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Dayalbagh
Rural Development Program is an entity of Social work in Belthangady
Taluk. Since 1969 it has initiated its effort for the development of
the economically poor and the backward people, irrespective of their
caste and creed. Ever since, it has been working without stop for
the development of the poor by considering the different issues,
programs based on the need of the people at different stages.
Integral development of the family is the goal. Development of the
family, a major part of it can be realized through the women. Hence
keeping the concept of Self Help Group the project has started to
form the SHGs and as a result of our efforts the first group was
started on 26th Feb. 1999. This provided a impetus for formation of
SHGs and within a year 100 groups were formed in 28 villages of
Belthangady Taluk. As a result of the coming together, the SHGs
arose and the VIMUKTI WOMEN'S FEDERATION of over 2000 women was
inaugurated on 26th February 2000.Today the federation has 32 units
of 180 Self Help Groups who function on their own leadership and
maintain micro finance activity, financial savings over a crore
rupees and making a loan transaction of above three crores. Programs
on Health, Education, seminars, training, awareness programs and
entrepreneurial activities are undertaken by the women as the
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The
four Anganawadis run by the Project in the areas Mura,
Muguli, Kellakere and Belalu are a boon to majority of the
children for whom schooling remained inaccessible..JPG)
give
awareness to the community about the child rights.
Capuchin
Krishik Seva Kendra, along with Vimukti SHG Trust,
offered an interest free educational loan, Vidya Snehi
to the needy youth to continue their education. This
programme was held at Vimukti hall on July 20, 2025.
Rev. Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, Director of CKSK, Mrs. Sahli,
the president of Vimukti SHG Trust, and all the office
bearers of the Trust were present. Mrs. Nishmitha
welcomed the guests. Programme was inaugurated by
featuring the symbolic display of the 6 years journey of
the Vidyasnehi scheme. Later the founder of Capuchin
Krishik Seva Kendra Rev. Fr. Theophil Pereira was
rememberd. Altogether 37 students benefitted from this
educational loan. Addressing the audience, Fr. Vinod
said, "Students and parents must be aware
of their responsibilities. Intellectual growth along
with education is also important. Students must avoid
negative influences of the society.” Mrs. Shali
commended the work of the organisation towards the women
and the youth. Mrs. Savitha compered, and Mrs. Rohini
gave the vote of thanks.
Vimukti
SHG Trust, along with Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra, has
organised a workshop on mehendi designs in the month of
May for the welfare of the children of SHG women.
Proprietor of Janani Professional Beauty Parlour, Ms
Nethra conducted the workshop. Altogether, 15 children
learnt the basics of mehendi designs, making a cone and
various modern designs enthusiastically. They were
provided with a participation certificate. During the
closing ceremony, some students
appreciated the
opportunity received to enhance one more skill in their
student life. Ms Nethra also asked the children not to
stop learning but to continue it and approach her
whenever they face difficulties in making designs. Ms.
Lavina welcomed and Ms. Rohini gave a vote of thanks.
Vimukti
SHG Trust celebrated International Women’s Day with
great enthusiasm, highlighting the rights of women and
the contribution of women in various fields. The event
is held at Vimukti Sabhabhavan on the 16th of March,
2025. The program commenced with a prayer song followed
by the inauguration by Mrs. Rathnavathi P. Lokesh,
retired senior supervisor and nodal officer, Department
of Child Development, Belthangady who emphasized the
importance of availing all facilities provided by the
government. The chief guest of the program Mrs. Pinky
Vijetha, Advocate, Moodabidire also the former judge,
described the financial independence of women by sharing
various incidents. She also stressed the fact that
nothing stands as an obstacle in front of one’s
willpower. The honorary president of the program and the
director of the organization, Rev. Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas
spoke, about the inequality that starts at home and
emphasized stopping it from the roots so that the nation
grows peacefully. The president of the program Mrs.
Shali, President, Vimukti SHG Trust spoke on the history
of the celebration of Women’s day. Mrs. Rathnavathi P.
Lokesh was honored for her achievements in her field.
Prizes were
distributed for the winners of the competitions held
with respect to Womens day. Mementoes were distributed
to the guests. Mrs. Mohini compered the program, Mrs.
Prameela welcomed the guests, Mrs. Laveen conducted fun
games and Mrs. Annamma gave a vote of thanks.
