On August 15, 2025, the ICYM Bajpe Unit, in association with St. Simon Pezar Deanery, successfully hosted “ಕೃಷಿ ಖುಷಿ,” a day focused on growing crops and learning cultivation techniques. The event took place at the field in Paldodi, Ambikanagara, Bajpe
The event commenced at 10:30 AM with a formal inaugural program. Dignitaries present on the dais included
- Rev Fr Jesudas D’costa -Assistant Director, ICYM Bajpe, and Director, Pezar Deanery
- Mr Stany D’Souza -Vice President, Bajpe Parish Council
- Mrs Gracy Sequeira -Secretary, Bajpe Parish Council
- Mr Ronald Rodrigues- Gurkar, Fathima I Ward
- Mr Gration D’Souza -Gurkar, Fathima II Ward
- Ms Sonali Noronha -President, ICYM Pezar Deanery
- Ms Reenal Rodrigues – President, ICYM Bajpe Unit
- Ms Ashel Rosario – Secretary, ICYM Bajpe Unit
- Ms Frenita Tauro, Animator, ICYM Bajpe Unit
The event began with a hymn led by ICYM members, followed by a warm welcome address by Sonali Noronha, President of ICYM Pezar Deanery. Rev Fr Jesudas D’costa Assistant Director of ICYM Bajpe, and Director of Pezar Deanery inaugurated the program by presenting bundles of young paddy plants set aside for transplantation to the Presidents of each unit.
Rev. Fr. Jesudas D’costa emphasized the importance of working in the field and appreciated the members for organizing the event. Mementos were presented to those who contributed to the event’s success.
ICYM Secretary Ashel Rosario delivered the vote of thanks. Subsequently, the youth participated in a hands-on cultivation session, of collecting the young paddy plants from the nursey bed and transplanting them in the ploughed and watered field under the guidance of Fathima Ward members. The event concluded around 1:00 p.m., followed by lunch.
The ” ಕೃಷಿ ಖುಷಿ ” event provided a valuable opportunity for members to learn cultivation techniques and work together.
