By Hemanath Padubidri
Daijiworld Media Network—Udupi (RS/CN)
 
Udupi, Oct 11:  An award in the name of Jnanapeetha Award recipient Dr Kota Shivaram Karanth, promoted by Kotathattu Grama Panchayath, was presented to Yakshagana artist Chittani Ramachandra Hegade in a programme held at Kota Giliyaru Shanbavi Vidyadayini School on Saturday October 10.
 
Speaking after the presentation of the ‘Dr Shivaram Karanth Huttoora Prashasthi’ member of parliament D V Sadananda Gowda said, “Dr Shivaram Karanth was a man who believed in discipline, punctuality, and values. But now only values remain in the society; no one follows it. We need to follow the values of great people like Dr Karanth”.

 
The book ‘Grama Swarajya’ was also released during the programme by A G Kodgi, chairman, Third Finance Commission Report Implementation Committee.
 
The programme was inaugurated by Kundapur MLA Haladi Shrinivasa Shetty.  MLC Kota Shrinivas Poojary, Kotathattu grama panchayat president Vishwaprakashini Hande, zilla panchayat member Shankar Kundar, taluk panchayat member Jyothi Girish, film actor Balaraj, education expert K R Hande, businessman V Mohan, and zilla panchayat member Shankar Poojary were present. 
 
Award committee honorary president A C Kunder welcomed all and Narendra Kumar Kota conducted the programme.
 
This is the fifth year that the award has been presented. In the first year, it was presented to current union minister Veerappa Moily. Former State Lokayukta Venkatachala, education expert K R Hande, and journalist Ravi Belagere are the other recipients of this award.