Mangalore : State Minister for Fisheries and Youth Services Abhayachandra Jain inaugurated the All College Students Union for the year 2014-15 at a function held at Town Hall on August 9, Saturday.

Speaking on the occasion Minister Jain, said that in the past, many leaders including politicians and bureaucrats have been associated with the Union, which helped in developing leadership qualities.

He also urged the student community to confront challenges boldly, become successful in world.

MLC Ivan D’Souza under took oath to the new Union office bearers.

MLA JR Lobo, social activist MG Hegde and others spoke on the occasion.

Mayor Mahabala Maarla, Deputy Mayor Kavitha, District Youth Congress President Mithun Rai, senior Congress leader Kallige Taranath Shetty and others were present.