Belthangady: Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra disburses ‘Suvidya 2025’ interest-free education loans

Mangalore Today News Network

Beltangady, July 14, 2025: The Capuchin Krishik Seva Kendra (CKSK), in partnership with the Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), held the disbursement ceremony of the Suvidya 2025 interest-free education loan scheme on Sunday, July 13, at the Vimukti premises in Belthangady. The initiative aims to empower economically disadvantaged students from the Diocese of Mangalore by supporting their pursuit of higher education.

A total of 33 students were selected to receive financial support under the scheme this year. The event began with a prayer and a formal inauguration, featuring a symbolic display of the program’s annual progress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KCWA President Prakash Godwin Pinto, Fr Paul Melwyn Dsouza (Vicar Provincial of the Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka), Fr Deepak Fernandes (Director, Dayalbagh Ashram), former KCWA President Naveen Mascarenhas, KCWA Secretary Reena Rego, Committee Member Prashanth Ferrao, Fr Vinod Mascarenhas (Director, CKSK-Vimukti), and Fr Rohan Lobo (Assistant Director, CKSK-Vimukti) were present at the ceremony.

Laveena, the programme coordinator, gave a comprehensive overview of the Suvidya initiative from 2018 to 2025, highlighting its positive impact and growth.

Addressing the gathering, KCWA President Prakash Godwin Pinto reflected on the organization’s journey and acknowledged the contributions of past office bearers and generous donors. He was honoured by CKSK in recognition of KCWA’s unwavering commitment to educational upliftment.

Fr Paul Melwyn Dsouza was also felicitated on the occasion for his appointment as Vicar Provincial. In his address, he praised CKSK’s Laila unit for transforming dreams into impactful initiatives, saying, “Whatever this CKSK unit at Laila discusses and dreams, it makes a reality.”

Cheques amounting to a total of ₹15,81,000 were symbolically handed over to the 33 beneficiaries under the Suvidya 2025 scheme.

Fr Vinod Mascarenhas, Director of CKSK, thanked KCWA for its steadfast support and appreciated past beneficiaries for their timely repayment, which in turn enables new students to benefit. He urged the current recipients to remain committed to the scheme’s vision, stay disciplined, and avoid negative influences such as drug abuse and harmful associations.

To mark the occasion, a memento was presented to the KCWA President by Fr Vinod Mascarenhas. The programme was compered by Christal, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Laveena.