World Environment Day Celebration
On the occasion of World Environment Day, Badagabettu Credit Co-operative Society, in association with Parisara Premigalu Bailoor, Kalakiran Club Bailoor, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Udupi, and Bailoor Mahishamardini Temple, organised a tree plantation programme under the theme “Hasiru Nannooru Bailoor” (Green My Village – Bailoor) with the vision of creating a greener environment.
The tree plantation drive was held at the premises of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Udupi. The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Jayakar Shetty Indrali, President of Badagabettu Credit Co-operative Society, by planting saplings. Present on the occasion were Mr. Rajesh V. Sherigar, General Manager of the Society, Mr. Praveen Kumar, Assistant General Manager, Dr. Prashanth Shetty of the Animal Husbandry Department, Mr. Satish T., Director of SVC Bank, former Kalakiran Club President Mr. Subhash K., programme coordinators Mr. Venkatesh Prabhu, Mr. Durgaprasad, Mr. Naveen Nishchal, and several others.
Drawing Competition
As part of the World Environment Day celebrations, a “Hasiru Nannooru Bailoor” Drawing Competition was organised on 7 June 2026 at the Bailoor Temple Hall.
Inaugurating the programme, Mr. Jayakar Shetty Indrali, President of Badagabettu Co-operative Society, spoke about the contribution each individual can make towards preserving the environment. He urged parents to educate their children about environmental awareness from an early age.
Dr. Shraddha Shetty, Trustee of Dr. U. Muniyal Memorial Trust, Director of Dr. Krishna Life Sciences Ltd., and Muniyal Ayurveda, attended the programme as the resource person and shared valuable insights on environmental conservation.
Among those present on the dais were Dr. M.C. Reddappa, Deputy Director of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Udupi; Mr. Mohan Muddanna Shetty, Administrative Moktesar of Sri Mahishamardini Temple, Bailoor; Mr. Satish Rao, Director of SVC Bank; and Mr. Prabhakar Bhandary, former President of Kalakiran Club.
More than 130 students participated in the drawing competition, and prizes were distributed to the winners during the programme.
Mr. Praveen Kumar, Assistant General Manager of Badagabettu Society, welcomed the gathering and compered the event, while Mr. Durgaprasad proposed the vote of thanks.