Educational
supportive Program held by the organization
collaborating with Voice foundation and other
organisation aimed to enhance student learning through
various activities, tutoring sessions, and resource
distribution. Over the program's duration, we conducted
short session on basics for English speaking,
preparation and facing the examinations and personality
development sessions. Along with these learning sessions
children
participated in drawing, singing, pick and speak
competitions and performed various cultural activities.
32 children participated in this two days workshop.
Feedback indicated that children participated happily,
gained a lot of educative information and enhanced their
talents. 
The
workshop organized by CKSK aimed to equip children with
the knowledge, skills, and confidence to actively
participate in the upcoming Children’s Gram Sabha. This
initiative is part of an effort to ensure that children
are not only aware of their rights and responsibilities
but also take an active role in community
decision-making processes. Altogether, 485 children from
5 schools participated in the workshop. Mr. Naveen Kumar
was the resource person and the trainer. The workshop
successfully met its objectives of preparing children
for active participation in the Children’s Gram
Sabha. The children left the session feeling empowered
to speak up about their community's needs and engage in
democratic processes. It is expected that their
participation will contribute positively to community
development and inspire other children to take an active
role in local governance. 
A
program was held by CKSK on 03rd December to raise
awareness and show solidarity in the fight against
HIV/AIDS in the Govt High School, Kottigehara. The event
featured informative sessions on HIV prevention,
treatment advancements, and the importance of reducing
stigma surrounding the virus. Community leaders,
healthcare professionals,
and activists shared their insights, emphasizing the
need for continued research, education, and access to
healthcare. It was a day of reflection, hope, and
renewed commitment to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. 42
children participated in this session.
On
November 23, 2024, Vimukti Self Help Group Trust held
its Belli Habba (Silver Jubilee) celebration at
Krishnanugraha Hall in Ujire. The Vimukti SHG Trust
members began the celebration with a spiritual dance at
10.30 am. Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, the Director of CKSK,
in his introductory speech recalled various successful
events, programs, and interventions that gave impetus to
the members of the Vimukti SHG Trust. He remembered with
gratitude the late Rev. Fr. Theophilus Pereira, the
founder of Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra (CKSK), and the
late Rev. Fr. Joel Pinto, the founder of Vimukti SHG
Trust. Though Vimukti SHG Trust took root in Kalmanja
village over the years, it has spread to various
districts where rural poor women took humble shelter
under the umbrella of Vimukti SHG Trust. Gradually, its
roots spread wide and far and were deepened and started
to bear results in the field of social and economic
empowerment. Vimukti SHG Trust members, though initially
the beneficiaries, later began to think of how to
contribute to society. Over the years they have worked
strenuously to introduce various successful
poor-friendly schemes like self-help-employment
activities, Vidya snehi, an interest-free loan for the
higher education rural poor youths, Arrogya Nidhi for
the better health of the rural poor women and their
families, etc. They too played a major role in
constantly requesting CKSK, the mother organization, to
establish DAYA Special School. As a result, today we
have Daya Special School, which caters to the basic
physical, medical, and educational needs of the special
children. Later the Jubilee celebration was inaugurated
by Mr. K Pratapsinha Nayak, MLC, along with Vimukti SHG
Trust President Ms. Shali, Rev. Fr. Alwyn Dias President
Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra, Mr. Harish Kumar Ex MLC,
Mr. Rakshith Shivaram Founder Best Foundation, Ms.
Ashwini DSouza, Advocate, Fr.Vinod Mascarenhas and
Fr.Rohan Lobo. Soon after the inauguration, Ms. Ashwini
D'souza Advocate
Moodbidre addressed the audience on the subject of
empowerment of women through self-help groups. She said
in her speech that women have come out of the four walls
and gained knowledge, resourcefulness, earned and
secured their money, and thus raised their self-esteem.
The
Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra (CKSK), supported by the
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), organized the
disbursement of the Suvidya 2024 interest-free loan at
Vimukti, Belthangady on Sunday, July 14. The loan aims
to support the higher education needs of economically
disadvantaged youths in the diocese of Mangalore. A
total of 30 students have applied for the Suvidya 2024
scheme. The program commenced with a prayer. On the
dais, Mr. Naveen Mascarenhas the President of KCWA, Ms.
Mabel Andrade, a nominated committee member, Rev. Fr.
