MLA Dr. Manthar Gowda inaugurated Coffee Dasara on Tuesday and felicitated more than 60 civic sanitation workers in recognition of their dedicated service. Speaking on the occasion, he praised the commitment and punctuality of civic workers in maintaining cleanliness and a healthy environment in Madikeri. He said their contribution to society was invaluable and urged residents to keep their homes and surrounding areas clean to reduce the workload of sanitation workers.
Manthar Gowda also announced that he would join the sanitation drive the day after Dasara concludes.
More than 50 coffee stalls, including one set up by the Coffee Board of India, attracted visitors. Information stalls organised by various departments, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, and Women and Child Development, were also among the attractions.
The MLA visited the stalls, interacted with the organisers and sampled coffee.
District Guarantee Schemes Implementation Committee president Dharmaja Uthappa, Dasara Committee working president Arun Kumar, vice-presidents Mahesh Jaini, Arun Shetty and Sabitha, Coffee Dasara Committee coordinator Anil H.T., Coffeeland News Executive Editor I.K Anil, Senior Journalist B.C. Dinesh, Municipal councillor Satish, and others attended the event. Among those present were Ambekallu Kushalappa, Nanda Belliappa, Prakash Acharya, B.G. Anantha Shayana, G. Chidvilas, Kavan, Mohan, Jagadeesh, Ramesh and Chummi Devaiah, along with Dasara Committee office-bearers and officials from various departments.
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