Mangaluru: A total of 90 motorized tricycles were distributed to specially-abled persons in Dakshina Kannada district at a function held at Sri Benaka Sabhabhavana in Padavinangady.

The programme was organized by the Dakshina Kannada District Administration and the Zilla Panchayat in association with the Department of Labour, the Department of Factories, Boilers, Industrial Safety and Health, the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens, and the Transport Department.

Speaking at the event, Karnataka Eco Tourism Development Board, Bengaluru President Shalet Pinto said that Minister Santosh Lad has special concern for workers. She said that such meaningful programmes are being conducted because of his commitment. She added that everyone in society has the right to live and that all are equal.

The tricycles were sponsored by various companies, including MRPL, PASTESTS Ltd, BASF, Yenepoya University, Mandovi Motors Pvt Ltd, Aravind Motors Pvt Ltd, Rohan Corporation Ltd, Camplo Ltd, and Invenger Technology Pvt Ltd.

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Darshan H.V. was present at the programme. T.M. Shahid Thekkil, Chairman of the Karnataka State Minimum Wages Advisory Board, Mamatha Gatti, Chairperson of the Karnataka Cashew Development Corporation, Joaquim Stanley, President of the Konkani Sahitya Academy, Sadashiva Ullal, Chairman of Mangaluru Urban Development Authority, Prashanth Baliga, CGM of MRPL, and Keshava Patali from the CSR division also attended the event.

Labour Officer Kumar B.R. welcomed the gathering and compered the programme. Labour Officer Wilma Elizabeth Tavro delivered the vote of thanks.

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MRPL’s CSR Contribution

MRPL has spent several crores under its CSR fund for social development activities. The company has provided basic facilities to government schools and supported many social initiatives. In this programme, MRPL alone sponsored 50 out of the 90 motorized tricycles, making it the highest contributor among all participating companies.