Udupi: BBCF to Honour International Achievers from Region
Media Release
Udupi, Dec 22: Brahmavar Barkur Citizen’s Forum (BBCF) is a group of like minded, socially concerned people who were always at the forefront to initiate, support and to execute welfare programmes for the benefit of youth in particular and the public in general. It was formed by Barkur Dharmaraja Shetty of Unitop Group, Mumbai, for making these two twin towns (Brahmavar & Barkur) into a model growth centre for Modern horticulture, Agriculture, cottage & Food processing industries, tourism & higher education in the next 10 years.
One of their most ambitious programmes it has embarked on is to develop a Model Horticulture Farm by creating a land bank of 40-50 acres by surrendering the land using right to a horticulture cooperative farm retaining the land ownership right with them for growing various agriculture and horticulture crops as recommended, guided by University Department of Regional Agriculture Research centre, Brahmavar. BBCF’s concern in promoting social and economic justice, educational programmes were always acclaimed by people and press.
Now the forum has come out with a novel concept to recognize the services, talents and contribution of fellow great men and women of this locality. They have chosen people from various walks of life for this coveted honor to be held on 24th December at Shri Dharmavaram Auditorium (A.C.) and Resorts at Brahmavar.
Dr.Kadangod Jayaram Shetty, (Research Director – Danisco Inc. USA), Winner of BBI International’s Prestigious Award for World Wide Excellence as Scientist for Bio Technology, Enzyme Technology, Bio Fuel Technology 2008., Dr.Gabriel Fernandes, Prominent Scientist and Professor at University of Texas, USA, Max Rasquinha – Max Springs, Houston and Kishore Gonsalves of www.barkuronline.com and the recipient of prestigious Karnataka Konkani Sahitya academy award 2002, are selected this year to be honored.
Prof B M Hegde and Dr G P Shetty
Prof. B.M. Hegde, former Vice Chancellor of M.A.H.E. and internationally renowned Cardiologist and Academician will be the chief guest and Dr.G. P. Shetty, a noted Scientist, Agro based Industrialist & Karnataka Rajyotsava -2008 Award Winner will be guest of honor.
In a press release here B.D.Shetty, Founder President, and Mr.K.K.Nayak, President, BBCF informed that the formal stage function will start at 5.30 pm sharp and will be preceded by cultural programmes and the inauguration of the newly renovated and air conditioned Dharmavaram Auditorium.