Sustainable Development Goals
Collaborations and Contributions to Sustainable Development
NitteDU supports activities that are related to sustainable development. Staff of the University have served on governmental and non-governmental committees / groups in advisory and consultancy roles and have contributed to development of policies and guidelines related to sustainable development. Activities also include participation of faculty in events deliberating on cross-sectoral themes.National level policy development
Relationships with regional NGOs and government for SDG policy
1. UMMID initiative in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
Congenital and hereditary genetic diseases are a significant health burden in India, and hence there is a need for adequate and effective genetic testing and counselling services. In India’s urban areas, congenital malformations and genetic disorders are the third most common cause of mortality in newborns. The diagnostic tests for many of the genetic disorders available in India are at a relatively nascent stage. While antenatal diagnostics for a few genetic diseases are available, these are available in very few hospitals. Considering these facts, the Department, in the year 2019, launched the DBT-UMMID initiative with the objectives of establishing Genetic Diagnostic Units called National Inherited Diseases Administration (NIDAN) Kendras in Government Hospitals, producing skilled clinicians in the area of Human Genetics (Biochemical Genetics, Cytogenetics, Molecular Genetics, Clinical Genetics and Comprehensive Clinical Care), and screening of pregnant women and newborn babies for diagnosis of inherited genetic diseases in aspirational districts to provide comprehensive clinical care.
GOI has launched the ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ initiative, of the 112 identified districts. Wayanad district of Kerala state is one where the health indicators are far below the national average, hence it has been taken up for rapid transformation and inclusive growth of all its citizens.
GOI has chosen Justice KS Hegde Charitable Hospital, a unit of Nitte (Deemed to be University) to establish a Diagnostic Centre for Inherited Disorders, a DBT-UMMID Initiative to screen pregnant women and newborns in the Aspirational District Wayanad-Kerala.
Proposed Objectives:
- To establish prenatal screening services at aspirational district hospital for high risk pregnancies and hemoglobinopathies.
- To establish newborn screening services at aspirational district hospital to identify relatively common treatable genetic metabolic disorders and to provide patient care.
- To train the medical officers, nursing staff and other paramedical workers in the genetic screening and counselling of pregnant mothers carrying fetuses with high risk of genetic disorders in order to increase the awareness about hereditary disorders.
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan is a flagship program of the Ministry for Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, which aims to bring about transformational change in rural development processes by leveraging expertise of Knowledge Institutions. Its mission is to link the Higher Education Institutions with a set of villages, so that these institutions can contribute to the economic and social betterment of these village communities using their knowledge base.
The Nitte (DU) has adopted 5 villages in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts under the ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan’ namely, Neere, Belma, Sasihithlu, Kadike and Thokur 1. Felt needs of the communities in these villages are being assessed to prioritize local development plans. The University offers its expertise and resources to help achieve these needs by liasoning with Government and non-governmental agencies.
a) Reference to Nitte (Deemed to be University) as a participating Institution in the Unnat Bharath Abhiyan (UBA) program (official UBA web page):
http://unnat.iitd.ac.in/erp/institute_detail.php?page=gclt&field=email&order=ASC&sear ch=&PageNo=67
https://unnatbharatabhiyan.gov.in/baseline-survey?csrf_uba=0a7dd6bac9d553a5ed87d1ef8697b581&state_id=15&district_id=296&institute_id=469
https://unnatbharatabhiyan.gov.in/list-participating-institutes?csrf_uba=070cbbd06bf23401111a25a489244611&aishe_code=U-0239&institute_id=&state_id=15&district_id=296&submitSearch=
b) Webpage - https://www.nitte.edu.in/housing-aid.php
3. Participation in National Health Programs of Government Health Agencies
Nitte DU participates in delivery of National Health Programs coordinated by Government agencies of the Department of Health and family Welfare. These include: a) National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP)
b) National AIDS Control Organization (NACO)
c) National Programme for Prevention & Control of Cancer Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease & Stroke (NPCDCS)
d) Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0 (IMI 2.0)
e) National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)
Web page: https://nitte.edu.in/health-care-extension.php#nhp
4. Collaboration with Samagra Shikshana Karnataka:
Nitte (DU) has signed an MOU with Samagra Shiksha Abhiyana, Govt of Karnataka for the welfare of Special children in Dakshina Kannada District. The district has more than 800 special children with special needs and Nitte (DU) has taken up the responsibilities of providing free medical and dental care to these children.
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2021/10/invitation-invitation-signing-of-mou.html
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2021/12/news-from-kshema-world-disability-day.html
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2021/12/press-release_13.html
5. Advancing Food Safety in the Northeast: Dr. Iddya Karunasagar's Leadership in ICMR's Foodborne Disease Surveillance and Control Initiatives
Dr. Iddya Karunasagar served as Chair of ICMR Expert Committee on Foodborne diseases in the Northeast. This Expert Committee advises ICMR on development of foodborne disease surveillance in Northeast and advice on developing control measures. Dr. Karunasagar chaired the Annual Review Meeting of the Expert Committee held on 17-10-2022 and participated in the launching of FoodNet-ICMR Foodborne pathogen Surveillance system at ICMR Regional Medical Research Center, Dibrugarh on Aug 03, 2022.
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/Tentative%20Inaugration%20agenda.pdf
6. Collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt. of India
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt. of India appointed Dr. Iddya Karunasagar as Chairman of Expert Committee to examine all relevant issues and make recommendation on import of shrimp broodstock from AHPND affected countries. The Expert Committee performed risk assessment and submitted report to the Ministry on September 19, 2022.
https://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/Expert%20Committee-Ban%20on%20Import-Review%20%281%29.pdf
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/Expert%20committee%20report%20-V3%20Sept19%20Submitted.pdf
7. Collaboration with FSSAI
Dr. Iddya Karunasagar served a Member of Scientific Panel on Biohazards of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) constituted for the purpose of developing standards, and also to provide scientific opinion/inputs to the food authority.
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/Biohazard_Meeting1.pdf
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/Biohazard_Meeting2.pdf
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/Antibiotics_Meeting.pdf
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/FSSAI_SCIENTIFIC1.pdf
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/FSSAI_SCIENTIFIC2.pdf
8. Collaboration with Biotechnology Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
Dr. Iddya Karunasagar participated as Member of Biotechnology Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Area Review Panel on Agriculture, Animal Science and Aquaculture. Meetings were held in May 2022 and September 2022.
