Udupi:  State Minister for Urban Development Vinaykumar Sorake was felicitated by Vishwasada Mane, a rehabilitation home for the destitute at Shankerapura on June 21, Friday.

The minister also spoke to the inmates of the house and tried to know their problems.

Prema Margaret Karkada, Trustee of Vishwasada Mane said the house needed government help. Pastor Sunil D’Souza informed the minister on the activities of Vishwasada Mane.

Speaking on the occasion, Sorake said serving mankind is like serving God. He said he would  speak to Social Welfare Department officials on the issue of providing grants to the Vishwasada Mane.

Dinesh Shetty, President of Inna Gram Panchayath, Sr. Elizabeth,  Babu Mathew, Manager of Vishwasada Mane  and others were present.