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The NSS unit of Father Muller College of Nursing collaborated with Father Muller Medical College and celebrated Vanamahotsava by organizing a massive tree planting drive on Saturday 06 July 2019 at Father Muller Academy Hall. The theme for this year celebration was a Green Drive

Dr Ramya Satheesh, NSS Co-ordinator, FMMC extended a cordial welcome to the gathering and hi ghlighted the importance of the day.The Chief Guest for the day, Rev. Fr Richard A. Coelho, Director of the Father Muller Charitable Institutions spoke on the concept of SAVE EARTH BY GOING GREEN.

The Father Muller College of Nursing played a video clip of the earlier years Vanamahotsava. The clip showed the growth of the saplings planted then to its fruit bearings today. A variety of yields and the efforts put in by the NSS unit of the nursing college were showcased. The NSS unit of Father Muller College of Nursing awarded for caring the previously planted saplings. New saplings distributed to different heads of the department to plant in the campus. The program ended at 4.30 pm with planting the distributed saplings across the campus. Nearly 600 students and 100 faculties participated this massive event.

The NSS unit of Fr Muller College of nursing collaborated with Zilla Panchayat, Mangaluru City Corporation and Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports as part of Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation Programme (SVEEP) through a marathon on 31.3.2019.

The marathon was conducted in two age categories for citizens above 16 and below 16 years. The 18 km marathon that started at Mangala Stadium took runners through Mannagudda, New Chithra, Car Street, Sharavu Temple, K S Rao Road, Nava Bharat Circle, PVS Circle, Selma Arcade, Kadri Temple Road, Bejai, KSRTC, Lalbagh, Kapikad, Daddalkad, Urwa Store, Ashok Nagar, Urwa Market, Ladyhill and culminated at Mangala Stadium again.

65 volunteers and Mr Shajan Xavier ,NSS programme officer ,Fr Muller college of Nursing had participated this mega event.

NSS unit of Father Muller college Of Nursing conducted 7 days special camp for volunteers from 19.1.19 to 25.1.19. The special camp inaugurated by Rev Fr Ajith Menezes, Administrator, FMMC. The camp lead by Mr Shajan Xavier, NSS programme officer,FMCON, Mrs Arokia Benita and Mrs Hezil Asha.

The unit has conducted various health surveys in the community, street plays, health educations and school health programmes. NSS volunteers also attended various motivational and informational sessions from experts in the same field.

The camp formally concluded on 25.1.19. The chief guest of the valedictory programmes was Dr Shailaja Khatti, NSS programme officer, FMMC.

The NSS unit of Father Muller college of Nursing collaborated in a walkathon organised by The Indian Medical Association, Mangaluru on 25/11/18. Walkathon started at 7 am from Mangala stadium through Mannagudda reached back to Mangala stadium..Main moto of this walkathon was to bring awareness on Organ Donation.The event was inaugurated by MP Nalin Kumar Kateel at Mangala Stadium by releasing the balloons in the air. Dr Shantaram Shetty, Pro-Chancellor of NITTE University, Indian Medical Association Mangaluru President Dr Sachidananda Rai, Ex MLC Capt. Ganesh Karnik, MLA Y Bharath Shetty, AJHRC Medical Director Dr Prashanth Marla, Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists Association President Srinivas Nayak and other dignitaries were present.Nearly 30 NSS volunteers of Father Muller College of Nursing has participated for this event along with NSS programme officer Mr Shajan X.

Ms Jasmin J and Ms Swathy, students of IIIrd Year BSc Nursing attended National integration camp organized by Government of Karnataka for all India NSS volunteers from 24/3/2018- 30/3/2018 at Mangalore university campus,Hampankatta,Mangalore. Total of 148 NSS volunteers participated from all across India.

NSS unit of Father Muller College of Nursing Participated in a procession during " World Day Against Child Labour" programme organised by the District administration, Zilla Panchayat, District Legal Services Authority, Labour Department, Child Helpline and Bar Association in the city on June 12, Monday 2018; Additional Deputy Commissioner Mr AG Gangadhar, Senior Civil Judge, Mangalore inaugurated the program.

The procession started from Hampankatta circle at 9 am to Townhall carrying placards of various slogans related to prevention of child labour, the main motto of this programme was to create awareness about the child labour among the general public and its legal consequences. The district administration had initiated a move to declare Dakshina Kannada district as child labour-free district in two years ago.

Mr AG Gangadhar,Principal District and Sessions judge, Mr KB Nagaraj, Assistant labour commissioner, Mr Mallanna Gowda, secretary, District law services division, Mr Shivaramayya, Asst Director of public education department etc were spoken. The programme ended at 12.45 pm.