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/BIRAC1.pdf
9. Collaboration with Department of Fisheries, Government of Karnataka
NitteDU in association with The Department of Fisheries, Government of Karnataka conducted a session on “Livable world with Good Aquatic Stewardship Practices” as part of its Sustainable Development Goals Initiative. Cage Farming and the importance of aquaculture was discussed.
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/BIRAC1.pdf
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2022/12/news-from-nucser-livable-world-with.html
10. Collaboration with Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India
Provided technical expertise Technology Development Board, Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, to evaluate an “aquaculture project with Israeli technology.”
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/1_aquaculture_project_Israeli_technology.pdf
11. Collaboration with Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Participated in the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Expert Committee meeting of the strategic area "Biotechnology, genomics and allele mining in plants, animals and fisheries.
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/2_ICAR_Biotechnology_genomics.pdf
12. Collaboration with ICMR for Foodborne Pathogen Survey in Northeast India
Provided training in Hands-on laboratory training workshop on Foodborne Pathogen Survey in Northeast India organized by the Indian Council of Medical Research .
https://www.niced.org.in/gallery/FoodbornePathogenSurvey-2830March2022.htm
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/ICMR_FBP_Survey.pdf
Cross-sectoral dialogue
1. International Conference - Indo - Japan International Conference on 'Future Health Strategy by Transdisciplinary Approach'
Nitte (DU) in collaboration with University of Miyazaki, Japan hosted a conference on 'Future Health Strategy by Transdisciplinary Approach.'
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2022/12/international-conference-indo-japan.html
2. Collaboration with the National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata
Dr. Iddya Karunasagar was delivered Key note address at the ICMR Training Programme on Foodborne diseases organized at the National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for investigation of foodborne diseases edited by a team led by Dr. Iddya Karunasagar was released by the Director General of ICMR, Dr. Balaram Bhargava in the presence of Additional Director General, Dr. Samiran Panda
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/88
3. Collaboration with Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (IFAF)
Participated in deliberations on “Fish for Nutritional Security and Economic Sustainability” and delivered a keynote address on aquatic health, AMR and climate change during 12th Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (IFAF) held during 5-7 May 2022 at Chennai, organised by Dr J Jayalalitha Fisheries University.
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/98
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/11_Fish_Nutritional_Security_Economic_Sustainability.pdf
4. Collaboration with Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) for Workshop on “Skill Vignan on Biotechnology”
Delivered a talk on the topic ‘Marine Biotechnology & its application’ in a one-week online workshop on ‘‘Skill Vignan on Biotechnology” organized in collaboration with Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India and Karnataka Innovation & Technology Society (KITS).
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/12_Marine_Biotechnology.pdf
5. Collaboration with Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Co-operative Limited
Provided scientific expert advice on management yellow leaf disease affecting the areca-nut plantations and remedial measures for leaf spot disease in a symposium organised by the CAMPCO to tackle the rampant spread of yellow leaf disease across the farms of Sullia, Kodagu, Shivamogga, Chikamagalur, parts of Kerala, Puttur and Belthangady regions of Dakshina Kannada District.
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/122
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/13_yellow_leaf_disease.pdf
6. Collaboration with Center for Research in Infectious Diseases, Sastra University
Participated in deliberations on “Antimicrobial Resistance & Aquaculture” at the 6th Annual Meeting of Center for Research in Infectious Diseases, Sastra University on November 4, 2022, and delivered a lecture on Foodborne pathogens and minimizing the risk associated with them.
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/123
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/CRID_Annual_meet_2022.pdf
7. Collaboration with National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Delhi
Prof Dr Iddya Karunasagar participated as Panelist for Brainstorming Workshop on regulating the use of chemicals and veterinary medicinal products in Indian aquaculture held at National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Delhi, 25-26th August 2022.
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/111
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/Brainstorming.pdf
8. Collaboration with ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute
Participated in deliberations in conference on “1st Indian Fisheries Outlook 2022: Priming Indian Fisheries in Attaining Sustainable Development Goals” organized by ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute and delivered a lecture in the technical session on Fish Health and Aquatic Environment Management.
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/Indian_Fisheries.pdf
9. Collaboration with ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Education
Provided training in Winter School on “Antimicrobial Resistance in Food Fish: Challenges & Mitigation” organized by ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India.
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/Food_Fish.pdf
10. Collaboration with Indian Virological Society
Participated in conference on “Emerging and Re-emerging Viral Diseases–Climate Change Impacts and Mitigation” organized by the Indian Virological Society.
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/87
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/VIROCON.pdf
11. PACT 2030 Conclave, for Sustainable Development Goals
Nitte DU participated in the PACT2030 Conclave held in Goa, India, from 10-12 March 2022, to express our consent to be the founding members of PACT2030, and together as a call for urgent action to further SDG progress from local to a global level, declare the following agenda to guide the policies, plans, and operations of our institutions in creating World-Class Sustainable Universities, Sustainable India, and a Sustainable World.
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/PACT2030_GOA.pdf
Measuring and reporting sustainable development data
1. Collaboration with Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg
The Department of Public Health, Nitte (Deemed to be University) has a MOU with the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg with the objectives of improving public health outcomes through collaboration for training public health specialists. Under this collaboration, an exchange program has been established. It is planned to have data collection combined with internship under supervision of Nitte Faculty under different themes e.g., tribal health and rural India, food, nutrition and rural India, tobacco, or health.
a) Webpage -https://studentportal.gu.se/english/my-studies/sahlgrenska/study-abroad/Exchange+at+Sahlgrenska+Academy/possibilities-at-your-program/master-s-programme-in-public-health;jsessionid=node01gd1euwo3bx931l8jfd12m9ois926522.node0?skipSSOCheck=true&referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
b) https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/119
2. INDO-JAPAN MEXT PROJECT
Nitte (Deemed to be University) in collaboration with University of Miyazaki, Japan and supported by Japan Society for Promotion the of Science (MEXT- Government of Japan) is working on project titled “Studies on Pregnancy, delivery and child development pattern in water contaminated area of India”. The study objectives include identifying groundwater contaminated hotspots of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, collecting and analysis of soil and groundwater samples from the hotspots identified and estimating for heavy metal toxicity and also health survey on pregnancy, perinatal outcome and early child development in selected hot-spot area.
https://nitte.edu.in/international.php#indomext
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2022/11/news-from-kshema-cellomics-indo-japan.html
3. Collaboration with Norwegian University of Life Sciences NMBU on developing One Health Approach
Nitte (DU) is collaborating with Norwegian University of Life Sciences NMBU on developing One Health Approach for control of antimicrobial resistance in humans, animals & aquatic environments in China, India and Norway.
