<p>He was speaking at a programme organised to award ‘Karnataka Kanmani-2011’ by Credit-i organisation at the Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall here on Monday.<br /><br />Agarwal said that six decades had passed since the country became independent, but we were unable to become a developed nation. <br /><br />Developing nation<br /><br />India possesses all the qualities to become a developed nation, and yet was lagging behind for reasons unknown. <br /><br />He called upon people to think about the contribution made to society. He appreciated efforts taken by institutions to improve facility in the society. <br /><br />Deputy commissioner P S Vastrad said many institutions have taken up the role of encouraging talent. Credit-i is one of the institutions, which has been encouraging people by giving awards for the last five years. <br /><br />More achievers <br /><br />This will go a long way in creating more achievers who will continue to serve the society and also excel in their own chosen fields, he added.<br /><br />SBM Mysore zone assistant general manager Janaradhanaiah said schools are lagging behind in rural areas. <br /><br />He appreciated Credit-i for distributing educational DVDs to students in the countryside.<br /><br />Karnataka Public Service Commission secretary Dr D S Vishwanath, women and child welfare department assistant director Nagaraju, Credit-i advisor Prof Vasanthamma, managing trustee M P Varsha and Manjunath were among those present on the occasion.<br /><br />‘Karnataka Kanmani-2011’ awards were presented to Kavitha Gopal, M J Devaraja Reddy, Basavalingu, Chiranjeevi Shashank, Palaniswamy, B S Raghunath, Bhoomika Rajendra, Rangashetty and Eshwar S Rai.</p>
<p>He was speaking at a programme organised to award ‘Karnataka Kanmani-2011’ by Credit-i organisation at the Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall here on Monday.<br /><br />Agarwal said that six decades had passed since the country became independent, but we were unable to become a developed nation. <br /><br />Developing nation<br /><br />India possesses all the qualities to become a developed nation, and yet was lagging behind for reasons unknown. <br /><br />He called upon people to think about the contribution made to society. He appreciated efforts taken by institutions to improve facility in the society. <br /><br />Deputy commissioner P S Vastrad said many institutions have taken up the role of encouraging talent. Credit-i is one of the institutions, which has been encouraging people by giving awards for the last five years. <br /><br />More achievers <br /><br />This will go a long way in creating more achievers who will continue to serve the society and also excel in their own chosen fields, he added.<br /><br />SBM Mysore zone assistant general manager Janaradhanaiah said schools are lagging behind in rural areas. <br /><br />He appreciated Credit-i for distributing educational DVDs to students in the countryside.<br /><br />Karnataka Public Service Commission secretary Dr D S Vishwanath, women and child welfare department assistant director Nagaraju, Credit-i advisor Prof Vasanthamma, managing trustee M P Varsha and Manjunath were among those present on the occasion.<br /><br />‘Karnataka Kanmani-2011’ awards were presented to Kavitha Gopal, M J Devaraja Reddy, Basavalingu, Chiranjeevi Shashank, Palaniswamy, B S Raghunath, Bhoomika Rajendra, Rangashetty and Eshwar S Rai.</p>
