Silvester D’Souza

Daijiworld Media Network – Byndoor (EP)

Byndoor, Jan 22: “When traditional sources of energy get exhausted, relying on alternative sources becomes inevitable. As it is possible to use environment friendly solar energy that is available freely and in abundance, people should turn to it,” said Karnataka Grameena Vikas Bank president P Gopikrishna.

He was speaking after inaugurating ‘Vikasa Saura Swavalambaneya Modala Sadhane’ (first achievement of dependence on solar energy) held jointly by the bank and Selco Solar light at Mahishasura Mardhini auditorium on Wednesday.

“Electricity is essential for all of our gadgets of daily use. It is not available easily in villages. Therefore, Selco Solar Lights provides electricity for lighting and for sixty machines that are necessary for self employment. The bank lends subsidy based loan for their installation. People should make maximum use of the privilege. An ATM facility will be started in Golihole considering public demand,” he said.

Bank manager Arun Kumar welcomed the gathering. The bank’s Mangaluru branch regional manager Ramesh Tunga gave an introduction. Selco Solar assistant general manager Guruprakash Shetty gave details of the services provided by the company. Gram panchayat president Raju Poojary conveyed his best wishes. Selco senior manager, Chetan Shetty rendered the vote of thanks. The bank's public relations officer Ullas Gunaga compered the programme. Gopikrishna and Arunkumar were honoured on behalf of the villagers.

Bank president Gopikrishna handed over loan letters under solar energy scheme to Raghavendra, Laxmi, Geeta who obtained solar energy to their houses, Manjunath, Manju who obtained energy for sewing machines, Veerabhadra who got electricity for sugarcane juice machine, Kumar who obtained it for a fridge and Jyothi who got the connection for her beauty parlour.