Media Release
Mangaluru, Dec 22: The speaker of the Karnataka legislative assembly U T Khader and the MP of Dakshina Kannada district Capt Brijesh Chowta inaugurated two newly constructed bus shelters on December 21 at Bavutagudde.
The event was attended by MLC Ivan D'Souza, corporators Adv A C Vinayaraj, T Praveen Chandra Alva, Naveen R D'Souza, rector of St Aloysius Institutions and pro-chancellor of St Aloysius Deemed to be University Fr Melwin J Pinto SJ, vice-chancellor of St Aloysius Deemed to be University Fr Praveen Martis SJ, and St Aloysius institutional development officer Shilpa D'Souza. Staff and students of St Aloysius Deemed to be University, St Aloysius PU College, and St Aloysius High School were also present.
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In his speech, U T Khader commended the institution for its contribution to building this facility, which adds charm to the locality with its unique architecture. He also congratulated the design consultant Sujai Lobo for the thoughtful design and concept.
Capt Chowta addressed the students and shared memories from his days as a student, reminiscing about socialising and interacting with friends while waiting for the bus. He highlighted the learning and growth that often happens outside the classroom and expressed gratitude for being part of St Aloysius Institutions.
Ivan D'Souza congratulated the management for this initiative. He noted that he, along with most of the dignitaries on the dais—U T Khader, Capt Brijesh Chowta, Praveen Chandra Alva, Fr Melwin Pinto, Fr Praveen Martis SJ, and Shilpa D'Souza—are alumni of St Aloysius Institutions.
Adv A C Vinayaraj assured further development in the area for the convenience of students and tourists visiting the renowned St Aloysius Chapel.
The vice-chancellor expressed gratitude to the corporators for supporting the institution's contribution to the town's development through this public facility. He thanked the dignitaries for their continued support and assured the institution would maintain the bus shelters.
During the distribution of mementos, Shilpa D'Souza thanked the dignitaries and officials from various departments for their contributions to realising the project.
The rector, Fr Melwin J Pinto SJ, presented mementos to the dignitaries and expressed his gratitude. Design consultant Sujai Lobo (Basic Designs), contractor Richard Rodrigues (Velankani Construction), and site supervisor Harish were specially thanked and gifted mementos for their invaluable contributions to the project.
R J Abhishek J Shetty compered the ceremony.
The event was attended by registrars, directors, staff, and students of St Aloysius Deemed to be University, St Aloysius PU College, and St Aloysius High School.