such a noble deed. Thimmakka had thought about the significance of environment 60 years ago. She has served the society with great diligence."

Gurunandan Bhat, a Robosoft employee collected Rs 41,000 from his colleagues for the cause.

Bhat further informed that his friends' group is planning to host a sapling planting campaign soon in the city. He added that many people want to donate for the needy but they do not have proper medium to do so.

City municipal council president, Yuvaraj also contributed for the cause and promised to support such good drives in future too.

District Karmika Vedike members contributed Rs 30,000 towards the cause. Ravi Katapady and other people voluntarily also came forward to donate.

Avinash Kamath said, "The team will ensure transparency and also work hard to collect the maximum amount. We willl also conduct a separate meeting to inform the exact amount collected."

A procession was also held from Jodukatte to Udupi premises to raise funds for the cause.