Established in 2001, the department was founded with the visionary plan: “ACADEMIC UPGRADATION AND IMPROVING THE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS OF STUDENTS WITH HUMAN TOUCH.”
“Academic upgradation and improving the Employability skills of students with human touch”
Our core mission is to project students toward quality-based education and to impart professional Social Work education through a participative and holistic approach aimed at societal betterment. Offering the MSW Course in a location like Ujire provides an ideal, experiential learning environment. This setting allows for the practical application of Social Work’s theories, principles, methods, and values, directly enhancing students’ social awareness and sensitivity—a primary goal of Social Work Education. We maintain a strong focus on pioneering new approaches and professional best practices throughout the curriculum.empowers our budding professionals by facilitating competence building, offering insights into policy and program development, and creating opportunities for real-world impact.
The Department of Post-Graduation in Social Work at SDM College, Ujire, is dedicated to driving the pioneering approach and professional practice of Social Work. Our core strategy is integrating practice-based research and innovative field action projects directly into the curriculum, ensuring graduates are prepared to lead change.
We leverage strong rapport and networking with both government and non-government organizations (NGOs). This vital collaboration empowers our students by facilitating real-world competence building and directly involving them in policy and program development and expansion.
SAMBHRAMA: Our flagship annual National Level Conference addressing contemporary social issues.
Experiential Learning: Mandatory Study Tours, intensive Rural/Tribal Social Work Camps, and structured Summer and Winter internships.
Skill Development: Regular Focused Group Discussions, Article Reviews, Seminars, Role Plays, and Movie Reviews to sharpen analytical and communication skills, complemented by dedicated Value Education.
The department actively encourages research activities to cultivate specialists and professional leaders in the field. Our program is firmly underpinned by strong rapport and networking with diverse Government and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs). This vital connection Specializations based Course open for any undergraduates, Specializations Based Workshops, Practical Exposure-Social Work Practicum (Orientation Visits to Industries, Hospitals and NGO visits.), Earn while Learn Initiatives, Alumni Interactions, Highly demanded Job Placement, Community Extension programs, Study Tour , Research Grants ,Internship,Issue based Research Projects, Career guidance program.
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II
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Social Policy & Planning
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Social Development, Change & Transformation
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Ecology, Environment & Development
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III
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Human Rights and Social Legislation’s
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5
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Management of Non Government Organizations
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Disaster Management
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Certificate Course
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Social Skills and Etiquette for Professionals
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2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
| Academic Year | Date/Year | Program Type | Event Title / Topic | Key Resource Person / Chief Guest |
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2025-2026 |
Inauguration | Department Association Program | Inauguration of Student Forum & Installation Ceremony | Ms. Akhila H. Prasad, HR Manager, SKDRDP Dharmasthala |
| Aug 23, 2025 | HRD Series 01 | Life Skill Fundamentals (What, Why, Where Life Skills are Important) | Dr. T. Krishnamurthy | |
| Sep 30, 2025 | HRD Series 02 | Beyond Boundaries (Breaking the Comfort Zone for Success) | Mr. Sampath Kumar K, Lecturer in E&C Dept. | |
| Sep 30, 2025 | HRD Series 03 | Wall of words - Wall Magazine Making | Faculty/Students (19 Teams Participated) | |
| May 7, 2025 | HRD Series 13 | Best Practices for PPT Design and Delivery | Mr. K Indudhar Kini, Faculty, B.Voc (Digital Media) | |
