Rangappa Kamat was a leading light for the youth in entrepreneurship – Shrinivasa Dempo

Mangalore: Rangappa Kamat inspired thousands of youth of a generation with his enterprising spirit, his portrait at World Konkani Hall of Fame will continue to inspire future generations. Said Chairman of Dempo Group of Industries, Goa Shrinivas V. Dempo. He was speaking after unveiling the portrait of Late Rangappa Panduranga Kamat, the doyen of Hotel Industry and founder of Kamat Group of Hotels at World Konkani Hall of Fame, World Konkani Centre, Mangaluru on 18th June 2022 at 1.45 p.m.

18th June is commemorated as Goa Revolution Day, on this day in 1948, Ram Manohar Lohiya ignited the Revolution for the liberation of Goa. I am happy to unveil the portrait of Rangappa Kamat who revolutionised the hotel industry in his life time and gave jobs and aspirations to thousands of youth of his time. It is heartening to note World Konkani Centre has installed the World Konkani Hall of Fame to inspire youth in remembrance of elders of the Konkani Community. He said. Shrinivas Dempo also appreciated the Social Development initiatives of World Konkani Centre, lauded the efforts of the centre in striving to preserve Konkani Language and Culture. He remembered the relentless efforts of founder of World Konkani Centre, late BastiVaman Shenoy.

The Guest of honour on the occasion son of late Rangappa Kamat and Chairman of Rangappa Kamat Group of Hotels Ramachandra Rangappa Kamat thanked World Konkani Centre for honouring Rangappa Kamat by installing his portrait at World Konkani Hall of Fame. The Kamat group is marching in the path laid by founder Rangappa Kamat in providing high quality hygienic vegetarian food to the common people. The group will continue to uphold all the ethos instilled by Rangappa Kamat. He said.

Nandagopal Shenoy, President, Konkani Bhas Ani Sanskriti Prathistan, Welcomed the guests and presented a short introduction of new projects of World Konkani Centre. Pradeep G. Pai, Secretary, Vishwa Konkani Student Scholarship Programme delivered a felicitation speech in the honour of Rangappa Kamat. Giridhar Kamath, Secretary presented vote of thanks. Gurudath Bantwalkar, CEO World Konkani Centre compared the programme. Trustees, Memebrs and General public were present and witnessed the programme.