Dr. H. S. Shetty Delivers 14 Beautiful Homes to Tribal Families in Udupi, Karnataka

Dr H S Shetty met his promise of delivering 14 beautiful houses to the abjectly poor tribal families of the Koragas in Udupi district Karnataka Each fully equipped 2BHK house costs Rs 14 lakh It is the first phase of Dr Shettys aim of delivering 100 free houses to the community Heggunje Rajeeva Shetty Charitable Trust based in Bengaluru entered a major milestone in its history of benevolence and social service on 17th November 2024 Dr H S Shetty spearheaded the benevolent project of building 14 free houses for the abjectly poor Koraga families Hardalli Mandalli Gram Panchayat in Karnatakarsquos Udupi district Of the 14 houses 10 are in Jannadi Koragar Colony near BidkalKatte and four are in Manigeri The average cost of each house having a twobedroom hall kitchen 2BHK and a bathroom equipped with a water tank within 605 square feet was around Rs 14 lakhThe Koragas belonging to a primitive tribal community are the most backward in society They have been the sons of the soil for generations over one and a half centuries Their abject backwardness has compelled the entrepreneur Dr H S Shetty known for his many benevolent activities to shelter them Once a robust community of more than 50000 people spread across Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts their population has dwindled to less than 7000 today due to high mortality rates low birth rates and genetic disorders Social stigma has compounded their struggles despite being Hindus by default they were labelled untouchables by the upper classes until three decades ago allowed to eat only leftovers and even resorting to eating dead cattle due to lack of food Although classified as Scheduled Tribes ST the Koragas have not benefited from reservations failing to secure a single government job since independence Their lack of education and awareness has left them unable to compete for resources and opportunities within the broader ST category If their plight continues unchecked the community faces the threat of extinction within the next 30 yearsMy effort is to save them represent them and fight for their rights says Dr H S ShettyDr Shetty moved by their plight has been a frequent visitor to the Koraga communities engaging deeply with their struggles and aspirations ldquoI interact closely with them as a frequent visitor to this backward region I have been convinced that they also deserve the fundamental necessity of a safe shelter in their life Only charitable minds can help them come out of their homelessnessrdquo says Dr Shetty Recognizing their inability to afford permanent housing he decided to take up their cause ensuring they could live with dignity in a stable homeldquoToday after building 14 beautiful houses for the Koraga families I am happy that I have done something for the deserving society I will continue to serve them with the best means I canrdquo he addsDr H S Shetty has a plan to build 100 houses for them The 14house project which concluded with a housewarming ceremony on 17th November 2024 is just the beginning The initiative was inaugurated with a Bhoomi Puja performed by Sri Vishwaprasannatheertha Swamiji of Pejavara Math on 21st March 2024 and completed on schedule The Gruha Puja and Lokarpana were conducted by Sri Sri Vishwaprasanna Theertha Swamiji of Pejavara Math while Mr Kota Srinivasa Pujari Member of Parliament from UdupiChikmagalur Constituency handed over the title deeds and keys to the beneficiaries Mr K H Muniyappa Karnatakas Minister for Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs dedicated the houses to the Koraga families further underscoring the significance of this humanitarian projectDr H S Shetty the founder Chairman and Managing Director of the Bengalurubased Mysore Mercantile Company Ltd is a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist A recipient of multiple State and Central government awards he is the first entrepreneur in India to set up a liquid cargo storage tank facility at Karwar Port for handling imported liquid cargo bitumen at high temperatures He also built a large edible oil refinery at Mangalore Port two decades ago a testament to his industrial acumen and vision Through this housing project Dr H S Shetty not only showcases his commitment to societal upliftment but also paves the way for a brighter future for one of the most vulnerable communities in KarnatakaFor more information please visit httpswwwmmclindiacoincharity

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