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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.

As a part of NSS unit of Father Muller College of Nursing, we the students of II year BSc Nursing had participated in a rally named ‘’ GO-GREEN” on 02-02-2014. The journey was started from Kutch in Gujarath under the guidance of Vani Girls. It will be ending in Kochi, Kerala on 07-02-2014. We joined with them from Father Mullers and accompanied them till the Institute of Social Services (Roshini Nilaya).

The main event of the campaign was a walk holding large and vibrant green placards emphasising on the need for a cleaner city. The walk that started from Milagres Reached Father Muller Hospital; which involved active participation from students of various institutions. We welcomed the gathering at the entrance. The NSS commander gave a plant to Sr Winniferd, Principal Father Muller College of Nursing. The Go Green girls were riding bicycles and the skating team of Mangalore had also joined them. The students of Roshni Nilaya welcomed the team followed by a plantation of seedlings and cultural performance.

There was an introduction session of Vani Girls and memento was distributed. The programme ended up with a photo session.

As a part of NSS unit of Father Muller College of Nursing, we the students of I year BSc Nursing had participated in half Marathon on 23/February/2014 which is organized by Dakshina Kannada Athletic Association(DKAA) with a view to create an” awareness among general public about the importance of athletic and non athletic events.”

The formal inauguration function was started at 6.30 am in Mangala stadium followed by marathon 5 KM which is starting from Mangala stadium through Mannagudda, Kudroli temple, PVS circle and ended back at mangala stadium.

Approximately 800 contestants from different colleges and schools had attended the marathon There were 2 items first one is the competitive type and other one is participative type item which is Of competitive type have a cash prize for winners and second type is for the just a participative type. Total of 90 students from father muller college of nursing had participated for the marathon the Marathon had finished at 9.30 am by certificate distribution for the participants and breakfast.

Community health nursing department of Father Muller College of nursing in association with NSS unit of Father Muller College of nursing participated in Mega health camp which is organized on 14-05-2014 during the occasion of successful completion of one year of dedicated service of Father Muller Hospital, Thumbay.

The team gave health education regarding various communicable and non communicable diseases which are prevalent at present in community.

The camp started after the formal function at 9:30 am and ended at 3.30 pm. A special team of doctors conducted free checkups and provided consultations in general medicine, paediatrics, ophthalmology, dermatology, ENT, surgery, gyneacology, orthopaedics, nephrology, cardiology, psychiatry and homeopathy.

Free investigations and medicines were given to patients and nearly 500 patients are being benefited by this camp

NSS unit of Father Muller College of Nursing has organized a speech on “Women& Law” on 25/06/2014 at 2 pm in Rajath Bhavan for students of Father Muller College of Nursing. Mrs.Jyothi Pinto, HR Manager Father Muller Charitable Institutions was the Resource Person. Rev.Sr Winnifred D’Souza welcomes the resource person. The main motto behind for organizing this speech was to make aware about the law and women. The topic was mainly pointed out the present problems which the women are facing in India and how the law can protect women during employment and other occasions it also dealt about women empowerment, various laws pertaining for women upliftment, labour laws and Rights of working women. The session came to an end at 4 pm with vote of thanks by Mr.Shajan Xaviour, NSS Programme officer Father Muller College Of Nursing.

NSS Unit Of father Muller College Of Nursing participated in Swachh Bharat mission On 2 nd October 2014 during Gandhi jayanthi which is started by Prime Minister with a view to create an awareness about cleanliness among people in and around we live in. NSS Unit of Father Muller College of nursing started at 8 am and ended at 10.30 am under the guidance of Shajan Xaviour NSS Programme coordinator of Father Muller college of nursing and co-cordinators Ms LidwinLobo and Mrs Florine Veigas Father Muller college of nursing were also participated in the mission. The Unit consists of 50 members and it was sub divided to 10 groups and the members were cleaned the area around Father Muller hospital from By Pass road Kankanady till Valencia area. The mission was completely successful the team could create awareness among general population about need for cleanliness.