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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (TU/CN)
Mangalore, Jan 24: Dr Lalitha Hande, state co-ordinator, Clinton Foundation, called upon students on Saturday January 24 to transform themselves first, if they wish to see change in the society.
She was addressing students at the inaugural ceremony of ‘Spandana: Responding to Realities’, a three-day national-level student social workers’ symposium held at the auditorium of School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya. The programme was organized by the college under the theme ‘Social Transformation Begins with Self-transformation’.
Saying that dreams and realities are two wheels of the chariot of life, Dr Hande said that there are many fields where elevation to reality from dreams has not been possible for a long period. Despite great inventions, society has been waiting for reality of dreams regarding man-to-man relations, rapport between nations, solutions to lethal diseases, and natural calamities.
Dr Hande also asked the youth to walk on the right path to protect themselves from diseases. Chief guest Noemia D’Souza, president, Institute of Social Service, opined that human life is exploited by so-called technological advancements. “We need to liberate and empower ourselves to do the same for others”, said D’Souza. Mangalore City Corporation joint commissioner Madhukar Gadkar was also a chief guest.
Earlier, faculty co-ordinator Dr Rameela Shekar introduced the programme. About 280 students from 29 colleges across the nation are participating in the symposium.
Principal Dr Jacinta D’Souza presided over the function.