| May 14, 2025 | HRD Series 14 | Does a Social Worker Need Science? (Fibonacci Sequence, Synchronization) | Dr. Raghavendra S., HOD, Physics Dept. | |
| May 28, 2025 | HRD Series 15 | Fit for the World: Career Growth and Emotional Mastery in Social Work | Mrs. Ramya K T, Asst. Prof., Psychology Dept. | |
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2024-2025 |
Inauguration | Department Association Program | Inauguration of Student Forum & Installation Ceremony | Dr. B.A Kumara Hedge, Principal |
| Sep 24, 2024 | HRD Series 01 | Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development (Paper Seed Organisation) | Mr. Nitin Vas, Founder, Paper Seed Organisation | |
| Oct 1, 2024 | HRD Series 02 | Professional Summary (Azim Premji Foundation, NEP, Literacy/Numeracy) | Ms. Medha, Former Employee, Azim Premji Foundation | |
| Oct 8, 2024 | HRD Series 03 | Financial Discipline (Mutual Funds and Insurance Options) | Mr. Janardhana Paddilllaya | |
| Oct 15, 2024 | HRD Series 04 | AI tools for social work practice (ChatGPT, Gemini) | Mr. Pradeep K, Asst. Prof., Statistics Dept. | |
| Oct 22, 2024 | HRD Series 05 | Wall of the World (Wall Magazine Preparation) | Ms. Swathi, Asst. Prof., Social Work Dept. | |
| Nov 5, 2024 | HRD Series 06 | Online education in social work (Trends and Opportunities) | Mr. Amith Jain, Asst. Prof., Electronics & Comm. Engg. | |
| Nov 12, 2024 | HRD Series 07 | Knowledge Quest (Quiz Competition) | Dr. Akshatha K. (Synergy Coordinator) | |
| Dec 3, 2024 | HRD Series 08 | Wellness through Yoga (Asanas, Pranayama, Lifestyle Diseases) | Dr. Vaishnavi Mayya, PG Student, Clinical Yoga | |
| Dec 10, 2024 | HRD Series 09 | Real life Social Work Experience (Medical SW, HR, Community Dev.) | Ms. Poornima, Mr. Ranjith Picardo, Mr. Prabhakara | |
| Dec 17, 2024 | HRD Series 10 | Introduction to Resume Writing | Mr. Ashwith H R, HOD, B.Voc (Retail & Supply Mgmt.) | |
| Mar 5 | HRD Series 11 | Health Awareness Camp (Women's Health and Menstrual Hygiene) | Dr. Sujatha K J, Vice Principal, Clinical Naturopathy | |
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2023-2024 |
Oct 11, 2023 | Department Association Program | Inauguration of SYNERGY | Dr. Shalip A P, Registrar-Administration |
| Oct 17, 2023 | HRD Series I | Ecological Crisis and Sustainability | Dr. Manoj Godbole, Assoc. Prof., Biotechnology Dept. | |
| Oct 31, 2023 | HRD Series II | Science is Social (Iris Recognition, Fibonacci Sequence) | Dr. Raghavendra, Assoc. Prof. and HOD, Physics Dept. | |
| Nov 7, 2023 | HRD Series III | Tips to crack Competitive Exams | Mr. Nataraj, Asst. Prof., Political Science Dept. | |
| Nov 28, 2023 | HRD Series IV | Stock Market Investment for Beginners | Mr. Praveena D, Asst. Prof., B.VOC (Retail) | |
| Dec 19, 2023 | HRD Series V | Facing an Interview- Do’s and Don’ts and Pathway to Career abroad | Mr. Ashwith H R, Asst. Prof. and HOD, B.Voc (Retail) | |
| Jan 17, 2023 | HRD Series 4 | Personality Matters | Mr. Sampath Kumar K, Lecturer, E&C Dept. | |
| Feb 7, 2023 | HRD Series 5 | Search Engine Optimization-Must Know Google Search Techniques | Mr. Satheesh Chandra PD, Asst. Prof., Computer Science | |
| Feb 14, 2023 | HRD Series 6 | Deliberation on GROUPS -The consequences of Belonging | Ms. Ashwini Shetty, Asst. Prof., Psychology Dept. | |
| Feb 20, 2023 | HRD Series 7 | Spinal Cord - To Be Aware to Be Aware | Mr. K Vinayaka Rao, Founder Trustee, Seva Bharathi Trust | |
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2022-2023 |
Dec 10, 2022 | Department Association Program | Inauguration of SYNERGY | Dr Dhanasekara Pandian, Head, Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS |
| Nov 30, 2022 | HRD Series 1 | Healthy Lifestyle | Dr. Sujatha, Vice Principal, SDM CNYS | |
| Dec 6, 2022 | HRD Series 2 | Aim High | Mr. Kantharaju, Asst. Prof., Social Work | |
| Dec 19, 2022 | HRD Series 3 | Digital Identity Building | Ms. Ashwini Jain, Asst. Prof., B. Voc (Digital Media) | |
| Dec 6, 2022 | HRD Series 2 | Aim High | Mr. Kantharaju, Asst. Prof., Social Work | |
| 01-02-2022 | HRD Weekly Series-01: "Anticlimax-around you, it’s all science | -Resource talk focusing on theories like the Spaghetti Theory, Sand Theory, Butterfly Effect (Chaos Theory), Newtonian Theory, and the Golden Ratio. | Dr. Ragavendra.S, Asst. Professor & Head, PG Studies in Physics | |
| 22 March, 2022 | HRD Series-03: "#BreakThe Bias" (on account of | International Women’s Day) | Ms. Divya Kumar K, HoD, Political Science, SDM PU College (Chief Guest) | |
| 29th March, 2022 | HRD Series-04: | “Environment Management” | Dr. Sudarshan P, Asst. Professor, PG Studies & Research in Biotechnology | |
| 12th April, 2022 | HRD Series-05: | “Comedy Beats-Laugh with us” | Mr. Anish Poojary, Comedy Kiladi | |
