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Mangaluru: J R Lobo announces formation of Christian Development Board

  •   Thu, Nov 16 2017 10:09:59 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (EP)

Mangaluru, Nov 16: Mangaluru South MLA J R Lobo, who is also the chairman of the legislative committee for backward classes and minorities, on Thursday November 16 announced the formation of the Christian Development Board.

"The Karnataka Christian Development Committee has decided to form a Christian Development Board. The committee held a meeting chaired by its president and Karnataka state minister K J George in Bengaluru on November 10. It was unanimously agreed in the meeting to establish a Christian Development Board for the all-round development of the Christian community in Karnataka," said MLA J R Lobo, who is also the vice-president of the Christian Development Committee.

"The Karnataka state government had formed the Christian Development Committee for the welfare of all the Christians in the state. The government provided Rs 75 crore in the year 2013-14, Rs 100 crore in 2014-15, Rs 125 crore in 2015-16 and Rs 175 crore during 2016-17 for the purpose. The funds were utilized completely for repairs and development of churches and prayer centres, development of basic facilities in cemeteries, construction of community halls, towards orphanages, old age homes, rehabilitation homes for the differently-abled and assistance for postgraduate and higher education in foreign countries," Lobo said.

"The committee has decided to provide funds for basic necessities in health centres and small hospitals. The committee has fixed limits for decisions, approvals and implementation. The committee does not have staff of its own. Therefore the committee is facing constraints to conduct more development especially to release funds on time for approved projects. Thus, the committee decided in its recent meeting to form a Christian Development Board and forwarded the decision to the chief minister.

"The Archbishop too has submitted an appeal to the chief minister when he met him in Bengaluru recently and urged the CM to form the Christian Development Board," he added.

 
  

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  • John, Bangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Mr.Ivan Dsouza! Great job! God bless

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  • Esther, Bangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Mr.Ivan Dsouza's MLC, your dream to have the Board will surely happen!Let the truth be known!!

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  • George, Bangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Thanks to Mr.Ivan Dsouza - MLC and Chif Whip! He's been instrumental in making this happen. I have nothing to say but "Success has many Friends but Failures are often orphans"

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  • Gloria Moras, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    This is a good move. However, as far as i have known and followed on this subject, i thank MR. IVAN DSOUZA (Chief Whip of Karnataka Government) Sphere headed this project and good to see Mr. J R LOBO supporting this project.
    Hats off to our Christian leaders of Karnataka who are taking this move forward!!!!

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  • Darius, Bangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    MLC Ivan Dsouza ! has been pushing this for a LONG time ! Look at the media archives..! KG George himself had acknowledge his efforts. Thanks Mr.Ivan Dsouza Sir ! You have been very vocal on Christian rights through the length and breadth of the State ! I have been a witness to the same! God bless!
    Mr.Lobo's support is much appreciated!!

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  • Af,,, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Great initiative , wish you good luck ,people always supports you.

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  • Mary R Jacob, Shivabagh Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Congratulations Mr Lobo! Please remember the women with special needs who have nobody to take care when the parents are no more.We have a project in Mangalore

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  • Julius John, Raichur 1-3-119 RR COLONY asapur road, RAICHUR 584101

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    J R LOBO sir, great, congratulations for announcing Christian development committee we support you sir... Julius John

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  • Clothilda D'Souza, Udupi

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Congratulations! Can we have medical aid for the community in hospitals, like installing dyalisis machines and giving concession to the needy community people... This will help many poorand middle class people.. Like other communities have the same facilities for their people at only 50% charges... Thank you.

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  • shuba, Mumbai

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Its a good move. At last a good initiative towards development which is required to be done

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  • Rajesh, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    A good move but i hope someday in India we have only poor people development board.

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  • Savita Rasquinha, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Hats off to Mr. J. R. Lobo who is ready to serve people at all times. A true leader which is very much required . You deserve all the appreciation Sir. Christian Community along with the general public is proud of you Sir. Congratulations on your good work.

