Happenings

Awareness session on Karnataka Biotechnology policy

02-12-2024

The Nitte-GoK Centre of Excellence in Aquamarine Innovation (NITTE-GOK COE | AQUAMARIN) organized an awareness session on the Karnataka Biotechnology Policy at NUCSER on 2nd December 2024. Smt. Parnika Pavanram, General Manager (Biotechnology), KITS, Dept. of Electronics, IT, BT, and S & T, Govt of Karnataka, was the resource person for this program. She mentioned the main features of the biotechnology policy of the state, highlighting the achievements of the biotech sector and its grow...

From Nitte University to Global Research: Rasik’s PhD Journey begins at The University of Texas at Dallas

29-11-2024

Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER) proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of its alumnus, Rasik Dhakal, a graduate of the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science program (2019-2022). Rasik has embarked on an exciting academic journey, joining the PhD program in the Department of Bioengineering at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas. The program, known for its interdisciplinary approach tha...

Educational Visit to Wastewater Treatment Plant

28-11-2024

As part of their academic curriculum, the postgraduates of Microbiology and Biotechnology visited a wastewater treatment plant located at Mullakad, Kavoor on 28th November 2024. Ms. Nisha, staff member of the plant, provided a detailed explanation of the wastewater treatment process using a model to illustrate the workflow. Mr. Harish, Technical Assistant, guided the students through the entire primary & secondary treatment processes, offering insights into their practical operation. The ...

NUCSER organizes an International Symposium on Health Science

27-11-2024

An international symposium on “Recent advancements in non-invasive imaging and molecular techniques in disease diagnosis” was organised at NUCSER on 27th November 2024 to provide a platform to explore cutting-edge non-invasive diagnostic advancements, focus on innovative imaging and molecular techniques, optical approaches to cardiovascular studies using zebrafish models, liquid biopsy in cancer and point-of-care diagnostic platforms. Prof. (Dr) Indrani Karunasagar, Director (Projects & DST-...

Constitution day

26-11-2024

Samvidhan Divas was observed at NUCSER on 26th November 2024, marking the 75th year of adopting the Indian constitution. The program emphasized the importance of every citizen's responsibility towards the nation's progress, unity & integrity. Dr. Rama Adiga, NSS Coordinator highlighted how adhering to these duties can strengthen the democratic fabric of the country. In a symbolic & inspiring gesture, the preamble of the Constitution was collectively read aloud by the students of NUCSER. ...

Nitte confers ‘Good Aquatic Stewardship Award’ to Chathubai Farmland, Sullia

25-11-2024

Under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) initiative of Nitte University, NUCSER organized a program on 25th November 2024 to felicitate Mr. CK Naveenchandra for ‘Good Aquatic Stewardship Practices’ at Chathubai Farmland, Sullia Taluk, DK. Mr. CK Naveenchandra was honored for his remarkable contributions to freshwater pearl farming and integrated agricultural practices. As part of the program, he demonstrated the techniques of pearl inoculation, culture & harvesting, inspiring partici...

“Nava Nithya”- Navarathri Celebrations at NUCSER

12-10-2024

NUCSER celebrated Navarathri uniquely as "Nava Nithya" from 3rd to 12th October 2024. This vibrant event commenced with a tapestry of colorful rangoli crafted by the spirited students, accompanied by the illuminating lamp lighting ceremony led by both faculty and students. The Director, along with faculty and students, embraced the enchanting color theme of Navrathri.Throughout the nine days of jubilant festivities, a series of competitions unfolded each day, featuring delightful pursuits such a...

Teachers’ Day celebration

05-09-2024

On 5th September 2024, students of NUCSER celebrated Teachers’ Day by organizing a fun-filled event at the Institute. The celebration featured activities such as musical chairs, saree folding and flip-cup games, specially arranged by students for their teachers. As a token of appreciation, each teacher received a souvenir, greeting card and a rose from the students. Prof. (Dr) Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER, thanked the students for their love and affection and highlighted the achievement...

