Sainik School Kodagu initiated ‘Swachh Kudige Drive’ as a part of Foundation Day and Children’s Day Celebrations

Kudige:  Sainik School Kodagu celebrated its eighth Foundation Day on 14 Nov 2014, Friday. Air Marshal K C Nanda Cariappa, PVSM, VM graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and he was accompanied by Mrs. Meena Cariappa.  Capt Ben H Berson introduced the chief guest to the august gathering. Mrs. Meena Cariappa gave a flying start to the celebrations by lighting a ceremonial lamp and gave away the prizes to the meritorious cadets who excelled in different competitions. Katari House received the prestigious ‘Cock House Trophy’ for the best performance for the academic year 2013-14.  

A special assembly was held in Dr. Radhakrishnan Hall. In his address Air Marshal K Cariappa brought out the role of discipline in cadets’ life. He also told the cadets to respect the authority and to have self respect. He congratulated the cadets and called them lucky to be here in Kodagu, a land of rich culture with a wide range of flora and fauna. He appreciated the efforts put in by the school for the all-round development of cadets. Later he interacted with cadets in Field Marshal Cariappa Hall. Mrs. Meena Cariappa planted a sapling of Kodagu Orange to boost ‘Green Drive’ initiative of the school.

A cultural programme was organized where the budding cadets showcased their talents. Earlier in the morning, the school carried out a ‘Swachh Kudige’ drive in and around Kudige to sensitise the public on the importance of keeping the surroundings clean. Sri M Gopalayya, CEO of Karnataka Milk Fedaration, inaugurated the drive with other dignitaries who shared the dais, Mr. Rajarao, Member ZP, Sri Anup Madappa, Sub Inspector of Police, Kushalnagar, Dr. Ravichandra, Medical Officer, PHC, Kudige, Kudumagalore Gram Panchayat members with their president Sri TK Viswanath, Village Panchayat members of Kudige with their chairman Sri Manu Nanjunda joined hands together for the campaign. Sri M Murali, Branch Manager Karnataka Bank, Sri Ravishankar, Branch Manager Canara Bank, Sri Muddappa HS, President Manjunath Education Trust were among others who took part. Cadets of Sainik School along with students of Morarji and Sports School joined the campaign in groups and carried out the cleaning campaign in a well organised and meticulous manner in different locations of Kudige.

 Swachh Kudige drive is a continued step of ‘GO GREEN Drive’ to keep Kudige green and pollution free, the ongoing mission in the school. Major establishments of Kudige like Nandini Dairy, Sports & Morarji Schools, Canara Bank, Karnataka Bank, Manjuanth Education Trust joined their hands with the cadets and involved wholeheartedly in this DRIVE.  The school administration thanked all the civilians who joined in the ‘drive’ to make it a grand success.