St Raphael Church Badyar Organizes ‘Jalabandhan’ water harvesting awareness programme

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Bellevision Media Network

Belthangaady, Aug 29: Water harvesting awareness programme ‘Jalabhandhan’ was held at St Raphael Church Badyar on Sunday 25th August 2024. After the Mass, practical demonstration session was planned to create awareness among the community on water harvesting methods to open wells and bore wells. Large number of faithful participated in this interactive session. 

 

Later in the Church hall, an awareness talk was organized and Dr U.P Shivanand CEO, “Sudhi” media group Belthangady was the resource person. This programme was jointly organized by Catholic Sabha Badyar unit in association with ICYM Badyar and Commission for environment Badyar Church. Rev. Fr Roshan Crasta Parish Priest of Badyar Church and administer of Fr L.M Pinto Hospital presided over the programme. 

Mr Valerian Crasta Vice president Parish Pastoral Parishad, Mrs Premlatha Frank Secretary Parish Pastoral Parishad, Mr Ravi Goveas President Catholic Sabha, Miss Vinitha Fernandes President ICYM, Mr Maxim Sequiera Chairperson for the commission of environment were present on the dais. Members of ICYM invoked God’s blessings through a prayer Song. Mr Arvin Goveas welcomed the gathering. Mr Ravi Goveas proposed vote of thanks. Mr Jerald DSouza compered the programme.