The 20th anniversary of Vanasiri Rural Development Society (VRDS) was celebrated at Ramakrishna Ashram Ranebennur with Swami Prakaashanda ji Maharaj in attendance. He appreciated VRDS's efforts in addressing various social issues and implementing development models over the past two decades, including those focused on migrant wage workers, child rights, women's empowerment, livelihood, and the protection and conservation of natural resources. Dr. B.S. Kelgar, Shri G.S. Ramachandra from the Agri Graduate Association, and Shri G.N. Simha, President of VRDS, spoke about development dialogues with the community, sharing their views and thoughts. Three NGO achievers, Shri Ganapati Bhat, Shri Roopa Naik, and Shri Sikandar Miranayak, were honored during the program. VRDS office bearers, board members, and the community participated in the celebration. VRDS announced the decision to celebrate its 25th Silver Jubilee by annually awarding the Best Achiever Cash Prize in the fields of social change in environment, soil and water conservation, forest conservation, child rights, women's empowerment, and livelihood.