Padubidri :  The Shaalegaagi  Naavu-Neevu programme launched at the Padubidri Government ZP Higher Primary School was inaugurated on July 5, Thursday by  Udupi ZP President Katapady Shanker Poojari.

Speaking on the occasion he said the Udupi ZP has prepared an act in plan of Rs 22 crores  to initiate developmental works in  schools  through effective utilization of funds under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and funds released from the state and union governments.

He further made it clear that there would be no dearth of funds for education. Vijayalakshmi, Padubidri GP President, said such programmes would go a long way in the development of schools.

Udupi ZP  Chief Executive Officer Prabhaker Sharma, ZP member Geetanjali Suvarna, TP member Bhasker Padubidri, Headmistress Sarojini, Parent Teachers Association President Pandu Kotian and others were present on the occasion.