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. Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas the Director, CKSK Belthangady,
welcomed Dr.Vaidehi, Kannada Poetess and writer, Ms. Indira the
President, Ms.Vinoda, the Secretary of Vimukti SHG Trust, Mr. K.
Harish Kumar, MLC, Mr. Vasanth Bangera former MLA, Mudigere Vimukti
SHG President Ms. Yasodha, Chikkodi Vimukti SHG President, Ms.
Hemadoddamani on the dias. Later Fr. Vinod through his introductory
speech briefly spoke about the initial beginnings of the
Organization.
Ms. Vinoda The secretary of Vimukti SHG Federation Belthangady read
20 year’s report of the Vimukti SGH trust. She explained the
different welfare activities that were organized under the SHG trust
and the benefits that were availed by the beneficiaries through the
different projects.
Ms. Vaidehi, Writer and the poetess inaugurated the program by
lightening the lamp. In her inaugural speech she spoke about the
present condition of the women in the homes, society, particularly
the barriers faced by them. While highly praising Vimukti SHG women
for their discipline and hard work in self employment, She also
highlighted the various cruel incidents against women that took
place in recent times. She called upon the women present to overcome
superstitious practices that hinder and curtail their dignity and
equality. She motivated the Vimukti SHG women towards achieving
greater result in social, economic, political equality with sheer
efforts.
Later in the program, former presidents of Vimukti SHG Trust were
honoured by the Organization for their service and leadership
towards the groups and the Trust. Ms.Elcy Kurian, Ms. Sheela M.K who
were successful entrepreneurs, Ms. Jyothi, Ms. Elia and Ms. Shobha,
Ms. Sumathi Bhat and Ms. Vimala. Ms. Geethanjali was honoured for
the achievement in self employment in dairy management who rears 40
milch animals. Later the magazine “Vimukti Darpana” a souvenir was
released by Dr. Vaidehi, the Inaugurator of the Program.
Ms. Sheela M K and Ms. Geetha the members of Shri. Janardhana Swamy
and Saubagya SHGs shared their testimony/experience of last 20 years
as members of SHG since 20 years.
Mr. Harish Kumar, MLC Belthangady in his speech appreciated the
yeomen services of CKSK towards the vulnerable sections of the
society and called upon the members to be very active members in the
Organization. Mr. Vasanth Bangera, Farmer MLA of Belthangady
addressed the audience and said that Vimukti has given plenty of
opportunities for the rural women to be empowered in different
fields. He recalled his past developmental engagement with Capuchin
Krishik Seva Kendra and its great support rendered towards the most
vulnerable sections of the society. At the middle of the program
interest free loan, a new scheme in honour of the founder late Rev.
Fr. Theophil Pereira was inaugurated by the present secretary Rev.
Fredrick Brags.
Ms. Yashodha the president of Vimukti Banakal and Ms. Hema Doddamni
the president of Vimukti SHG, Chikkodi wished well for the future
programs.
Ms. Indira, the President of Vimukti SHG Ujire shared her experience
of 20 years, especially its beginings in the areas of socail
development of the society. She also thanked Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas,
the Director, Fr. Rohan Lobo the Assistant Director and staff for
theri selfless service towards the poor children and women.
Finally Fr. Alwyne Dias the President of CKSK and Provincial of Holy
Trinity Province congratulated all the staff and Vimukti SHG members
for their continued efforts in attaining better results in all the
social developmental activities. Towards the end of the stage
program Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas honoured all the guests with mementos.
Ms. Zubaida, member of Ujire cluster gave vote of thanks to the
guests, SHG members and all the supporters who extended their
valuable support towards the program.
At 1.30 PM various cultural programs were organized where various
cluster groups staged traditional, modern folk songs, dances, skits
etc. Ms. Premalatha, Ms.Sharada and Ms. Ranjini jointly compared the
whole program.
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