Daijiworld Media Network- Moodbidri (KM/MB)

Moodbidri, Oct 19:  Achieving mere literacy is not enough, but a deep and close study of the India history must be done, then the dream of social transformation would be materialized, Linda Christy, joint director, collegiate education (Mangalore), opined here on Thursday, October 18.

She was delivering the inaugural address at one-day seminar "Freedom Struggle in Coastal Karnataka" as a part of the commemoration of the First India's first war of independence-1857, held by Dhavala College, Moodbidri in association with Mangalore University History Teachers Association (MANUSHA) at Davala College, Moodabidri, on Thursday, October 19.

Many historical truths are yet to be discovered in the coastal region and complementary resources are also aplenty in the region' History can be made stronger by undertaking extensive research of the resources, besides keeping details about heroes of folk literature in consideration, she added.

All the struggles should not be equated on the same category; rather each aspect should be studied closely and separately, Prof Surendra Rao B of the department of history, Mangalore University, suggested in his keynote address on "Aspects of India's Freedom struggle."

Youth should not neglect history; instead they should show interest towards the study of history," Sunil Keerthi, secretary, Sri Digambara Jaina Vidyavardak Sangha remarked.

The occasion was graced by Prof Tukaram Poojary, president of MANUSHA.

Prof Ravish Kumar M, principal, welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering and Dr Pundikai Ghanapayya Bhat, coordinator of the seminar, delivered the introductory note.

Parshwanath Ajri compered the programme and Prof Suresh proposed a vote of thanks.