Pics by Rathan, Surabhi Studio, Pithrodi
Udupi correspondent (HB)

Udupi, Oct,31 : Shri Laxmivara Theertha Swamiji of Shiroor Math, Udupi inaugurated the new branch of Adithya Credit Co-operative Society at Sanmati Complex in Pithrody, Udyavar on Friday October 31.

“The society has given great service to the customers. The society has initiated three branches within one and half year with its efficient administration as well as dedicated service. Right now, the Adithya society has 3000 members and this was promoted so well by the public.” said Shri Laxmivara Theertha Swamiji speaking after the inauguration.

District-in-charge Minister Vinay Kumar Sorake speaking on the occasion said "Sardar Vallabhabai Patel whose birth anniversary we celebrate today, was also a proponent of co operative movement. Ex-MLA Sabhapathi, is a social reformer by birth. I got recognition in the city only because of him."

Sorake symbolically distributed health cards to the beneficiaries.

MJ Chandraprathima, Deputy Registrar of co-operative societies, inaugurated the strong room and safe deposit locker.

President of Adithya credit co-operative society and Ex-MLA Sabhapathi, in his keynote address, said "In November, society will complete two years. SHGs and members convention would be held at Rajangana Udupi, in the month of January."

The society has plans to extend its services to Kaup, Karkala and Kundapura in future.

Vijaykumar Udyavar, President of gram panchayat Udyavar, Divakar Kundar, ZP member, Ganesh Kumar, Vice president,Taluk panchayat Udupi, Girish Kumar, member of Taluk panchayat, Sadhu Salian of Yashaswi fish meal & Oil industry, MK Balraj, Hindustan Marine industries, Harsh Maindan, Owner of Sanmati Complex, Pithrody, Udyavar, Harish PK Udupi were present. The Directors Jerry Vincent Dias, Manohar Shetty, Sakaram Shetty,Kartik Shetty, Ramesh Prabhu, Prasad Shetty, Kumar Amin Nergi, ManjulaShashidhar Amin and staff members also graced the ocacssion.

Annaiah Sherigar compered the function.