Madikeri, Nov. 18: Kirikodli Mutt Peethadhyashya Sri Sadashiva Swami has called for increasing the interest of children in art and literature and creating awareness about the environment.
Madikeri City's S.S. Hospital and R.K. Lab organized a district-level painting competition for 3rd year students in 3 categories.
Speaking at the closing ceremony and prize distribution ceremony of the competition held at ALG Crescent School, Swamiji said that such activities to create awareness about the environment increase the interest in art and literature in children, as well as instill love for nature.
We are seeing changes in nature day by day, and similarly our lifestyle is also changing. It is a natural process, but he opined that a better society can be built only when the changes are modeled.
Sri Sadashiva Swamigal said that the education we receive should bring about good changes in society and social reforms.
Speaking as the chief guest, Municipal Council President P. Kalavathi said that organizing such programs to reveal the talent of children is commendable. She said that she will provide necessary cooperation if good programs are organized in the future.
Managing Director of SS Hospital Dr. Shilpa Satish said that competitions are being organized every year to encourage the hidden talent in children.
She said that students will be encouraged through various activities in the future.
Parents and students are continuously cooperating with our program. They are also participating in large numbers and inspiring our future projects. She said that she would like to express her gratitude to all of them.
Vice President Mahesh Jaini, Former President H.M. Nandakumar, Senior Doctor Dr. H.V. Devdas, Executive Manager Dr. Satish, Crescent School Board Chairman Mohammed Hanif and R.K. Lab Director Pradeep and others were present.
First Division: Competition held for students from LKG to 1st class. ‘Topic: Our School Playground’. First Prize: UKG student Jagruti A. of Euro Kids School, Madikeri (Rs. 2,000), Second Prize: Class 1 student Briya K.P. of St. Joseph’s School (Rs. 1,500), Third Prize: Class 1 student Jagan Rao M.C of St. Joseph’s School (Rs. 1,000). Second Division: Competition held for students from 2nd to 6th class. ‘Topic: Kodagu during the rainy season’ First Prize: Class 5 student Rachita Y.H. of St. Joseph’s School (Rs. 3,500), second prize went to Tushika, a student of class 5, St. Michael's School (Rs. 3,000), third prize to Shivani M.B., a student of class 4, St. Joseph's School (Rs. 2,500).
3rd Division: Competition held for students from classes 7 to 10. ‘Topic: Outcry for Water’ The first prize was won by P.N. Sachin, a student of class 8, St. Michael's School (Rs. 5,000), second prize was won by Harshit Ponnappa, a student of class 10, St. Joseph's School (Rs. 4,500), and third prize was won by Mohit T.S., a student of class 9, General Thimmaiah Public School (Rs. 4,000).
All the winners were given cash prizes and attractive trophies. National Award-winning film artist Akshatha acted as the judge.
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