Media Release

Udupi, Jul 13: Green Teacher Forum of St Mary’s College, Shirva in association with NSS, NCC, Rovers and Rangers, Red Cross unit, Rotary Club Shirva on Monday July 12 organised a ‘Paddy Transplantation Programme’ at Kunjigudde, Pilar.

The programme was carried out in the fields owned by Frederick Castelino. It was organised to motivate the young generation towards agriculture and give them an opportunity to understand the various techniques involved in agriculture.

‘At present, rice farming is reduced to a serious extent. We should preserve our relationship with the soil for the next generation and serve as part of an agrarian society," said the chief guest, state award winner Ragavendra Nayak.

Dr Herald Ivan Monis, principal of the college presiding over the programme said, "Constant social service of the students and faculty leads to a better society." He appreciated the support rendered by the alumnus Jackson D'Souza and the team in this regard.

Jinesh Ballal, secretary of Rotary Club Shirva, Pundalik Marathe, journalist and chairman of Karnataka Sahitya Parishad Kaup taluk, college NCC officer Lieutenant K Praveen Kumar, NSS programme officer Premanath Raksha, Rover and Ranger leaders Prakash, Sangeetha Poojary, youth Red Cross convener Murali, staff secretary Reema Lobo, teaching and administrative staff, student leaders of the various units, alumni members actively participated in this unique work of transplantation. Saplings were presented to Frederick Castelino and guests as a token of gratitude.

Yashoda, convener of ‘Green Teacher Forum' and director of Student Welfare Council welcomed the gathering and compered the programme.