Able Lobo, parish priest of St. Antony Church Ujire,
Rev. Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas director of CKSK-Vimukti, and
Rev. Fr. Rohan Lobo, assistant director of CKSK-Vimukti,
were present. A new database for Suvidya was launched by
Mr. Naveen Mascarenhas, which helps to keep track of all
the documentation. Laveena, the program coordinator,
gave a bird's-eye view of Suvidya 2018–2024. Fr. Rohan
Lobo delivered the introductory talk. Fr. Vinod
Mascarenhas and Fr. Abel Lobo honored the KCWA President
for their exceptional support. In his address, Naveen
encouraged students to pursue higher education and
wished well for the students. Fr. Abel expressed his
happiness towards the work done by the organization and
expressed his gratitude to KCWA for the meritorious work
they take up for the betterment of society. Ms. Mabel
Andrade expressed in her talk the long journey of KCWA
and exhorted all to help others as we improve. Past
Suvidya beneficiaries shared their gratitude towards the
organization for helping them pursue their education.
Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, director, expressed gratitude to
KCWA for their dedicated service in assisting youths in
pursuing higher education within the
Diocese of Mangalore. He
also extended his gratitude and wishes to all the
members of the KCWA for their commitment to addressing
homeland issues. A total of Rs 1236,000 was disbursed
this year for 30 applicants. Christal served as the
program's compere, and Laveena delivered the vote of
thanks.
The
needy youth might continue their education with an interest-free
educational loan called Vidya Snehi, provided by Capuchin Krishik Seva
Kendra and Vimukti SHG Trust. On July 6, 2024, this program took place
at Vimukti Hall. Present were Mrs. Sahli, the president of the Vimukti
SHG Trust, Rev. Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, the Director of CKSK, Rev. Fr.
Rohan Lobo, the Assistant Director, and all of the Trust's office
bearers. Mrs. Savitha greeted all. The opening speech was delivered by
Ms. Rohini. This educational loan helped fifty students in all. Fr.
Vinod addressed the gathering and stated, "It's necessary to be aware of
all elements in addition to the academics. While keeping an eye on the
world around you, concentrate more on the course you
are on." Mrs. Shali wished good
luck to all the students and encouraged them to benefit from such
interest-free funds. Mrs. Jyothi Fernandes compered and Mrs. Vasanthi
gave the vote of thanks..JPG)
“Dampathi
Athithya,” a unique program that aims mainly to
enlighten young couples on the concept of a healthy
child, was held on July 3, 2024, with the collaboration
of the District Health and Family Welfare Department of
D.K., Taluk Health Department of Belthangady, the State
Government employee’s multi-purpose cooperative society
of Belthangady, and Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra at Sri.
Dharmasthala Manjunatha Auditorium, Belthangady. Dr.
Sowjanya Kumari, Taluk Health Officer, Belthangady,
presided over the program. Mr. Bhavani Shankar,
Panchayat Executive Officer, Belthangady, inaugurated
the program. Dr. Jayakeerthi Jain, President, State
Government Employee’s Multi-purpose Cooperative Society,
Belthangady, and Fr. Rohan Lobo, Assistant Director,
CKSK Vimukti, Belthangady, were the guests of the
program. Dr. Durga Prasad, Medical Superintendent, Lady
Goschen Hospital Mangalore, was the resource person for
the training, and he explained the need for safe
motherhood, unwanted pregnancy, prenatal care,
complicated pregnancy, birth control of defective
children, child birth and postnatal care, family welfare
programs, and the different facilities available in Lady
Goschen Hospital Mangalore. All the pregnant women were
provided with a kit consisting of protein powder,
fruits, and vegetables. Mr. Ajay Program
Manager, THO, facilitated
the program, and Ms. Ammi Block Health Education Officer
organized the program. Staff of Community Health Center
Belthangady and ASHA workers of the Taluka also attended
the program.
On
February 13, 2024, ChildFund officials visited CKSK for
the sustainability plan, as the ChildFund is phasing out
and the agreement will be ending on February 29, 2024.
Fr. Rohan Lobo welcomed the ChildFund officials: Mr.
Amar, Senior Manager Program and Partnership; Ms.
Chithra, SMT and Finance Director; Ms. Vinaya Manvi,
Sponsor Relations Technical Officer; Mr. Manjunath,
Livelihood Specialist; and Ms. Shiny Jacob, Specialist
Program. Later, during the formal session, Fr. Rohan
Lobo introduced all the officials to the gathering. PPT
was resented by Fr. Rohan Lobo for the CKSK's 25-year
journey with ChildFund. Later, Fr. Rohan Lobo
facilitated the stakeholder meeting and introduced all
the department-wise stakeholders to the ChildFund
officials. The representatives from Ms. Ammi Joseph,
health department; Mr. Subhash Jadav; Mr. Ronald
D'Mello; Mr.
