An English poem written by B Divit U Rai, a resident of Bannur and student of Sahyadri Engineering College of Mangaluru has been prescribed as a lesson for 8th grade students.
The government has printed Mother Earth poem from Simple Life, a compilation of poems, written by Divit when he was studying in 10th grade at Sri Ramakrishna High School of Puttur.
Divit had brought out a poem compilation named Dew Drops, when he was studying in 6th grade at Haradi Government School.
Divit also drew the attention of the then home minister Dr G Parameshwara by holding a protest against transfer of five woman teachers of Harady Government School citing additional hands as the reason.
Later, Dr G Parameshwar had participated in the annual day celebration of the school on the Divit’s request and gave a grant of Rs 10 lac for the school room. The minister also promised to bear the cost of education of Divit. Dr Parameshwar also bore the cost of his participation in the Scout Guide Jamboori which was held in Japan.
Divit is the son of Udaya Kumar Rai Neelampadi and Pratima U Rai couple.
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