Alva's to adopt 3 children who lost parents in tragedy

Alva’s Education Foundation, Moodbidri, will adopt three children, who lost their parents in the Sulvadi Maramma temple prasada tragedy in Chamarajanagar, Foundation Chairman Dr M Mohan Alva said.

Couple Krishna Nayaka and Myli Bai, who died after consuming the ‘poison-laced’ prasad, are survived by three children including two daughters. The Alva’s Education Foundation will provide them with free education at Alva’s College, along with free food and accommodation. They will also be provided financial assistance of Rs one lakh, he added.

College Principal Dr Kurian will soon meet the relatives of the children. The elder daughter Rani Bai is studying BSc in Mysuru, the second daughter is pursuing BSc (nursing)in Bidadi and youngest son is in PUC.

“If the children are willing, they will be provided with an opportunity to pursue postgraduation at Alva’s College. The Foundation will also take responsibility of providing them with employment,” Alva said.