Bengaluru
Former Minister and MLA S.T. Somashekhar, while inaugurating the 2023-2024 Ganapati village cluster-level Pratibha Karanji program at R.P.S near Dodda Aladamara in the Yeshavantpur Assembly Constituency, hailed the initiative as a vital supplement to unveil the latent talents of young students. Somashekhar extolled the Pratibha Karanji program for its role in bringing forth the concealed potential within children. He emphasized the crucial role of dedicated school teachers in nurturing the holistic development of students, providing them with a platform to showcase their talents in art, literature, and folk genres. By doing so, he believed that these students would pave the way for a brighter future. The founder of R.P.S., Revanasiddaiah, echoed this sentiment, asserting that every child possesses unique talents waiting to be discovered. He stressed the importance of teachers recognizing and nurturing these talents, emphasizing that children can truly shine when they participate in competitions like Pratibha Karanji without the fear of winning or losing. The encouragement and support of both teachers and parents were seen as integral to unveiling a child's potential. D. Hanumanthiah, President of Rajya Okkaligar Sangh, and Venkatamma Revanasiddhaiah, former President of Bengaluru Dakshina Taluk Panchayat, lauded the initiative, recognizing its potential to empower and uplift the youth. Pankaja Chandrasekharaiah, President of Chunchanakuppe Village Panchayat, along with Vice-President Ramu, Headmistress Deepa, Cluster C.R.P. Girish, and the cluster's head teachers, all graced the occasion with their presence, highlighting the community's support for nurturing young talents through the Pratibha Karanji program.