Hanumantharaya; teachers from the education department;
Ms. Rathnavathi, CDPO office; Mr. Namdev from the Young
Challengers Youth Club; and Mr. Denni Vegas were present
and shared their experiences, suggestions, and
expectations for the future. 
Capuchin
Krishik Seva Kendra along with Volkart Foundation Indian
Trust conducted a child protection awareness program on
the occasion of “Child Safety Week.” The program
coordinator guided all 25 teachers of the government
schools that are under our intervention, to conduct role
plays regarding child
safety and safe and unsafe
touches. These trained teachers then carried out the
role plays in their respective school assemblies. All
the children from each school were provided with an IEC
pictorial card for better understanding of the unsafe
touches. 
The
educational program of Reading Improvement (RIP) and
Skills in Mathematics (SIM), which was started in
November 2022 in 25 government schools in Belthangady
Taluka by providing a remedial teacher to each school,
was recently ended after making a big impact in the
respective domains. The teachers have put in their
efforts to improve the education level of the weak
learners in their respective schools through different
TLMs. Baseline, midterm, and final evaluations were done
in schools to grade the learning level of these
students. Third-party assessment was also done in these
schools with the permission of the Block Education
Officer (BEO) of Belthangady Taluka. In the annual
evaluation program,
all the teachers were honored with a gift for their
selfless service. Some fun games were conducted by the
program coordinator. The project manager and the
director of CKSK, Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, wished the
teachers good luck and thanked them. 
On
November 29, 2023, Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra, with
the support of the Volkart Foundation Indian Trust, and
Government Higher Primary School Nada, organized a
science model exhibition at Nada. 30 government schools
participated in the program and showcased 44 science
models. Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, in his introductory
speech, appreciated the children and teachers for
participating in the event and said that the Indian
constitution has given equal rights and opportunities to
all its citizens to live in freedom and think rationally
without any spiritual bias. As students, we should
always think rationally, ask questions to soothe our own
thirst for knowledge, and always live like scientists in
all aspects. The supreme duty of the teachers in schools
should be to nurture the children at a very young age to
become rational and creative and to acquire
problem-solving skills in order to become dynamic
citizens. Ms. Manjula, the President of Nada Gram
Panchayath, presided and inaugurated the program. Ms.
Chethanakshi and Mr. Siddhalingayya Swamy, ECOs of Block
Education Office Belthangady, and Mr. Radhakrishna, Head
Master, Government
High School Koyyur, Mr. Mohan Block Resource Person, Mr.
Ramesh CRP Nada, Mr. Dharanendra Jain, President of the
Alumni Association, and Mr. Vasantha Gowda, President,
SDMC of Higher Primary School Nada, were on stage and
wished all the success to the program. 
Today
children live in a society where dread is at the tip of
the nose. Crimes against children are at a rapid speed
such as rape, molestation, kidnapping, harassment and
murder are the most common forms of crime against
children in India. But, what we as the responsible
citizens of an independent country fail to realize is
that instances of nuisance can flare up into other
bigger heinous crimes against children. Under the
tagline ‘Swaraksha for Women’ “Child protection and
community awareness drive on digital safety” a workshop
was held at St. Therese High School, Belthangady. The
workshop was organized by Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra -
Vimukti, Belthangady a leading NGO in Belthangady
working especially for child protection. ‘Swaraksha for
Women’ is a simple and effective two hour self-defense
training especially for children and women, which Mr
Karthik S Kateel had conducted with the help of his
mother Mrs Shobalatha. Mr Karthik started the session
asking questions with the students that did they feel
frightened or intimidated when out walking alone. To
protect ourselves
from such situations Martial Arts Guru Karthik
demonstrated techniques formulated by him for the public
safety. Hundreds of children and teachers took part with
great enthusiasm and learnt a number of self defense
techniques demonstrated by Karthik S Kateel. 
Capuchin
KrishikSeva Kendra along with Volkart Foundation Indian
Trust organized a training session for School
Development and Monitoring Committee members of the
selected 25 schools of Belthangady Taluka on 27.10.2023
at Vimukti hall. The Director of CKSK, Fr. Vinod
Mascarenhas in his address said that the internal beauty
that is the education of the children is more important
than the external beauty of the school building. The
assistant director, Fr. Rohan Lobo gave the introductory
talk. Mr. Ramesh, the Cluster Resource Person of Bangady
cluster and Head Master of Killur Government School,
shared information on resource mobilization for school
development. He also talked on how to reduce absenteeism
in schools. The Panchayat Development Officer of
Mithabagilu Panchayat addressed on the facilities
available at panchayat level for the development of
schools and various
ways to access them. The SDMC President of Koranja
Government school, Mr. Harish Kumar guided all the
participants on how a school can be upgraded to a model
school. Almost 50 members attended the programme. Mrs.