Poshan Diwas 2024

04-09-2024

As a part of National Nutrition Week, the NSS unit of NUCSER organised a community outreach program on 4th September 2024 at the Govt. Higher Primary School, Bagambila to commemorate Poshan Diwas. The event was aimed at raising awareness about nutrition and healthy eating habits among school children. Students were informed about the key components of a nutritious diet, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. The effect of deficiency of certain minerals, such as iron and ...

A Day as a Scientist

04-09-2024

As part of the 'A Day as a Scientist' initiative launched last year, Grade X and XII students from Manipal School, Mangaluru, visited the research labs at NUCSER on 4th September 2024. This program offers high school students the opportunity to experience scientific research firsthand. Faculty members & research scholars of NUCSER introduced the students to a wide array of research areas in biomedical science. While the Grade X students were taken on a tour of the facility, the Grade XII stu...

Inter-Institutional Folk Dance Competition

30-08-2024

NUCSER won the third prize in the Inter-Institutional Folk Dance Competition organized by Nitte University on the theme 'My Bharat, My Pride', on 30th August, 2024.The event was a splendid display of various folk dances of India, by the students from constituent colleges of Nitte DU. NUCSER performed Pooja Kunitha, a ritualistic dance form from rural Karnataka. NUCSER’s win at this event was a proud moment for the institution, a testimonial to the incredible talent of the students.

Anti-Ragging Awareness Week

17-08-2024

The Anti-Ragging Committee of NUCSER organized several activities from 12th to 17th August 2024 as part of the anti-ragging week to educate students about the harmful effects of ragging and promoting a ragging-free campus culture. The week commenced with a poster-making competition on August 12th, coinciding with Anti-Ragging Day. Held in the seminar hall, the competition focused on the theme “Ragging: A Crime, not a Tradition,” highlighting the gravity of ragging and challenging its perception ...

Inauguration of Hands on Workshop on Microbial Genomics and Metagenomics

17-07-2024

The five-day Hands-on Workshop on “Microbial Genomics and Metagenomics” organised by Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research in association with Biokart India Pvt Ltd. was inaugurated on 17th July 2023 at the University Auditorium, Paneer.Dr. Deekshit, Assoc. Professor, NUCSER, welcomed and introduced the resource person Dr. Vikram Subramanian CEO & MD of Biokart India to the gathering. The Guest of Honour, Dr. Indrani Karunasagar, highlighted the genotypic association f...

NSS Special Camp for Government School Children

01-07-2024

The NSS Unit of NUCSER, under the auspices of NSS Cell, Nitte DU, conducted a special camp at the DKZP Government Higher Primary School, Mannagudda, Mangaluru from 1st to 7th July 2024 to raise awareness about environmental conservation, promote mental health and personal hygiene and foster ideas on sustainable development goals among young minds for their personal and all-round development. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Smt. Sandhya Mohan Acharya, Councillor - Mannagudda Ward, Mang...

NUCSER hosts students from Komar University of Science and Technology, Iraq for a short-term internship program

12-06-2024

Fifteen students from Komar University of Science and Technology, Iraq participated in a short-term internship program at NUCSER from 12th to 19th June 2024. The event was inaugurated in the august presence of Prof. Dr. M S Moodithaya, Vice Chancellor NitteDU, and Dr. Kawis Aziz Faraj, Vice President of Komar University of Science and Technology. During the program, the students received intensive training in various areas of biomedical science, including molecular techniques, handling non-mamma...

7th Annual Day celebration

28-03-2024

NUCSER celebrated its 7th Annual Day on 28th March 2024 at K S Hegde Auditorium. Prof. Harsha Halahalli, Registrar, Nitte (DU), presided over the function. Dr. Manesh Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, Manipal GoK Bioincubator, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, graced the occasion as Chief guest. The formal event started with the welcome address by Prof. Smitha Hegde, Dy. Director, NUCSER, followed by the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the dignitaries led by the Director of the institute, P...