The primary objective is to establish a one health consortium comprising of environmental, animals (aquatic and terrestrial species) and human health experts for the control of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in China, India and Norway.
The secondary objectives are:
- Identify information gaps and needs regarding establishing a one health consortium for the control of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquatic environments, animals (terrestrial and aquatic species), and humans in China, India and Norway
- Organize workshops and meetings for the strategic planning and writing of the main project application for the control of antimicrobial resistance in China, India and Norway
https://nitte.edu.in/international.php#onehealth
Nitte DU on behalf of Food & Agricultural Organization organized a virtual expert meeting for preparation of a draft surveillance checklist of antimicrobial use in aquaculture based on 12-point checklist for disease surveillance on December 13, 2022.
https://dstnutec.in/user/news/47
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/AMU_SURVEILLANCE_CHECKLIST_2022.pdf
5. Preparation of antimicrobial resistance risk profile of vibrio parahaemolyticus
Nitte DU on behalf of Food & Agricultural Organization organized a virtual expert meeting for preparation of antimicrobial resistance risk profile of vibrio parahaemolyticus on May 19, 2022.
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/96
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/AMR_VIBRIO.pdf
6. Drafting of the 7th Revision of WHO Medically Important Antimicrobials List
Dr Iddya Karunasagar, has been serving as Member, WHO Advisory Group on Critically Important Antimicrobials in human medicine for 3-year period from 22 September 2021. During 2022, he contributed to the drafting of the 7th Revision of WHO Medically Important Antimicrobials List through a number of online meetings and physical meetings in WHO, Geneva, 13-15 September 2022.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/karunasagar-attends-who-advisory-meet-in-geneva/articleshow/94258517.cms
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/WHO_ANTIMICROBIAL.pdf
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/WHO_1.pdf
7. Ocean alkalinity enhancement and its impacts on biogeochemical cycling.”
NitteDU in collaboration with Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad as part of DST Swarnajayanthi Fellowship Project has undertaken a project to study “Ocean alkalinity enhancement and its impacts on biogeochemical cycling.” It has been proposed that the enhanced ocean alkalinity through large scale mineral dissolution has potential to provide a solution to store large amounts of CO2 in the ocean. This project will provide concrete ideas about up to what scale ocean alkalinity can be increased without disturbing the ecosystem and otherwise. Consequences (feedback) of alkalinity enhancement will be known. This proposal is important to answer some fundamental questions on the scale of continental weathering and erosion in the geological past.
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/120
8. Biotechnological approaches to prevent and control fish disease in aquaculture (BIOAQUA)
Nitte DU is involved through an ongoing research project with Norwegian University of Life Science, Oslo, to explore biotechnological approaches to prevent and control fish disease in aquaculture (BIOAQUA). This ongoing project has been financially supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, with a budget of Rs. 45 lakhs. The aim is to promote scientific renewal and development of disciplines and/or to generate new knowledge about issues relevant to both societies in mutually agreed fields and to achieve bilateral world-class scientific results in the field of bioeconomy.
https://nitte.edu.in/international.php#BIO
9. Arise Plus Malaysia workshop on Codex standards, guidelines, and code of practice for fish and fishery products.
The Project “ARISE Plus Malaysia trade-related technical assistance” is financed by the European Union and implemented by the International Trade Centre in partnership with Malaysia’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MITI). The project aims to contribute to the progressive achievement of the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint 2025 and to the realization of the policy priority of inclusive growth and sustainable development of the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025). The 3-year project also contributes to the objective of the "EU strategy on connecting Europe and Asia".
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/112
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/ArisePlus_Malaysia.pdf
10. Collaboration with World Health Organization for Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) program
The Master of Public Health Scholars of Nitte (Deemed to be University) were selected as external monitors for Intensified Mission Indradhanush program (IMI) by the World Health Organization, National Polio Surveillance Project, Mangalore Unit and were deployed to conduct house to house monitoring of routine immunization activities.
https://m.facebook.com/nittepublichealth/posts/2018925591625246/?locale=hi_IN
11. Collaboration with FAO
Nitte (DU) collaborates with Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations for provision of “Technical assistance in the preparation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) risk profile of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and surveillance checklist of antimicrobial usage (AMU) in aquaculture.”
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2022/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/14.int_data_AMR_LOA_FAO.pdf
International collaboration for review of comparative approaches / international best practices
1. FAO candidate Reference Centers on AMR and Aquaculture BiosecurityNitte University (India) has been designated as "FAO Reference Centre on AMR and Aquaculture Biosecurity”. To combat AMR, the World Health Organization, the World Organization for Animal Health, the United Nations Environment Program and FAO are working together to accelerate coordinated strategy on human, animal, plant and ecosystem health to achieve the One Health goals. The designation of the FAO Reference Centers in 2022 is a step toward a better understanding and improved collaboration in preventing the increase of AMR.
https://www.fao.org/3/cc6625en/cc6625en.pdf
https://dstnutec.in/user/news/46
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2022/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/r.letter_AMR%20Refer_Center.pdf http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2022/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/r.internat_FAO_candidate%20centre.png
2. Memorandum of Understanding with University of Plymouth to further research into climate change.
The University of Plymouth and Nitte DU in India have entered a formal partnership to further research into the impact of climate change on the marine environment and public health. The MOU has resulted in academics and students from Plymouth’s School of Biological and Marine Sciences working more closely with Nitte’s University Centre for Science Education and Research, part of the UNESCO Microbial Resources Centre for Medical and Marine Biotechnology.
