Latest news with #NSSUnit
Hans India
3 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
People urged to donate organs
Vijayawada: The NSS Unit of Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University), here organised an organ donation awareness programme in collaboration with Manipal Hospital and Red FM on the occasion of Organ Donation Day on Wednesday. The programme was aimed to sensitise students, faculty, and staff about the vital role of organ donation in saving lives. Registrar Dr M Ravichand appreciated the noble cause of organ donation, noting that by pledging their organs, individuals can offer hope and grant a new lease of life to those in need. Dean of Admissions Dr GSN Swami highlighted the importance of accessible medical services and expressed his gratitude to Manipal Hospital for conducting such a meaningful awareness initiative. J Ramanjaneya Reddy, Director of Manipal Hospital noted that women are at the forefront of organ donation, setting an inspiring example for society. He also expressed appreciation to the Central Government for the Jeevandan programme and motivated students by stating that 'organ donation is a second chance to live.' Distinguished medical professionals from Manipal Hospital–-Dr Utham Sharma, Clinical Head; Dr Bathina Rajesh, Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist; Dr Hariprasad, Urologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon–along with A Mohan, AP Joint Transport Commissioner & NTR District In-charge Deputy Transport Commissioner, addressed the gathering. They explained the process, legal aspects, and life-changing impact of organ donation, sharing inspiring real-life stories of donors and recipients, and stressing the urgent need to bridge the gap between demand and availability of organs. Representatives from Red FM extended their support by engaging the audience with interactive sessions. Students, faculty members, and staff of Siddhartha Academy, pledged their commitment to supporting and promoting organ donation. The University authorities commended the University NSS Coordinator, Dr G Sivarama Prasad and Programme Officers Dr K Madhavi and Dr A Venugopal Reddy and the collaborative efforts of Manipal Hospital and Red FM for their dedication to this noble cause, reaffirming their commitment to hosting more socially impactful events in the future.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Dharwad celebrates Environment Day
1 2 Dharwad: Planting of saplings, weeding out plastic and other waste materials dumped into the local tanks, special talks on conservation of environment, oath to contain plastic menace, drawing and essay competition on increasing the green cover marked the World Environment Day programmes organised by government departments, educational institutions and various other organisations in Dharwad on Thursday. The students of Rastrotthana Vidya Kendra of Dharwad prepared seed balls, vermicompost and planted saplings. Video screening on the importance of protection of the environment, soa ng by MK Saikumar and a lecture by Indranila Yaligar were the highlights. Principal Anita Rai also spoke. At the SDM University's Physiotherapy - Nursing College Campus, the day was celebrated under the theme 'Putting an end to Plastic Pollution. Dr Mukayyaswami V Kalasuramath, Prof of general medicine was the chief guest. Saplings were planted on the occasion. The NSS Unit of SDM RIBS observed the world environment day at the Govt Higher Primary School at Ashraya Colony, Sattur. NSS volunteers cleaned the school campus, painted the walls of the school and asked the students to keep the campus clean. Over 1,500 students of JSS SM Central School took out a rally as part of World Environment Day celebration. They presented skits and dances highlighting the importance of protection of the environment. Principal Sadhana led the rally. Saplings were planted at all the institutions of KE Board, Maratha Vidya Prasaraka Sangha, Vanita Seva Samaj, Janata Shikshana Samiti, Basel Mission, Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Karnatak University, University of Agricultural Sciences, IIT Dharwad and Leelavati Charantimath Public School. Deputy commissioner Divya Prabhu planted saplings at the District Bharat Scouts and Guides Association and emphasised the need to create awareness among the children about the need to protect the environment for their better future. The children should be taught to love nature so that they will be able to protect it and enjoy a pollution-free, healthy, resourceful life, she said.
