Udupi, September 3, 2025: The Dalita Sangharsha Samiti (Jai Bhim Nilipade, Gangolli, Kundapur) has submitted a request to the Karnataka government to confer the Udupi District Rajyotsava Award upon Dinesh Kharvi, a renowned diving expert and lifeguard at the Gangolli Lighthouse. The committee emphasized recognizing Kharvi’s selfless social service through this prestigious honor.

Dinesh Kharvi has been engaged in selfless community service for several years, transcending caste, religion, and creed. As a skilled diver, he has retrieved more than 200 bodies from seas, rivers, waterfalls, wells, and ponds, handing them over to grieving families. His efforts have provided immense solace to affected families, establishing him as an exemplary figure in society.

In this regard, representatives of the Dalita Sangharsha Samiti submitted a written petition to Sri U.T. Khader Farid, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. The letter urges the government to honor Kharvi’s invaluable contributions by awarding him the Udupi District Rajyotsava Award.