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-to-further-research-into-climate-change http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/UNI_PLYMOUTH_STUDENT_TRAINING.pdf
3. Indo German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS), Winter School 2022
The Department of Public Health, KS Hegde Medical Academy participated in the Indo German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS), Winter School 2022, themed “Sustainable Waste Management for a Circular Economy", conducted between 21 February to 04 March 2022". This program focuses on the fundamental and holistic understanding of the different waste-to-value processes, evaluating different technologies for resource, materials and energy recovery from wastes from a sustainability and environmental viewpoint, and proposing innovative and circular solutions to practical waste management problems.
https://nitte.edu.in/international.php#IGCS
4. Consortium of Rare Genetic and Bone Marrow Disorders India Network@NITTEDU
Nitte (DU) has formed a Consortium of Rare Genetic and Bone Marrow Disorders in partnership with scientists from universities around the world like Ghent University, Harvard University, Yale University etc to study and understand Rare Diseases in India. This is necessary given the high degree of endogamy practiced in communities as well the large number of consanguineous marriages, leading to an unusually high number of autosomal recessive genetic diseases observed.
https://ncrdbmd.nitte.edu.in/userhome
5. Collaboration with Ghent University, Belgium under Indo Belspo projects
Nitte (DU) collaborates with Ghent University, Belgium for studying aquatic animal health. Currently many joint research projects are underway as part of this collaboration.
a. Shrimp immune responses to biological stresses. Sustainable aquaculture (AQSTRESS)
https://www.belspo.be/belspo/fedra/proj.asp?l=en&COD=BL%2FIN%2F10#
b. Investigating the mechanisms of genetic disorders using the zebrafish model system (GEN-ZEMO)
https://www.belspo.be/belspo/fedra/proj.asp?l=en&COD=BL%2F02%2FIN13
6. Comprehensive review on rarely understood drug resistance mechanisms in aquatic fish pathogens and alternative risk mitigating strategies.
Division of Infectious Diseases (AMR), Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER) & Fisheries & Aquaculture Division, Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published a comprehensive review that details about the rarely understood drug resistance mechanisms in aquatic fish pathogens and alternative risk mitigating strategies.
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2022/12/news-from-nucser-drug-resistance-in.html
7. Comprehensive review on the presence of silent AMR genes and their relevance and importance in public health.
Division of Infectious Diseases (AMR), Nitte University Centre for Science Education and Research (NUCSER), Nitte University & Department of Food Science, College of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine, UAE University published a comprehensive review that discusses the presence of silent AMR genes and their relevance and importance in public health. http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2022/12/news-from-nucser-silent-amr-genes.html
8. Food Safety Regulatory Framework in Agri-Food and Fisheries Sectors- Current situation, challenges and Road Map
Dr. Iddya Karunasagar participated in Mission to Cambodia: INTERNATIONAL FOOD SAFETY EXPERTS at Phnom Penh, Cambodia, July 25-26, 2022 on behalf of United Nations Industrial Development Organization. The objectives of mission were:
- Review the amened fisheries law, NRMP report of 2021 and the latest reports on the progress of the fisheries and aquaculture development in Cambodia.
- Consult with competent authority of FIA and other relevant agencies to finalize the draft official control protocol or technical guideline.
- Develop final draft Official Control (OC) protocols or Technical Guidelines for Safety and Quality Control of Exports and Imports of Fishery Products for CA and all the operations along the value chains in line with the EU requirements.
- Co-deliver HACCP training for official inspectors, CQS auditors and food safety trainers who are selected through TOT programs.
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/110
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/117
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/Mission_Cambodia.pdf
9. Collaboration with FAO to launch FAO Reference Centers
Dr. Iddya Karunasagar participated in a virtual FAO Workshop to launch the FAO Reference Centers on November 30, 2022. Dr. Iddya Karunasagar delivered a talk on Codex guidelines for risk analysis of foodborne antimicrobial resistance. Over 250 professionals from different countries participated. Nitte is one of the FAO Reference Centers along with Missisippi State University, USA, Pearl River Fisheries Institute and Yellow Sea Fisheries Institute of Fisheries, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/116
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/FAO_WEBINAR.pdf
10. Collaboration with Government of Indonesia to Enhance Aquatic Biosecurity in the Region
The Government of Indonesia invited Dr Iddya Karunasagar to assess the current situation concerning Aquatic Biosecurity and advise on actions needed to strengthen the implementation. The meeting was in connection with the capacity building need in the region.
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/106
11. Collaborative Training Program on National Residue Control Program (NRCP) Empowers Government Officials in Pakistan's Aquaculture Sector"
Conducted training program in collaboration with INFOFISH on National Residue Control Program (NRCP) for aquaculture drugs for Govt. Officials working with the Fish Inspection and Quality Control (especially dealing with export of aquaculture products) and NRLs throughout Pakistan. http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/INFOFISH_Training_NRCP_Aquaculturedrugs.pdf
Collaboration with NGOs for SDGs
1. Collaborations with local Government agencies and NGOs for establishing and running Network of Rural Health Centers
Nitte DU has established 23 Rural Satellite Health Centers to reach the rural population with the objective of improving accessibility, availability and affordability of health care and promoting health awareness. Nitte is providing comprehensive free-of-cost care to the patients in these underserved areas. These rural centers have been set up in collaboration with local NGO’s/ philanthropists, like Rotary Club, Dabbekatte, Sharada Dhanvantri Charitable Hospital, Sringeri, Ashwini Hospital, Madikeri, Sri Brahmalingeshwara Temple Trust, Marnakatte, Thalipady Guthu Janakalyana Samithi, Gandhinagara Yuvaka Vrinda, Hejmadi Kodi, Mangalore University, Konaje, Sevanjali Trust, Farangipet, Sri Sathya Sai Hospital, Alike, Government Primary Health Centre Natekal, Government Primary health care Centre Nellyadi, Sri Ramakrishna Primary and Higher Primary School Harekala.
https://www.nitte.edu.in/rural-health-center.php
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2022/01/press-release_3.html
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2023/03/inauguration-of-bavabeedu-gopi-s.html
2. Collaboration with NGOs for community based de-addiction services.
The Department of Psychiatry of K. S. Hegde Medical Academy has been collaborating with Akhila Karnataka Jana Jagruthi Vedike of Shri Kshethra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP) Dharmastala in conducting de-addiction camps from the year 1998. The department has participated in 1335 general community de-addiction camps held at Ujire as well as other parts of Karnataka. Medicines and psychiatry consultation are provided free of cost for general community camps by NITTE (Deemed to be University).
https://kshema.nitte.edu.in/department-psychiatry.php#CommunityServices
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/06/30/public-awareness-program-kshema-259/
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/07/16/public-awareness-program-kshema-261/
3. Collaboration with Gajria Family Foundation
Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, and the Gajria Family Foundation have established a 60-bed hospital at Karkala in Udupi district. The NITTE Gajria Hospital located at Karkala is built on a five-acre land, donated by Sri Venkataramana Temple Trust, Karkala. It provides Secondary Health care to the population of Udupi district.