Laveena delivered vote of thanks.
Capuchin
KrishikSeva Kendra® Vimukti, and ChildFund in its joint
venture along with Department of Women and Child
Development, Belthangady and Health and Family Welfare
Department, Taluk Health Office, Belthangadyheld “World
Nutrition Week” program in CKSK and in 15 selected
AnganawadiCentres of the project area namely, Guripalla,
Karnody Laila, DevanariIndabettu, Perlabaipady, Koyyur
Temple, Kalmanja, Unnalu,Nada, Surya, Belal, Kolpady,
Mundaje, SuruliBelalu, Maya Belal and Kojappadi. This
program was conducted to create awareness of a healthy
diet which is affordable for all. All must know the
importance of ensuring that everyone has access to
nutritious food regardless of their income level. To
reduce malnutrition in children, parents can cook the
food in a way that its nutrients are not lost in the
process. Such knowledge, simple yet healthy recipes, the
nutrition value of the fruits and vegetables used in our
day to day life was shared by Field Education Health
Officer, Community Health Officer,
Primary Health Care
Officer, ASHA workers, Women and children Welfare
Association Supervisors and CKSK staff in these
programs. Altogether, 416 youths, parents of Anganwadi
Children, and members of self-help group benefitted from
these sessions. 
Capuchin
KrishikSeva Kendra® Vimukti, and ChildFund in its joint
venture along with Department of Women and Child
Development, Belthangady and Health and Family Welfare
Department, Taluk Health Office, Belthangady held“World
Breast Feeding week”programme in CKSK and in 15 selected
AnganawadiCentres of the project area namely Kuntalpalke,
Belal, Kanyadi-1, Bedrabettu, Perlabaipady, Kalmanja,
Guripalla, Killur, Adurperal, Kallaje, Chandkur,
Balyarottu, Koppadabilu and at Bajila. “Enabling
Breastfeeding- Making a difference for working parents”
under this Slogan “World breast feeding week – 2023” was
carried out. The main motto of this was to create
awareness about breast-feeding in the work places for
women and the importance of breast-feeding, which
provides vital health and nutritional benefits for
children with positive lifelong impacts, building a
healthier population and workforce for work. In these
programs, a Field Education Health Officer, Community
Health Officer,
Primary Health Care Officer, ASHA workers, Women and
children Welfare Association Supervisors and CKSK staff
educated almost 304 pregnant and lactating mothers,
Post-natal care givers and also the parents of
anganawadi children.
On
July 31, 2023, the President of Capuchin Krishik Seva
Kendra and the Provincial Minister of Holy Trinity
Capuchin Province Karnataka, Rev. Fr. Alwyn Dias, along
with the Provincial Secretary, Rev. Fr. Joywin Dias,
visited our campus. All the staff of CKSK, along with
the Director, Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, and the assistant
director, Fr. Rohan Lobo, welcomed them wholeheartedly.
They paid a visit to Daya Special School and shared
their happiness at seeing the growth and improvements on
campus. In his address, Fr. Alwyn thanked the staff,
parents, and children for their trust in CKSK and for
being with them in every step of building this
organization. Rev. Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, Director of
CKSK, expressed his gratitude to Fr. Alwyn for his
valuable support of all the ventures undertaken.
All the CKSK staff, teaching and non teaching staff, of
the Daya Special School attended the program. Ms. Divya,
Head Mistress of Daya Special School, conducted the
program, and Ms. Ashwini, Assistant Teacher, delivered
the vote of thanks.
Capuchin
Krishik Seva Kendra®, along with Volkart Foundation
Indian Trust, conducted a program of issuing student
scholarships for rural children as a motivational
support on July 29, 2023. Fr. Rohan Lobo, Assistant
Director of CKSK, Program Coordinator Merin, and a
parent of the beneficiary, Mrs. Revathi, were on stage.
Mrs. Laveena, program coordinator, welcomed all and
conducted the program. Mrs. Merin gave the introductory
talk and wished all the best to the students. Fr. Rohan
Lobo, in his address, encouraged the students to gain
higher education with a proper aim.
