Padubelle,13 May 2012: Padubelle villagers gathered in large number at Padubelle junction, Kadlachil to reform the Nagarika Samithi as well as to discuss various developmental issues in the village. Sri Harish Shetty, Grama Panchayath member welcomed the gathering with a brief key note. He said that every villager should feel proud for being born at Padubelle which is a sacred place because of the birth of Madhwacharya.
Prof. Vincent Alva initiated a discussion regarding the developmental works in the village. He stressed the need for the immediate repair of the main road from Padubelle to B.C Road which is in a very bad shape. Left to its fate commuting on that road would be impossible during the rainy season. The villagers felt that drinking water facility is also poor in this part of the village. Due to insufficient street lights the thefts in the village at night have increased.
Mr. Harish Shetty conducted the election for Nagarika Samithi. The following were unanimously elected as office bearers.
President: Prof. Vincent Alva
Vice President: Sri Ramesh Poojary
Secretary: Smt Meena Raghu Salian
Treasurer: Sri Boniface Mendonca
Along with the office bearers several others including the Grama Panchayath members of the area were included in the Executive Committee.
The occasion was also used to educate the villagers about the thefts taking flace around. Shirva S I Sri K. R Naik along with other staff briefed the villagers the precautions they have to follow to prevent illegal activities.