| 19 April, 2022 | eHRD Series-06: | “A Jar of Positivity | .Mr. Smithesh Barya K, Counsellor, Bodhi Counselling & Wellness Centre, Ujir | |
| 14 June, 2022 | HRD Series-07: | “Effective Communication & Human Relations” | Mr. Abraham James P V, Senior Faculty, RUDSET, Ujire | |
| 28 June, 2022 | HRD Series-08: ” | “Leadership-is Action not Position | Mr. Shankar Rao B, Lecturer in Commerce, Vani PU College, Belthangad | |
| 12th July 2022 | “Tastopaedia” (Fund Raising Activity) | Dr. Priya Kumari S V, Asst. Prof. & Head, PG Studies in Commerce (Inaugurator) | ||
| 26 March, 2022 | TAP-Talent Appreciation Programm | (Interdepartmental Fest) | Ms. Shakunthala, Dean of Commerce (Inaugurator); Ms. Asha Kiran, Asst. Prof., Computer Science (Chief Guest) | |
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2021 |
Mar 29, 2021 | Department Association Program | Inauguration of SYNERGY | Mr. Padadayya C Hiremath, Director, RUDSETI |
| July 5-31, 2021 | Competition Series | Institutional Level Competition Series for the Champs (Online Platform) | Ms. Swathi B, Asst. Prof., Social Work (Coordinator) | |
| 09/12/2021 & 10/12/2021 | -"Arivu – To be aware is to be civilized" (Awareness campaign on "Addiction") | .A series of awareness campaigns demonstrated as a play at various locations (Jana Jagruti Vedike, Govt. Primary School Kanyady, Govt. High School Nada, SDM Schools, Govt. High School Dharmasthala | ).28 II MSW students participated; Demonstrated to various schools/centers | |
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Jan 2019- Dec 2020 |
25th march 2019 | Organized intra dept cultural fest Talent appreciation Programme | Fest was Inaugurated by Prof. Shailesh Kumar HOD Dept. of Computer Science SDM College Ujire |
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| 10-05-2019 | HRD Cell valedictory | Dr. Madhava Bhat, HOD Dept of English, SDM College Ujire |
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| 15/07/2019 | Anti-climax | Mr. Raghavendra, Asst.professor. Dept of PG Studies in Physics SDM College Ujire |
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| 30/07/2019 | Dengue Prevention | Ms. Swathi B. Asst. Professor. Dept of PG Social Work SDM College Ujire |
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| 23/08/2019 | HRD Cell Inauguration | Dr. Rhagavendra Holla HR Executive SUZLON, Mangalore Presided by Dr. B. Ganapayya Dean PG Studies Prof. Ravishankar K. R HOD Dept of PG Studies in Social Work. |
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| 23/08/2019 | Training programme on Leadership Development | Dr. Rhagavendra Holla HR Executive SUZLON , Mangalore |
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| 9/09/2019 | Career Guidance | Mr. Suresh M.S Sarvajna Academy |
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| 21/10/2019 | Psychometry | Dr. Vandana Jain, Asst.Professor, Dept. of PG Psychology, SDM College, Ujire | ||
| 04/11/2019 | Vegetarianism | Dr. Sujata and team, College for Naturopathy and yogic Science \ SDM College Ujire | ||
| 04/11/2019 | Importance of Insurance | Mr. Ravikumar Mr. Udayashankara. K Development officer, LIC Belthangady |
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
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Programme
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Date
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Place
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"Namma Hiriyaru Namma Gourava"
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28.02.2025
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Mittabagilu Gram Panchayat
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Senior citizens about nutrition, health pension schemes and yoga for old age
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28.02.2025
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Charmady Gram Panchayat, Kalmanja Gram Panchayat and Rudset institute
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Senior citizens about nutrition, health pension and schemes for old age
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28.02.2025
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Mundaje Gram Panchayat
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Senior citizens about nutrition, health pension schemes and yoga for old age
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01.03.2025
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Belalu Gram Panchayat
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Health awareness for senior citizens
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13-12-2024.
