Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Nov 26: "Success in life is possible through hard work. Don't expect to get anything easy. One should learn the ritual of respecting one's parents and elders. Dr K V Devadiga's achievement is a role model for all of us," said Dr Harish Sherigar, administrative director of Acme Building Materials Trading Ltd, Dubai, and trustee of K V Devadiga Charitable Trust.
He spoke on behalf of Dr K V Devadiga Charitable Trust here on Sunday, November 26 at the Devadiga Samaj Bhavan in Mannagudda, Mangaluru to inaugurate the awards ceremony for the young talents of Devadiga community who have achieved excellence in various fields.
Kuvempu University, Shivamogga retired vice-chancellor Prof Dr B S Sherigar said that Dr K V Devadiga has contributed a lot to the society. He said that he is another name for excellence and his concern and commitment towards the society is immense.
Mangalore Sharda Group of Universities president Prof M B Puranik said that despite being a small community, Devadiga was known for his community respect, social concern and honesty and was loved.
Renowned neurosurgeon and Dr K V Devadiga Charitable Trust chairman Dr. K V Devadiga presided.
Mangalore Management Association president K Jayaraj Rai, Dr K V Devadiga Charitable Trust trustees Dr Diwakara Rao, K J Devadiga, treasurer Ashok etc. were also present.
Secretary of the Trust Dr Devaraj K delivered the introductory speech and welcome speech. Dr K V Devadiga Charitable Trust 2021 award winner Veena conducted the programme. Pallavi rendered the prayer. Kavita, Kirana, Pallavi, Jayalakshmi introduced the honourees. Programme coordinator Dr Sundara Moily congratulated. Devotional song by Sahana before the programme was followed by a flute recital by Sunil A Dharamsthala.
Award Presentation:
Shri Harish Sherigar Best Young Entrepreneur Award 2023 - Dr Rekha M Byndoor
Shri Harish Sherigar Best Young Musician Award 2023- Sunil A Dharmasthala
Dr Bhavana Sherigar Outstanding Medical Graduate Student Award 2023 - Dr Chand Shravan, Bengaluru
Dr Bhavana Sherigar Outstanding Engineering Graduate Student Award 2023- Chaitra Radhakrishna, Bengaluru
Dr Diwakar Rao Outstanding Post Graduate Scholarship 2023 (Except Medical and Technical Education)- Sahana, Mangaluru
Dr Diwakar Rao Outstanding Expert Award 2023- Pratiksha Ullal, Bengaluru
Dr K V Devadiga Shrestha College Lecturer Award 2023- Namrata B., Mangaluru
Dr K J Devadiga Best Young Sportsperson Award 2023- Deeksha Devadiga, Udupi
Shri Ashok Shrestha Samaj Sevak Award 2023- Suraj Devadiga, Mangaluru
Dr Devaraj K. Best Teacher Award 2023 (High School)- Sushmita, Mangaluru
Varun Devadiga is the highest marks student in SSLC of Late K Lakshman Memorial School.
Winner of the Miss Teen Globe title contest - Yashasvini Devadiga, Surathkal
Disbursement of Grants by the Trust:
For Housing: Nalini Pavanje
For Education: CA student Shravya Devadiga, engineering student Deeksha, law student Anusha, Mangala School students K S Disha and K M Mahesh.