Mysore/Mysuru: The annual get-together and silver jubilee celebration of Ramakrishnanagar ‘I’ Block Kodava Welfare Association, Mysuru, was  held recently at Kodagu Sahakara Sangha in Jayalakshmipuram.

Association President Kodandera Puspha Machaiah presided. The event  commenced with a formal inauguration by lighting  the lamp followed by  invocation  by Mundiyolanda Nanda. Secretary Kenjangada Kariappa welcomed.

Condolences were offered to the departed members during the last one year and community extended their heartfelt condolence to the Founder-Editor of Star of Mysore K.B. Ganapathy, in recognition of his exemplary service to journalism and the Kodava  community as well as valuable contributions to the society at large. Top scorers in X standard CBSE and II PUC students of 2025 examinations were felicitated with cash prizes.

The Founder Executive Committee Members were felicitated on the occasion for their service rendered for the community. Annual Report was presented by Treasurer Kotrangada Appanna while  Kattera A. Nanaiah, Advisor, highlighted the Association’s milestones over the last 25 years.

Maletira Ganapathy, Vice-President, proposed the vote of thanks. Codanda Swagath, Joint Secretary and all other Committee Members were present. Kotrangada Shruthy Ashwath compered.