Daijiworld News Network – Bangalore (GA)
Bangalore, Dec 19: Residents’ Welfare Association Bangalore (E), popularly known as REWABE, held honouring senior citizens with social get-together recently at Ascension Church Hall, Cooke Town, Bangalore starting at 6.30 pm.
Former minister and Sarvagnanagar MLA K J Georgex graced the occasion as chief guest. Komban A Antony, retired UN adviser, Sita Shiva Rao and Prof K E Eapen, founder members were guests of honour who felicitated 27 senior citizens who were above 80 years.
Vaidyanathan, president of Rewabe in his welcome address thanked all the people responsible for the function. He also thanked all who cooperated in protests against delay in various civic works which included tax issues, sanitation etc and made a special mention to MLA George for his help in solving residents’ problems. He was happy to mention that the association has been successful in lobbying for a park in the area and thanked all the residents for paying their taxes promptly.
George in his speech expressed his willingness to be with the residents with any matter at any time. At this juncture, association newsletter was released by the chief guest.
Jessie Rodrigues compeered the programme which concluded with dinner at 9 pm.
About Rewabe:
REWABE is one of the most active and oldest Welfare Associations in Bangalore. Established in 1975 as a registered body, it has implemented many useful projects and programmes which have contributed to the welfare of the residents during the last 33 years. It has over 800 members on its roll. It must be mentioned here that Rewabe enjoys excellent rapport and recognition with the civic authorities, namely, BBMP, BESCOM, BWSSB, police, horticulture department etc.
One of the major achievements of Rewabe was to get the kharab lands on High Street from the clutches of land grabbers after a protracted legal battle and handed over the same to BBMP. This place has now become a beautiful park on both sides of the High Street, much to the delight of the residents. Play equipment and proper lighting was provided as a result of effective interaction with the BBMP, BESCOM and ITC.