Mangaluru, Nov 1: The 60th Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations were observed with fervour and a sense of pride at the district-level Rajyotsava programme organised by the district administration at Nehru Maidan here on Sunday.
After receiving the guard of honour, Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister B Ramanath Rai inspected the parade and hoisted the national tricolour on the occasion.
Delivering the presidential address, Mr Rai said that as citizens of Karnataka, we must pay homage to our native land and regard it with utmost respect and gratitude. There must be a sense of belonging with regard to our regional language Kannada and the rich culture associated with it, he said.
Highlighting some of the welfare programmes implemented in the state such as Anna Bhagya scheme, revenue adalats, regularisation of houses on government land in rural areas, student incentives and various housing projects, he said that the government was committed to serve the interests of the people and overall development of the state.
He said that the construction of mini Vidhana Soudha in Mangaluru had been completed and was ready to be inaugurated. Similar buildings have been constructed in Sullia and Puttur taluk centres which are now operational. A new project has been undertaken to construct a jetty for exclusive use of shipping vessels plying to Lakshadweep from Old Port at Bunder. An employment drive as well as international children’s film festival will be held in the district in November, he said, outlining some of the upcoming programmes by the district administration.
A high spirited march past was held by 16 platoons including Karnataka State Reserve Police, District Armed Reserve police, civil police, traffic police, Home Guards, fire and emergency services, NCC Army wing (senior), NCC Air wing (senior), NCC Army wing (junior), NCC Air wing (junior), Bharat Scouts, Bharat Guides and other battalions led by their respective platoon commanders.
A total of 21 achievers in various fields such as education, arts, social service, sports and journalism were conferred with district Rajyotsava awards for the current year.
Earlier, a colourful procession was taken out from Ambedkar Circle to Nehru Maidan showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka.
A cultural programme was held in segments by students of Rosario English Primary School, St Ann’s High School and Canara Girls High School, attracting onlookers.
The NCC Air Wing (Junior) cadets bagged the first place for the best platoon in the march past, while Bharat Seva Dal cadets bagged the second place.
Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim, Mangaluru Mayor Jacintha Alfred, DK MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, Mangaluru North MLA B A Mohiuddin Bava, IGP (Western Range) Amrit Paul, Superintendent of Police S D Sharanappa, Mangaluru City Police Commissioner S Murugan, MLC Ivan D’Souza and several others were present on the occasion.
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