a) Home page - https://nittegajria.in/
b) Media clip -https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/Nitte-varsity-pact- for-hospital-in-Karkala/article20395576.ece
c) Media clip - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Nitte-Gajria-Hospital-a-unit-of- Nitte-Healthcare-situated-in-Thellar-of-Karkala-has-made-available-a-CT-scan- unit-for-the-people-of-the-area-on-November-20-/articleshow/45216530.cms
d) Media clip - http://www.mangaloretoday.com/main/Nitte-Gajria-Specialty- Hospital-inaugurated-at-Karkala.html
4. Collaboration with “Sevanjali Pratistana”:
Collaboration with “Sevanjali Pratistana” for extending dental health care to local communities through student volunteering.
https://www.nitte.edu.in/naac/2020/THEIMPACT/SDG17/SEVANJALI_PRATHISTHANA.pdf
5. Collaboration with “Brahmashri Mittur Purohit Timmaiah Bhat Sampratisthana”:
Collaboration with “Brahmashri Mittur Purohit Timmaiah Bhat Sampratisthana” for extending dental health care to local communities through student volunteering.
https://www.nitte.edu.in/naac/2020/THEIMPACT/SDG17/THIMMAYYA_BHAT.pdf
6. Collaboration with “Gandhinagara Yuvaka Vrunda”:
Collaboration with “Gandhinagara Yuvaka Vrunda” for extending dental health care to local communities through student volunteering.
https://www.nitte.edu.in/naac/2020/THEIMPACT/SDG17/GANHINAGAR_YUVAKA_VRINDA.pdf
7. Collaboration with “Sri Gopalakrishna Devaru Trust”:
Collaboration with “Sri Gopalakrishna Devaru Trust” for extending dental health care to local communities through student volunteering.
https://www.nitte.edu.in/naac/2020/THEIMPACT/SDG17/GOPALKRISHNA_TRUST_MUDIPU.pdf
8. Collaboration with “Thalipady Guthu Janakalyana Trust”:
Collaboration with “Thalipady Guthu Janakalyana Trust” for extending dental health care to local communities through student volunteering
https://www.nitte.edu.in/naac/2020/THEIMPACT/SDG17/JANAKALYANA_THALIPADI.pdf
9. Collaboration with Uliya Neighbourhood Youth Parliament:
NitteDU in collaboration with Uliya Neighbourhood Youth Parliament conducted a clean coast safe campaign.
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/cleancoast_safesea.jpg
10. Collaboration with Youth Red Cross Unit:
NitteDU in collaboration with Youth Red Cross Unit conducted a session on “Marine Turtles: The Life around Sea” under the Sustainable Development Goals initiative of the University. http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2022/07/news-from-nucser-session-on-marine.html
NitteDU in collaboration with Youth Red Cross Unit and Iriyanni Govt. Vocational Higher Secondary School Muliyar conducted an outreach program on “Bamboo Shoot Planting at the riverbank”.
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2022/07/news-from-nucsr-outreach-program-on.html
11. Collaboration with Department of Horticulture, Govt. of Karnataka:
NitteDU in collaboration with Department of Horticulture, Govt. of Karnataka and Rotary Club, Kinnigoli conducted a program on “Water Conservation and Irrigation practices for the farmers” under its Sustainable Development Goals initiative.
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2022/10/news-from-nucser-program-on-water.html
12. Collaboration with Karnataka Forest department:
Nitte DU in association with Karnataka Forest department conducted an educational program on the theme “Only one Earth” with the focus on living sustainably in harmony with nature.
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2022/06/news-from-nucser-nucsers-educational.html
13. Collaboration with Sarvam Life:
Nitte DU in collaboration with Sarvam Life organized a Jatha to spread the message of the importance of saving water, soil and energy and to create an awareness on global warming and climate change.
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2022/06/news-from-nucser-nitte-du-celebrates.html
14. Collaboration with NGOs to provide geriatric care services:
The Department of Community Dentistry, KSHEMA in collaboration with Vathsalyadhama Ashrama, Kodialbail provides geriatric care services to the inmates of the old age home.
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/02/23/health-camp-outreach-program-kshema-515/
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/02/16/health-camp-outreach-program-kshema-504/
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/12/14/health-camp-outreach-program-kshema-595/
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/12/28/health-camp-outreach-program-kshema-594/
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/10/19/health-camp-outreach-program-kshema-580/
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/04/27/health-camp-outreach-program-kshema-527/
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/09/14/health-camp-outreach-program-kshema-572/
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/04/13/health-camp-outreach-program-kshema-522/
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/09/28/health-camp-outreach-program-kshema-567/
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/08/10/health-camp-outreach-program-kshema-562/
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/08/24/health-camp-outreach-program-kshema-570/
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/07/20/health-camp-outreach-program-kshema-556/
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/05/11/health-camp-outreach-program-kshema-532/
https://kshemaigateway.wordpress.com/2022/06/22/health-camp-outreach-program-kshema-546/
15. Collaboration with Rotary Club, Periyapatna Mid Town, Kushalnagar for Tibetian Refugee Population:
The Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences in association with the Rotary Club, Periyapatna Mid Town conducted a free dental treatment camp for the Tibetan refugees at Tsepal Topkyed Day Care Medical Centre, Golden Temple, Kushalnagar on 17th & 18th October 2022.
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2022/11/news-from-absmids-free-dental-treatment.html
16. Collaboration with Sahyadri Sanchaya for conducting health programs for Tribal Children:
The Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Public Health Dentistry of A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be university) in association with Sahyadri Sanchaya under the leadership of Mr. Dinesh Holla & team organised a 2-day program “Vana Chethana” for the Tribal School children of Joida and Yellapur Taluk, Uttara Karnataka on 15th & 16th June 2022.
http://aboutnitte.blogspot.com/2022/06/news-from-absmids-vana-chethana-dental.html
17. Collaboration with Akshara Dasoha (Mid-day meal scheme) and Dakshina Kannada zilla Panchayat:
Nitte Special Child Care Centre in collaboration with Akshara Dasoha, Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat organized Poshan Bhi - Padhai Bhi , an awareness program for children on proper nutrition. This program was organized as part of nutrition education advocacy by the Government of India.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/awareness-created-on-nutrition-oral-health/articleshow/94521732.cms
https://nitte.edu.in/support-schools.php#pbpb
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG3/Poshan_Bhi_Padhai_Bhi.pdf
18. Collaboration with Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Co-operative Limited
Provided expertise on management yellow leaf disease affecting the areca-nut plantations and remedial measures for leaf spot disease in a symposium organised by the CAMPCO to tackle the rampant spread of yellow leaf disease across the farms of Sullia, Kodagu, Shivamogga, Chikamagalur, parts of Kerala, Puttur and Belthangady regions of Dakshina Kannada District.