International Women's Day 2024

08-03-2024

NUCSER celebrated International Women's Day with the theme of 'Inspire Inclusion' on 8th March 2024 at the Seminar Hall. Prof. Anirban Chakraborty, Director NUCSER welcomed the gathering and highlighted the invaluable role of women in professional and personal growth of men. Prof. Smitha Hegde, Dy. Director NUCSER spoke about the history of international women's day and shed light on the significance of theme of the year. Prof. Indrani Karunasagar, Director - Projects & NUTEC, Nitte DU grace...

NITTE-NAMASTE CONCLAVE 2024

01-03-2024

The NAMASTE Centre at the Nitte University along with the faculty of NUCSER, organized a 2-day National Conference on "Health, Food Security and Environment in North East India: Issues & Challenges" on 1st & 2nd March 2024 at the university campus, Mangalore. The conference was inaugurated by Dr L N Murthy, Chief Executive, National Fisheries Development Board, GoI. Nitte University established the 'NAMASTE Centre for Studies on NE States' in the year 2015 with the aim of connecting ...

NUCSER signs MoU with Medorganics India Pvt Ltd, Karnataka

17-02-2024

NUCSER signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Medorganics India Private Limited (MOI), a division of Meditek India. MOI is a state-of-the-art facility, manufacturing Ayurvedic, Herbal and Nutritional products located at Baikampady Industrial Area, Mangaluru (Karnataka). The signing ceremony was held on 17th February 2024 in the presence of Prof. Dr. Harsha Halahalli, Registrar, Nitte (DU) at the University Enclave, Deralakatte. The MoU addresses the mutual desire to promote qualita...

GOONJ 2024

12-02-2024

NUCSER's most awaited event of the year, the annual cultural fest, Goonj 2024 was held on 12th & 13th February 2024 at the University Auditorium, Paneer Campus based on the theme "The Enchanted Forest". Goonj 2024 began with invocation seeking divine blessings followed by traditional lamp lighting ritual by the dignitaries. Dr. Gururaj H Kidiyoor, Director, JKSHIM, Nitte was the chief guest for the inaugural function. Dr. Smitha Hegde, Dy. Director, NUCSER welcomed the gathering and Dr. Prav...

NUCSER conducts HACCP Training program

10-02-2024

The Department of Food Safety and Nutrition, NUCSER organised a 3-day training program on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and ISO 22000 Internal Audit from 8th to 10th February 2024. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof Dr Iddya Karunasagar, Advisor (Research & Patents). Dr Mamatha BS, HoD, Food Safety and Nutrition along with the trainers Mrs Greena Gireesan and Mrs Anjali Johny were present. Dr Mamatha BS, welcomed the audience and explained the importance of HACCP a...

Launch of ArborTag - a product from the first Student Startup of NUCSER

03-02-2024

Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research in association with DST-TEC (Nitte DU) and Institution Innovation Council (IIC), proudly launched ArborTag, the first product of its student-led start-up, NatureMark Systems on 3rd February 2024 in the presence of Prof. Dr. M S Moodithaya, Vice Chancellor, Nitte DU, Dr. G Srinikethan, President IIC, Dr. A.P. Achar, CEO, AIC Nitte Incubation Centre, Prof Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER and Prof. Smitha Hegde, Dy. Director, NUCSER ...

NUCSER signs MoA with Syrimed Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd

27-01-2024

NUCSER signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Syrimed Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd, a nutraceutical company located in Hosadurga, Karnataka on 27th January 2024. Dr. Dayananda C, Managing Director of Syrimed Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd and Dr. Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER signed the documents in the presence of the Vice-Chancellor of Nitte University, Dr. M S Moodithaya; Registrar, Dr. Harsha Halahalli and Dr. Mamatha B S, faculty, NUCSER. Syrimed Life Sciences is primarily involved in productio...

Concern for Ocean Health: NUCSER's public awareness program

26-01-2024

As a part of the Sustainable Development Goal initiatives of the University and the commitment of the institute towards protection of life below water, NUCSER staff and students conducted a unique roadshow/awareness event on Ocean Health- Our Actions and Our Future on 26th January, 2024 at the Fiza by Nexus Mall. Three premiere organizations namely Nitte DU, Regional Centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute and College of Fisheries, Mangalore came together to convey an importan...

