Sampada Udupi Organizes Awareness Programme on ’Raita Siri’ App at Moodubelle to Empower

Udupi/M’Belle, 6 Sep 2026: Sampada, Udupi, has introduced the Raita Siri app, a digital initiative aimed at strengthening the connection between farmers and consumers while promoting organic farming, sustainable agriculture and healthier food practices.
The initiative, led by Sampada Director Rev. Fr. Reginald Pinto, seeks to provide farmers with greater visibility for their produce and help them secure fair returns by establishing a closer link with consumers.
The app also encourages consumers to purchase locally grown and organically cultivated agricultural products. By bringing producers and consumers closer, Raita Siri aims to reduce dependence on intermediaries while creating greater awareness about the importance of sustainable farming and healthy food.
The initiative places particular emphasis on supporting small and local farmers and encouraging organic cultivation. It also seeks to motivate people to grow vegetables and fruits at home and explore agriculture-based livelihood opportunities.
In order to popularise ’Raita Siri’ App, an awareness programme was held at St. Lawrence Church Hall, Moodubelle on Sunday, 6 September 2026 from 3.30 pm to 5 pm which was jointly organized by Catholic Sabha Unit, Social Development Commission and Stree Sanghattan Units of St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle. Rev. Fr. Reginald Pinto, Director of Sampada Udupi explained in detail the aims and objectives as well as the method to use the App to nearly 150 parishioners.
The awareness programme was attended by Rev. Fr. Stephern Rodrigues-Assitant Parish priest of Moodubelle, Deacon Shawn Andrade, Mrs. Jyothi Lavina D’Souza-Secretary of the Parish pastoral Council, Mrs. Monica D’Souza-Convener of 20 Commissions, John D’Souza-President of the Catholic Sabha, Mrs. Hilda D’Souza-President of the Social Development Commission and Mrs. Reena D’Souza-President of Stree Sanghattan.
Rev. Fr. Stephen Rodrigues conducted the opening prayer; Mrs. Hilda D’Souza welcomed the gathering and compered the programme and Mrs. Reena D’Souza proposed the vote of thanks.
Sampada’s initiative seeks to build a stronger relationship between farmers, food and consumers, while contributing to sustainable agriculture and healthier communities.