Silvester D'Souza

Daijiworld Media Network - Kundapur (MS)

Kundapur, Nov 23: "In the constitution itself, panchayats are given more power. The grant that is given to panchayat should not be used for any other purpose. Panchayats should get the grant directly from the finance commission. The panchayats should become self-reliant by taking decisions themselves and implementing the projects," said Shobha Karandlaje, MP of Udupi - Chikkamagalur Lok Sabha constitution.

Shobha was speaking after inaugurating the clean drinking water unit that is implemented under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) at Gopadi gram panchayat in the taluk.

Continuing her address Shobha said, "The centre is giving homes to homeless people with the intention of ensuring that in the year 2020 there should not be a single Indian who does not have his or her own home. State also has to cooperate in this noble cause. Panchayats carry special importance and responsibility. The work of Gopadi panchayat is laudable."

"I will provide Rs five lacs from MPs fund to install interlock in front of Roshini Dhama. This panchayat has taken up the huge responsibility of uplifting a community. The work of giving tuition to those from the Koraga community, who have dropped out of school midway, and thereby encouraging them is really exemplary of the Gopadi panchayat. Enough grant is being given from Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) also for the development of Koraga community. That needs to be utilized too," added Shobha.

Speaking on the occasion, Srinivas Poojary, opposition leader of legislative council said, "There is need to fight unitedly, in order for the panchayats to become more strong. Several demands of the gram panchayats are placed in front of the government. Bapuji Seva Kendras, which are giving 100 services are converted into 100 issues. Sakala scheme is not working properly. We have formed a protest for stronger panchayats, revival of Bapuji centers and effective implementation of Sakala scheme."

MP Shobha Karandlaje and MLA Kota Srinivas Poojary were felicitated during the occasion by the Gopadi gram panchayat.

Saraswati G Putran, president of Gopadi gram panchayat said, "We are giving special attention for the development of Koraga Colony under the limits of Gopadi gram panchayat. The work of providing tuition to students who have dropped out of school and making them write the SSLC examination is under process. This year four students are taking the SSLC exam. The panchayat is working with honesty and transparency for the development of the village."

On this occasion, a pamphlet about Solid and Liquid Resource Management (SLRM) named 'Swaccha Sundara Samrudda Namma Gopadi' was released. Kalpana Bhaskar, vice-president of the panchayat, eminent persons like Tingale Vikramarjuna Hegde, gram panchayat member Gajendra Shetty were present. Ganesh P, PDO, compered the programme.

Shobha visits Gopadi Roshini Dhama

MP Shobha Karandlaje paid a visit to Roshini Dhama, which is under the limits of Gopadi gram panchayat. She had a discussion with the members of the Roshini Dhama, leaders of Koraga community and students. Shobha said that she will provide Rs five lac from MPLAD for the installation of interlock in front of the Dhama. Shobha also lauded the students of Koraga community who passed the MSW examination. The MP also encouraged the students, who dropped out of school midway and who are getting tuition at Roshini Dhama now in order to write the SSLC examination.

Kota Srinivas Poojary, leader of opposition of the legislative council, Saraswati Putran, president of gram panchayat, Kalpana Bhaskar, vice-president of the panchayat, leaders of the Koraga community like Ganesh Barkur, Ganesh Kumbasi, gram panchayat members Babi, Gajendra Shetty, eminent personalities like Tingale Vikramarjuna Hegde, Kiran Kumar Kodgi, social service activist, Ganesh Putran and Ganesh P, PDO were present.

Shobha Karandlaje visits Gopadi Sri Rama Bhajana Mandir

Shobha was felicitated by the members of the Bhajana Mandir. An appeal regarding the construction of Sri Ramamrita Bhavan on the occasion of the Platinum Jubilee was given to the MP.

Saraswati G Putran, president of gram panchayat, Dinesh Suvarna, president of Bhajana Mandir, Rajiva Ajjimane and Pundalik Bangera of the temple, Ganesh Putran, president of Sri Ramamrita building construction committee, Narayana Marakala, former president of Bhajana Mandir, Heriya Kunder, Anand Chatrabettu, Rama Gurikar, vice-president of gram panchayat Kalpana Bhaskar, Tingale Vikramarjuna Hegde and Kiran Kumar Kodgi were present.