St Philomena College, Puttur Student Selected for Indian Army through Agneepath Program

Puttur, 25 September: An aspiring student from IIBBA, St Philomena College, Puttur, Mr Len Biddappa, has achieved a remarkable feat by being selected for the Indian Army through the Agneepath program, a scheme approved by the Government of India. Len Biddappa, the son of Nishant CM and Nalini, hails from the village of Nalvathoklu in Virajpet.

The educational journey of Len Biddappa has been one of dedication and hard work. He completed his primary schooling at the Rotary School of Virajpet, followed by his high school education at Saint Ann’s English Medium High School. He continued his academic pursuits and completed his pre-university studies at Sai Shankar College in Ponnampet. Later, he joined the prestigious St Philomena College, Puttur, for his BBA degree with great enthusiasm.

Rev. Dr Anthony Prakash Monteiro, the principal of the College, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Len Biddappa and expressed his appreciation for the role of the Agneepath program in nurturing the aspirations of the youth and serving the nation. He also emphasized the crucial role played by the youth in safeguarding the motherland and took pride in Len Biddappa’s selection as an Agni-Veer. Len Biddappa thanked the Principal and the college for their support in helping him reach the goal he aspired for.

Eighteen-year old Len Biddappa is set to embark on his training journey, which begins tomorrow, symbolizing his commitment to serving the nation. During this momentous occasion, Professor Ganesh Bhat, Dr AP Radha Krishna, the vice principals, Dr Radhakrishna, the head of the Department of BBA, Assistant Professors Mr Prashant Rai, Mrs Pushpa, and PRO Bharathi S. Rai were present along with the students of IIBBA to offer their good wishes.