NSS unit of Fr Muller college of Nursing organized an awareness programme on 19.5.18 on environmental pollution through street play. The location was at the Thokottu bus station. 15 NSS volunteers along with NSS programme officer (Shajan Xavier) and Mrs Hazel Asha (Lecturer) attended the programme. The street play started at 9.30 am and ended at 10.15 by a vote of thanks by Stefy Noronha. Unit has given awareness of air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution etc. Nearly 150 people benefitted from this programme.

NSS unit of Father Muller College of Nursing Participated in The International Yoga Day on 21st June 2018 organized by Father Muller Charitable Institutions. The program began at 10 am with a Prayer song, about 50 NSS volunteers along with students from other discipline participated in the program. Over all 600 students participated in the program. Hon’ble Minister for urban development and housing Shri U T Khader inaugurated the International Yoga Day celebration.

Director of FMCI Rev. Fr Richard Coelho, Administrators - Fr Rudolph Ravi D’Sa, Fr Roshan Crasta, Fr Ajith Menezes, Fr Vincent Saldanha, the Dean of Father Muller Medical College Dr Jayaprakash Alva, Principal of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College Dr Shivaprasad K, Principal of College of Speech and Hearing Mr Akhilesh P M, Principal of Father Muller College of Nursing Sr Jacintha D’Souza, Principal, School of Nursing Mrs Jasmine Saritha Vas, were the dignitaries on the dais.

Dr Jayaprakash Alva welcomed the gathering. Addressing the gathering, Hon’ble Minister Shri U T Khader said. “Yoga is a natural gift to our country. There is no medicine for stress and tension. Practicing yoga is the best medicine to relieve oneself from stress. Students and staff should not only perform yoga, but should educate people about the benefits of the same, which is your responsibility and duty. Yoga teaches you to breathe well and keep yourself fit. I wish everyone a happy Yoga Day”.

The Presedential address was given by the Director FMCI Rev. Fr Richard Coelho who said, "Yoga helps keep diseases at bay. Practicing yoga will keep our body and mind fit. It keeps our sense and desires in control. It is good to see all Father Muller institutions coming together under one roof to perform yoga."

Honourable minister U T Khader was Felicitated on the occasion. Sr Jacintha D’Souza rendered the vote of thanks and Dr Deepa Rebello, Associate Professor, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College compered the programme.

After the Inaugural there was a 45min Yoga session taken by Dr Sunitha D’Souza, yoga instructor, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College.

NSS unit of Father Muller College of Nursing Participated in Vanamaotsava along with Father Muller Charitable Institutions on 7/7/2018. A short stage programme was held in the Father Muller Convention Centre at 3.00 pm which began with a prayer song by the College of Nursing students. Dr Padmaja Uday Kumar, the Vice Dean of the Medical College welcomed the gathering and introduced the Chief Guest Dr K. Sundara Bhat, Professor of General Medicine, FMMC.

The Chief Guest Dr K.S. Bhat, who himself is an avid gardener growing his own soil less roof-top vegetable garden, gave a thought provoking and inspiring message.

Rev. Fr Richard Coelho, the Director of FMCI called upon everyone to go green and preserve this God given beautiful earth in a better condition for the next generations. He informed that efforts have already been made in the Father Muller Campus to have a green environment and the same will be continued with better planning.

Programme ended up with planting various saplings in the campus by the different department staff and students.

NSS unit of Father Muller College of Nursing has organized a health talk on “Alcoholism and its complications” in Vailankanny ward on 16/05/2017 at 10 am for inmates of Vailankanny ward of Father Muller Medical College Hospital. Mr Sreepathy Bhat, Counselor of Father Muller Medical College Hospital welcomed the gathering. The main motto behind for organizing this speech was to make aware of Alcoholism and its complications on the body. The health education pointed out what is alcoholism, how does it affect on the body and what are the complications and effects of alcoholism and its adjacent problems in India and ways to overcome these. The session came to an end at 11.30 am with the vote of thanks by Mr.Shajan Xaviour, NSS Programme officer Father Muller College Of Nursing.

NSS unit of Father Muller college of nursing took part in World Day Against Child Labour programme organised by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat, District Legal Services Authority, Labour Department, Child Helpline and Bar Association in the city on June 12, Monday; Additional Deputy Commissioner Mr Kumar inaugurated the programme.

A procession started from Hampankatta circle to Townhall carrying placards of various slogans related to prevention of child labour ,the main motto of this programme was to create an awareness about the child labour and its legal consequences. The district administration had initiated a move to declare Dakshina Kannada district as child labour-free district in two years ago. With the recent amendment to the Act, the survey will be conducted once again," Kumar said.