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Ujire Grama Panchayth
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Women’s Utrine Health
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10/12/2024
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Sulkeri Gram Panchayat
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Nutrition Awareness for school children
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26-12-2024
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Padangady Gram Panchayat and Padangady Govt. Primary School
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Health awareness for spinal cord injured patients
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5-12-2024
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Dharmastala Grama Panchayth
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Conducted various Groups activities to improve the abilities of inmates of SEON Ashram(Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centre)as a part of Mental Health day celebration
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13.10.2023
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SEON Ashram
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Organized activities in Digital Library for special Children
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19.10.2023
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Ujire Grama Panchayth AND Sanidhya Day Care Centre, Ujire
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Post Partum Depression and Importance of Medication
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22/11/2023
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Medical College and Hospital Mangalore
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Future Explorers” for the students
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20-12-2023
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Belthangady Nagara Panchayth
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“Life Skills” for the students
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21-12-2023
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Government Junior College, Belthangady
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“Cancer Awareness Campaign on behalf of World Cancer Day”
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5th February 2022.
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Ujire
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“Cleanliness & Menstrual Hygiene
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23.02.2022
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Government Higher Primary School, Belthangady
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“Importance of Women Day Celebration”
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08-03-2022
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Aladangady
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“Yoga for Women Health”
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10-03-2022
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Sulkeri
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“Women Status and Schemes of the programme”
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10-03-2022
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Indabettu Grama Panchayath
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“Health Checkup and Training”
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05-03-2022,
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Kalmanja Grama Panchayath
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“Programmes and Schemes for women”
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07-03-2022
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Kalmanja,
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“Awareness on Health, Hygiene and Cleanliness”
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08-03-2022
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Kalmanja
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Personality Development
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6th and 7th
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Kalmanja
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“Health Checkup and Training”
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15-03-2022
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Indabettu
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“Prevention and Eradication of Child Marriage”
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13-03-2022
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Belthangady
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“Medical Camp”
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07-03-2022
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Grama Panchayath Ujire
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“Campaign on Health and Hygiene”
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18-03-2022
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Govt. High School, Badanaje,
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“Women and Mental Health”
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17.03.2022
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Mundaje Grama Panchayath
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“Voluntary Blood Donation Camp and Awareness on Organ Donation”
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13th April 2022
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Grama Panchayath Ujire
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free eye check-up camp
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13-08-2022
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Kalmanja Grama Panchayath
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“Uniform Distribution for Women Beneficiaries under Basava Kalyana Scheeme”
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26.08.2022
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Laila Grama Panchayath
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free health check-up camp
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14-08-2022
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Kalmanja Grama Panchayath
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Women and Health
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09-03-2021
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Dharmasthala Grama Panchayath Hall
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Reproductive Tract Infection and Sexually Transmitted Infections
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18-03-2021
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Anganavadi Centre, Udaya Nagara, Belthangady
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Blood Donation camp
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18.03.2021
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Ujire Grama Panchayath
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Breast Cancer and its prevention
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04-03-2021
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Kalmanja Grama Panchayath Hall
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“Swaccha Bharath- Cleanlyness” at .
