Mangalore: Colourful celebrations mark 64th Republic Day in city
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (BG)
Mangalore, Jan 26: The 64th Republic Day was celebrated by the district adminstration with much pomp and fanfare at Nehru Maidan here on Saturday January 26.
The National Flag was hoisted by district incharge minister C T Ravi in the presence of deputy commissioner N Prakash and other dignitaries.
Addressing the gathering, C T Ravi said, "Today we are celebrating the 64th Republic Day, and on this occasion it is our duty to come together and pledge to develop our country. There is a need to think about the present position of our country - when we got independence in 1947, people thought within a decade the country would go to peices, but today it is the biggest democracy in the world, and the whole world is looking up to us."
"At present many anti-social elements are trying to break our nation. Terrorism has now taken a communal colour. It is time to wake up to the present scenariio and fight against such evils. There is need to eradicate poverty and other problems and make our country beautiful," he added.
On the development projects undertaken in Dakshina Kannada he said, "Several developments projects have been approved and are in the final stage of tender process. Among them are Mangala Corniche, Sultan Battery-Tannir Bavi hanging bridge, golf court in Bengre, 3D planetarium in Pilikula and so on."
"As many as 23,550 senior citizes in DK are getting Rs 500 monthly pension under Sandhya Suraksha scheme, while 5,420 differently-abled are getting a pension of Rs 1000 per month. To make our city a tourism hub, Rs 24.5 crore for 3D planetarium in Pilikula, Rs 12 crore for hanging bridge, and Rs 3.6 crore for synthetic track at Mangala Stadium have been allotted. Approval has been passed for animal husbandry colllege in Koyla. Also, district Rang Mandir will be built at Rs 15 crore and Rs 21 crore has been kept aside for renovation of Lady Goschen Hospital in association with MRPL," he said.
Under the CM's 100 crore fund, the first stage of development works have been completed, and the second stage is in progress, he said.
C T Ravi received the guard of honour. The parade was led by R Raghavendra of PAR.
KSRP, PRP, traffic police, women police, dobberman security agency, NCC army wing, NCC navy, scouts and guides, Bharat Seva Dal, RSP, police band led by Babu participated in the parade.
C T Ravi also felicitated several achievers in the presence of DC N Prakash, Yogish Bhat, Monappa Bhandary and Naveen Kumar Kateel.
The Sarvottama Seva Award was presented to Dr Durgaprasad M R, medical officer of Vamadapadavu, Sharanabasappa, deputy director, food and civil supplies, Manjunath R Shetty, MCC officer and Juliet Fernandes, FDA
Avani S Kumar for (ice skating), B Sanket (swimming) and Seetaram Shetty (agriculture) were also honoured for their achievements in their respective fields. The first, second and third taluk level prizes were given to Rama Suvarna, Chandrashekar Shetty and Hameed, respectively.
Clean Mangalore Campaign, an initiative of Canara Builders Association, was inaugurated by C T Ravi on the occasion.
He also flagged off a vintage vehicle rally organized by Mangalore Sports Association. The rally showcased several vintage cars and bikes like Java and others.
A colourful cultural programme by 5, 000 students from various schools was a special highlight of the celebrations.
Udupi
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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SM)
District Incharge Kota Srinivas Poojary's address
"Atalji Janasnehi Kendras have been established across the district for the welfare of the poor. Atalji Janasnehi Kendra (completely under government control) has replaced Nemmadhi Kenrda (private) which will function under deputy tahsildar," said Kota Srinivas Poojary.
"On December 25, Udupi, Kaup, Karkalla, Ajekar and in other nine places Atalji Janasnehi Kendras were introduced which are functioning successfully. Here Sandhya Suraksha pension, old age pension, widow pension, issuance of caste certificate, agricultural paper work, birth certificate and such 36 tax related and other facilities will be available.
"Nadakacheri is functioning with sufficient staff and computer facility. In the district, under Sakala Yojana 2,80,036 applications were received out of which 2,73,151applications have been sorted out.
"Under natural calamity 2012-2013, Rs400 lac has been allotted. 97 construction works are still under progress.
"For the term 2012-2013, various constructions works have been approved. 472 religious organizations will be renovated. Under special section, Rs 8 Lac has been sanctioned for SC/ST colony temple, prayer hall and wedding hall.
"Udupi NH 7 and 353.71 km length road have been constructed. In 2011-12, 64.47 km was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 1,575.35 lac. In the first level, Rs 1567.68 lac was granted for the state highway and totally 65.31 km road was constructed.
"For the second stage, Rs 4112.92 lac for the 124 km project will be put forward to the government.
"In Udupi and Karkala, polytechnic work at an estimated cost of Rs 800 lac is in progress. Rs 964.80 lac houses for judges have been constructed.
"Rs 80 lac for tourism and Mannapalla Kere and Rs 100 lac for heritage village have been approved. Kumki land for farmers will be given and cabinet will decide on it. For Muzrai and non Muzarai-temples a total sum of Rs 75.16 lac has been granted.
"Naxel-effected area in the district will get Rs 500 lac, while for the welfare of teachers, hospitals, schools and for other needs Rs 255 lac has been invested.
"For drinking water Rs 3,369.96 lac has been granted and 817 projects are completed while 247 projects are under construction.
Various projects for the improvement of the district such as Indira Awaz, Basavavasathi have been approved."
Five achievers were felicitated on the occasion: Dr Ashok (AIDS officer), Raghavendra BS (environmental department), Mohan Rao (Self Serving Org), K Shankar (Literate), Manjunath Shetty (forestry department).