Anke Gowda honoured ahead of Padma Shri ceremony in Mandya
Anke Gowda, founder of Pustaka Mane, was honored by the district administration ahead of receiving the Padma Shri Award. The Deputy Commissioner presented him with a felicitation letter and arranged for assistance during his trip to New Delhi for the ceremony. Gowda is recognized for his significant contributions to literature and education in rural areas.
- ▪Anke Gowda is the founder of Pustaka Mane in Haralahalli village.
- ▪He has been selected for the prestigious Padma Shri Award for his contributions to literature and education.
- ▪The Deputy Commissioner arranged for an assistant to accompany Gowda to New Delhi for the award ceremony.
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The district administration felicitated Anke Gowda, founder of Pustaka Mane (Book House) in Haralahalli village, Pandavapura taluk, after he was selected for the prestigious Padma Shri Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to literature and education.Ahead of the Padma Shri presentation ceremony scheduled to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on May 25, Deputy Commissioner Kumar presented a felicitation letter to Anke Gowda at his office.The Deputy Commissioner also arranged for an assistant to accompany Anke Gowda during his journey to New Delhi to ensure a smooth and hassle-free trip for the award ceremony.“Anke Gowda has been widely recognised for promoting reading habits and educational activities in rural areas through Pustaka Mane, an initiative started in…
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