A program titled “Hasiru Nannuru – Bailuru” was organized on the occasion of World Environment Day at the Bailuru Temple Hall, in collaboration with Bailuru Environment Enthusiasts, Badagabettu Credit Co-operative Society Ltd., Udupi, Udupi District Co-operative Union Ltd, Department of Co-operation, Udupi District, Karnataka State Co-operative Federation, Bengaluru, Kala Kiran Club, Bailuru, Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Udupi, Shri Mahishamardini Temple, Bailuru
Shri Jayakar Shetty Indrali, President of the Badagabettu Co-operative Society, inaugurated the program and spoke in detail about how to keep the environment clean and how each individual can contribute to a better environment. He also appealed to parents to educate their children about environmental awareness from an early stage at home.
The chief guest and resource person, Shri Srinivas Rao, Retired Deputy Secretary of Udupi Zilla Panchayat, explained how cleanliness programs can be organized at the household level and emphasized the responsibilities of citizens in protecting the environment.
Another guest, Tonse Satish Rao, Director of SVC Bank, was present on the dais and delivered a message.
Other dignitaries present on the stage included: Shri Narayana Das Udupa, Secretary of Shri Mahishamardini Temple, Bailuru, Shri Kalathur Ramesh Shetty, Moktesar (temple administrator), Shri Rajesh Sherigar, General Manager of Badagabettu Co-operative Society, Mrs. Anusha Kotian, CEO of Udupi District Co-operative Union.
Over 250 students participated in the drawing competition, and prizes were distributed to the winners on stage.
Shri Praveen Kumar, Assistant General Manager of Badagabettu Society, welcomed the guests and hosted the program. Shri Durgaprasad proposed the vote of thanks.