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/122 http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/13_yellow_leaf_disease.pdf
19. Collaboration with ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Education
Provided training in Winter School on “Antimicrobial Resistance in Food Fish: Challenges & Mitigation” organized by ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India.
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/Food_Fish.pdf
20. Collaboration with National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Delhi
Prof Dr Iddya Karunasagar participated as Panelist for Brainstorming Workshop on regulating the use of chemicals and veterinary medicinal products in Indian aquaculture held at National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Delhi, 25-26th August 2022.
https://dstnutec.in/user/eventInfo/111
http://nitte.edu.in/naac/2023/THE_IMPACT/SDG17/National/Brainstorming.pdf
Commitment to meaningful SDG education
Nitte (Deemed to be University) provides meaningful educational experiences that address issues related to the sustainable development goals. Such efforts reach out to students across programs and focus on issues that are within the domain of study for programs as well as cross cutting themes across program disciplines. These activities are of four types:- Courses, electives and programs that are primarily related to sustainable development themes (More details)
- Modules addressing cross cutting sustainability related issues with courses / programs (More details)
- Online courses on themes related to sustainable development offered to students in partnership with Coursera (More details)
- Awareness and volunteering activities (More details)
| Course | Program | Applicable |
| Human rights, Gender Equity and Environmental Studies | B.Arch | Mandatory |
| Environmental Planning and Design | B.Arch | Elective |
| Environment and Building Physics | B.Arch | Elective |
| Climate, Site and Superstructure | B.Arch | Elective |
| Environment and Building Structures | B.Arch | Mandatory |
| Conservation | B.Arch | Mandatory |
| Landscape | B.Arch | Mandatory |
| Sustainability | B.Arch | Mandatory |
| Conservation and Heritage | B.Arch | Elective |
| Environmental Studies | B.Arch | Elective |
| Climatology & Building | B.Arch | Elective |
| Water & Waste Systems | B.Arch | Elective |
| Sustainable Architecture | B.Arch | Elective |
| Energy Efficient Architecture | B.Arch | Elective |
| Tropical Architecture – 1 | B.Arch | Elective |
| Tropical Architecture–2 | B.Arch | Elective |
| Environmental Design Studio | B.Arch | Elective |
| Landscape Design | B.Arch | Elective |
| Disaster Management | B.Arch | Elective |
| Environmental Sciences | B.Pharm | Elective |
| Media and Environment | BA(MJC) | Mandatory |
| Arts and Culture Communication | BA(MJC) | Mandatory |
| Environment and Development Communication | BA (MC) | Mandatory |
| Media and Society | BA (MC) | Mandatory |
| Arts and Culture Communication | BA (MC) | Mandatory |
| Peace Journalism | BA (MC) | Mandatory |
| Crisis Communication and Reputation Management | BA (MC) | Mandatory |
| Peace Journalism | MA(MC) | Mandatory |
| Public Health Dentistry | BDS | Mandatory |
| Environmental Studies | BSc (Biomed) | Mandatory |
| Biosafety and Bioethics | BSc (Biomed) | Mandatory |
| Basic Life support and First aid | BSc (Biomed) | Mandatory |
| Epidemiology and Surveillance | BSc (Biomed) | Mandatory |
| Food Spoilage and Preservation | BSc (Biomed) | Mandatory |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | BSc (Biomed) | Mandatory |
| Human rights, gender equity and environmental studies | BSc (MIT) | Mandatory |
| Human rights, gender equity and environmental studies | BSc (MLT) | Mandatory |
| Human rights, gender equity and environmental studies | BSc (OTT) | Mandatory |
| Human Rights, Gender Equity and Environmental Sciences | BSc(Nursing) | Mandatory |
| Applied Nutrition and Dietetics | BSc(Nursing) | Mandatory |
| Adult Health Nursing I with integrated pathophysiology including BCLS module | BSc(Nursing) | Mandatory |
| Applied Microbiology and Infection Control including Safety | BSc(Nursing) | Mandatory |
| Adult Health Nursing II with integrated pathophysiology including Geriatric Nursing + Palliative care module | BSc(Nursing) | Mandatory |
| Community Health Nursing I including Environmental Science & Epidemiology | BSc(Nursing) | Mandatory |
| Nutrition | BSc(Nursing) | Mandatory |
| Community Health Nursing II | BSc(Nursing) | Mandatory |
| Environment and Development Communication | MA(MC) | Mandatory |
| Media, Culture and Society | MA(MC) | Mandatory |
| Science and Health Communication | MA(MC) | Mandatory |
| Community Medicine | MBBS | Mandatory |
| Environmental & Occupational health | MPH | Mandatory |
| Principles and Practices of Public Health | MPH | Mandatory |
| Basic Epidemiology | MPH | Mandatory |
| Demography and Population Sciences | MPH | Mandatory |
| Social and Behaviour Change, Effective Communication in Healthcare | MPH | Mandatory |
| Advanced Epidemiology | MPH | Mandatory |
| Fish Immunology and Health | M.Sc Marine Biotechnology | Mandatory |
| Management | ||
| Marine Microbiology, Fish Immunology and Health management | M.Sc Marine Biotechnology | Mandatory |
| Aquatic Environmental Biotechnology | M.Sc Marine Biotechnology | Mandatory |
| Lab: Aquatic Environmental Biotechnology | M.Sc Marine Biotechnology | Mandatory |
| Fisheries resources, Conservation and Oceanography | M.Sc Marine Biotechnology | Mandatory |
| Aquaculture Biotechnology | M.Sc Marine Biotechnology | Mandatory |
| Marine Food Technology | M.Sc Marine Biotechnology | Mandatory |
| GLP and Biosafety | M.Sc Microbiology | Mandatory |
| Industrial and Food Microbiology | M.Sc Microbiology | Mandatory |
| Environmental Microbiology | M.Sc Microbiology | Mandatory |
| Agricultural Microbiology | M.Sc Microbiology | Mandatory |
| Plant and Environmental Biotechnology | MSc (Biotechnology) | Mandatory |
| GLP and Biosafety | MSc (Biotechnology) | Mandatory |
| GLP and Biosafety | MSc (Food Safety and Biotechnology) | Mandatory |
| Food Safety and Quality Management | MSc (Food Safety and Biotechnology) | Mandatory |
| Food Additives and Adulterants | MSc (Food Safety and Biotechnology) | Mandatory |
| Food Packaging and Storage | MSc (Food Safety and Biotechnology) | Elective |
| Toxicology | MSc (Food Safety and Biotechnology) | Elective |
| Food Processing and Preservation | MSc (Food Safety and Biotechnology) | Elective |
| Food Toxicology | MSc (Food Safety and Biotechnology) | Elective |
| Bioprocessing and Fermentation Technology | MSc (Food Safety and Biotechnology) | Elective |
| Plant and Animal Food Technology | MSc (Food Safety and Biotechnology) | Elective |
| Food Microbiology | MSc (Food Safety and Biotechnology) | Mandatory |
| Marine Bioprocess Technology | M.Sc Marine Biotechnology | Mandatory |
| Lab: Aquaculture Biotechnology | M.Sc Marine Biotechnology | Mandatory |
| Marine Bioprospecting and Drug Discovery | M.Sc Marine Biotechnology | Mandatory |
| Human Rights, Gender equity & Environmental studies | Pharm D | Mandatory |
| GLP and Biosafety | M.Sc Biomedical Sciences | Mandatory |
| Food Processing and Preservation | M.Sc Biomedical Sciences | Elective |
| Aural Rehabilitation in children | BASLP | Mandatory |
| Community Based Rehabilitation / Vocational Training for Persons with Disability | BASLP | Mandatory |
| Aural Rehabilitation in Adults | BASLP | Mandatory |
| Environmental & Occupational Health | B.Sc RT | Mandatory |
| Environmental & Occupational Health | B.Sc RDT | Mandatory |
| Health education and health promotion | M.Sc RT | Mandatory |
| Public health leadership and management | M.Sc RT | Mandatory |
| Community Health Nursing | PBB.Sc. Nursing | Mandatory |
| Mental Health Nursing | PBB.Sc. Nursing | Mandatory |
| Hazards and Safety Management | Mpharm(Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance) | Mandatory |
| Regulatory Aspects of Food & Nutraceuticals | Mpharm(Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs) | Mandatory |
| Hospital & Community Pharmacy | Mpharm(Pharmacy Practice) | Mandatory |