"Exousia 2024" the annual sports meet

20-01-2024

The Annual Sports Meet of NUCSER, Exousia 2024 was held at Nitte Grounds, KHSEMA Campus on 20th January 2024. The event commenced with a march past and inauguration ceremony at 3.00 pm. Dr. Divyashree M, Sports Coordinator, NUCSER, introduced the Chief guest Ms. Amreen to the gathering. Ms. Amreen who is a national level athlete currently working in the Department of Income Tax, Mangaluru, motivated the students by quoting Michael Jordans famous quote "To learn to succeed, you must first learn t...

MILAN 2023

03-11-2023

Adhyetha, the Alumni Association of NUCSER, organized an Alumni Meet (Milan 2023) on 3rd November 2023 at Hotel Deepa Comforts. About 47 alumni attended the gathering and reconnected with their fellow batchmates. Mr. Prasanna Kailaje, Director (Student Welfare & Alumni Relations), Nitte DU graced the occasion as the Chief guest. His insightful address resonated with the alumni present. Prof Dr. Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER delivered a heartfelt address, emphasizing the institutio...

A Day as A Scientist: Manipal School students at NUCSER

13-10-2023

Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research hosted the inquisitive Class X students of Manipal School, Attavar, Mangaluru, for "A Day as a Scientist" on 13th October 2023. The event was planned to introduce the Class X students to the World of Biological Research, to showcase the research facilities at the institute and to apprise them about the current areas of biomedical research.Students were introduced to the concepts of handling microorganisms, basics of bio and nanotechnol...

AARAMBH 2023

27-09-2023

The induction of the Student Council for the academic year 2023-24 & the formal welcome to the new entrants of Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research was held on 27th September 2023 at KS Hegde Auditorium, Deralakatte. Prof. (Dr) Smitha Hegde, Dy. Director, NUCSER welcomed the gathering and introduced the chief guest, Prof. Dr. Fathima D'silva, Principal, NUINS. Dr. Praveen Rai, In-charge, Student Welfare Committee introduced the newly elected Student Council Members...

NUCSER students bags gold medal in National level Grappling Championship

06-08-2023

Ms. Aiswarya Dilip Kumar of II year BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, won the gold medal at the Open National Grappling Championship, Senior Level, organised by the Kerala Mixed Martial Arts Association on 6th August 2023 at Calicut. NUCSER congratulates Aiswarya on her remarkable achievement!

Nitte University students achieve top ranks at joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility test

03-08-2023

Twin sisters, Ms Rhea Kishore and Ms Reena Kishore, daughters of Mr B Kishore Kumar and Mrs Gita Kishore and students of MSc Biomedical Science at Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research (NUCSER), Nitte (Deemed to be University) achieved the 1st and the 6th Rank, respectively in the National level CSIR-UGC NET June 2023 under the category of "Life Sciences". Rhea scored a total percentile of 99.94 whereas Reena scored 99.66. A total of 78168 students appeared for the June 20...

Dealing with Emotions: Know thyself and develop your EQ

26-04-2023

Recognising the need for mental wellness, NUCSER, in association with the Nitte DU Student Wellness Centre organised a training program, 'Dealing with Emotions: Know thyself and develop your EQ' on 26th April 2023 to equip students with means to handle their psychological, emotional, interpersonal and behavioural issues. The chief guest, Prof (Dr) Shrinivasa Bhat, HoD, Psychiatry, KSHEMA highlighted the need for recognising emotions to overcome impulsive behaviour which can harm self and...

NUCSER's GOONJ produces terrific resonance

03-03-2023

GOONJ-2023, the annual cultural fest of NUCSER, was conducted with great cheer and energy on 3rd & 4th March 2023 at the institute premises in Paneer campus by the Student Council members and Student Welfare Officers of NUCSER.The inaugural event was graced by Mrs. Shreelatha Rao, Principal, Dr. Mundukur Ramanna Shetty Memorial English Medium High School, Thokur, as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER presided over the function.The two-day event witnessed partici...

