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Bengaluru: Marsur gram panchayat has become the first to achieve the unique distinction of being a completely insured gram panchayat in the state. This was achieved through a social outreach initiative of Christ University, under the banner of 'Suvarna Karnataka Abhiyaan' that was inaugurated in August last year.
Latha Kumari, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Zilla Panchayat will present the award to Marsur gram panchayat on March 5. Ramesh (President, Marsur GP); Mrurali (PDO Marsur GP) would represent Marsur GP along with the members.
Through a country-wide nation-building initiative, Christ University is working towards insuring six lakh villages across the country by 2033.
The project moved to Jharkhand on March 10. The team, that has been instrumental is successfully launching and implementing this project, comprises Dr Anil Pinto (Registrar); Dr Tomy K Kallarakal (Dean School of commerce); Dr Biju Toms (Director School of commerce); Prof Jossy Peter (Insurance Coordinator); Dr Jerlin Jose ( National coordinator, Suraksha Chakra) along with the team of professors and students, who would represent Christ University.