Media Release

Udupi, Aug 18: Mahabaleshwara M S, MD & CEO of Karnataka Bank, handed over the Force Traveller Vehicle to be used for the malaria control programme to G Jagadeesha, IAS, deputy commissioner (DC), Wednesday August 18.

The vehicle was sponsored under the CSR initiative of the bank to Udupi district administration at a cost of Rs. 13,31,451.

Expressing his gratitude, DC Jagadeesha, said, “We are extremely thankful to Karnataka Bank for their continuous support to Udupi district administration. Earlier also, the bank had donated an ambulance which has saved many lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further now considering the seriousness of the malaria menace, the bank has donated a Force Traveller vehicle for the above said programme and this indicates the commitment of the bank towards the development of Health infrastructure for the society.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mahabaleshwara said, “Udupi being the second highest Malaria affected district in Karnataka state, various preventive measures are being taken up by the district administration. We are sure that bank’s contribution in this regard will help in the efforts of Udupi district administration to arrest the spread of malaria through the malaria control programme.”

Also present on the occasion were Rajagopala B, AGM, Udupi regional office of the bank, Sadashiva Prabhu, additional DC, Dr Prashanth Bhat, health officer (Malaria control) and others.