He also pointed that there is a need to change the mindset of the people who employ children in households and other places. World Day Against Child Labour should not be restricted to a day. All the citizens should consider it as a duty not to employ children. Though Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act 2016 came into existence in 1986, it is a tragedy that child labour system is prevalent in the society even to this day.Mr Kumar said the push factors for the prevalence of child labour system include poverty, illiteracy, lack of awareness and parents’ gullibility.

Principal District and Sessions judge K S Bilagi said that focus should be given to education to save children from the menace of the child labour. Child labour deprives children of freedom, equal opportunities and a fulfilled childhood. "When the society considers children as Gods, why to engage them for work? To fulfil the selfish needs of people, children are employed as labourers. There is a need to nurture the innocence in children and allow them to enjoy their childhood," he added.

Assistant labour commissioner K B Nagaraj said that Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016, prohibits the engagement of children in all occupations and of adolescents in hazardous occupations and processes where adolescents refers to those between 14 to 18 years; children are those under 14. The Act also imposes a fine on anyone who employs or permits adolescents to work. There are several rules and regulations to prevent child labour system in the society. It is the irresponsible parents who push their wards to such system, he felt.

In 2016-17, two cases of child labour have been unearthed in Dakshina Kannada and cases have been filed against those who employed them.

District Legal Services Authority member secretary Mallana Gowda Patil, CWC chairperson Nikhesh Shetty and others were present.

Programme ended at 12.45 with a vote of thanks by Mr Srinivasa

The World Breast Feeding week was inaugurated at the Hospital Conference Hall of Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangaluru on 1st August 2016 at 10 am. Rev Fr Ajith Menezes, Assistant Administrator of Hospital was the chief guest and Dr Naveen Chandra, Taluk Health Officer; Mangaluru was the guest of honor. The theme ‘Breast feeding: a key to sustainable development’ was unfolded by Dr Naveen Chandra and he enlightened the audience on the importance of breast feeding and focused on the activities of the government in promoting mother and child health. A poster competition was organized on the occasion and best poster was awarded. Rev Fr Ajith Menezes, chief guest congratulated the organizers for observing the week and promoting the practice of natural nourishment through breast feeding. He appreciated the mothers and encouraged them to continue in selflessly giving themselves in sharing their lives in the upbringing of their families.

The NSS unit of Father Muller Medical College & Father Muller Nursing College organized a rally on 2nd August to create awareness among the People on breastfeeding and its importance. The rally was set open by Dr J P Alva Dean Father Muller Medical College and Rev Sister Winnifred Principle, Father Muller College of Nursing. About 160 participants took part in the rally. The rally began at 10.30 am from Father Muller Campus and marched towards Urban health training center Jeppu . Pamphlets on awareness and importance of Breastfeeding were distributed to the public on the way. The students took part in the rally with great enthusiasm. The rally ended by 12.30 noon.

The NSS unit of Father Muller College of Nursing gave a Health education on the topic “Substance abuse “organized by Mental Health Nursing department as we observed “International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking” on 26.06.2016. The programme was conducted at De addiction ward on 16.07 2016 at 8.30 am . The aim of the programme was to create awareness among the youth about substance abuse and its effects on the health of an individual.

The programme was started by a prayer song lead by Ms Sweedal Serrao welcomed the gathering. Ms.Teena and group enacted a role play on effects of substance abuse on youth. Health education on drug abuse was given by the team. The programme was ended by 11.30 pm.

The NSS unit of Fr Muller College of Nursing organized 7 days special camp from 28.9.2016-4.10.2016. The Programme began with a prayer song. Mr Shajan xaviour NSS Programme officer welcomed the guest & the gathering. .Fr.Rudolph Ravi D’sa, Administrator Father Muller Medical College (FMMC) and chief guest of the function delivered a motivational speech and his life experiences of NSS special camp.

Each day started with morning exercise and various community activities and sessions by experts in the afternoon. Individual skill development programmes and refreshments were served after each day’s programme. In between a day was for Obervational visit to pilikula biological park.

Valedictory function startedon 4.10.16 at 2.30 pm and ended at 4.30 pm. Mr Shajan Xaviour NSS Programme Officer presented the report of whole activities. Rev Sr Winnifred D’Souza Principal, Father Muller College of nursing addressed the gathering & appreciated the effort taken by NSS team.

Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India. This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India's Union Minister for agriculture, Kulapati Dr.K M Munshi. It was started to create enthusiasm among masses for forest conservation and planting trees. This year from 1st July to 7th July are celebrated as Van Mahotsav

The NSS unit of Father Muller College of Nursing organized Vanamahotsava at Father Muller Campus on 30.07.2016. Saplings were planted by the staff and NSS volunteers of Father Muller college Of Nursing. Under the guidance of Principal Sr Winnifred Dsouza and NSS Programme officer Shajan Xaviour.

