Mysuru: The twenty-first annual get-together of Jayalakshmi Kodava Association, Mysuru, was held recently at Kodagu Sahakara Sangha premises in Jayalakshmipuram.

President Ballyanda P.  Uthappa, who presided, addressed the gathering  on various issues for the betterment of the Association. He also stressed the importance of addressing the Malma Kundh imbroglio in Kakkabbe, Kodagu, at the earliest.

“Though many Kodavas like us reside outside Kodagu, it is our bounden duty towards our homeland Kodagu and the land issue at Malma Kundh should be a matter of concern for every Kodava irrespective of where he or she resides,” he said.

On the occasion, Kokkalera Kalathmika Muthappa, daughter of Dr. Kokkalera Muthappa & Dr. Savitha, was honoured for securing a Gold Medal in SOF’s English Olympiad during 2025-26.

Other meritorious students of PUC were also recognised with scholarship. Jammada Ganesh Ayanna conducted the scholarship programme. Treasurer Muckatira Somaiah presented the accounts for 2025-2026. 

Earlier, Pandiyanda Anil Cariappa rendered the invocation. Committee Member Machanda Reshma welcomed.

Condolences were offered to 5 of the departed members during the last one year.

The previous year’s team will continue to function as Committee for 2026-2027, headed by Ballyanda P.  Uthappa as President, Pandiyanda Girish as Vice-President, Jammada Ganesh Ayanna as Secretary, Muckatira A. Somaiah as Treasurer, with about 15 Committee Members assisting them.

Pandiyanda Savitha Girish compered. Vice-President Pandiyanda U. Girish proposed a vote of thanks.