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03-03-2021
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Anganavadi Centre, Mundaje
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“Swaccha Bharath Program”
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28-02-2021
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Kalmanja village
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Awaeness Camp on “Ayushman Card” at Anganavadi Centre, Mundaje .
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17-02-2021
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Grama Panchayath Mundanje
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, “Health and Hygine”
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28-02-2021
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Pre-Metric Boys Hostel (SC), Mundaje.
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“Exam Preparation and Higher Education after SSLC ” for 9th and 10th students at Vivekananda Kannda Medioun High School, Mundaje .
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125-02-2021, ,
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Grama Panchayath Mundanje
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Women Empowerment” on behalf of Women’s Day Celebration
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08-03-2021
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Mundaje Grama Panchayath Hall
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Role of Women in the Society and their Progress
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08-03-2021
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Grama Panchayath Aladangady
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Women Health and Awareness
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08-03-2021
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Namana Sabha Bhavana, Aladangady.
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Importance of Mental Health among Women” on behalf of Women’s Day Celebration
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08-03-2021
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Ujire Grama Panchayath
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Women and Health
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09-03-2021
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Dharmasthala Grama Panchayath Hall
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Women Empowerment
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10-03-2021
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Women and Child Development Department Belthangady
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Adolescents and Health Problems
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10-03-2021
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Govt. High School, Naravi .
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Health and Hygiene
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07-03-2021
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Government Girls (BMC) Hostel,Belthangady
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Reproductive Tract Infection and Sexually Transmitted Infections
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18-03-2021
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Anganavadi Centre, Udaya Nagara, Belthangady
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Life Values and Personality Development
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18-03-2021
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Grama Panchayath Mundaje
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Health and Adolescence Problems
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18-03-2021
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Govt. Higher Primary School. Naravi
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Publications
MoUs
Projects or collaborations from the last update to the present
Ongoing:
Position- Guide
Funding Agency-Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous)Ujire.
Title of the Project-Developing and Implementing a Life skill Training Program for enhancing Emotional Intelligence among students.
Duration of the project-One year
Completed
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Sl. No.
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Name of Principal Investigator
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Name of the Co-PI
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Title of the Project
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Funding Agency
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Amount Sanctioned
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Status
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1
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Dr.Dhnaehswari
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A Study onEnhancing mental health awareness and care for pregnant women in rural belthangady taluk
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SDM Colllege
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21,000/
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Submitted
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2
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Dr Akshatha K
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Dr.Navyashree
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“Psychosocial Distress Among the
Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Need for Personal Safety Awareness and Education Programme”. |
ICSSR.
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Rs. 3,50,000.
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Submitted
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3
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Dr Dhaneshwari
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Nil
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Role of ASHA Workers in enhancing rural women health with special reference to Belthangady Taluk
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University Grants Commission
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Rupees 1,25,000 only
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Submitted
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4
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Dr Mary M.J
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Nil
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A study on the importance of premarital counseling in reducing divorce
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University Grants Commission
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Rupees 1,00,000 only
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Submitted
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5
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Ravishankar .K.R
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Nil
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A study on enhancement of local leadership through self help groups with special reference to Belthangady Taluk
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University Grants Commission
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Rupees 90,000 only
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Submitted
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6
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Mr Suveer Jain
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Nil
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A study on work life balance among women employees with special reference to industrial area baikampady.
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University Grants Commission
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Rupees 70.000 only
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Submitted
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7
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Dr Akshatha K
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Nil
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Consultant for capacity mapping exercise-
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Child Fund India
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Rupees 1,25,000 only
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Submitted
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8
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Dr Akshatha K
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Nil
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A study on the Socio economic assessment of the beneficiaries of Sunshine home.
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Sunshine home
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Rupees 45,000 only
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Submitted
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9
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Dr Akshatha K
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Study on the Socio-economic assessment of the
beneficiaries of Sunshine Home, Bengaluru. |
Children’s Home Foundational Research Study.(HHWS,INDIA)
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Submitted
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Paper Presentations
