Badagabettu Society

Rakshabandhan Celebration

Rakshabandhan was celebrated in a unique manner at the Jagannatha Auditorium, organized in collaboration with Namma Sangha and Prajapita Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya, Udupi Ajjarkadu Centre.
Brahmakumari Suma shared a thought-provoking message on the significance of Rakshabandhan. The event featured the ceremonial tying of rakhis and distribution of sweets.
Prominent attendees included Association President Sri Jayakar Shetty Indrali, Prajapita Brahmakumari representatives Y. Mohan and Ratnakar Kini, branch managers, and staff. General Manager Rajesh Sherigar welcomed the gathering, and Assistant General Manager Praveen Kumar compered the program.

Badagabettu Co-operative Society Honoured with Sadhana Award for 18th Consecutive Year

Badagabettu Co-operative Society Ltd., Udupi, under the leadership of President Indrali Jayakar Shetty, has been awarded the Sadhana Award by the Dakshina Kannada District Central Co-operative Bank for the 18th consecutive year. The society also received a Gold Medal for achieving deposits exceeding ₹500 crores during the financial year 2023-24.
The awards were presented during the Annual General Meeting of the Dakshina Kannada District Central Co-operative Bank. President Indrali Jayakar Shetty and General Manager Rajesh Sherigar accepted the honors from Mr. Rajendra Kumar.

Tributes to Retiree Arun Kumar S.V.

A felicitation ceremony was held by the Badagabettu Credit Co-operative Society of Udupi for Arun Kumar S.V., who retired as the Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies. The event took place at the Mini Hall of Ajjarkadu Purabhavana in the city.
The chief guests at the ceremony were Sukanya, Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kundapura Sub-Division, and Raviraj Hegde, Director of KMF. During the event, Jayakar Shetty Indrali, the president of the society, was also honored for being appointed as the Chief Commissioner of the Bharat Scouts and Guides District Association, Udupi.
The chief guests at the ceremony were Sukanya, Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kundapura Sub-Division, and Raviraj Hegde, Director of KMF. During the event, Jayakar Shetty Indrali, the president of the society, was also honored for being appointed as the Chief Commissioner of the Bharat Scouts and Guides District Association, Udupi.
Prior to the felicitation ceremony, a training session on personality development and skill enhancement was conducted for the society’s staff by M.D. Vishwanath Nair, the retired Managing Director of Dakshina Kannada District Central Co-operative Bank.
The society’s General Manager, Rajesh V. Sherigar, welcomed the guests, and the Deputy Manager, Praveen Kumar, delivered the felicitation speech for retired Arun Kumar S.V. The event was hosted by Naveen K., the branch manager of the society’s Malpe branch. Vice President George Samuel expressed his gratitude and delivered the vote of thanks.

Financial Contribution of Rs. 12 Lakh for Educational Support

Badagabettu Credit Co-operative Society Ltd., a renowned cooperative society in Udupi, is recognized for its notable achievements in cooperative services, addressing societal aspirations, and offering extensive social and economic support with a selfless and responsible approach.
As part of its commitment to education and social service, the society sanctioned Rs. 12 lakh for students of Kannada medium schools in the district. This initiative included the distribution of valuable notebooks, educational materials, and recognition under the “Pratibha Puraskar” program. The event was held on Saturday, 22nd June 2024, at Ajjarkadu Town Hall, Udupi.
Udupi ASP, S.T. Siddalingappa, inaugurated the event and emphasized the importance of continuous learning beyond textbooks to achieve success and develop the ability to face competitive exams. He encouraged students to cultivate habits such as reading newspapers and literary works to acquire essential life skills. Speaking at the event, Deputy Director of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Mr. Ganapati, highlighted the importance of setting clear goals and working hard to achieve them.

Event Highlights and Speeches

Udupi ASP, S.T. Siddalingappa, inaugurated the event and emphasized the importance of continuous learning beyond textbooks to achieve success and develop the ability to face competitive exams. He encouraged students to cultivate habits such as reading newspapers and literary works to acquire essential life skills. Speaking at the event, Deputy Director of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Mr. Ganapati, highlighted the importance of setting clear goals and working hard to achieve them.

Recognition and Distribution

Outstanding students were felicitated for their achievements:
  • SSLC: Sanketa H.S., Samarth Joshi, Chinmayi Pai, and Srivatsa V.
  • PUC: Marcus Frank Mapranny, Srishti V., Ashwin Prem, Satwik V. Shetty, Vaibhavi Acharya, and Deepali Sherigar.
Additionally, subsidies and educational aids were provided to various institutions:
  • Malpe Karunya Special Children’s School (Computer Equipment)
  • Indiranagar UBM Christa Karunya Church (Water Chiller)
  • Mulur Uchila CSI Unity High School (Samavastara)
  • Brahmavar Kumragodu SHP School (Subsidy for School Building Construction)
  • Budnar Aided HP School (Samavastara, Educational Equipment)
  • Kukkikatte Private Aided HP School (Subsidy)
Free notebooks were distributed to students from over 35 Kannada medium schools in the district.

Attendees and Acknowledgments

The event was graced by Vice-President George Samuel, Centenary Committee Convenor Purushottam P. Shetty, and board members Sanjeev Kanchan, L. Umanath, Syed Abdul Razzaq, Vinay Kumar T.A., Padmanabha Nayak, Manohar S. Shetty, Sadhu Salian, Sadashiva Naik, Jaya Shetty, and Gayathri S. Bhat.
General Manager Rajesh V. Sherigar delivered the welcome address, while Malpe Branch Manager Naveen K. and Assistant General Manager Praveen Kumar proposed the vote of thanks

International Women’s Day

Under the sponsorship of the association, International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 11, 2018, at the Ammanni Ramanna Shetty Hall. The event was inaugurated by Akshaya Gokhale, a lecturer from Karkala.

The program was attended by Jayakar Shetty Indrali, General Manager of Badagabettu Credit Co-operative; Sheela K. Shetty, Vice President of the Zilla Panchayat; Tallur Shivaram Shetty of the Tallur Family Trust; Girija Shivaram Shetty, President of the Malpe Lions Club; Veena Shetty, President of the Shankarapura Bantara Women’s Forum; and members of the Women’s Associations Union, including Vasanthi Rao Koradkal, Radha Das, Mamatha S. Shetty, and Geetha Ravi.

Sahakara Vaibhava – 2018 : Cooperative Cultural Competition

Jayakar Shetty Indrali Elected as President of Udupi District Co-operative Union


General Manager of Badagabettu Credit Co-operative Society Mr. Jayakar Shetty Indrali unanimously elected as the President of Udupi District Co-operative Union For the period 2019-20 to 2023-24.