Manjeshwar :  Saaketha guest house  and the construction of Bhavanika building under Gilivindu Project were  launched at a function held at the premises of the residence of the renowned poet Manjeshwar Govind Pai, here on June 23, Sunday. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas M Veerappa Moily launched the projects.

Speaking on the occasion, he said all efforts would be made to convert the residence of the Rashtrakavi Pai into a museum.

 All efforts would be made to conserve the literary works of the late poet, Moily said added the residence would be converted into a museum on the lines of  the residences of Kuvempu  and Da Ra Bendre.

Moily who himself has authored several works said he devotes time for writing amid his busy schedule and added it helped him keep his mind fresh.
P Karunakaran, MP from Kasargod stressed the need to popularize the literary works of Manjeshwar Govidn Pai.Abdul Razak, N A Nellikunnu, MLAs  of Manjeshwar and  Kasaragod respectively, Adva Shyamala Devi, President