Mangalore: Ronald Colaco Sets Example - Dedicates Asphalted, Paved Road to Public

Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (RS/SP)
 
Mangalore, May 19: Mulihithlu area near Mangaladevi in the city has always been identified because of its historic importance. The area was witness to another historical occasion on Tuesday May 19, when Ronald Colaco, an NRI entrepreneur from Bangalore,  dedicated the 1,100 ft long road, duly asphalted with  interlock-rubberized pavements on both sides out of his personal contributions.
 
V Ponnuraj, deputy commissioner, dedicated the Tillery Road in Mulihithlu, a 1,100 feet long road that has been asphalted, duly equipped with interlock- rubberized pavements for the public use, in the presence of Alice Colaco, mother of Ronald Colaco and other guests.
 
After the dedication, V Ponnuraj hailed Ronald Colaco for taking the initiative of donating a road for the public use and said that by this act, Colaco has become a role model for the other citizens, inspiring them to do something for the society. "His donation really means what is democracy and shows what role a citizen can play in improving the lot of the people. Let us ask not what our country can do for us, let us ask what we can do for our country," he added.
 
Ronald Colaco handed over the dedication letter to Sameer Shukla, commissioner of Mangalore Cty Corporation. Titus Norohna read out the contents of the letter, before it was handed over. 

Ronald Colaco said, he was driven by a desire and inspiration to work for the society in laying this road on his own. He explained that he decided to donate something for the society, after having a look at the problems of the people living in some areas and the lack of basic amenities there. He suggested to the city residents to take up the responsibility of keeping their areas clean. He also said that he has plans to extend assistance for maintaining the cleanliness of this area.
 
He also called upon the government and the representatives of the people, to work with political will to provide infrastructure facilities for the benefit of the people. He thanked all the members who helped him by working for this road.   
 
Sameer Shukla, City Corporation commissioner said, Ronald Colaco has shown an example of finding happiness in making others comfortable. 
 
Mayor Shankar Bhat said, the contribution made by Colaco exemplifies the real meaning of donation and the idea of giving something back to the society. Earning from the society and giving back to the society are the principles that we have inherited from our ancestors. But the people like Ronald Colaco alone can make such donations, by their strong will to do something for the society and also the will to give back to the society, he appreciated.
 
The mayor distributed the dust bins to the residents of Mulihithlu for keeping the area clean through proper waste management methods. The dust bins were symbolically presented to four residents. It was announced that every house in this area would be given a dustbin each. 
 
V Ponnuraj, district deputy commissioner handed over a memento to Ronald Colaco as a token of respect and gratitude on behalf of the citizens. Local corporator Prema Muralidhar was also present. 
 
Ex-corporator of the area Muralidhar proposed vote of thanks and journalist Manohar Prasad was the master of the ceremony.