Mangalore, June 26: World Bunts' Foundation Trust felicitated Dr RN Shetty, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr DK Chowta, Writer and Dharnappa Shetty Poonjalkatte, a Yakshagana artist on Sunday during the annual general body meeting of the Trust held at Geetha SM Shetty auditorium of Bunts alias Nadavara Mathrsangha here.
Chartered Accountant student Rohith S Shetty was awarded with 'Late YR Shetty Endowment Award for best CA student' by HR Shetty, Chartered Accountant.
Presiding over the function, Dr Shantharam Shetty, Chairman of the Trust, said that the Trust since 15 years has collected Rs 2.5 crore and the interest generated from this fund has been used for scholarship for students of the community, healthcare and other purposes. He opined for the rich Bunts it was a meagre amount. He hoped in coming years with more contribution, the Trust would serve the disabled in the community.
He said that it was disheartening to know that a large number of community members are still in poverty. Social evils like dowry system are still haunting this community, he lamented.
Laying emphasis on the importance of educating each and every member of the community, Mr Shantharam said that every girl child must be educated to put an end to dowry practice.
After being felicitated, Dr DK Chowta said the Trust should also encourage the achievement of members of other communities too.
To promote and disseminate the information of the, a website www.worldbunts.community.officelive.com was launched by Dr RN Shetty.
Dignitaries like Mr Vinay Hegde, Dr B Sanjeeva Rai, Mr Gopal B Shetty, Mr HR Shetty and others were present on the occasion.
Ms Malathi S Alva, Vice Chairman of the Trust welcomed the gathering while Mr K Jairaj B Rai proposed vote of thanks.
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