Grand Launch of Jayashree Krishna Parisara Premi Samiti’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Jayashree Krishna Parisara Premi Samiti, which has been working with a strong commitment to social causes, is an inspiration to others. The organisation has carved a distinct identity for itself in the coastal region, and I congratulate it on completing 25 years of service, said Karnataka Minister for Energy and Tourism K. J. George.
Speaking after inaugurating the formal session of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Jayashree Krishna Parisara Premi Samiti (Regd.) at Town Hall, Mangaluru, on September 6, under the leadership of Tonse Jayakrishna A. Shetty and the presidentship of Nityananda D. Kotyan, Minister George said that the coastal districts had witnessed officially scheduled power cuts for only one month during the past three years. Power disruptions during other periods, he said, could have occurred due to various reasons.
“Our effort is to ensure that the districts genuinely face no power shortage. Comprehensive development of the coastal region will be possible when everyone joins hands with organisations such as this,” he said.
He recalled the contributions of Srinivas Mallya and George Fernandes to the development of the coastal region and said there was no doubt that the coastal districts would develop rapidly if more such individuals came forward.
Minister George also said that he and Health Minister U. T. Khader would bring the development proposals submitted by the Jayashree Krishna Parisara Premi Samiti for the coastal region to the attention of the Chief Minister. He expressed confidence that the Chief Minister would respond positively.
Health Minister U. T. Khader, congratulating the Jayashree Krishna Parisara Premi Samiti on behalf of the people of the State and the district on its Silver Jubilee, said that he had known about the organisation since his student days, although he had not fully understood its significance at the time.
“The younger generation needs to understand the objectives behind the organisation’s struggle. Only then can major industries and companies be established without obstacles, creating employment opportunities for the youth and contributing to the development of the region. A single development project can benefit everyone in the surrounding area,” he said.
He assured that, with the cooperation of the people, he would support the organisation’s development initiatives along with Minister K. J. George.
Khader also urged the media to give greater importance to positive reporting.
“If 10 per cent negative news is spread, it can damage the remaining 90 per cent of positive work,” he said.
He appreciated the efforts of the team led by Tonse Jayakrishna A. Shetty, which, he said, was working with a vision of building a better coastal region for the future.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Ronald Colaco, NRI Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Directors (India–Global), said that the coastal districts already possessed most of the infrastructure and facilities required for development, making progress relatively easier.
“Politics must be kept aside, and attention should be focused on development. The government should constitute a task force comprising experts. If development is made the priority, this is certainly possible. I too will encourage and support such efforts,” he said.
Founder of the Jayashree Krishna Parisara Premi Samiti, Tonse Jayakrishna A. Shetty, said that the coastal region, which already possessed facilities conducive to comprehensive development, must first overcome communalism.
“For this, the common people must cooperate with the government. A permanent solution must be found to coastal erosion, similar to the protection measures implemented along Mumbai’s Marine Drive. There should never be load-shedding here. The coastal region should receive an uninterrupted 24-hour power supply,” he urged the ministers.
President Nityananda D. Kotyan, in his presidential address, highlighted the need for comprehensive development in the district.
Among those present on the dais were Mangaluru MP Captain Brijesh Chowta, Karnataka Legislative Council Member Ivan D’Souza, MLA Vedavyasa Kamath, Coastal Development Board Chairman M. A. Gafoor, Bunts’ Association Mumbai President Praveen Bhoja Shetty, Vishwa Devadiga Mahamandala President Dharmapal U. Devadiga, Dubai-based industrialist Dr. David Frank Fernandes, the Samiti’s State Convener K. P. Jagadish Adhikari, Fundraising Committee Chairman Dr. R. K. Shetty, and Honorary Treasurer Sadananda N. Acharya.
District Working President Harish Kumar M. Shetty welcomed the gathering. Samiti spokesperson Dayasagar Chowta compered the programme, while Honorary General Secretary Mundkur Surendra Salyan delivered the vote of thanks. Anushree H. Shetty offered the prayer.
As part of the entertainment programme, Natyaranga, Puttur, presented Natyalahari, performed by a team led by Bharatanatyam artiste Manjula Subramanyam.
The programme was also supported by several other office-bearers of the Samiti, including Dhananjaya Shetty, CA I. R. Shetty, Vivek Rai, Virar Shankar Shetty, Adv. R. M. Bhandari, Girish Salian, Tonse Ashok Shetty, Wilson Fernandes, Manjunath Hegde, Arun Prakash Shetty, Sundar Acharya Beluvai, Chitrapu K. M. Kotian, Dr. Bola Prabhakar Shetty, Chandrashekar R. Belchada, Rakesh Bhandari, Mahesh Karkala, Tulsidas Amin, C. S. Ganesh Shetty, Harry Sequeira, Adv. Santosh Kumar Hegde, Hiriyadka Mohandas, Felix D’Souza, Ravi Devadiga, Devadas Kulal, G. T. Acharya, Surendra Mendon and Prabhakar Bangera Karkala, among others.
The launch of the Silver Jubilee celebrations marked an important milestone in the 25-year journey of the Jayashree Krishna Parisara Premi Samiti, reflecting its continued commitment to social causes, environmental concerns, and the comprehensive development of the coastal region.