• The function organized by the Radhakrishna Foundation, in association with the Katte Sathya Foundation
• The women, all BPL card holders with more than five-months pregnancy, were given gifts
Bengaluru May 9, 2025 – More than 60 less-privileged women in late stages of pregnancy attended a community baby shower program, titled Janani, held at BBMP Maternity Hospital, NR Colony. Mrs Revathi Kamath renowned environmentalist and philanthropist was Chief Guest at the function organized by the Radhakrishna Foundation, in association with the Katte Sathya Foundation.
The dignitaries present included Shri Ravi Subramanya, MLA, Basavanagudi,Shri BS Satyanarayana (Katte Sathya) Ex-Mayor and Hon. President of the Katte Sathya Foundation, prominent gynecologist Dr. Vidya V Bhat, Chairman, Radhakrishna Foundation in the presence of BBMP senior officials.
Said Dr. Vidya V Bhat, Chairman, Radhakrishna Foundation, who is also Medical Director of RadhaKrishna Multispecialty Hospital, Bengaluru: “The idea behind holding this event is to respect motherhood, educate women about what to do and what not to do during pregnancy, check their health status, and encourage hospital deliveries. All this immensely helps ensure that mothers-to-be give births to their babies smoothly.”
Mrs. Revathi Kamath, renowned environmentalist and philanthropist, was the Chief Guest at the event. Speaking at the function, she said, “Motherhood is the foundation of any healthy society. It is heartening to see organizations like the Radhakrishna Foundation and Katte Sathya Foundation come together to support these women, many of whom have limited access to healthcare. Empowering them with knowledge, nutrition, and medical attention at this critical time ensures a safer future for both mothers and babies.”
The women, all BPL card holders with more than five-months pregnancy, given gifts including a saree, bangles, fruits, protein powder and a stainless-steel plate.
Radhakrishna Foundation has been involved in holding community baby shower (Seemantha) function on a regular basis.
