The Capuchin Krishik
Seva Kendra (CKSK), in partnership with the Kuwait Canara Welfare
Association (KCWA), held the disbursement ceremony of the Suvidya
2025 interest-free education loan scheme on Sunday, July 13, at the
Vimukti premises in Belthangady. The initiative aims to empower
economically disadvantaged students from the Diocese of Mangalore by
supporting their pursuit of higher education.
A total of 33 students were selected to receive financial support
under the scheme this year. The event began with a prayer and a
formal inauguration, featuring a symbolic display of the program s
annual progress.
KCWA President Prakash Godwin Pinto, Fr Paul Melwyn Dsouza (Vicar
Provincial of the Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka), Fr Deepak
Fernandes (Director, Dayalbagh Ashram), former KCWA President Naveen
Mascarenhas, KCWA Secretary Reena Rego, Committee Member Prashanth
Ferrao, Fr Vinod Mascarenhas (Director, CKSK-Vimukti), and Fr Rohan
Lobo (Assistant Director, CKSK-Vimukti) were present at the
ceremony.
Laveena, the programme coordinator, gave a comprehensive overview of
the Suvidya initiative from 2018 to 2025, highlighting its positive
impact and growth.
Addressing the gathering, KCWA President Prakash Godwin Pinto
reflected on the organization s journey and acknowledged the
contributions of past office bearers and generous donors. He was
honoured by CKSK in recognition of KCWA s unwavering commitment to
educational upliftment.
Fr Paul Melwyn Dsouza was also felicitated on the occasion for his
appointment as Vicar Provincial. In his address, he praised CKSK s
Laila unit for transforming dreams into impactful initiatives,
saying, Whatever this CKSK unit at Laila discusses and dreams, it
makes a reality.
Cheques amounting to a total of ₹15,81,000 were symbolically handed
over to the 33 beneficiaries under the Suvidya 2025 scheme.
Fr Vinod Mascarenhas, Director of CKSK, thanked KCWA for its
steadfast support and appreciated past beneficiaries for their
timely repayment, which in turn enables new students to benefit. He
urged the current recipients to remain committed to the scheme s
vision, stay disciplined, and avoid negative influences such as drug
abuse and harmful associations.
To mark the occasion, a memento was presented to the KCWA President
by Fr Vinod Mascarenhas. The programme was compered by Christal, and
the vote of thanks was delivered by Laveena.
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