Speaking after inaugurating Krishik Sarvodaya Foundation’s competitive examination training centre in Madikeri, he said Kodavas are lagging behind in IAS, IPS competitive examinations.  Students should leave their bad habits and inculcate the habit of timeliness, hardwork and honest.  He donated a sum of Rs one lakh to Krishik Sarvodaya Foundation.

Third Finance Commission Member T Thimme Gowda, former MLA B A Jeevijaya also spoke. Krishik Sarvodaya Foundation President Y K Puttasomegowda presided.