Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai (SP)
Mumbai, Mar 2: "Bunt community has always been close to my heart. I had represented Mangaluru and Udupi Lok Sabha constituencies in the past. Bunt community people solidly blessed me in both these elections and ensured my victory. Bunts are everywhere. They are in films, sports, arts, hotel business, medical field etc. Bunts have become famous allover the country. Their contributions for the upliftment of the country have been enormous. This progamme of Bunts too has been inspirational for the young generation. Let these progrmmes inspire the next Bunt generation to wish that they too would win such awards in future," said former Karnataka chief minister and union minster for chemicals and fertilizers, D V Sadananda Gowda (DVS).
He was speaking after inaugurating a programme of IBCC exhibition of industries and 'Bunts Star Achievers Award 2020' ceremony organized at Sahara Star Hotel auditorium at Santacruz (east) on Sunday march 1 evening by Indian Bunts Chamber of Commerce and Industrie, a prestigious organization of nationally recognized industrialists belonging to Bunt community.
Lumens Group of India managing director and BCCI president,Kutpady Chandra Shetty, presided over the grand ceremony in which union minister for road transport, highways, micro, small scale and medium industries, Nitin Gadkari, Mumbai city (north) Lok Sabha MP, Goplal C Shetty, Union Bank of India chief executive officer and managing director, Rajkirna Rai, participated as guests.
MRG group Bengaluru working president, K Prakash Shetty bagged Star Performer in Hospitality Industry award. Founder president of Mresult Boston, Shekhar Naik, got the Excellence in Futuristic Start-up award, working president of Narayana Hrudayalaya Bengaluru, Dr Deviprasad Shetty (represented in his absence by S B Shetty) was conferred with Excellene in Profession award while Alcargo Logistic Limited working president, Shashikiran Shetty (with wife Arathi Shashikiran) was handed over Excellence in Business award.
"On account of their service and achievement-oriented efforts, Bunts community has expanded its base allover the world. Wherever Bunts are involved with business, they have been adventurous. There is nothing great in experiencing the happiness within oneself. Instead, it gets meaningful when our friends and the employees working for us also become happy. At present, there is a need for us to convey important message about self employment formation. Industries or enterprises cannot be opened single-handedly. It needs a group of employees who work hard for the success, and their contribution is important. Long term vision results in success. Team spirit is very much needed in all fields. Everywhere we find happiness, grief, success and defeat. They are a part of our life. Our life is to face the challenges and going ahead. You are a medium of creating employment and hence you are not merely entrepreneurs. How many people are getting employment because of you? Our people are in good employment the world over. We have talent, but no encouragement. We need to encourage good workers and we should strive to do away with unemployment problem. Only then we can eradicate poverty in real sense and make the country strong. Institutions like Bunts Chamber can achieve country's progress and development," said Nitin Gadkari.
Rajkiran Rai said that the Bunts have shown to the world what they can do. He hailed the entrepreneurs who had assembled there, for introducing bunts to the world through their achievements. He said that Bunts always help and encourage others and wished that more such furums will identify Bunts and their contributions.
Gopal Shetty said that his name could have been in the list of awardees had he not chosen political field. He appreciated Bunts for contributing towards the country's progress. He said that Shetties have not only come up in hotel industries but also in education medical and other fields. He said that there is a need to support and encourage start ups. he felt that it would be beneficial for the industries if the government exempts them from tax payment for three years.
Prakash Shetty, one of the awardees, said he is feeling proud at having received the award from the hands of Nitin Gadkari. "During my 26 years of service, I have got several awards. But this is the most valuable because it has been in honour of my self respect and good heart. With the blessings of my parents I could come to this level. I will help people in difficulties by sharing a part of my earnings to the society," hesaid.
Shashikiran Shetty said he was fortunate to participate in this progamme and receive award from the hands of great personalities who have been serving the country under the guidance of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. He said he became businessman as his family needed him.
In his presidential address, K C Shetty said that the aim of IBCCI award is to encourage the young generation and inspire it to get involved with the country's development. He said that this time, stalwarts from four fields were picked the the award. He exhorted young people to become members of IBCCI.
The function was organized under the main sponsorship of Organic Industries and McCoy and co-sponsorship of Union Bank, Lumens (India), Unitop group, Aharveda, Aditi Essential, Ribbons and Balloons - the Cake Shop, and HDFC. At the outset, president of Bunts Sangha Mumbai, Padmanabha S Payyade inaugurated the kiosk. IBCC director,Kishan J Shetty explained about the award instituted by him.
Former working president of IBCCI, Nagriguthu Vivek Shetty, current vice president, S B Shetty, treasurer, Durgaprasad B Rai, joint treasurer, Prasad P Shetty and executive committee members, IBCCI awards committee working president, Shankar B Shetty, awards selection committee working president, B Vivek Shetty, members, Srinvias V Shetty and Sadashiva S Shetty were present.
Organic Industries Anand M Shetty (wife Shashirekha Anand), Mccoy's K M Shetty (wife Vasanti) couple, Satish V Shetty of Ribbons, Santosh Shetty, Kartik C Shetty of Lumens, Bunjun Shetty, Bharat Shetty of Aditi Essential, Unitop Barkur Balakrishna Shetty, Jeenanath D Shetty, Harish G Shetty of Aharveda, HDFC Bank's been Shah and others were honoured by handing mementos.
Global Bunts Associations Union (R) president, Aikala Harish Shetty, Dati Sadananda Gowda, Kartik S Gowda, Rajeshwari K Gowda, Dr R K Shetty of IBCCI, Panduranga L Shetty, Srinath B Shetty, Nishit Shetty, Kishan J Shetty, Hitesh Shetty, director of Organic Industries, Prabeer Anand Shetty, VK group director, Ankit K Shetty, Mallika K C Shetty, Arathi Shashikiran Shetty, Srinivas Shetty, Upendra Shetty Bengaluru and scores of Bunt entrepreneurs, dignitaries and others were present.
IBCCI secetary, K Jaya Sooda, welcomed and delivered introductory address. Bhavana Bhatia presented the progamme. Joint secretary, Prabhakar K Shetty, propsed vote of thanks. Children of Chinnara Bimba, presented dance variety plrogramme while stand up comedian of VIP fame, Vijay Pawar, presented a comiical short skit.