Kodagu MP H Vishwanath has asked cooperation of all people to organise 80th Akhila Bharatha Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in Kodagu which will be held after a gap of 32 years.
Speaking at a meeting of heads of all sub-committees formed to organise the sammelana at D Devaraj Arasu Bhavan on Monday, Vishwanath said that the government has earmarked Rs one crore for the Sammelana and the Chief Minister has promised to release Rs one crore in additional fund for the event. Still, there is a need for around Rs 1.75 crore and the CM has suggested to mobilise it from other sources, he said
Kannada Sahitya Parishat District President T P Ramesh asked information from the subcommittees about the preparation works. Lodging Committee President District Superintendent of Police M N Anuchet said that preparations have been made to provide shelter to around 7,500 people. It would require a grant of Rs 72 lakh, he said. Food Committee Chief Secretary Keshav Kamath said that preparations have been done to provide food for the guests at police parade ground. The committee would approximately need around Rs 80 to 90 lakh for making food arrangements, he said.
Cultural Committee President G Chidhvilaas said that around 20 to 30 cultural programmes will be organised during the event. Transport Committee Chief Secretary Hossoor Ramesh Joyappa said that school vehicles will be provided for sammelana activities.
Souvenir committee Preisdent G Rajendra said that all preparations have been done to release souvenir in time. He assured that the book would contain informative articles. Handbook committee President Anil H T said that a 20 page hand book will be brought out and attempts will made to reach the book to all registered representatives 10 days before the event.
Media Committee President Chinnaswamy said that staying arrangements will be made around 400 journalists. Preparations are going on to provide food for about 500 media persons, he said.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / DHNS, Madikeri / November 26th, 2013
