Mangalore, April 14: The New Mangalore Port Trust celebrated the 121st birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B R Ambedkar in a unique way on Saturday.
The dignitaries garlanded paid floral tributes to the statue of Dr Ambedkar, near Panambur Circle and thereafter planted the saplings.
This was followed by a stage function at the NMPT Auditorium, Panambur. The chief guest Dr P Kannan, Associate Professor of English, Karnatak Arts College, Dharwad narrated the life and history of Ambedkar, who had undergone the torture, sufferings and pains during his schooling and college days due to untouchability, he being a scheduled caste student.
He also highlighted the efforts and contribution made by Dr. Ambedkar towards social equality for not only his community people, but also the poor and downtrodden people including women in the country.
He said everyone should take a vow to follow the footsteps of Dr Ambedkar and try to help the needy and the poor thereby we can make the soul of Dr. B.R, Ambedkar happy.
Dr. P. Tamilvanan, Chairman, NMPT in his presidential address, highlighted the contribution made by Dr Ambedkar for the upliftment of the Society especially the Dalits, minorities, women and the downtrodden.
He emphasized the need for everyone to contribute something good for the under previledged, so that the wishes of Dr. Ambedkar, who has actually devoted his entire life for the betterment of Society, would be met.
During the function, the Chairman, NMPT and chief guest distributed School bags to the children of govt. Higher Primary School, Kerekadu and Govt. Higher Primary School, Mulki.
Dr. M.S. Bharath, Medical Officer, Port Trust Hospital presented a report on the free medical camp conducted in this connection by the Medical Department of the Port Trust recently at Thokur.
Girish P. Naik, Secretary i/c., NMPT welcomed the gathering and Shri Dodda Mahadevaiah, Dy. Traffic Manager proposed the vote of thanks followed by the National Anthem.
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