Udupi: Keshav Kotian, the president of the Badagabettu Gram Panchayat, has been invited to participate in the Republic Day celebrations in Delhi on January 26.

As part of the Jal Jeevan Mission initiative, a directive was issued to nominate a member of the Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) who played a significant role in the successful implementation of the scheme.

Among the villages declared as “Har Ghar Jal” under the mission, Kotian was selected for his contributions to operational and maintenance excellence. Along with him, one family member has also been invited to attend the prestigious event.