If Each Individual Thinks Selflessly our Nation will Definitely Change – Captain Ganesh Karnik during RKM’s Swachata Abhiyan
Mangaluru: Ramakrishna Mission Swachata Abhiyan’s 36th Shramadan was organized in the surroundings of Urwa Market area on 17th June from 7:30 am to 10:00 am.
In spite of continuous rains since morning, several volunteers participated in the Abhiyan. As it was not possible to carry on Shramadan the volunteers had a discussion on Swacchata in the beginning. Swami Ekagamyanandaji in his prefatory address said, “This Abhiyan is successful because of the indomitable zeal and energy of hundreds of volunteers for the last three and a half years. A significant feature of this Abhiyan is that along with keeping the area clean, it aims to cleanse the minds of the public and sow thoughts of goodwill of the society and nation. It has provided an apt platform to hundreds of young volunteers who wish to serve the society. It has kept up the purity of intention by keeping aside distinction of caste-creed-religion and political opinions. Volunteers have also started becoming links between the common man and government agencies in achieving the aim of cleaner & better Mangaluru. Hence upcoming 5th phase is being planned in a very special manner.”
Speaking on the occasion, Captain Ganesh Karnik told, “If each individual can think selflessly this nation can definitely change. Keeping cleanliness as an instrument we should mould our personality thus making this Abhiyan successful. We should move from ‘I and mine mindset’ towards ‘we & ours’. This nation has suffered more from the indifference of the so-called good people than from the vilest deeds of evil forces. Hence all good forces should come together and think constructively. We are fortunate that this Abhiyan is giving us such a chance in building this nation.” This was followed by several volunteers sharing their views about the Abhiyan, their participation and the change it has brought in their lives and surroundings. Prof. Sheshappa Amin, Musa Sharif, Kudroli Ganesh, Kamalaksha Pai, Yogish Kayarthdaka, Piyush Shenoy and others shared their views.
A discussion was followed by one hour Shramadan in the rains. Volunteers removed the posters stuck on the Urwa Market Bus shelter and cleaned the interior and exterior surroundings of the bus stand. They also removed the grass and weeds grown in the area. Plastic and paper pieces were picked up by the volunteers. Some of them also removed several banners and posters in different parts of the city ignoring the rains.
Cleanliness drives were conducted in Arkula Merlapadavu village. The area from Merlapadavu to Valachil school along with the roads and drains were cleaned. Both sides of the roads were also cleaned. Yadav Ganiga, Nishchita S B, Rajesh Navajyoti Nagar, Ashok Kottari, Rajesh Shetty, Prasahnath Pujari, members of Naganagini Kshtra and villagers actively participated in the Abhiyan. Jayaram Shettigar coordinated the drive.
Imtiyaz Sheikh, Akshitha Chinjar, Suma Kodikal, Sarika Avinash, Satish Mudigere, Punith Bolar, Puja Rao, Subraya Bhat and several others took part in the Shramadan. Dilraj Alva coordinated the volunteers. All volunteers were provided with tiffin after the Shramadan.
MRPL & Nitte Institutions are sponsoring the drive.
Swami Chidambarananda (Chief Convener)
Contact – Swami Ekagamyanandaji, Convener
Ramakrishna Mission Swacchata Abhiyan
Tel: 9448353162 for more details.
