Distribution of solar lamps
On 26th August 2015, Capuchin Krishika Seva Kendra (CKSK) along with the ChildFund India organized the program for Poor School going children called “Ujwal Bhavisya Ki Ore” at Belthangadi Subramanya Sabhabhavana. 311 poor school going Children are given Solar Lamps to facilitate their study and reading Habit. The program presided by Fr. Vinod Mascharenhas, CKSK the Director. Child development Programme officer (CDPO) Mr. Puttaswami, Block Resource officer Mr. Subash Jadaw, Laila Panchayath, PDO Prakash Shetty and Fr. Amar Lobo are other dignitaries present at the program. Fr. AMAR Lobo Introduced the purpose of the Solar lamps distribution program citing the present problem of electricity in the rural areas of Belthangadi which is hampering the education of children. Fr. Vinod Mascharnhas inaugurating the event and asked the parents to give importance for the education of children and make the best use of the lamps given to them from the Organization. He asked the Students to cultivate reading not only for the study sake but to get knowledge. The student in whom thirst for knowledge increases will become knowledgeable in any subject and will contribute for the development of the society. He also informed the gathering that this programme is organized in support of “Book are my friends” campaign began last year. The solar lamps are given in order to motivate the young minds to continue their reading habits in spite of power failures. CDPO Mr. Puttaswami appreciated the efforts of Capuchin father s who are working tirelessly for the Decades towards welfare of the Women and Children in rural areas of Belthangdi Taluka . Mr. Jadaw, the BRC appreciated the yeomen service of CKSK for supporting rural poor children for their education and wellbeing. Laila Panchayath, PDO Mr. Prakash Shetty acknowledging selfless service of the Organization and thanked Fr.Vinod and his team Vimukti for taking initiative towards education of Children. CKSK is the voluntary organization run by Capuchin Fathers who are working over 39 years helping poor and marginalized people of the area by forming SHG (Self Help Group) , giving training for Agriculture and other vocational courses for women and youth, loan for small scale industries support for the education of children, awareness about Child Rights by forming CWBC (Child well Being Committee)in different Schools and various other welfare activities , thus gaining the applause of Local people for the dedicated service.