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In a heart-warming gesture of community support and educational empowerment, the students of National High School, Barkur, were gifted sets of free uniforms for the academic year 2025–26. This meaningful initiative was made possible through the joint efforts of Rotary Club Barkur—currently at the threshold of its Silver Jubilee celebrations—and the generous sponsorship of M/s Kishoo Enterprises, the franchisee of the renowned Daijiworld Media Group in Udupi.
The distribution program was held on Monday, 7th July 2025, at 10:00 am in the College Auditorium, and witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of students, staff, dignitaries, and well-wishers. The event began with a soulful prayer hymn by the High School girls, invoking divine blessings for all.
Mr. Seetharam S graciously compeered the event and invited the dignitaries to the stage. The Secretary of Rotary Barkur extended a warm and cordial welcome to the gathering, followed by the presentation of fresh roses to the guests as a mark of respect and goodwill.
Soon after the symbolic distribution of New uniform the chief guest, Mr. Ashok Kumar Shetty, Secretary of The Barkur Educational Society, in his crisp and thoughtful message, extended heartfelt thanks to Rotary Barkur in general and especially to Mr. Kishore Gonsalves for their magnanimity—now being extended for the third academic year in succession. As a token of gratitude, Mr. Gonsalves was honoured with a traditional shawl and a memento. In his humble and nostalgic response, he fondly remembered his student years at NJC and assured continued support to the institution and its students in every possible way.
The Correspondent of NJC Barkur Mr Gopala Naik expressed sincere appreciation to Rotary Barkur for this timely gesture and congratulated Mrs. Kishori Sachindra Shetty on assuming office as the new Rotary President, wishing her and her team a fruitful tenure. He also acknowledged the commendable role of M/s Kishoo Enterprises in making the event possible.
In her presidential address, Mrs. Kishori Sachindra Shetty expressed her joy in witnessing the serene and inspiring academic atmosphere of the NJC campus. She reaffirmed Rotary’s deep-rooted commitment to supporting educational causes and encouraged students to make the most of such opportunities.
Adding further grace to the occasion were Rotary Club office bearers both past and present, members, who were present in full strength, underlining the unity and service spirit of the organization.
Among the other distinguished guests who graced the event were:
Prof. Archibald Furtado, Admin Coordinator, National Group of Educational Institutions,
Mrs. Usha Kiran Shetty, Principal, NJC Barkur,
Mr. Udaya Shetty, Headmaster, National Primary School, Hanehalli.
Mrs. Hemavathy P.S., the dynamic Headmistress of the High School, proposed the Vote of Thanks, expressing deep appreciation to all contributors and guests. She proudly shared that the outgoing batch of students had donated a much-needed sound system to their alma mater as a lasting tribute and token of love. The system was formally handed over to the Secretary during the ceremony.
The event concluded with a sense of fulfilment and gratitude and refreshments symbolizing the enduring bond between the institution, its alumni, and benevolent community stakeholders—all working together to foster a brighter future for the students of Barkur.