The Shri Ashtalakshmi Puja was held at the Joshi Mangal Karyalaya in Madihal of Dharwad. The event was organized by SKDRDP. The program was inaugurated by Shri Abhinav Shāntalinga Shivacharya Swamiji of Sansthan Panchagriha Hiremath, Amminabhavi, who lit the lamp and gave a blessing. He stated that the SKDRDP is a program that fosters economic strength and culture within the community.

The event was presided over by Shri Vasant Arkachari, President of the District Janajagruthi Vedike, Dharwad district. He said that the SKDRDP has implemented various programs and schemes for the progress of the community and that the families who have benefited from them have achieved significant development.

The chief guest, Shri Amrut Desai, former MLA of Dharwad praised the program, stating that the SKDRDP has been instrumental in the economic development of families in the community and that all its programs are running excellently. Shri Pradeep Shetty, District Director of Dharwad district, also spoke, noting that SKDRDP programs, through self-help groups, have brought about economic development and discipline among village families.

The event was attended by Smt. Rukkayya Mohammed Ismail Tamatgar, Smt. Roopa Raju Palankar, members of the Daivagna Samaj Committee Dharwad, Shri Vinay Kumar Balogi, Smt. Savitri Bellakki, President of the Shri Ashtalakshmi Puja Management Committee, Murughamath Zone, and Savita Shinde, President of the Federation.

Shri Ashok K., Project Officer, gave the introductory speech and welcomed the dignitaries. Shri Prabhu Hiremath, Agriculture Supervisor, compered the event, and Smt. Vanita, a supervisor, delivered the vote of thanks. The program saw the participation of Seva Prathinidhi, federation presidents and officials, all members of the self-help groups, and local dignitaries.