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Hans India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Coastal establishments contribute generously to Armed Forces
Udupi/Mangaluru: The cooperatives of Dakshina Kannada, namely Central Arecanut Marketing and Processing Cooperative (CAMPCO) and South Canara District Central Cooperative Bank (SCDCC), have contributed to the National Defence Fund for Central Armed Forces as announced by their executive heads today The CAMPCO president, Kishore Kumar Kodgi, has announced Rs. 5 crore, while Dr. MN Rajendra Kumar, President of the SCDCC bank, has announced Rs. 3 crores, on Saturday. But the best effort yet is that of a grama panchayat in Udupi district has allocated ₹10 lakh from its 2025–26 budget as a contribution to the Indian Army. The Majoor Gram Panchayat, located in Kaup taluk, passed the resolution unanimously during its pre-budget meeting, terming it a symbolic act of solidarity with the armed forces in the wake of recent security developments. The move comes amid heightened tensions along India's borders following a recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and the Indian Army's retaliatory operations. Panchayat president Prasad Shetty Valadoor said the fund allocation was a reflection of the community's deep respect for the armed forces and a demonstration of national responsibility. 'This is not just a donation; it is a message to other local bodies to recognise their role in supporting national defence,' said Valadoor, adding that the ₹10 lakh will be transferred through official government channels. The Majoor Gram Panchayat has an annual budget of ₹3.55 crore. The proposal has drawn widespread appreciation from residents and political leaders alike. Kaup MLA Gurme Suresh Shetty was among those who endorsed the initiative after the panchayat president discussed it with him. Observers have described the initiative as unprecedented and symbolic of how rural institutions can participate meaningfully in expressions of national unity and support for the armed forces.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Navodaya trust silver jubilee celebrations tomorrow
Mangaluru: The silver jubilee celebrations of the Navodaya Grama Vikasa Charitable Trust and Navodaya Self-Help Groups will be held at Goldfinch City, Bangra Kuloor, in the city on Saturday. Trust founder MN Rajendra Kumar said that chief minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the programme at chief minister Devendra Fadnavis will distribute benefits to members of the Navodaya self-help groups, and Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar will release the souvenir, 'Santhrupti', on the occasion. Meanwhile, Union minister for new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi will distribute awards to Navodaya Self-Help Groups that presented excellent performance. Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader will hoist the cooperative flag, Kumar Kshetra Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari D Veerendra Heggade , Pejwar Mutt pontiff Sri Vishwaprasanna Thirtha swamiji, cooperative minister KN Rajanna, former chief minister M Veerappa Moily, health and family welfare minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, women and child development minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, minister for textiles, sugarcane development & APMC Shivanand Patil, excise minister RB Timmapur and MPs Capt Brijesh Chowta and Kota Shrinivasa Poojary will attend.
Hans India
23-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Convention to Mark Navodaya SHGs' Silver Jubilee in Style
Mangaluru: The Navodaya Grama Vikas Charitable Trust has organised extensive logistics for the May 10, Rajatha Sambhrama convention at Gold Finch City. Approximately 3,000 buses will transport attendees from various districts, each accompanied by volunteers. The event will offer food and refreshments for all, with medical teams and ambulances on standby for emergencies. Stalls displaying products crafted by SHG members, alongside exhibitions from banks and institutions, will highlight the entrepreneurial spirit of the groups. It will be a unique event as about 1.5 lakh women of Navodaya Self Help Groups are set to take part in the convention wearing a uniform dress code to celebrate the silver jubilee year of SHGs. Dr M N Rajendra Kumar, the Trust's founder, emphasised the event's mission to project women's empowerment nationwide. Speaking at the SCDCC Bank headquarters during the invitation release, he noted that Navodaya SHGs, spanning nine districts with over 9 lakh members across 1 lakh groups, have fostered unity by distributing uniforms to erase caste and economic divides. The Silver Jubilee celebration will see 1.5 lakh women donning a uniform dress code, a first in India, symbolising solidarity. The convention, starting at 10 AM, will be a star-studded affair. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will kick off the proceedings, while Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis will hand out welfare benefits. Deputy CM D K. Shivakumar will unveil a commemorative souvenir, and Speaker U T Khader will raise the cooperative flag. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi will honour high-achieving SHGs, with Dr. Rajendra Kumar presiding. Notable attendees include Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr. D Veerendra Heggade, Pejawar Matha seer Sri Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swamiji, ministers like K N Rajanna and Lakshmi Hebbalkar, former CM Dr. M Veerappa Moily, and MPs Capt. Brijesh Chowta and Kota Srinivas Poojary. Marking 25 years of transformative work, the Rajatha Sambhrama will showcase the strength of Navodaya's self-help model, empowering women economically and socially. The event's scale and symbolism underscore its role as a beacon for cooperative movements, inspiring communities far beyond Karnataka's borders.
