69th Republic Day celebrated grandly in Mangaluru

69th Republic Day celebrated grandly in Mangaluru

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Jan 26, 2018: The 69th Republic  Day was celebrated on a grand note at the Nehru Maidan in Mangaluru on January 26, Friday with Dakshina Kannada District in-charge Minister B Ramanatha Rai unfurling the national tricolour and  receiving the guard of honour.

An attractive march past was presented by the KSRP contingent,  armed reserve police team, civil police  team, Home Guards, women’s police contingent, NCC,  Bala Seva Dal and  Rovers and Rangers.

In his Republic Day address, the minister stressed the need  for peace and harmony in the district and also reiterated that the State Government would  always strive towards the well being of the masses.

He elaborated on the various pro-people programmes of the state government and added that Anna Bhagya, Ksheera Bhagya, Vidyasiri and Manaswini schemes have touched the lives of the poor.

He said a total of Rs 295.65 crores of farm loans have been waived in the district and the same has benefitted a total of 65,518 people.

As many as 33  government hospitals and health centres in the district have been provided  new buildings in the district, he added.

On this occasion, outstanding personalities were conferred with Sarvottam Seva Awards.