Barkur: The Rotary Club of Barkur has been honored with 13 district awards and the Rotary International President's Citation Award for its outstanding community service programs during the Rotary year 2023-24. The club, which falls under Rotary District 3182 encompassing Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, and Hassan districts, received these accolades in the medium club category.
The club's diverse initiatives that earned recognition span across various domains:
1. Value-added education
2. Basic education and literacy
3. Soil fertility and conservation
4. Waste management
5. Water and sanitation
6. Cleanliness
7. Road safety
8. Disease prevention and treatment
9. Vocational education and skill development
10. Environmental protection
11. International understanding
12. Youth services
13. Other service activities
The awards were presented at a recent district award ceremony held in Shivamogga. Rtn. B.C. Geetha, the immediate past District Governor of Rotary District 3182, presented the awards to Rtn. Seetaram S., the immediate past president of Rotary Club Barkur.
This remarkable achievement is attributed to the leadership of Rtn. Seetaram S. (President 2023-24) and Rtn. K. Babu Naik (Secretary), along with the guidance of Rtn. Anand Shetty (Immediate Past Assistant Governor) and Rtn. B. Sudhakar Rao (Charter Secretary). The club's success also stems from the collaborative efforts and hard work of both senior and junior members.
The Rotary Club of Barkur's commitment to community service and its wide-ranging initiatives have not only benefited the local community but have also set a high standard for service clubs in the region. This recognition at the district level underscores the club's dedication to Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self" and its significant impact on society.