Bhardwaj: ‘Bridgeman’ Girish Bharadwaj honored with Karanth Award. Mangaluru News – Times of India

Udupi: Girish bhardwajKnown as the Bridgeman of India, he said that there is no greater service than humanity.
He was speaking after receiving the prestigious Dr. shivram karantho Huttur Prashasti (Award) instituted by Dr. Shivram Karanth City Shivram Karanth Theme Park in Kota on Sunday.
“I have worked extensively, but what matters most in life is humanity and love. Unfortunately, many talents in the villages of our country go unnoticed and are not appreciated,” he lamented.
Recalling his experience in Maoist-affected villages in the 1980s, Bhardwaj said, “Any person, who becomes cruel in life, can be brought back into the mainstream of society through love and affection.”
On his adoration for the eminent writer Shivram Karanth, Bhardwaj said that the versatile personality has shown the world a noble path through his works.
Social Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare Minister Kota Srinivas Pujari said that there is a plan before the government to build a memorial at the place where author Shivram Karanth was cremated.
Sulia to Bharadwaj Dakshina KannadaThe recipient of the credit for building around 140 low-cost suspension bridges across rivers and streams for rural connectivity was selected for the award in recognition of his contribution to the welfare of rural people.
The Awards Committee has been felicitating the recipients considering their contribution in their respective fields by conferring awards for the last 16 years.
Eminent author Dr. SL Bhairappa, Progressive Farmer Kavita Mishra, Yakshagana artist Chittani Ramchandra Hegde, actor Prakash RaiJournalist Ravi Belgere, Former Union Minister M. Veerappa Moily, and others formerly awarded to US Shenoy, a member of the awards committee.

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