Hubballi, Jan 27: The SSK Gokul Road Panch Samiti (R) organized a grand “Pratibha Puraskar” (Talent Award) ceremony yesterday, January 26, to honor the academic and extracurricular achievements of the community’s youth. The event was held at Hotel Cubix on Gokul Road, bringing together community leaders, families, and students on the auspicious occasion of Republic Day.
Recognition of Academic Achievement
A key highlight of the event was the distribution of prizes and scholarships to meritorious students of the community. Awards were presented to students who achieved high scores in their SSLC and PUC examinations during the academic year 2024-25.
Additionally, the Samiti distributed scholarships to support the ongoing education of deserving students, reinforcing the community’s commitment to fostering intellectual growth.
Distinguished Guests and Leadership
The ceremony was graced by several high-profile leaders of the Somavamsha Sahasrarjun Kshatriya (SSK) community:
- Sri Satish G. Meharwade: President of the SSK Central Panch Samiti, Hubballi-Dharwad, and General Secretary of KPCC, who served as a Chief Guest.
- Sri Dr. Shashikumar Meharwade: President of the Karnataka State SSK Samaj, Bengaluru.
- Sri Vishwanath Walvekar: Renowned Chartered Accountant (CA).
- Sri Narayanasa Niranjan: Prominent Industrialist.
The event was presided over by Sri Ramesh Burbure, President of the SSK Gokul Road Panch Samiti.
Honoring Excellence
The “Pratibha Puraskar” is a flagship initiative of the Gokul Road Panch Samiti, aimed at encouraging the next generation of the SSK Samaj to strive for professional and educational excellence. This aligns with the community’s broader vision of contributing to Hubballi’s growth as an industrial and intellectual hub by 2026.
Sri N.N. Khode, Honorary Secretary, and the executive committee members ensured the smooth conduct of the program.
Notable members of the committee in attendance included:
- Sri Santosh Katwe
- Sri Krishna S. Baddi
- Sri Rajesh V. Jartarghar
- Sri S.K. Baddi
- Sri Venkatesh Kabadi
- Sri Rajkumar D. Dalabanjan
- Sri Vishnu J. Dalabanjan
- Sri Govind Miskin
- Srimati Savitribai H. Baddi
- Sri Narayanasa L. Niranjan
- Sri N.R. Miskin
- Sri S.R. Bhandage
- Sri Ravindra V. Baddi
The event saw active participation from the SSK Gokul Road Mitra Mandal and the Srinidhi Mahila Mandal.
Building the Future
Speaking at the event, the leaders emphasized that the talent and intellectual potential of the youth are the greatest assets of the Samaj. They noted that as Hubballi undergoes a rapid transformation into a global industrial hub by 2026, the community’s sharp focus on high-quality education and professional skill development will be the primary key to securing a prosperous future for all members.
The guest speakers encouraged students to look beyond traditional roles and embrace the new opportunities emerging in technology and commerce. The Gokul Road Panch Samiti members expressed their deep gratitude to the parents for their support and to the students for their hard work, making the celebration of excellence a resounding success for the entire community.