Bangalore, May 2nd 2018: It is a holiday that is well earned. May Day or Labour Day is universally celebrated as a day to take a break from the monotony of the daily work routine. CREDAI-Bengaluru recognizes that such a day of relaxation is certainly due for all the labourers across its member projects. In light of this, the organization planned a day of fun, games and good food for all labourers and their families, across member projects in the city at Mount Carmel College Grounds, Vasanthnagar. CREDAI-Bengaluru hosted around 678 labourers in this celebration.

Mr. AshishPuravankara, President, CREDAI-Bengaluru says, “Rome was not built in a day; ittook millions of man-hours, their perseverance and commitment to the goal. Fromtime immemorial the importance of our labour community has been spoken at greatlength.They are pivotal to the growth of any culture, society or a nation. In fact, inour industry, the labourers play the most crucial role, they are the veryfoundation upon which our brick and mortar dreams get realised. It's therelentless toil of theirs which act as the perennial source of fuel to keep theindustry growth engine moving.

So it isvery natural that we set a day aside to acknowledge their efforts not just toour industry but to our nation building. I urge everyone to take a little timeoff to thank these unsung heroes of ours for their invaluable contribution toour overall growth.”

Mr. SureshHari, Vice President, CREDAI Bengaluru said, “May Day or  Labour’s Dayis  celebrated on May 1st every year and this is the8th edition of CREDAI Bengaluru. This gives us theplatform to conduct these activities and  we dedicate suchday for our labourers, where we recognize their talent through Sportsactivities which are planned for this day for fun games with food forall and even for their families.

Mr. AdarshNarahari, Secretary, CREDAI-Bengaluru said “Labourers are the people who meetthe aspirations of thousands of home buyers by toiling round the clock . Thiscelebration of May Day is a token of our appreciation for all the work they doand of course to their families that support them"

Mr. AnilNayak, CEO CREDAI Bengaluru said, “May Day celebrations for theconstruction workers of our Members and theirfamilies, is organized as part of our Labour WelfareInitiative. The annual May Day Celebrations is something that our Labourslook forward to enthusiastically. It is something that helps them feel part ofthe family”

“Forlabourers like us, our lives revolve around the sites we work at. Entertainmentoutside of the site is not something we can really indulge in. Being able toattend an event like this with the entire family was something we really lookedforward to. We also practised intensely for all the competitions. We aregrateful to CREDAI for having thought of something like this for us,” saida labourer Beerlinga from Adarsh Developers.  

Activitiesat the event included sporting events such as , running races - 100 meters and200 meters, shot put and long jump. The activities for the day werefollowed by felicitation ceremony, distribution of prizes, Lunch andmementos to participating Labourers.

Prize winners list

Men’s 100 meters race1st - Prize - Hazmrulla from Greystone (12.81 Sec)2nd - Prize - Appralhonahagar  from Puravankara (12.91Sec)3rd  - Prize - Goraja Jamadhar from SobhaDevelopers (13.01 Sec)

Women’s 100 meters race1st – Smt.Bhuvana  from  Adarsh  Developers(16.33 sec)2nd – Smt Sharvani Chala  from  Sumadhura(17.35 Sec)3rd – Smt Lakshmi  from Sumadhura (17.37  Sec)

Men’s 200 Meters Race1st – Goraja  from Sobha Developers (26.01 Sec)2nd – Pradeep kumar   from TotalEnvironment (26.15 Sec)3rd – Pavan   from Sobha Developers (26.81 Sec)

Women’s 200 meters race1st – Smt Sharvani Chala  from  Sumadhura2nd – Smt.Bhuvana  from  Adarsh Developers3rd – Smt Lakshmi  from Sumadhura

Men’s Shotput1st – Randeep  from Total Environment (8.60mts)2nd –Rulam Shek  from  Total Environment (8.50mts)3rd – Eshwar from Brigade Group (8.14 mts)

Women’s Shotput1st – Kottramma from  Adarsh Developers (5.23mts)2nd – Munni from  Total Environment (4.71mts)3rd – Bhagya Lakshmi from  Bearys (4.42mts)

Long Jump – Men1st – Beeralinga from  Adarsh Developers (4.75mts)2nd –Feroz  from  Rohanksha (4.70mts)3rd – Abimanyu from Sobha Developers (4.70mts)