To Serve : We only need a Heart full of Grace- NSS Unit celebrates it's 50th Year

NSS unit of School of Social work, Roshni Nilaya celebrated the Golden Jubilee of NSS on NSS day, September 24, 2019.

Professor Rita M. Noronha , Retired Professor of MSW, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya and the First NSS Officer of the College, was the Chief Guest and she inaugurated the programme with the lighting of the lamp. In her Inaugural speech she addressed the  NSS students saying that NSS  gives ample opportunities to the volunteers to be leaders, to analyse situations and to face challenges.

Former Principals of the College , Founder Principal Dr Olinda Pereira, Miss Philomena Serrao, Dr Jacintha D’souza and Provincial of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary, Miss Philomena D’sa were the Guests of Honour who felicitated the NSS Officers who served the NSS unit since 1975.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prof. Vineetha K,  Mangalore University NSS Co-ordinator said that NSS provides a platform for students to tap their potentials .

NSS Volunteers Deekska K , recipient of Indira Gandhi National Award for the Best Volunteer 2010-2011, Miss Chinthana, best NSS Volunteer University Level 2017-2018, Rajkihan G.S , Participant RD Parade, Bangalore January 26,2019 were felicitated.

Miss Juliet C.J , Principal of the College presided over the function.Associate Professir Cecilia F. Goveas, NSS Programme Officer welcomed the gathering.Assistant Professor Sandeep Ullal , Asstistant NSS Programme Officer proposed the Vote of Thanks. NSS volunteer Ahmad Safwan compered the programme.

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Sadak Suraksha – Jeevan Raksha

On the occasion of ‘Traffic Awareness Week”, the Department of Criminology, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya in collaboration with the Mangaluru City Traffic Police organised a street play on “Traffic Rules” for 3 schools- Peace Public School, Kerebail, Thokottu, Mangalore Sharada Vidyalaya Kodailbail, Mangalore, and Canara CBSE Dongerkery, on 13th January 2020. The students of Criminology had put a play on road safety Awareness by enacting rash and negligent driving, drunk and driving, driving without helmet, distraction while driving, listening to music while crossing roads and so on. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Love Life ? Follow Traffic Rules!

On the occasion of ‘Traffic Awareness Week’, the Department of Criminology, School of Social Work in collaboration with the Traffic South Police Station and United Toyota organised a street play on “Awareness on Traffic Rules” in Nagori junction on 16th January 2020.

The students had put a play on Road Safety Awareness to the general public by enacting various situations where traffic rules are violated by the public and how as a responsible citizens should abide by the rules.

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STOP! LOOK! PROCEED WITH CAUTION!

Street Plays on Traffic Awareness Week

On the occasion of ‘Traffic Awareness Week”, the Department of Criminology, School of Social Work in collaboration with the Traffic South Police Station and United Toyota organised a street play on “Awareness on Traffic Rules” in Amrutha College, Padil, Mangaluru on 17th January 2020.

The students put a play on Road Safety Awareness for the B.Ed teachers of the college by enacted a play on how traffic rules are violated by rash and negligent driving, drunk and driving, driving without helmet, distraction while driving, hearing to music while crossing roads and so on.

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Walkathon on Traffic Awareness

Traffic awareness week concluded with a Walkathon on 18th January 2020. The the students of BA along with the traffic officials of Mangaluru City and employees of United Toyota, Padil participated in the walkthon from St. Sebastian ground to School of Social work.

Dr.  Juliet C J, Principal thanked the traffic official and United Toyota for organising the traffic awareness programme and expressed the importance of awareness among the youth. She congratulated and expressed her happiness on the successful completion of the programme and promised that the School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya would always join hands with the Police Department in organising awareness programmes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Towards a Swach Community- Street Plays

Socio- Economics Forum in collaboration with the NSS Forum and SAHAYOG in association with Dharma Jyothi Social Work Centre,Vamanjoor put up a street play on cleanliness and the ill consequences of plastics on environment at Vamanjoor junction on Wednesday January 22, 2020 at 5pm .

Sr Joel , coordinator , Dharma Jyothi social work centre , Sri Nagendra Rao Programme coordinator , Nss programme officers Assoc Prof Cecilia Goveas , Sri Sandeep Ullala and Dr Kiran Prasad  coordinator sociology Economics forum were present .

