The eighth annual general body meeting of Mogaveera’s Association Kuwait (MAK) was conducted at Artistic Yoga & Pilates hall Salmiya.

Mr Amrith Raj Suvarna who was an excellent host for the day welcomed all the MAK members to this event, as it is a customary and traditional, the proceedings of the MAK AGM commenced with Kuwait & Indian National Anthem followed by a prayer song sung by Baby Ashwitha Suvarna & Mr Manoj Amin.

The lighting of the lamp was done by the MAK 2023 management committee, President Mr Kishore Kotian, Convenor Mr Ramesh Kidiyoor, MAK Ex. President Mr .Jaya Kotian and Senior Member Mr Gopal Suvarna

The General Secretary, Mr Pundarika Kanchan read the Annual Report of the activities of the association for the year 2023. While the Treasurer Mr Lohith Karkera read out the financial report for the year, both of which were approved by the members.

Some of the major events of 2023 are as follows MAK organized its Sixth Indoor National level Volleyball & Throw Ball Tournament under the title of “MAK Champion Trophy 2023 “which was held on 25th Feb at American International School, Maidan Hawally, Kuwait.

MAK Conducted Shri Ganesh Chaturthi programme for the first time on 22nd Sep at Yoga & Artistic Pilates Hall Salmiya. A soulful environment was created by Bhajan team headed by Mr Suresh Salian & Mr Santhosh Kunder along with other MAK members. Followed by pooja and arathi with prasadam. Delicious lunch was served.

As part of the welfare project:

1). Scholarship of Rs.15000 was given to First three Meritorious students of Mogaveera community of Mahalaksmi English Medium School, The names of the top 3 students are as follows,1) Navya S Suvarna-601(96.16%), 2) Medhaa D-585(93.60%), 3) Janmith S Kotian-563(90.08%).

2). Scholarship of Rs. 15000 was given to first three meritorious students of Mogaveera community of Sagar Vidya Mandir, Beach Road, Padubidri.

President Mr Kishore Kotian welcomed all the members & thanked everyone for their continued support during his tenure. He also assured that he would also support & work towards the betterment of the committee & requested everyone to provide continuous support even for the upcoming year.

The returning officer, Mr Dinesh Suvarna announced the new managing committee for the year 2024.

The officer bearers for 2024 are as follows:

President : Mrs Poonam Mendon, Bolar, Mangalore.

Vice President : Mr Pundarika Kanchan, Yermal Bada.

General Secretary : Mrs Pooja Kanchan, Udyavara.

Treasurer : Mr Sudhakar Puthran, Kidiyoor.

Cultural Secretary : Mr Nishant Salian, Badanidiyoor, Kadike.

Sports Secretary : Mrs Kavitha Kidiyoor, Kidiyoor.

P.R.O & Welfare Officer : Mr Santhosh Kunder, Uppoor.

The management committee members introduced themselves, thanked and assured all the members for rendering their best service during their tenure.

Newly Elected President, Mrs Poonam Mendon in her speech, thanked all the members for electing her as president for giving this opportunity. She urged all the members to be always united, provide continuous support, increase the visibility of the Association in Kuwait & take the association to the next level.

Executive committee of 20 members were announced by the President who are as follows: Mr Sachidananda Suvarna, Mr Suresh Salian, Dr Vikyath Boloor, Mr Dinesh Suvarna, Mrs Kusum Girish, Mr Kiran Kumar, Mrs Ranjitha Pundarika, Mr Rakshith Suvarna, Mr Rajesh Salian, Mr Srinivas Puthran, Mr Prashanth Kunder, Mr Nithin Suvarna, Mr Lakshmeesh Salian, Mr Jeevan Amin, Mr Lohith Karkera, Mr Manoj Amin, Mr Amrith Raj Suvarna, Mr Nithesh Karkera, Mr Laxman Ambiga, Mrs Smitha Lakshmeesh.

Below Welfare Projects would be continued as informed by the President:

Death Grant of INR.1,00,000/- in case of death of any active member, financial help will be provided to next of kin of the deceased.

Financial help (Health Grant) of INR. 25,000/- will be given to the members in case of serious health issues or permanent

disability or severe injury due to accident.

Merit Cum Means Scholarship- Children of MAK members residing in Kuwait or India would be awarded Scholarship of INR. 10,000/- for 10th Standard Students & INR. 12,000 for 12th Standard Students.

Scholarship for Mogaveera Management School in India

President, Mrs Poonam Mendon, also announced that scholarship of INR.15,000 would be awarded to the First three Meritorious students respectively for the year of 2023-2024, for the following schools of the Mogaveera Community.

Mahalaksmi English Medium School, Uchila. And Sagar Vidya Mandir, Beach Road, Padubidri.

Convenor Mr Ramesh Kidiyoor congratulated the New Committee members & also urged everyone to get innovative & strengthen the members of the community In Kuwait & always be united.

Farewell was given to MAK Ex President Mr Kishore Kotian & his wife Mrs Prathvini Kishore Kotian as they were Leaving Kuwait for Good. Good wishes were given to them from all the members.

Melodious songs were sung by Mr Suresh Salian, Mr Lohith Karkera, Mr Jaya Kotian, Mr Kishore Kotian, Mr Sachidananda Suvarna, Mr Dinesh Suvarna, Mr Pundarika Kanchan and Mr Purandara Manchi. As a part of entertainment program, games were conducted by Mr Suresh Salian to the members of MAK. Delicious food was served by Restaurant Shangri La, Salmiya. MAK Idol trophy was a tie between Mr Pundarika Kanchan & Mr.Lohith Karkera. First Runners was given to Mr Purandara Manchi. Lucky Mogaveera Trophy for the lucky draw was got by Mr Rohan Raj.

In her vote of thanks Mrs Pooja Kanchan expressed her gratitude to each and every member who supported to make the event a successful one.