Mangalore :  Scholarships worth Rs 12 lakhs were distributed among 171 students  belonging to different  communities on behalf of the  Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO), based in Abu Dhabi, and Samanvaya of Mangalore  at Shanthi Kiran Hall in Bajjodi on August 26, Sunday.

Ivan D’Souza, secretary of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), who spoke on the occasion, hailed the contributions of the Christian community to the social and economic development of the region. He exhorted students to achieve excellence in academics and contribute to the nation.

KCO President Michael D’Souza, presided over the function. District Congress President Ramanatha Rai.,Fr Ronald Cutinha, Director of Samanvaya,  Fr. Pius Fidelis Pinto, Managing Trustee of Samanvaya, Robert Rego, former president of KCO    and others wee present.

The sponsors were Leo and Lavina Rodrigues, Rohan Monteiro of Property Infratech, Naveen Cardoza of Marian Projects, and Al Mazroui and Clevy Automobiles Services LLC.