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jana Shikshana Trust Visit

First year students of Rural Development visited Jana Shikshana Trust, an NGO situated near Mudipu on February 4, 2020 to gain a hands-on experience on the functions of non-profit making organisations.

 

The trustees, Mr. Sheena Shetty and Mr. Krishna Moolya delivered an orientation about the organisation especially about their programmes with Elected Women Representatives, Sustainable Development initiatives, and so on.

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A Visit with a Difference

First BSW students under the guidance of Professor Vineetha participated in the 'Makkala Grama Sabhe'on Saturday 30 November2019 at Aided HP School, Badaga  Belluru.

Students also visited Tapovana, Institution for OrphanChildren and also Sneha  Sadan,Institution for HIV/AIDS affected children at Kaikambha.

 

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Visit to Samvedana - Home for Children

Twenty five YRC volunteers along with YRC program Officer Anusuya Shenoy visited Samvedana, Home for Children and conducted group Activities and distributed fruits to the Children on the 7th of March 2020.

 

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Lending a helping hand

Due to the rapid increase of Corona the availability of masks and sanitizers have gone down drastically, so as a responsible citizen and Youth Red Cross volunteer, Ms Geethanjali Thamban of II BA felt the need to do something about it.

She made a few masks for her family and neighbours and distributed sanitizers in Kunitan South,Karivellur, Kannur district, Kerala state.

 

Since the masks were made of cloth pieces it could be washed and reused. This helped her ensure to a large extent that when they inevitably have to go out to buy the necessary things they are protected.

Beneficiaries of this were about a total of fourteen people.

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Helping Hands during Crucial Times

As we all know, the coronavirus is increasing very rapidly and there are large number of people affected by this. Due to this, there is a shortage of masks and sanitizers, and in many areas there is a shortage of food grains for daily wage workers. Due to a lack of income, these people cannot afford to feed their families and take care of them at such a crucial time.

Tio help some of these people, Ms. Madhulika Youth Red Cross Volunteers distributed masks and sanitizers to the cleaners, milkmen and other people who are fulfilling their duties by risking their lives for us, along with bags of food grains in Koteshwar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

 

She also tried to make people more aware of the Social distance, benefits of using masks and sanitizers in order to protect themselves and their families.

A total of 8 people benefited with the face masks and sanitizers and 5 people benefited by the distribution of food grains.

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To Serve with Love - Distribution of Grocery Kits

As part of COVID-19 relief activities, UG Department of Criminology, School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya, in collaboration with Centre for Development Studies and Education (CEDSE) And St. Joseph Engineering College (SJEC) distributed Grocery kits to 125 registered street vendors in the city on May 15, 2020.

The members of the Management of St. Joseph Engineering College and School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya, participated along with the representatives from Centre for Development Studies and Education. The office bearers of Street Vendors Association were also present during this significant event.

 

 

 

 

 

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"STAY AWAY to STAY SAFE from ADDICTION"

The Sociology-Economics forum ,PSY forum and NSS unit of the college jointly organised a Webinar on the topic "Stay Away to Stay Safe From Addiction"- an awareness Programme for the students of the college on Wednesday July 1, 2020.

Ms. Cecilia F. Goveas the NSS Officer of the College and Head of the Department of Economics delivered the welcome address. Ms. Donna Sharon, 2nd Year BA student invoked God’s blessings

Principal of the College Dr. Juliet C.J. in her opening remarks appreciated the initiative taken by the forums to organise such a webinar for the students. Ms. Sandra Lobo, Head of the Department of Psychology, introduced the Resource Person Dr. Rameela Shekhar, Mental Health Professional , Manashanthi , Mangaluru.

Dr. Rameela Shekhar addressed the students about how they could stay away from addiction and also on how they could help others too. She said better Knowledge is necessary for better care

The session was followed by an interaction among all. Dr.Rameela Shekhar clarified the doubts of the students related to different forms of addiction. Dr. Kiran Prasad B. Head of the Department of Sociology, proposed the vote of thanks.
A total of 89 students belonging to different departments of the College attended the Webinar which was hosted on the platform of Google Meet.

