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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore
Mangalore, Aug 24: The second phase of the ‘Shouchalaya project’ by Bearys Welfare Forum (BWF) Abu Dhabi, that will involve the construction of toilets for poor families was launched by Forest minister B Ramanath Rai during a programme held at Sahodaya Hall on Saturday August 24.
The programme was presided by former minister B A Mohidin.
MLA Mohiuddin Bava, Mohammed Badruddin, Kasim Mohammed from Hidaya foundation, former president of Karnataka Beary Sahitya academy M B Abdul Rahman, BWF Abu Dhabi vice president Sheikh Bava, general secretary Abdulla Madumole, co-ordinator M Rafeeq Krishnapura, auditor Abdul Majeed shared the dais.
General secretary Abdulla Madumole in his keynote address said "the BWF has constructed 33 toilets for needy people in the first stage which has been completed last year whereas this year the facility will be given to 52 beneficiaries."
The association since its inception has been helping people of the home town through various programmes. So far, the BWF has organized four mass weddings (65 couples).
The construction amount of one toilet comes up to Rs 15,000, he said.
As a symbol of the launch, minister Rai along with other dignitaries granted cheque to three beneficiaries.
Speaking after the launch, minister Rai said "By giving speeches in front of the public, a person cannot bring about social change."
It is the duty of people to help other needy people who are financially and educationally backward, said Rai. Since its inception, BWF has been organizing lot of welfare programme to the needy, lauded Rai assuring his support to them.
Umar U H compered the programme while Mohammed Rafeek Krishnapur delivered the vote of thanks.