Silvester D'Souza

Daijiworld Media Network - Brahmavar (SP)

Brahmavar, Sep 24: The selection committee formed for the purpose has chosen Girish Bharadwaj from Sullia for awarding of the prestigious 'Dr Shivaram Karanth Huttoora Prashanti - 2021'. This award has been jointly instituted by Kotathattu gram panchayat and Dr Karanth Huttoora Prashasti Foundation.

Fondly known with the name, 'Setubandhu', Girish Bharadwaj has lighted up the lives of rural people by building 130 hanging bridges. He also is active in social service. Considering his achievements, the union government has conferred the 'Padma Shri' civil honour on him.

Kotathattu gram panchayat and Dr Karanth Huttoora Prashasti Foundation have been recognizing the services of stalwarts who have contributed immensely to various fields for the last 16 years. Already, Veerappa Moily, Justice Vnkatachala, K Ramakrishna Hande, Ravi Belagere, Girish Kasaravalli, Jayashree, Mohan Alva, Salumarada Thimmakka, Chittani Ramachandra Hegde, Jayant Kaikini, Sadananda .suvarna, Dr B M Hegde, Prakash Rai, Shree Padre, Kavita Mishra and Nadoja Dr S L Bhyrappa have been conferred with this award.

The award will be presented to Girsh on October 10, which happens to be the birth anniversary of Dr Karanth.

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr Karanth, a ten-day cultural-literacy programme has been planned online. Programmes planned including thoughts, dance show, music, Yakshagana performances etc. The organisers said that these will be relayed through Karanth Theme Park YouTube and Facebook page.