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Udupi Shankarpura Jan 12: The career enhancing Youth seminar which is conducted annually by Divo Konkani Weekly was organized at St. John School Hall at Pangla, Shankarpura in association with YCS Shankarpura.

Creating future leaders in the community through the project:‘Leaders in the Making and Reaching to the Top’
Youth are the pillars upon which a nation’s future is built. It is true that in this challenging era of globalisation, our youth must be nurtured, educated and guided towards the right path. There is a need for the youth of our community to strengthen their faith by adopting the right mindset and acquiring a wealth of knowledge.

With this  objectives in mind we have been conducting special youth seminars entitled ‘Leaders in the Making and Reaching to the Top’  since 10 years. So far over 8000 youth have participated and benefited in the 12 seminars which have been guided by expert resource persons. Guiding our youth  as effective future leaders and shine in top positions within and outside the country is our dream which we want to turn it into reality, The Entire project is conducted absolutely Free for the participants.

 The seminar was inaugurated by Very Rev Dr Jerald Isac Lobo, the Bishop of Udupi Diocese by lighting the lamp and the programme was conducted under his presidentship. The Urban Development minister of Karnataka and Udupi District Incharge Minister Vinay Kumar Sorake and Member of Legislative Council Ivan D’souza were present as guests in the seminar.

Bishop Jerald Lobo delivered the presidential address and said, “Youth are the future generation of the world. So, consider your student life as a golden life, become educated to lead a prosperous life. You should shed off lethargy and strengthen the society. Do not forget your parents and teachers and always strive hard for the betterment of the society”.

The minister Sorake and Ivan Dsouza wished everyone saying, “the youth is the foundation to build a powerful country. The future of our country is in the hands of our youth and let you all have a bright future”.

Stage actor Francis Fernandis Cassia, Cyprian Albukerk, John G Mendonca, Mark Vaz, Simi Dsouza, Juliet Dsouza, Dr.Thomas J Quadros, Sis Mariolla and other dignitaries were present as guests. Albert W Dsouza the executive president of Model Bank Mumbai and the executive president of St John Engineering Group Of College conducted the work shop in the first half of the seminar and inspired the youth by giving information about Engineering, Pharmacy, Technology, Management and Trade, Commercial field, employment etc. Prof Dr. Jerald Pinto the head of Kallianpur Milagres College told how to use the opportunity to get high postings. Fr. Dr. Ronald Cutinho the director of Samanwaya Mangalore said about how to give a shape to the talents we are blessed with.

Dr. Thomas J. Quadros, the principal of Glowinstaar Integrated School gave information about right carreer and personality development and Retd Professor Hilda Rodrigues Kallianpur talked about the importance of family values. In the closing ceremony Very Rev Fr. Baptist Menezes, the Vical General of Udupi Diocese wished a bright future to the youth. Rev Fr. Edwin D’souza, the chief of ICYM Udupi region offered thanks giving mass in the middle of the seminar and blessed everyone.

Sujan Cuvello-the editor of Secular Citizen Weekly, the organizers of the seminar Dr. Edward Lobo, Joseph Noronha, John Lobo and other dignitaries were present and the seminar commenced with the welcome dance of Sankarpura members. Lawrence Cuvello the editor of Divo weekly welcomed all. The chief priest of St John Church Pangla Rev Fr Dr Lesley C Dsouza presented the opinions of the participants. Oliver Dsa and Joyce Martis presented the programme. Rev Fr Vincent Cuvello the principal of St John Pre University College proposed the vote of thanks.

The Resource persons in the Seminar:
1. Mr. Albert W. D’Souza, Businessman, Banker and Elducationist
2. Dr. Thomas J. Quadros, Educationist, Principal
3. Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Ronald Cutinha, Director - Smanvaya, Mangalore
4. Dr. Gerald Pinto, Head of the Department, Milagres College, Kalyanpur
5. Prof. (Rtd.) Mrs. Hilda Rodrigues

President: Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese
Chief Guest: Mr. Viyaya Kumar Sorake, Minister of Urban Development, Govt. of Karnataka
Chief Guest: Mr. Ivan D’Souza, Youth Leader, MLC, Govt. of Karnataka.
Concluding Session: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Baptist Menezes, Vicar General, Udupi Diocese

Organising Committee: Director, Rev. Fr. Dr. Leslie C. D’Souza,
Chairman: Dr. Edward Lobo
Advisor: Rev. Fr. Edwin D’Souza