NSS unit of father Muller college of nursing have organized a Walkathon on 9/04/2016 as a part of World health day celebration . The rally was formally inaugurated by Rev Fr Richard Coelho, Administrator, FMMC. Theme of this year World health day is “Beat diabetes”. The procession began at 7.30 am from Pumpwell gate through Kankanady by pass to FMCI Main gate . The group have given awareness on the need of prevention rather than medicine. The group has dispersed after the breakfast at 9.30 am.

NSS unit of Father Muller College Of Nursing had organized Anganwadi health programme on 14/07/2015 as a part of its regular activity. The main objective of this programme was to rule out the children who has malnourished and underweight.The members visited at Amunje Anganwadi and done under five assessment for children. The volunteers also gave a self prepared standard chart of Height and weight of children according to their age group. Nearly 12 children were benefitted by this programme.

The NSS unit of Father Muller College of Nursing, had participated in a “half Marathon” on 22.02.15 which was organized by Dakshina Kannada Athletic Association (DKAA) with a view to create an awareness among the youth about sports and fitness and to stress on the need to channelize their energy in the right direction.

Ms Ashwini Nachappa, Athlete; Dr Parameshwar, KPCC President; Mr U T Khadar, Health Minister; Mr Abhaychandra Jain, Sports Minister; Mr Nalin Kumar Kateel, MP and Mr Ramanath Rai, District In-charge Minister inaugurated the various categories of the event. The Mayor of Mangalore Muncipal Corporation Mr Mahabala Marla and chairman, Mr Vinaya Hegde, Nitte Education Trust were also present.

Around 20,000 participants of men and women of various age groups participated in the “Half Marathon”. The Participants covered the area fromLady Hill, Mannagudda, Car Street, Navabharat Circle, PVS, MG Road and Mangala stadium.

NSS unit of Father Muller College Of Nursing had organized a week long NSS special camp at Baikampady, Mangalore from 23/04/2015 to 30/04/2015. The camp was inaugurated by Rev Fr,Patrick Rodrigues, Director Father Muller Charitable Institutions and the programme was graced by the presence of Rev Sr.Winnifred D’Souza ,Principal Father Muller College of Nursing & Mr Shajan Xaviour, NSS Programme officer

Fifty NSS volunteers were trained under the guidance of Mr.Shajan, Ms.Lidwin Marina & Mrs Viola D’Souza. The volunteers have divided into six groups.The camp was organized with programmes and activities from morning till late evening. Volunteers started their day with exercise and Yoga later they encouraged to door to door health surveys and referral services. They conducted mass health education on malaria eradication. They had an opportunity to visit the biological park at Pilikula,Vamanjoor.They promoted public information through a role play on prevention of diseases, shramadan and nutritional preparation.Volunteers attended to interactive cum informative sessions by experts around the city. They are, leadership training skill development by Mr Gilbert Nelson Martis, Senior Nurse Practice Educator in United Kingdom;Blood donation,organ donation& its legal aspects by Dr.Leena KC ,Professor Father Muller College of Nursing; Interactive communication skill development by-Rev.Fr,Richard D’Souza,Director, Canara Communications, Mangalore; Environmental Safety & Laws by-Mrs Jyothi Pinto, HR Manager, Father Muller Charitable Institutions. Moral Values in Life by Rev Sr. Winnifred D’Souza. Principal Father Muller College of Nursing. After the daylong activities the volunteers participated in individual skill development programmes.

The camp culminated successfully with valedicatory programme at 2.30 pm on 30/04/2015 Mr Shajan Xaviour NSS Programme Officer presented the report of whole week long activities. Rev Sr Winnifred D’Souza Principal, Father Muller College of nursing addressed the gathering & appreciated the effort taken by NSS team and congratulated all the volunteers and officer on their success.

NSS volunteers of unit of Father Muller College Of Nursing along with Bala Karmika Yojana Sangha, Government of Karnataka had participated in Procession and stage programme at Urwa store Mangalore on 12/06/2015. The main motto of this programme was to give awareness about the consequences of child labor, the rights of children & rights for education. Dr Sharanappa Superintendent of police was a chief guest of the function.Smt Uma MG senior district Judge, Mr A.B Ibrahim District officer and President Child welfare committee, Mangalore were present on the occasion.

The programme started at 9 am from Urwa store till the Office of bala karmika Yojana sangha and end at 1 pm followed by Lunch.

Around 20,000 participants of men and women of various age groups participated in the “Half Marathon”. The Participants covered the area fromLady Hill, Mannagudda, Car Street, Navabharat Circle, PVS, MG Road and Mangala stadium.