Udupi, August 28: Past President of Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bangalore, Jacob Crasta inaugurated the Christian Business Meet organized by the Udupi district unit of International Federation of Karnataka Christians Associations, at the Madhavakrishna Auditorium of Kediyoor Hotel, here on Sunday.
The meet resolved to form a Christian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, for Udupi District. It aims to promote fellowship and brotherhood among members, to liaison between the members and the government, quasi-government and other agencies in matters of common interest. It shall formulate ways, including forums to help to resolve entrepreneurial disputes and differences between individuals and entities, the meet resolved.
In his address Udupi District Builders' Association President Jerry Vincent Dias expressed concern over decrease in the number of Christians worldwide. ``This has
resulted in shortage of Fathers and nuns and ultimately to the closure of many of the churches. He advised the Christians to have bigger families, work abroad, earn there and return to India to start their own business.
Proprietor of Sunray Solar Systems, Mangalore, Ronald I Gomes said that Christians had been blamed for failing to avail most of the government facilities.
State Convener of IFKCA Dennis D'Silva, Managing Director of Immanuel Raymond Fernandez and others were present. President of Udupi District unit of IFKCA Luis Lobo welcomed. Secretary Nery Cornelio proposed the vote of thanks. Prof Vincent Alva compered the programme.
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