Yakshagana Kalaranga hands over its 101st free house
The Yakshagana Kalaranga organization in Udupi has successfully handed over its 101st free house to a student from an economically weaker background. The project, funded by private donors, aims to support meritorious students through the Vidyaposhak scheme.
Why it matters
It highlights the impact of community-driven philanthropic initiatives in addressing housing and educational inequality for underprivileged students.
The Yakshagana Kalaranga, Udupi, handed over its 101st free house to a second-year pre-university student, Amulya Kharvi, on Friday under its initiative to build free houses for students from economically weaker sections.
The house, built at Gangolli in Kundapur taluk of Udupi district, has been named ‘Nandana’ and constructed at a cost of ₹7 lakh.
The house was sponsored by P. Gokulnath Prabhu of Mangaluru in memory of his friend V. Nandana Kamath.
It was the third house sponsored by Mr. Prabhu for students.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Prabhu said the Kalaranga ensured every rupee donated reached beneficiaries without wastage. He lauded the organisation's social service activities.
Byndoor MLA Gururaj Ghantihole also spoke.
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