Mounesh Vishwakarma

Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal (MS)

Bantwal, Feb 8: “When we inculcate simplicity, courtesy and good thoughts in our personality, they will help us reach the pinnacle of success,” said Dayanand Kattalsar, president of Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy.

Kattalsar was speaking as chief guest on the occasion of installation of Sajipamooda, Sajipanadu and Sajipamunnuru federations and also a conference on their achievements  in Panemangaluru zonal level held at the Brahmarshi Narayana Guru Mandira of Sajipamooda under the joint auspices of Shree Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project Bantwal and Pragati Bandhu Self Help Associations Federation, Panemangaluru.

Kattalsar further said, “Everyone has self respect. Honourable Heggade wishes everyone to be self-reliant. Simple life along with hard work realizes this wish. The virtue of gratitude that needs to be in everyone is missing nowadays. We can see ungratefulness everywhere. Even on social media we see negativity. This is a dangerous development. Along with superstitions we also have to abstain from vices. Everyone should join hands in making a society that is free of vices.”

The conference was inaugurated by founder president of Bantwal Janajagruthi Forum A C Bhandary. Speaking on the occasion, Bhandary said, “Dharmasthala rural development scheme has brought a new ray of hope in the lives of poor people.”

The programme was presided over by Panemangaluru zonal president Vamana Kulal.

Dakshina Kannada district director of Shree Kshethra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project Sathish Shetty handed over the charge to the new president and office bearers of the federation.

President of Sajipamooda Gram Panchayat Harinakshi, project officer Jayananda, president of Sajipamooda Narayana Guru Mandira Girish Kumar Perva, president of Panemangaluru Janajagriti Vedike Srinivasa Poojary, former president of taluk panchayat Yashawanta Deraje, member of Janajagriti Vedike Purushothama Nati and immediate past presidents of federation were present on the dais.

Harinakshi took over the charge as the new president of Sajipamooda Federation, while Gangadhar and Hema took over the presidentship of Sajipamunnuru and Sajipanadu respectively. Other office bearers also took oath.

Prizes were distributed to those who won in various sports activities.

Service representative of Sajipa Munnuru Baby welcomed the gathering. Panemangaluru zonal supervisor Amita read the report and compered the programme. Service representative Shakila proposed a vote of thanks.

Coordinator of Jnanavikasa Kendra Swapna and service representative Babita coordinated the event.