 

 

 

 

 

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Healthy Food for Healthy Living - An NSS Day and Poshan Abhiyan Initiative

The NSS Day and Poshan Abhiyan was celebrated through a Webinar on the 24th of Septembeer 2020. The President for this occasion was Dr. Juliet C.J. Professor Vineetha K., the Registrar of School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya.

The Resource Person for this session on “Healthy Food for Healthy Living” was Ms. Freeda Almeda, a Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Associate Professor Ms. Cecelia Goveas, the former NSS Officer and Head of the Department of Economics also participated in this session. Assistant Professor Mr. Obannath, the NSS Officer co-ordinated the session.

 

 

 

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NSS Pledge against spreading of Covid-19

The NSS Pledge was taken as an initiative to prevent the spread of Covid-19 Virus on the 8th of October 2020. A commitment was made to take the necessary precautions to prevent the risk of spreading of the virus among ourselves and others. A pledge was made to always wear masks in public places and to maintain a distance of 6 feet from others. It was also decided that hands wwould be kept clean through frequent washing.

The programme was co-ordinated by the NSS Officer Assistant Professor Mr. Obannath and the pledge was read by Associate Professor Ms. Cecelia Goveas.

 

 

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Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2020

The Vigilance Awareness Week-2020 was observed from 27th October, 2020 to 2nd November, 2020 on the theme “Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat (Vigilant India, Prosperous India)”. As a part of this event pledge was taken by the teaching and non-teaching staffs of School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya Mangaluru.

 

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Constitution Day Pledge

On the occasion of “Constitution Day” a pledge was taken in the seminar hall by the teaching and non teaching staff of School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru.

 

The pledge was taken on 26th November 2020 under the leadership of Mr. Obanatha M.P., NSS Programme Officer. The pledge was read by Ms. Veena B. K, Assistant NSS Programme officer of the college.

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"To have the Heart of a Volunteer" - Youth Red Cross Orientation Programme

On 27th November 2020, Youth Red Cross Forum organised an Orientation Programme for Youth Red Cross Volunteers through Virtual Meet. The Orientation Programme was conducted by Ms. Anusuya Shenoy, YRC, Programme Officer and the session concluded with the Pledge on Youth Red Cross.

 

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"Not to be served but to Serve" - International Youth Red Cross Day

Hansel Rodrigues, Pramod Pai, Donna Sharon D'Souza, Carol Samantha Fernandes and Asiya Saniya, students of B.A participated in the International Volunteers Day organised by Red Cross, Neharu Yuva Kendra Mangalore, Centre for Integrated Learning and Mangalore Surf Club. It was held on 5th December at Ravindra Kalabhavan , University College, Mangalore.

 

 

The students had the opportunity to meet eminent personalities who have done remarkable work in different fields and how they have been epitomes of volunteerism.

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Youth Red Cross Forum-International Volunteers Day

As a part of International Volunteers Day, on 5th December 2020, Youth Red Cross volunteers conducted various service-based activities in their neighborhood communities.

They distributed food and grain to the poor, distributed free masks and sanitizers to needy people, gave food to street dogs, helped the elderly people to do their household chores, plantation of saplings, and so on.

 

 

 

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Sadak Suraksha-Jeevan Raksha’ 32nd National Road Safety Week 2021' Day 2

Occasion of Traffic Awareness Month, Under- Graduate students of Criminology performed a Street Play in Suratkal Bus Stop,Baikampady Bus Stop and Kavoor junction.

Students brought in Awareness to the Public related to traffic rules and regulations and how it is important for the citizens to join hands with Police Officials to reduce traffic menace.

As we know that knowing Traffic Laws and Rules are very helpful to keep roads safe. Awareness of traffic rules can save the life of both drivers and pedestrians.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‘Sadak Suraksha-Jeevan Raksha’ 32nd National Road Safety Week 2021

The Under- Graduate Students of Criminology participated in Traffic Awareness Month Walkathon organised by Mangaluru City Police With the Theme ‘‘Sadak Suraksha-Jeevan Raksha’ 32nd National Road Safety Week 2021 which was Flagged Off by Shri.N Shashi Kumar,IPS, Mangaluru Police Commissioner on Wednesday, 20 January 2021 at 10 am at Police Commissioner’s Office Premises, and the Walkathon proceeded via A.B Shetty Circle, Hampankatta Junction, K. S Rao Road and culminated at T. V Raman Pai Hall, near Navabharat Circle, Mangaluru.

