Karmbhoomi Belgaum

For many years, even before the establishment of Tarun Bharat, Belgaum had been the place to which the Thakur family had given its heart and sweat. It was in true sense, their ‘karmabhoomi’. The family had formed a strong connection with the people and roots of Belgaum through the freedom struggle, Sanyukta Maharashtra movement, Goa Liberation movement, the border dispute and social empowerment. Understanding the importance of working for the people, was a crucial part of Shri. Kiran Thakur’s upbringing.

While taking up socially meaningful and politically impactful work, a need for financial support was felt. In such a scenario, seeking donations from the big-hearted businessmen and the common people, always comes with its own set of limitations. Also, Belgaum wasn’t an industrially developed city back then, but the growth of western Maharashtra and Kolhapur was taking place in front of his eyes. The importance of cooperative movement had been well-established, and Shri Kiran Thakur got a chance to inaugurate many cooperative societies in the Belgaum region. These entities were given publicity through Tarun Bharat.