Udupi is unique in many respects, judged by high literacy rates, Udupi the manifested involvement of people in the planning process. That is why “Our Village: Our Planning” was a success in Udupi, said A Srinivas Rao, Chief Planning Officer of Udupi Zilla Panchayath at the Research Workshop held on 5.12.2017 at Poornaprajna Institute of Management. The workshop was held under the auspicious of Ajim Premji University, Bangalore and Poornaprajna Centre for Research and Development. Prof. A Narayana appreciated the efforts of Udupi in the successful implementation of this programme in Udupi, said it can be emulated elsewhere. The Coordinator of Poornaprajna Research and Development Centre, Dr. Krishna Kothai explained in detail about the proposed project. Director of the Poornaprajna Institute of Managment Dr. Bharath welcomed the participants and Dr. M. R. Hegde, Joint Secretary of Managment of PIM appreciated the efforts of Ajim Premji University and Poornaprajna Centre for Reseach and extended all the help from Poornaprajna Institutions for the project. Researcher of Ajim Premji University Shyam Kashyap, selected Village Panchayath Presidents of Udupi District, Vice Presidents, Panchayath Development Officials, Secretaries, Students from five States of India on a selective basis, students of PIM were present on this occasion. Project Officer, Mr Shashank proposed a vote of thanks.
