Mumbai : The President of the Kannadiga Pathrakartara Sangha, Maharashtra (Regd.), Mr.Chandrashekhara Paletthadi, said, “The comments of the members supplement the growth of the organization and the healthy discussions will strengthen the declaration of the association. If the members participate actively by getting answers for their questions, their requirements will be fulfilled. Like that, if they actively participate in the activities of the association, their relationship will improve”.

Mr. Paletthadi spoke these words while presiding over the Sixth (6th) Annual General Meeting of Pathrakaratara Sangha held on Sunday morning at thier own Kannadiga Pathrakartara Bhavan of Utkarsh Nagar of Vakola, Santacruz (East).

He also said, “Narrating the life of journalists is the objective of the association. The response of the members is very much needed for the development of the association. Meetings with good comments from the members will have fruitful results. Development of the association with transparency is possible only with the question and answer session. In the previous meeting, I said that next meeting should be held at Pathrakartara Bhavana and as expected, we are conducting meeting here.

The association had a project totalling to Rs.3 Crores, out of which Rs.1 Crore was for the Health Fund of the members and Rs.2 Crores for the Bhavan. But we could not achieve this due to lack of response from the members. We have a plan of collecting Rs. 50 Lacs immediately. We need fund for Health Fund. Members should work for this honestly. If we receive minimum Rs.2.50 Lacs interest per annum from this collection amount, we can provide medical aid to the members. The association will not ignore any journalist among us if they have health related problems. We will be courageous if we have enough capital with us. Many people have shown generosity for the projects of the association. We wish to provide warm response in future also”.

The members of the Advisory Committee of the association, Adv. B.Mohiddeen Mundkoor, Dr. Sunita M. Shetty Senior Journalist, Special invitee Adv.Vasant Kalakoti were present at the dais. Shetty and Somani Chartered Accountants (M.S. Shetty Partner) of CA.I.R. Shetty, the member of the Advisory Committee were appointed as the Auditors.

Mr.Rons Bantwal, the Founder and the Chief Secretary, in his introductory speech said, “This Bhavan is just like the home of journalists. We are just like one family. There is a necessity to lead life with mutual co-existence, intimacy and this Bhavan should also have to work like the health bhavana of journalists”. He also said that Karnataka Chief Minister, many ministers, CM’s Media Advisor Dinesh Amin Mattu, Speaker D.H Shankaramurthy had already been approached for the aid to be provided for Pathrakartara Bhavan. He also thanked all the donors, who show interest in the health of the journalists Dr.Suresh S.Rao Kateel, Ex Chairman of Bharat Bank V.R Kotian, Dr. Bharat Shah, Dr. Prashanth J.Rajput and the advisors who always respond for the success of the association CA. I.R Shetty, Adv.K.P.Prakash L.Shetty, Gregori D’Almeida, Surendra A.Poojary, well wisher Sudhakar Uchil and remembered their unique service in providing donations for the development of the Bhavan.

Adv. Mohiddeen said, “I feel very happy to see that the association is conducting its 6th Annual General Meeting at its own auditorium. Let the association have a big auditorium and expand with greater level. I will provide my full co-operation for your health fund. Let all live in peace”.

Dr.Sunita M.Shetty said, “This association has proved that nothing is impossible with persistence. I feel happy to note that the Pathrakartara Bhavan has come to this stage within such a short period. Everyone’s co-operation is the motivation. Journalists are the talented assets. Journalists should be ready to maintain this moral obligation. Everyone’s co-operation is very much needed to lead this. Let the institutional body of the association lead this and progress with greater achievements”.

Adv.Vasant Kalakoti said, “The association is developing fastly. The purchase of Pathrakartara Bhavan has been registered within 5 Years. Last year President said that our next annual meeting should be held at our own auditorium and the same has happened now. This is an extraordinary achievement. Mumbai Kannada journalists are now having their own place. More encouragement and co-operation is need in future for health fund and let this be fulfilled”.

The present members of the association, industrialists Shiva Shetty Moodigere, Padmanabha P.Poojary, Mahesh Karkal (on behalf of Billawas Association) and others were felicitated by the President.

The members of the Executive Committee of the association Lawrence Coelho, Savita S.Shetty, Shyam M.Hande, Gurudutt S.Pooja, Janardhana S.Puriya and the Executive President of the Sports Committee of the association Jaya C.Poojary were present during the meeting. On behalf of the members who were present, Nagesh Poojary Elinje, Janardhana Puriya and Suresh Shetty Yeyyadi spoke some words.

The Senior Journalist, Jnanapeeta conferred writer Dr.U.R Ananthamoorthy, who expired recently, Ashok Bagambila, TV9 Media’s Lawrence D’Souza Moodubidri, Honorary Editor of Sanmarga Sapthahika P.Noor Mohammed were offered an obituary tribute through silent prayer.

The Joint Treasurer of the association Pilaru Suresh Acharya welcomed the gathering. The Honorary Secretary Harish K. Hejamadi managed the discussion session. The Vice President Daya Sagar Chowta announced last year’s report. The Joint Secretary Premanath B.Shetty Mundkuru explained about the annual activities. The member of the Executive Committee Babu K.Belchada proposed the vote of thanks. The meeting was closed with the national Anthem.