Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai (EP)
Mumbai, Apr 2: "The intelligence of present day children is unique. Schools have the ability to tie minds as truth. The educational institutes should not accept failure even when the parents fail. The institutes should pull the children towards education and morals and tie their minds. Let us understand the changing times in education and challenges faced due to globalization", said Alvas Virasat and Nudisiri fame Dr M Mohan Alva, Managing director of Alvas educational institutes.
Dr Alva was speaking after receiving 'National Kannada Ratna award 2014' in a programme held at Chembur High School of Chembur Ghatla Village by Chembur Karnataka Sangha.
"It is the responsibility of scholars to inform the difference between culture and entertainment. As the anniversaries are the mouthpieces of educational institutions, it should be the responsibility of society to impart education and morals. As we know the youth who lose their way by facebook, whatsup, internet, Skype, Twitter, Vchat etc, we feel insecure. Let us find the needs of minds in order to know the
wealth of humanity and grow value based minds living in harmony", said Dr Alva.
The programme presided by Sangha president Jaya N Shetty was inaugurated by Vidyavihar Sri Ambika Adinatheshwara Mahaganapathi temple chief priest Vedamurthi Pernankila Haridas Bhat by lighting the lamp.
Bantara Sangha president C A Shankara B Shetty, Vice president Karnire Vishwanatha Shetty and former president of Bhandari Maha Mandal Kadandale Suresh S Bhandary and others were present as guests of honor.
The Sangha develops the minds of Kannadiga's by literature acquaintance. It is praiseworthy to see the contribution to the language. The programme of the blind group has added music to the programme and made us see the inner eyes of the blind, said Pernankila Haridas Bhat.
Shanker Shetty spoke that the thoughts of Alva are his too. Though there are many educational institutions, the ones that make the children grow are handful, he said.
"I have arrived at the Chembur Karnataka Sangha institute in the past also. However the institute has grown and has changed the appearance of the surroundings", opined Karnire Vishwanatha Shetty.
Suresh Bhandary spoke saying that felicitation to Mohan Alva is like felicitating the culture. Alva who has grown as a human being with all the good qualities is more valuable than Kannada jewel. Alva is a talent who materializes the dreams that are not possible by us, said Bhandary.
The institute which has been teaching Kannada, plans to start law courses which is a great project. It will materialize with the goodwill of people who value education, said Jaya Shetty, in his presidential address.
Senior teacher Y G Shetty was awarded annual excellent teacher award that is given to teachers for their contribution and Subbayya Shetty charity award was given to social worker S K Sunder. The recipients spoke and thanked for the felicitation.
Sangha vice president Advocate H K Sudhakar, Tresurer Yogesh V Gujaran, Joint treasurer Rama Poojary, former president Prabhakar Bolar and other office bearers were present.
Sangha office bearers, working committee members Vishwanath S Shenava, Devadas K Shettigar, Ranjan Kumar R Amin, Sunder N Kotian, Madhukar G Bailur, Mohan S Kanchan, Raju B Sanil, Chandrashekar Anchan, Jaya M Shetty, Sudhakar Anchan, Sanjiv Shetty, scholars, Tulu Kannadigas and Kannada lovers were present.
The programme started with the prayer by Satish Poojary and Ganapathi adoration. Saumya Acharya presented a devotional dance. Assistant secretary T R Shetty welcomed. Dayasagar Chowta introduced the guests and felicitators. Nandu Kadam and Saumya Acharya presented flower
bouquets to the guests. Honorary chief secretary Gunakara H Hegde thanked.
Akhiyonke Joronkose handicapped troupe presented entertainment programme, Suresh Poojary Irvathur presented devotional song and school children presented cultural programme.