During the Walkathon, the participants carried placards with sayings like- “Drive With Care, Life Has No Spare”; “Don’t Use Mobile While Driving”; “Don’t Mix Drinking & Driving”; “Use Low Beam at Night”; Lane Driving is the Sane Driving”; Caution and Care, makes Accidents Rare”; Wear Helmet and save Head”; Stay Cool, Calm, and Composed on Roads”; Mr Late is Always Better than Late Mr”; “Better Roads Do Not Mean batter Your Life”; Respect the Right of Pedestrians on Zebra Crossings”; Start early, Drive slowly and Reach Safely” among many others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Formal function began with a Prayer followed by inauguration done by Deputy General Manager of Union Bank of India Shri. Jagannath Shetty, along with Police Commissioner Shri. N Sashi Kumar, IPS, Sri Harsha N-Senior Superintendent of Posts, Mangaluru; DCP Law and order Shri.Hariram Shankar IPS, DCP Crime Shri.Vinay Gaonkar, Shri. R M Varnekar-RTO; ACP Shri.Nataraj, Dr. Juliet C.J- Principal, Roshni Nilaya; Dr Jacintha D’ Souza-former Principal, Roshni Nilaya, among others.

Prior to the formal function, students of School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya performed a skit on Traffic Awareness, like wearing helmets, not to drink and drive/ride, or talking on the mobile phone and so on. The Skit was appreciated and a cash reward was presented to the students by Shri. N Shashi Kumar, IPS, Mangalore Police Commissioner.

During the Road Safety Week , students of School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya will perform a Street Play for a Week in the different locations of Mangaluru City to bring awareness among the General Public.

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Sadak Suraksha - Jeevan Raksha - National Road Safety Week

Sadak Suraksha-Jeevan Raksha’ 32nd National Road Safety Week 2021'

On the occasion of Traffic Awareness Week, Undergraduate students of Criminology performed a Street play in different locations of Mangaluru. Service bus stop Hampankataa,Central market,Lalbagh and KSRTC bus stop were among them.

Students enacted a Play on how traffic rules are violated by rash and negligent driving, drunk and driving, driving without helmets, distraction while driving, listening to music while crossing roads and so on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NSS organises Oath taking ceremony on National Voters Day

On the occasion of "National Voters Day" Oath taking ceremony was organised by NSS on the 25 th of January 2021.The Teaching and Non- Teaching Staff and students participated in the programme.

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Street play in Panambur Beach and Taniribaavi Beach

Students of criminology performed a Street play at Panambur Beach and Taniribaavi Beach on January 24th 2021. The street play was an attempt to bring awareness about traffic rules and regulations among the citizens. The students in their street play highlighted the importance of taking the victim of an accident immediately to the hospital and also created awareness about the fact that no case will be registered on the individual who helps the victim of an accident. Students in the play showed the correct way of crossing the road and showed how wearing seat belts and helmets can save the rider of a vehicle. The play also covered road safety issues like effects of Drink and driving, distraction on the roads etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Street play in malls of Mangalore

Street Play was performed by students of criminology in the different malls of Mangaluru City. The students performed play at Bharat Mall, City Center Mall, and Forum Mall on January 23rd 2021. The street play was performed to bring about awareness among the general public about traffic rules and regulations. Be it a pedestrian or a person driving a car/motorcycle, having awareness about road safety norms and traffic signs is an absolute necessity for everyone.it's of vital importance for every citizen to have traffic awareness and understand and respect all the road safety rules was the theme of the plays.

 

 

 

 

 

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Tobacco Awareness Program

Topic : Tobacco Awareness Program
Date:10/08/2018
Place :Rosario Primary School
Target group :Class 7 -56 students.
Facilitators : 9 II M. Sc. Counselling students.

Objectives :
To understand the students perception about Tobacco
To inform them about the physical, psychological and behavioural effects of Tobacco use.
To train with the strategies to stay away from tobacco and to educate others on illeffects of tobacco.

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