He also advised them to utilize their energy in positive
ways and to stay away from anti social activities. 10
students from rural backgrounds benefited from this
financial support of Rs. 50.000. Ms. Poornima delivered
the vote of thanks.
The
Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra(CKSK) supported by Kuwait
Canara welfare Association (KCWA) organized the
disbursement of Suvidya 2023 interest-free loan at
Vimukti, Beltangady for higher education of the
economically poor youths of the Diocese of Mangalore on
Sunday, July 16. As many as 17 students have applied for
the Suvidya 2023 scheme. The programme began with a
prayer. The KCWA committee member, Mrs. Veena Serrao,
Education Fund co-ordinator, Mr. Santhosh Thomas Dsouza,
Nominated Committee Member were present.
Rev. Fr. Chetan, Editor of Sevak Magazine and manager of
Assisi Press, along with Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, the
Director of CKSK and Assistant Director Fr. Rohan Lobo
shared the dais. Fr. Rohan Lobo welcomed the guests and
gave the introductory talk. KCWA Education Fund
Co-ordinator was
honoured by Fr. Chetan for their wonderful support. Mrs.
Veena, in her address, encouraged students to gain
higher education. Fr. Chetan said, true happiness
consists in giving and we must give till it hurts. He
also exhorted that receiving hands one day must turn as
giving hands.
Dakshina
Kannada Zilla Panchayat, Health and Family Welfare
Department D.K., Taluk Health Officer, Belthangady ,
Taluk Panchayat Belthangady and Capuchin Krishik Seva
Kendra® under their joint auspices, held World
Population Day on July 11 at 11 a.m. at Suvarna Arcade,
Belthangady. The programme was inaugurated by Mr.
Kusumadhara, operations officer. Doctors from the Health
Departments of the Panchayat, Medical Officer Mr.
Chandrakant, reporter Mr. Devi Prasad from Jai
Kannadamma Weekly, Ms. Rohini, a community mobilizer
from Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra and Health Department
officials from the taluk were on the dais. Doctor
Sowjanya gave information about different methods used
in family planning. Ms. Ramya talked about training the
daughters of the family on how to decide to have a child
and the physical and mental
preparations needed to plan for the baby. The students
from Prasanna College of Nursing enacted a skit to raise
awareness about family planning. Altogether, 100 people
from Belthangady Taluk attended this programme and
gained knowledge. 
Capuchin
Krishik Seva Kendra, along with Vimukti SHG, offered an
interest free educational loan, Vidya Snehi to the needy
youth to continue their education. This programme was
held at Vimukti hall on July 8, 2023. Rev. Fr. Vinod
Mascarenhas, Director of CKSK, Rev. Fr. Rohan Lobo,
Asst. Director, Mrs. Chaithra, the president of Vimukti
SHG Trust, Mrs. Vasanti, the Secretary of the Trust,
were present. 34 students benefitted from this
educational loan. The cheques for Rs. 880000 were
distributed to all the applicants.
Addressing the audience, Fr. Vinod said, "Being truthful
and punctual in small things will raise you up to
greater heights". Mrs. Chaithra said that Vidya Snehi
has become a hope for needy youth who strive for
education. Ms. Jyothi Fernandes compared, and Ms. Rohini
gave the vote of thanks.
Background
of the Issue: Child Club and youth club meetings are
conducted regularly in Gangavathi, the sponsorship
project area, to discuss crucial issues which affect
children's education. The issue that was placed before
the children's club was bus transportation in Kardigudda
village in Gangavathi block. Children were deprived of
their education for not having proper conveyance.
On
7th December 2019 Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra (CKSK)
organized (20th years) Bi Decennial celebration of
Vimukti Self Help Group (SHG) Trust. The program
commenced with the rally by the Vimukti SHG members of
the Organization from Shri. Rathnavarma Kreedangana, SDM
College, Ujire at 9.30 AM. Ms. Elcy Kurian, Kalenja, the
First President of Vimukti SHG trust inaugurated the
rally. The numeral band sets of the students of St.
Mary’s English Medium School Laila & students of
Anugraha English Medium School, Ujire, and the
traditional band set of Tulu nadu added beauty to the
rally. Vimukti SHG women marched with the Kalasa,
traditional umbrellas and dressed up in Indian women
glorious historical figures. The stage program began at
10.30 am at Shri. Janardhana Sawamy Temple Ground Ujire.
The program started with screening a short documentary
on the different project activities of CKSK, the mother
organization. The children of Daya special school
performed a prayer dance. 