Nitte

18-12-2022

A walkathon - SAVE OUR OCEANS was organised on 18.12.2022 from Paneer Campus to Someshwar Beach, Mangaluru to create awareness about protecting our oceans. The walkathon was hosted by NUCSER, in association with the NSS unit of Nitte DU and Kotekar Pattana Panchayat, Mangaluru. Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Satheesh Kumar Bhandary; Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr M S Moodithaya; Registrar Dr Harsha Halahalli; Advisor (Research & Patents) Prof. Dr Iddya Karunasagar; Head ICAR-CMFRI, Mangaluru Dr Dinesh Babu...

AIKYA 2022

17-12-2022

Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research conducted its annual cultural event, AIKYA 2022 on 17th December 2022 at the institute premises in Paneer to celebrate India`s different cultures and religions. Aikya is NUCSER's unique way of spreading love, harmony and peace. Prof. Vinod Aranha, Director, Nitte Institute of Architecture was the chief guest and Prof. Dr Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER presided over the function. Cultural events depicting the tradition of va...

Gratitude Meet

05-11-2022

North East students of Nitte (Deemed to be University) had a Gratitude Meet on 5th November 2022 in Trimshathi Bhavan, ABSMIDS, in the presence of Shri PB Acharya the former Governor of Nagaland. Dr. Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCESR welcomed the gathering and briefed the chronology of NAMASTE and its activities. Shri PB Acharya interacted with the students and shared his experiences of North-East India and asked the students to be grateful to the University for the Scholarship provided ...

A session on "Accurate Liquid Handling using Pipettes"

20-10-2022

A session on "Accurate Liquid Handling using Pipettes" was conducted on 20th October 2022 for II year M.Sc students and PhD Scholars at Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research. The session was facilitated by Mr. Bharath Kumar N, Sr. Territory Manager and Mr. Anand Sreedhara Murthy, Asst Territory Manager - Service both from Eppendorf India. The facilitators engaged the students by explaining and demonstrating the accurate use of a pipette and the various cautions to be taken...

Best Oral Presentation Award

12-10-2022

Mr Vankadari Aditya, Research Scholar at Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research has won the Best Oral Presentation Award at the International Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiome under Changing Climate (AMRMIC-2022). He presented his data on Resistance to fosfomycin as an indicator of extensive drug resistance in Escherichia coli, Salmonella and Klebsiella pneumonia. He is currently pursuing his doctoral studies under the guidance of Dr. Deekshit, Assoc. Pr...

Innovation made in India: An eye-opening experience for the world

06-10-2022

The Institution Innovation Council of Nitte DU in association with NUCSER conducted a guest lecture by Mr. Wilson D'souza, Senior Vice President - Operations of Remedio, Bengaluru on "Innovation made in India: An eye-opening experience for the world"on 6th October 2022, at the University Auditorium, Paneer. Prof. Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER welcomed the gathering. Dr. Sudarshan Kini, Faculty Coordinator, Institutional Student Innovation Club, NUCSER introduced the resource person. ...

Best Poster Presentation Award

23-09-2022

Best Oral Presentation Award

23-09-2022

Dr Akshath US, Scientist Grade-II at Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research, Nitte DU was awarded the Best Oral Presentation Award at the 62nd Annual International Conference of Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI) organized at University of Mysore under the session "Host-Microbial Interactions". He gave an oral presentation on the topic "Deciphering virus-host interactions using polyvalent glyco-nanoparticles". Dr. Akshath is specialized in Biosensors and Bio-...

NUCSER Scholar

08-09-2022

The artwork of Dr. Caroline D`souza, Faculty at DST-NUTEC has been accepted for publication in the journal, Blood and Thunder, a medically themed arts journal published by the students of College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma. Dr. Caroline's art was selected under the theme 'Narrative medicine'. The selection was based on the thematic relevance, overall quality, evocativeness and uniqueness of the art.

