Suratkal: M.G. Hegde of MIFT in Kankanady today inaugurated a seminar and award ceremony for Achievers in various walks of life at Tulunadu Rakshana Vedike local branch. Speaking on the occasion at Abhinandana function arranged in the auditorium of the Suratkal Agricultural Services Bank, Hegde called upon youngsters in the local human society to achieve something useful in life and accept a prominent role in creating a new generation in society free from bad habits and full of mutual compassion.
Deputy Mayor Rajendrakumar in his special address complimenting the awardees of the day stated that we get a glimpse of talents in Tulunadu (DK dt) when we recognize and honour the achievers as on today.
Kumar hoped that many more youths of Tulu Nadu will come forward and achieve what suits them in modern times by using the immense opportunities lying open in front of them. Only then, the Vedike (Forum) will have achieved success, he added.
K.K Pejawar, a Headmaster in Kulai gave an address on the “role of youth in the unification of Tulunadu” (on the west coast). Yogish Kanchan, a committee member of Tulunadu Sahitya Academy referred to the insults heaped on those who spoke Tulu in classrooms, but presently due to concerted efforts of elders, Tulu is an optional subject which teachers cannot overlook and ask Tulu students to stand outside the classrooms, as a punishment. The Vedike will do well to develop Tulu language in as many ways as possible, he asked.
T.R. Vedike Chairman Yogeesh Shetty Jeppu demanded more jobs for Tulu Youth in their own land (DK). People should unite and make our airports and ports, also railways, our own. Tulu must prosper, he called out.
Pramod Bhandary Suratkal, as Chief Guest, Dubai Vedike unit Chief Shafi, Central unit general secretary Hameed Madur, Ladies cell organiser Jyothika Jain were present on the occasion.
Journalist Chidambara Baikampady, Co-operatives worker Damodar Shetty, sports director Dinesh Kunder, Senior writer Ibrahim Tannerbavi, stage & screen artiste Madhav J, rising star Sudheer Krishna Palthady, sports talent Varsha R, Folk artiste Sharada Pujarti, Life guard lakshmish, Sadiq and Zakeer were felicitated as achievers. Naveen Suvarna welcomed the gathering and Ilias Katipalla thanked.