MANI — In a proud moment for Tulu cultural preservationists, the Bantwal chapter of Jai Tulunad (R.) was recently honored with the prestigious "Sadhana Puraskara" (Achievement Award). The recognition was presented during the grand induction ceremony of the new office bearers of the Yuvavahini (R.) Mani Unit.

The award acknowledges the chapter's tireless, community-oriented efforts toward promoting and propagating the Tulu language, rich heritage, and traditional script across the region.

Attendance:

Poornima bantwal (President, Lelelega),, Kishor Poojary Mundli (President, Bantwala Unit), Renuka kaniyoor (organising Secretary, Bantwala Unit), Thrishali Navoora (Vice Organising Secretary Bantwala Unit), Ranjitha shetty, Manjunath Madhwa, Pratheek Tuluve (Vice President, Bantwala Unit & Tulu Script Teacher), Dheeraj Bantwal, Rohithakshi Ananthadi (Tulu Script Teacher), Chithrakshi Mugera Theggu (Joint Secretary, Central Committee & Tulu Script Teacher), Janardhan Perne, Savitha, Sushmitha