The Extension Centre of Bala Pragathi Kendra Services (BPKS), along with the Centre for Excellence Career Advancement Program, was inaugurated and blessed by Rt. Rev. Dr. Duming Dias, Bishop of Karwar, in the presence of the staff on 10th June 2025.
This new center aims to promote sponsorship and nurture the talents of children under the Children Sponsorship Program (CSP) and beyond. The bishop emphasized the importance of the staff’s dedication to their roles, urging them to learn and perform diligently within the expected timeframes.
The newly inaugurated center will serve eight talukas across the diocese, while the BPKS Center at Honavar will continue to take of Honavar, Bhatkal, and Kumta talukas. The bishop highlighted the presence of talented children within the CSP who need to be identified, mentored, and guided towards competitive examinations and future success.
Present at the event were BPKS Director Rev. Fr. Gabriel Lopes and the newly appointed staff. Bishop Duming Dias congratulated the director and the team for their commitment to the mission. Rev. Fr. Gabriel Lopes expressed his gratitude and proposed the vote of thanks.