| Community Based Rehabilitation | BPT | Mandatory |
| Community Medicine | BPT | Mandatory |
| Health and Wellness | BBA | Electives |
| Global Environment for Supply Chain Management | BBA | Electives |
| Community Engagement-NSS/R&R/YRC | BBA | Electives |
| Environmental Studies | BBA | Mandatory |
| Environmental Studies | BCA | Mandatory |
| Community Engagement-NSS/R&R/YRC | BCA | Electives |
| Environmental Studies | Bcom(Honours) | Mandatory |
| Health and Wellness | Bcom(Honours) | Mandatory |
| Community Engagement-NSS/R&R/YRC | Bcom(Honours) | Electives |
| Ethics & Values | Bcom(Honours) | Electives |
| Environmental Studies | Bcom-Professional (Honours) | Mandatory |
| Health and Wellness | Bcom-Professional (Honours) | Mandatory |
| Community Engagement-NSS/R&R/YRC | Bcom-Professional (Honours) | Electives |
| Ethics & Values | Bcom-Professional (Honours) | Electives |
| Environmental Studies | B.Sc -Data Analytics | Mandatory |
| Health and Wellness | B.Sc -Data Analytics | Mandatory |
| Community Engagement-NSS/R&R/YRC | B.Sc -Data Analytics | Electives |
| Ethics & Values | B.Sc -Data Analytics | Electives |
| Basic Epidemiology | MHAHSM | Mandatory |
| Health Education and Communication | MHAHSM | Mandatory |
| .Safety and Health | MHAHSM | Mandatory |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | MHAHSM | Mandatory |
| Epidemic &Disaster Management | MHAHSM | Mandatory |
Modules addressing cross cutting sustainability related issues with courses / program (More details)
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MD Anaesthesiology | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MD Anatomy | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MD Biochemistry | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MD Community Medicine | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MD Dermatology | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MS ENT | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MD Forensic Medicine | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MD General Medicine | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MD Microbiology | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MS OBG | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MS Ophthalmology | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MS Orthopedics | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MD Pediatrics | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MD Pathology | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MD Pharmacology | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MD Physiology | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MD Psychiatry | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MD Radiodiagnosis | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MS General Surgery | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | MSc Nursing | Mandatory |
| Module - Human Health and Environment | PBBSc Nursing | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MD Anaesthesiology | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MD Anatomy | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MD Biochemistry | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MD Community Medicine | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MD Dermatology | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MS ENT | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MD Forensic Medicine | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MD General Medicine | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MD Microbiology | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MS OBG | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MS Ophthalmology | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MS Orthopedics | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MD Pediatrics | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MD Pathology | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MD Pharmacology | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MD Physiology | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MD Psychiatry | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MD Radiodiagnosis | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MS General Surgery | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MSc Nursing | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | PBBSc Nursing | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | BA Journalism | Mandatory |
| Module - Gender Equity | MA Journalism | Mandatory |
| Indian Constitution and Human Rights | BASLP | Mandatory |
| Environmental Studies and Gender Equity | BASLP | Mandatory |
| Human Rights., Gender Equality | B.Sc RT | Mandatory |
| Human rights, Gender equality | B.Sc RTT | Mandatory |
| Human rights & Gender equality | B.Sc RDT | Mandatory |
Courses on themes related to sustainable development in partnership with Coursera
| Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action | Open to all |
| Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction | Open to all |
| Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management | Open to all |
| Cities and Consumption: Urban Sustainability and the Sharing Economy | Open to all |
| Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries | Open to all |
| Community Change in Public Health | Open to all |
| Confronting Gender Based Violence: Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers | Open to all |
| Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials | Open to all |
| Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation | Open to all |
| e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age | Open to all |
| Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life | Open to all |
| Environmental Management & Ethics | Open to all |
| Ethical Social Media | Open to all |
| Evaluating the Quality of Healthcare Delivery | Open to all |
| Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change | Open to all |
| From Climate Science to Action | Open to all |
| Fundamentals of Immunology: Death by Friendly Fire | Open to all |
| Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea | Open to all |
| Global Environmental Management | Open to all |
| Global Health Policy | Open to all |
| Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations | Open to all |
| Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change | Open to all |
| Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities | Open to all |
| Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness. | Open to all |
| Heritage under Threat | Open to all |
| Implementing a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety V) | Open to all |
| Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy | Open to all |
| Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage | Open to all |
| Introduction to Indoor Air Quality | Open to all |
| Introduction to Sustainability | Open to all |
| Introductory Human Physiology | Open to all |
| Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics | Open to all |
| Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI) | Open to all |
| Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries | Open to all |
| Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy | Open to all |
| Oceanography: a key to better understand our world | Open to all |
| Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes | Open to all |
| Our Energy Future | Open to all |
| Paradoxes of War | Open to all |
| Patenting in Biotechnology | Open to all |
| Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Developing a Systems View (Patient Safety I) | Open to all |
| Planet Earth...and You! | Open to all |
| Planning a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety III) | Open to all |
| Population Health: Study Design | Open to all |
| Poverty & Population: How Demographics Shape Policy | Open to all |
| Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 | Open to all |
| SARS-CoV-2 Protein Modeling and Drug Docking | Open to all |
| Setting the Stage for Success: An Eye on Safety Culture and Teamwork (Patient Safety II) | Open to all |
| Simple Regression Analysis in Public Health | Open to all |
