Mangaluru: Aasare Geleyara Balaga Mangaluru (Regd.) will celebrate a decade of community service with ‘Aasare–Dasha Sambhrama–2027’ on January 26, 2027, at Jugal Hall, Mallikatte, Mangaluru. The event will mark the organisation’s 10th anniversary and recognise achievements in agriculture through the presentation of the ‘Aasare Krishi Ratna Award–2027’.
The award will be conferred on Rita Maria Menezes in recognition of her achievements in the agricultural sector. The organisation said the honour reflects its commitment to recognising the contribution of farmers and promoting agriculture as an essential pillar of society.
Established in 2017, Aasare Geleyara Balaga has worked in areas including education, healthcare, humanitarian assistance, co-operation and environmental conservation. Its anniversary celebration will serve as an opportunity to reflect on its decade-long journey and reaffirm its commitment to community welfare.
A decade of community-oriented service
Since its establishment, Aasare Geleyara Balaga has focused on supporting people in need and encouraging social responsibility among members of the public.
The organisation’s activities include extending assistance to people facing difficult circumstances and providing educational support to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. These initiatives aim to help individuals and families access essential support and improve their opportunities.
Education remains an important area of community development, particularly for students whose families face financial constraints. Assistance to such students can help them continue their studies and work towards better opportunities.
The organisation also identifies healthcare and humanitarian service among its areas of work. Through its community-oriented approach, it seeks to respond to social needs while encouraging co-operation and participation in welfare initiatives.
Environmental conservation is another part of its stated mission, reflecting the importance of protecting natural resources and promoting responsible practices within communities.
The 10th anniversary celebration will mark a milestone in the organisation’s journey since 2017, bringing its community service activities into focus while recognising contributions in a field central to livelihoods and food production.
Aasare Krishi Ratna Award to honour agricultural achievement
A key feature of ‘Aasare–Dasha Sambhrama–2027’ will be the presentation of the ‘Aasare Krishi Ratna Award–2027’ to Rita Maria Menezes.
The award is intended to recognise achievements in agriculture and highlight the role of individuals who contribute to the sector. The organisation has identified Menezes as the recipient for the 2027 award.
Further official details about her specific agricultural achievements, farming practices and contributions have not yet been provided. These details are expected to be obtained and presented during the felicitation ceremony.
The recognition is intended to draw attention to agriculture and the people whose work supports food production and rural livelihoods. Farmers play a significant role in ensuring food availability while contributing to the economic activity of rural communities.
By recognising agricultural achievers, the organisation also hopes to encourage greater appreciation of farming among younger generations.
Highlighting the importance of agriculture
Agriculture remains a vital part of India’s economy and food system. Beyond crop production, the sector supports livelihoods, rural businesses and a range of activities connected with the supply and distribution of food.
Recognising individuals associated with agriculture can help bring attention to the knowledge, effort and commitment required to sustain farming activities. It can also encourage public discussion on the importance of agricultural work and the need to value those who contribute to it.
Aasare Geleyara Balaga’s decision to present the Krishi Ratna Award as part of its anniversary celebration places this recognition alongside its wider community welfare mission.
The proposed honour also provides an opportunity to highlight agriculture as a field deserving of public recognition, particularly at a time when encouraging younger people to understand and appreciate farming remains important.
The award ceremony is expected to form a central part of the anniversary programme, although further details about the event schedule and other activities have not been announced in the information available.
Anniversary celebration to mark organisational milestone
The ‘Aasare–Dasha Sambhrama–2027’ programme will be held on January 26 at Jugal Hall in Mallikatte, Mangaluru.
The occasion will commemorate 10 years of the organisation’s work in community welfare and provide a platform to honour agricultural achievement. The event brings together two aspects of its stated mission: supporting people through social service and acknowledging individuals whose work contributes to society.
For Aasare Geleyara Balaga, the anniversary represents an opportunity to reflect on its activities since its establishment in 2017 and renew its commitment to education, healthcare, humanitarian assistance, co-operation and environmental conservation.
The presentation of the Aasare Krishi Ratna Award will add an agricultural focus to the celebrations, drawing attention to the contribution of farmers and the importance of farming to society.
As the organisation prepares for its 10th anniversary, the programme is set to mark a decade of community-oriented service while recognising Rita Maria Menezes for her achievements in agriculture.