Mangaluru: MCC Bank holds NRI Meet 2022
On the occasion of the Post Centenary decennial celebration of the bank, NRI meet was organised by M.C.C. Bank Ltd at the Pacific IV Hall, Hotel Ocean Pearl, near Navabharath Circle, Mangaluru on Friday 30th December,2022.
The programme started with the prayer song.
The NRI Meet was presided over by Anil Lobo, Chairman of the bank. The meet was formally inaugurated by Rev Dr Rocky D’Cunha, Superior of St. Ann’s Friary Mangaluru. Dr Ronald Colaco, NRI Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Walter Nandalike, Founder & Managing Director of Daijiworld Media Pvt.Ltd, Mangaluru, CA Rudolph Rodrigues, were the guests of honour.
Anil Lobo, in his presidential address, said that the MCC Bank is the pride of our community and the foundation for which was laid by the visionaries and philanthropists 110 years back. He emphasised the importance of the customers in the banking business and said that the staff are being properly trained at the training centre to be more responsive to the needs of the customers and offer best customer service. He informed the gathering about the conduct of customers’ meet at all the branches and the positive feedback received from all the customers about the excellent customer service offered by the Bank. He requested the NRI customers to support the Bank by their word of mouth publicity in their respective countries where they are employed or pursuing their business.
CA Rudolph Rodrigues, while delivering a talk on Taxation for NRIs, explained various provisions of Income Tax/capital gains tax applicable to NRIs, Resident but not ordinarily residents (RNORs) and resident Indians. He also explained the provisions under IT Act and FEMA. He clarified the doubts raised by NRIs during interactive session.CA Rudolph also spoke about the progress made by MCC Bank for the last 4 years and appreciated the professionalism prevailing in the Bank.
Rev Dr Rocky DCunha, in his inaugural speech appreciated the Chairman, Management and Staff of the bank for rendering selfless service to the society. He explained the virtues of generosity and said sharing always doubles the Joy, what we earn will give us living and what we give will earn a life. He quoted Mahatma Gandhi’s words saying helping the humanity is by far the important essence of life.
Walter Nandalike, congratulated the Chairman, Management and the staff for their wonderful progress for the last 4 years, throughout hard work and dedication, despite Critism from certain sections of the community. He expressed that it is easier to critise than to achieve. He also stressed the importance of making the community’s only bank stronger by offering full support and co-operation by the members of the community.
Dr Ronald Colaco, in his address said that Christian community is known world over for doing the noble work in the field of education, healthcare and charity. He appreciated the Bank for its tremendous achievement in all business parameters since 2018. He urged the community members especially the NRIs to extend their 100% support and help the Bank in its growth. He pledged to help the Bank in increasing its capital and also the NRI Deposits.
On this occasion the NRI customers were honoured with shawl and flower bouquets for being a great support to the Bank.
Vice Chairman Jerald Jude Dsilva, Directors Marcel Dsouza, David Dsouza, Herold Monteiro, Andrew Dsouza, Roshan Dsouza, Irene Rebello, Dr Freeda Dsouza, Elroy Kiran Crasto, C.G. Pinto, Sushanth Saldanha, Sharmila Menezes, Alwyn P Monteiro, Felix D’cruz, Dy General Manager Raj Menezes, Senior Manager (NRI) were also present.
Board of Management Chairman Anil Patrao welcomed the gathering. General Manager Sunil Menezes proposed vote of thanks. Roshan D’silva compered.
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Treat snake, dog bite victims without demanding money, Min Gundurao directs pvt hospital
Bengaluru: Private hospitals must provide immediate life-saving treatment to victims of snake bites and dog bites without demanding any advance payment, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao said on Friday, stressing that the directive is mandatory and has already been issued as an official order.
The Minister was speaking after inaugurating the Snake Bites Prevention and Control and Rabies-Free Karnataka State Action Plan, organised by the Department of Health and Family Welfare under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, at Vikasa Soudha.
Stating that the government aims to reduce rabies deaths in the state to zero by 2030, Gundurao said the action plan focuses on strengthening rabies prevention mechanisms.Anti-rabies vaccines and rabies immunoglobulin have been supplied to all primary health centres, community health centres, taluk hospitals and district hospitals across the state, and maintaining adequate stock has been made mandatory.
He added that private hospitals also have vaccines available and must begin treatment immediately without insisting on advance payment.
"To ensure strict implementation, state-level and district-level joint committees have been constituted to monitor compliance," Gundurao added.
The Minister said the initiative is being implemented with the coordination of various government departments, with non-governmental organisations also extending support.
Gundurao also stated that, “in line with Central Government guidelines, the Karnataka government included all snakebite cases under the list of notifiable diseases in 2024. The guidelines have been prepared in collaboration with NGOs, civil society organisations and multiple departments, focusing on prevention, availability of medicines, training of healthcare personnel and public awareness. The primary objective is to eliminate disability and mortality caused by snake bites.”
Reiterating the government’s stand, the Health Minister said that while free treatment for snakebite victims is being provided in government facilities, private hospitals are also responsible to offer immediate treatment without demanding advance payment.