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  • Gyanikrystha, Bangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    After effects of Namma Palu Namma Hakku movement headed by Harry D'Souza with support of Christian leaders like Ronald Colaco, Dilraj, Rev. Fr. Edward, Arun Fernandes, Perico, leaders from all parties like BJP and JDS, Bishops of other dioceses, Bishops and Pastors of all denominations. The Congress distanced themselves from the movement, but the movement went ahead and was able to gather and unite Christians on a common platform to fight for a common cause.
    The Congress Christian leaders except for Shri J. R. Lobo did everything they could to derail the formation of the Christian Development Board. This is a slap on their faces. They must have got wind that the BJP was including the formation of the Christian Development Board on their forthcoming election manifesto. Hence the hurried move from Congress . The present Christian Development Committee also was a gift of the BJP govt to Christians, thanks to the efforts of Ronald Colaco, IFKCA, FKCA and other leading organizations who were successful in persuading the then CM BSY.
    Congress has always taken Christians for granted over the past 70 years. Only particular Minorities have been given preference, funds, postings and support.
    A lesson well learnt for the Congress not to distance and discriminate Christians. We too are kingmakers and if Christians are capable of making MLA's and MP's, then we are capable of throwing them out too. Don't take Christian minorities for granted anymore.
    Thanks to JR for the initiative and announcement of the CDB. We acknowledge and whole heartedly support the move.

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  • Winston, Mangalore / uae

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    All is good .
    But why they have money for post graduate and higher education in foreign country.
    If they were so rich to afford foreign education let them pay from their pockets.
    Why money meant for upliftment of christian s wasted like this.

    Pl use this fund money for actual development of Christians in karnataka.
    Don't spend it for people who are already rich.
    Amazed that you spent money for foreign education of some people.

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  • Christine Pinto, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    MLA J. R. Lobo, congrats to you and the entire community.
    Keep up the good work in progressing Christian Community.

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  • Sarita, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Congratulations and all the very best to the Board of Christian Development. Many more initiatives and programmes may come into reality and the very purpose of this board come to an existence. May God bless us all

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Good plan and we wish him all the best in his endeavour

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  • Lydia Dcunha, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Hope the Decision of the CDC to form separate Board come true by the approval of the Government and sanction equal proportion to the development board to bring the underprivileged to the main stream. Kindly remember to reserve funds for Women Empowerment too as reserved for community .

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  • Lydia dcunha, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Kindly request our brothers and sisters to know and study what is happening in the minority department. Our community women too need funds reserved for empowerment as it is reserved for other community women.

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  • Gabriel, Sagar

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Welcome initiative from MLA J. R. Lobo. Every community has the Poor who lead their life in the periphery of the society. They need to be identified and really helped.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Christians have already developed.
    Thanks to our Educational & Medical Institutions ...

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  • Sampath, India

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Did you condemn the tippu jayanti???

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Excellent idea. Indeed this is an inspiration from The Almighty. Mr. J.R. Lobo you are trying to make a beginning with Christian Development Board. May this gain momentum for the greater Glory of God. May The Good Lord bless you and the good work that you are doing.

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  • Alwyn, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    Time to prove that, only through good deeds we achieve prosperity in our daily life and soul too. Let us work hard with the good heart, strong will, better leadership, and Almighty's Blessings to develop not only Christian but all our brothers and sisters who have faith in God.

    Dear J. R. Lobo may the angel guardian be with you always to guide and guard, Amen.

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  • Michael Santhumayor, Mangalore

    Fri, Nov 17 2017

    A Constructive and a strategic move. Congratulations Mr. J.R Lobo.

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  • Fr J. B. Saldanha, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 16 2017

    Hearty Congratulations Mr J. R. Lobo. You truly represent the Christian community. God bless.

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  • Marian D'Souza, Falnir Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 16 2017

    Good and Progressive initiative for the Welfare of the Community. This is a fine example of Inclusive development especially the less privileged sections of the society as a part of welfare state.

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