Media Release

Karwar, Sep 20: In all 50 of the 195 houses constructed by Karwar Diocesan Development Council (KDDC) for the victims of flood havoc caused by the incessant rains on October 2, last year, was handed over to the beneficiaries, recently.

Uttarkhand Governor Margaret Alva inaugurated the handing-over ceremony held at KDDC Sabha Bhavan. She also handed over the house keys to the beneficiaries on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Margaret applauded the efforts of KDDC and its collaborators in undertaking such humanitarian causes. She also admired their spirit of service to the needy irrespective of caste and creed. 

Bishop Derek Fernandes, said, “When I visited the people during their distress, I had assured of help and thereby promised to build at least 100 houses. But now I am glad that we have been able to construct 195 houses within a span of 8 months owing to generous help from donors. He further added that, “The purpose of this help is not only to reach out to people who are in need, but also to encourage them to help others who find themselves in similar situation.”

The assistance provided by Fr Urban Fernandes, parish priest of Chendia and Ramesh Gowda, local leader among others were acknowledged on the occasion.

Dr Derek Fernandes, Bishop of Karwar, Fr Vargheese Mattamana, executive director, Caritas India, New Delhi, Jimmy Mathew, state officer, Caritas India, Bangalore,  Fr Peter Brank, director, KROSS, Bangalore, Hanumanth Gowda, district president, Vokkaligara Federation and Bommu Sukhri Gowda, Janapada Srie awardee among others were present.

The 50 houses were constructed with the help of Caritas India, the National Organisation of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) for social concern and human development.