Nitte DU celebrates World Environment Day 2022 with Farmers

08-06-2022

As a part of the World Environmental Day 2022 celebrations at the University, NUCSER in association with the Institution Innovation Council, Nitte DU and Sarvam Life organized an interactive session on 8th June, 2022 for the farmers of this region with representatives from research institutes and cooperative societies on problems associated with Arecanut Farming. A "Jatha" was organized to spread the message of the importance of saving water, soil and energy and to create an awareness on glob...

NUCSER

05-06-2022

On the occasion of World Environment Day, 5th June 2022, NUCSER organised an educational excursion to Bhagavathi Nature Camp, Kudremukh National Park. The tour was conducted in collaboration with the Karnataka Forest Department, KNP division. 220 students and 10 faculty members participated in a jungle trail walk organised by the forest department followed by a formal function at the seminar hall of the nature camp. Mr. Ganapathi K, Deputy Conservator of Forests, KNP division welcomed the gat...

26th Countdown of the 8th International Day of Yoga 2022 (IDY2022)

26-05-2022

NUCSER, in association with NSS, Nitte DU celebrated the 26th countdown day of 8th International Day of Yoga 2022 on 26th May 2022 at the University Auditorium, Paneer campus. The theme of International Day of Yoga (IDY2022) is to spread the message of yoga to the younger generation and bring new energy and enthusiasm to our lives. The program was organised for both students & staff to support the Healthy University initiatives. Ms. Kavitha, State Level Champion of Yoga (2008) and active ...

Congratulations Mr. Yathish

27-04-2022

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Toxicity of the quantum dots at molecular and organismal levels

04-02-2022

Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) have gained remarkable attention for biomedical applications like diagnosis, targeted drug delivery, probing cellular processes and are also serving as probes in fluorescence imaging as an alternative to conventional dyes. Dr. Jagdish Gopal Paithankar (First author with equal credit), Prof. Dr. Anurag Sharma from the Division of Environmental Health & Toxicology, Ms. Sharanya Kushalan (First author with equal credit), Prof. Dr. Smitha Hegde from the Div...

Congratulations Prithvisagar!

08-01-2022

Prithvisagar KS, a PhD scholar working under the guidance of Dr Krishna Kumar B, Division of Infectious Diseases, has been awarded a short-term PhD placement fund to carry out a part of his doctoral research at the University of Plymouth, UK. He is one of the twenty-one awardees across the country. The fellowship covers the cost towards travel and accommodation besides a stipend for the scholar. Prithvisagar will be working on the mechanisms of infections caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus, an...

NUCSER faculty wins Big at Nitte DU Research Awards 2019

31-03-2021

Nitte (Deemed to be University) recognizes the achievements of the faculty in the field of research & innovation and felicitates star performers every year with citations & cash prizes. The Research Awards 2019 was held on 31st March 2021 at Chinthana Hall, Justice KS Hegde Charitable Hospital. Dr. Deekshit, Asst. Professor, NUCSER, won the Best Researcher Award of Nitte DU for the year 2019. He also won the Best Researcher of NUCSER Award for the year 2019. In the category of rese...

Development Program on 'Pedagogy of Teaching & Learning'

22-03-2021

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Nitte University Centre for Science Education & Research (NUCSER), in association with the Staff Development Centre (SDC), Nitte DU conducted a Staff Development Program on 22nd March 2021 for the teaching faculty of the institute. The main objective of the program was to introduce the faculty to the concept of pedagogy in classroom teaching and to provide them with information on the use of structured teaching & learning. Dr. Smitha Hegde, Professor, NUCSE...

Celebration of International Women's day with underprivileged children

06-03-2021

NUCSER, celebrated International Women's Day on 6th March 2021, by visiting Bala Samrakshana Kendra, Mangala Seva Samithi Trust, an orphanage in Kuthar, Mangalore. The Director, teaching staff, members of the Women's Cell, Student Council representatives and student members of the Gender Sensitisation Cell took part in the program. The events included interactive sessions where children presented various skills like singing, dancing, poetry and also, a few fun-filled activities. The members dist...