| Solar Energy Systems Overview | Open to all |
| Sports and Society | Open to all |
| Storytelling and influencing: Communicate with impact | Open to all |
| Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations | Open to all |
| Sustainable Agricultural Land Management | Open to all |
| Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon | Open to all |
| The Age of Sustainable Development | Open to all |
| The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators | Open to all |
| The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future | Open to all |
| Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics | Open to all |
| Violence Against Healthcare | Open to all |
| Women in environmental biology | Open to all |
| Global Energy and Climate Policy | Open to all |
| A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice | Open to all |
| Alternative Mobility Narratives | Open to all |
| An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health | Open to all |
| Anti-Racism II | Open to all |
| Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges | Open to all |
| Arts and Heritage Management | Open to all |
| Being Smart about Cycling Futures | Open to all |
| Business Models For Sustainability | Open to all |
| Childbirth: A Global Perspective | Open to all |
| Classical Sociological Theory | Open to all |
| Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University | Open to all |
| Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine | Open to all |
| Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology | Open to all |
| Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support | Open to all |
| Diversity and inclusion in the workplace | Open to all |
| Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals | Open to all |
| Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases | Open to all |
| Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health | Open to all |
| Equine Welfare and Management | Open to all |
| Foundations of International Psychiatry | Open to all |
| Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach | Open to all |
| Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Toolkit | Open to all |
| Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function | Open to all |
| Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview | Open to all |
| Global Systemic Risk | Open to all |
| Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Administrative/IT Perspective) | Open to all |
| Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market | Open to all |
| History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare | Open to all |
| Hypothesis Testing in Public Health | Open to all |
| Identifying Patient Populations | Open to all |
| Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs | Open to all |
| Introduction to Global Health | Open to all |
| Introduction to Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices | Open to all |
| Introduction to Psychology | Open to all |
| Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness | Open to all |
| Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health | Open to all |
| Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education | Open to all |
| Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects | Open to all |
| Life After COVID-19: Get Ready for our Post-Pandemic Future | Open to all |
| Linear Regression in R for Public Health | Open to all |
| Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies | Open to all |
| Logistic Regression in R for Public Health | Open to all |
| Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach | Open to all |
| Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1 | Open to all |
| Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise | Open to all |
| Measuring Disease in Epidemiology | Open to all |
| Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential | Open to all |
| More on Change and Sustainability | Open to all |
| Multiple Regression Analysis in Public Health | Open to all |
| Organizational Behavior: How to Manage People | Open to all |
| Personality Types at Work | Open to all |
| Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management | Open to all |
| Population Health: Predictive Analytics | Open to all |
| Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health | Open to all |
| Positive Psychology | Open to all |
| Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions | Open to all |
| Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods | Open to all |
| Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills | Open to all |
| Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen | Open to all |
| Principles of Sustainable Finance | Open to all |
| Professional development: Improve yourself, always | Open to all |
| Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2 | Open to all |
| Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History | Open to all |
| Reason and Persuasion: Thinking Through Three Dialogues By Plato | Open to all |
| Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives | Open to all |
| Risk in Modern Society | Open to all |
| Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World | Open to all |
| Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care | Open to all |
| Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures | Open to all |
| Social Norms, Social Change I | Open to all |
| Strategy and Sustainability | Open to all |
| Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research | Open to all |
| Summary Statistics in Public Health | Open to all |
| Supply Chain Principles | Open to all |
| Survival Analysis in R for Public Health | Open to all |
| Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management | Open to all |
| Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia | Open to all |
| Systems Thinking In Public Health | Open to all |
| The Changing Global Order | Open to all |
| The City and You: Find Your Best Place | Open to all |
| The Psychology of Thrill Seekers | Open to all |
| The Science of Well-Being | Open to all |
| Tools and Practices for Addressing Pandemic Challenges | Open to all |
| Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative | Open to all |
| Uncommon Sense Teaching: Part 2, Building Community and Habits of Learning | Open to all |
| Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems | Open to all |
| Understanding Violence | Open to all |
| Valuing nature and people to inform business decision-making | Open to all |
| Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society | Open to all |
| .Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare | Open to all |
| Value added course on “Soil health and its impact on human health” | Open to all |
Awareness and volunteering activities for students for education about sustainable development goals. (More details)
Nitte (Deemed to be University)’s vision to build a humane society through excellence in education and health care. Towards this goal, the University provides multiple opportunities for students to inculcate an appreciation of sustainable development and social responsibilities. As the majority of the programs of the University are related to health sciences, a large number of students have opportunities to participate in activities related to SDG3 – Good Health and Wellbeing. Each year nearly 500 such activities cumulatively see participation form more than 90% of students in events that raise awareness of good health goals and other sustainable development goals.
Collaborations with Local Government for Health Outreach and Extension
The Medical college of the hospital was part of a health services group formed by the District Health and Family Welfare Department of Dakshina Kannada to assist in controlling the spread of COVID19 Pandemic. The activities in which experts form the University participated included the following:- Primary and secondary contact tracing of COVID-19 cases
- Data analysis and reporting on COVID19 incidence and related statistics
- Awareness campaigns for public regarding pandemic precautions.
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