On 14th November 2022
on the beautiful occasion of children’s day, Auditory Verbal Therapy
(AVT) facility was inaugurated by Mr. Pascal Monteiro, Ex Vice
President and Life Member, Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA)
by cutting the ribbon. Thereafter it was blessed by Rev. Dr. Dennis
Gabriel Veigas, Rector of Darshan Institute of Theology Bangalore.
On this auspicious occasion, children’s day was celebrated in Daya
special School by lightening the lamp and paying tribute to the
first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. In his inaugural speech, Mr.
Pascal Monteiro thanked the President and all the office bearers of
KCWA for extending full financial support towards Daya Special
School especially for the construction of AVT facility. He further
thanked all the Kuwaiti employees for sacrificing their share
towards these most vulnerable special children. He appreciated
wholeheartedly the care and support rendered by CKSK and its staff
members. Mr. Lancy Pereira, President of Prerana Co-operative
society distributed school bags to all the children of Daya Special
School. He thanked Daya Special School for giving them an
opportunity to serve the poor. Fr. Vinod Mascarenhas, Director Daya
Special School, wished all the children happy children’s day and
expressed heartfelt thanks to KCWA and its members for coming to the
aid of Daya Special School in times of dire need. He requested Mr.
Pascal Monteiro to extend warm gratitude to KCWA president and all
its office bearers. On this occasion to express sincere gratitude to
KCWA, Mr. Pascal Monteiro was honoured with floral bouquet, fruits
and garland.
In the President speech, Rev. Dr. Denis Gabrial Veigas highly
appreciated in bringing these special children from nook and corner
of Belthangady Taluka and providing treatment, care and support. To
provide care and support this institute and staff invest lots of
patience, energy and love towards these children. Fr. Vinod
Mascarenhas has been leading this institution for many years without
any deficiency by appointing physiotherapist, speech therapist,
teachers and supportive staffs to take care of the children in this
special school. He wished all special children joyful future dreamt
like Nehru.
Mr. Pratap Simha Nayak, MLC of Belthangady paid friendly visit to
Daya Special School and appreciated the work done by Capuchin
Krishik Seva Kendra towards the most vulnerable children. The
Director thanked him for his support to construct a classroom for
the special children. Due to the emergency program, he expressed
inability to participate in the program nevertheless he assured his
full support for the special children of Daya School.
Towards the end of the program, Mr. Nellu, the film actor and artist
was felicitated for joining hands to provide technical support for
the construction of AVT facility. Nellu and his team’s voluntary
service were appreciated by the Director of Daya Special School.
During this occasion Mr. Prithviranjan Rao President, Manjushri
Senior Chamber International and Headmistress Smt. Divya T V,
Parents representative Smt. Geetha and student’s representative
Master Mokshith were also present on the dais.
The program was compeered by Smt.Sujatha and Ms. Ashwini gave the
Vote of thanks.





