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The Hindu
30-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
V-LEAD organises argumentation, debate workshop for high school students in Mysuru
Vivekananda Institute for Leadership Development (V-LEAD), a unit of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM), Mysuru, hosted its 4th Argumentation and Debate Workshop from June 26 to June 28 on its Mysuru campus. The three-day residential workshop was open to high school students aged 13 to 15. The workshop was organised in collaboration with the ILR School, Cornell University, U.S., as part of an international initiative to promote communication and leadership skills among school students. This year, 29 students participated in the programme, which focused on enhancing their skills in debate, public speaking, and critical thinking. Nandini Rao from St. Lawrence International School was the chief guest at the inaugural session held on June 26, with Manoj Sebastian, head – training and research at V-LEAD, presiding over the session. Throughout the workshop, experienced trainers, previous workshop winners, and interns from the ILR School, Cornell University, led sessions covering structured argumentation techniques, rebuttal strategies, and persuasive communication. The interactive team-based practice sessions enabled students to build confidence in expressing their viewpoints effectively, a press release said. On the final day, a debate tournament was conducted where students showcased their newly acquired skills. Rekha, director of V-LEAD, Srimathi Aamudha, principal VSOE Sainik School, Saragur, and Srimathi Lekha Nair, principal, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan were the chief guests at the valedictory function. Certificates were distributed to all participants and prizes were given to the best performers in various categories, the release added. Speaking on the occasion, organisers emphasised that the initiative is yet another step in SVYM's mission to empower young minds and build socially responsible future leaders.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
SVYM collaborates with Mysore Medical College to train volunteers in palliative care
In a positive step towards promoting community-based palliative care, the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM), in collaboration with the Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI), is launching a Palliative Care Volunteer Training Programme under the initiative 'Har Ghar Jeeva Sevak' (A compassionate caregiver in every home). The programme aims to equip citizens with basic skills and knowledge required to care for individuals suffering from life-limiting illnesses in home settings. The training, which is free and open to the public, will be conducted on June 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Palliative Care Centre, PKTB and CD Hospital on KRS Road in Mysuru. The training includes modules on the fundamentals of palliative care, pain and symptom management, communication and emotional support, end-of-life care, and home-based caregiving skills. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of participation. 'Our vision is to ensure that every household has at least one trained individual — a Jeeva Sevak — who can support the seriously or chronically ill, and elderly people at home,' SVYM said in a press release. The training is open to youth, students, home makers, retired individuals, and anyone with a desire to serve, with no prior medical experience required, the release added. Palliative care has been a part of SVYM's health services since 2011, and its team has supported more than 10,000 families over the years. The programme emphasises a holistic approach that addresses the physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients, the release stated. (For more information, contact Ms. Nandini S., Manager, Palliative Care Program, SVYM: +91 95914 07955. nandinishankar@
