As part of Co-operative Week 2026, commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, and inspired by the motto “Prosperity through Cooperation,” a Free Health Check-up Camp was organized jointly by Badagabettu Credit Co-operative Society Ltd., Udupi, Karnataka State Co-operative Federation, Bengaluru, Udupi District Co-operative Union, and the Department of Co-operation, Udupi District, in association with Prasad Netralaya and its affiliated institutions.
The camp was held at the Mini Hall of Smt. Ammanni Ramanna Shetty Sabhabhavana, Udupi, and offered free eye examinations, physiotherapy consultations, and diabetes screening for the benefit of the public.
The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Nagesh Hegde, Administrative Moktesar of the Siddhi Vinayaka Temple situated within the premises of Smt. Ammanni Ramanna Shetty Sabhabhavana.
The chief guests included Mr. Suresh Shetty, President of Guru Nithyananda Credit Co-operative Society; Mr. Purushothama P. Shetty, President of Udupi Bunts Sangha; Senior Advocate Mr. Shantaram Shetty; Dr. Meghana, Ophthalmologist from Prasad Netralaya; and Mrs. Anusha Kotyan, Chief Executive Officer of the Udupi District Co-operative Union.
The programme was presided over by Mr. Jayakar Shetty Indrali, President of the Udupi District Co-operative Union, Director of the Karnataka State Co-operative Federation, Bengaluru, and President of Badagabettu Credit Co-operative Society Ltd., Udupi.
Hundreds of local residents and members of the public participated in the camp and availed themselves of the free healthcare services.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Rajesh V. Sherigar, General Manager of the Society. The event was compered by Mr. Naveen K, Branch Manager of the Malpe Branch, who also proposed the vote of thanks.