Dakshnina Kannada District unit of Sakshama, a national level organization working for the welfare of divyang donated different helping aids such as patient-cot, air bed, walker, learning kit, item marking board etc. to Chetana Child Development Centre. The items were handed over on 11.04.2025 by Shri Rajashekhar Bhat Kakunje and Shri Harish Prabhu Secretary and office bearers of Sakshama and received by Shri H Nagaraj Bhat Hon. Secretary, Seva Bharathi & Smt. Supreetha, HM of the School. Briefing on the activities of Sakshama in a meeting, the efforts of the Sakshama team put forth in the service of divyang service was very much appreciated and Shri B Prakash Pai proposed vote thanks on behalf of Seva Bharathi.

Anantha Soukhya, a unit of Seva Bharathi working for the welfare of Senior Citizens organized a talk on the subject “Ayurvedic lifestyle” on 11.04.2025 at the conference hall of Chetana School, V.T Road, Mangalure. Dr. Jnaneshwar Nayak Mangaluru of Pantanjali Yoga Peetha Haridwar, delivered the talk. He, in his talk, enlightened the audience on the issues crop up due to Vatha, Pitta and Kapha and ways to come out of it. During the interaction, he answered questions on indigestion, sleeplessness, age related problems, ENT issues etc. In the beginning he inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp accompanied by Shri Nagaraj Bhat, Secretary, Sevabharathi, Shri Umesh Shenoy Convener, Anantha Soukhya and Shri B Prakash Pai, Volunteer. Shri Prakash Pai introduced the doctor, Nagaraj Bhat welcomed the speaker & the participants and Shri Umesh Shenoy proposed vote of thanks. A total of 52 members were enriched by the talk.

As usual, “Mass Birthday” of divyang children was celebrated at our two units, on the last academic working day of respective units.

On 9.4.2025, at Adamya Chetana Day Care Centre at Montepadavu, Capt. B Chowta, Hon. member of Parliament, Mangalore, Shri Raghunandan Bhat, Progressive Agriculturist & Shri Jagadish Alva, Social Worker witnessed the function. The birthday was celebrated in a traditional way by birthday cake cutting, distributing sweets and school bag as gift to each child. Capt. B Chowta in his address expressed that the event was memorable for him. Hon. M P also inaugurating “Seva Chetana Tree Park” appreciated the special design and also purpose of the park. Shri H Nagaraj Bhat Secretary of Seva Bharathi and Centre coordinator Smt. Vanishree & special teachers of the Centre were present during the occasion. Involving the spl. Children, a playlet depicting the sacrifice of Jawans for nation was staged. The medical team of Homeopathic doctors of Yenopoya hospital was arranged for medical checkup of the children with parents, distributed needy medicines.

On 10.4.2025, at Chetana Child Development Centre Mangalore, a retired bank Officer Smt. Nalini V Pai was the chief guest. The trustees of Seva Bharathi Shri H Nagaraj Bhat, Shri T Gajanana Pai and Smt. Supreeta school HM were present. Smt. Nalini Pai appreciated the unique way of celebrating the birthday by applying tilak on forehead of the children, Aarathi by all mothers present in the function, then distribution of sweets and umbrella as gift to each child. A Magic Show by Shri Lolaksha was arranged to entertain the children.

The “Exhibition cum Sale” of the handmade items by divyang children, focussing the painted clay-diyas and perfumed candles at Vocational Training Centre (VTC) of Chetana School was arranged from 21.10.2024 to 01.11.2024. Due to wide publicity in newspapers & social medias, these items were sold in a big way. Kudos to the public and multimedia, for helping our divyang in large way, which helped them to re build their self-confidence in constructive activities. Varieties of products of VTC such as fancy flowers, rose, handbags, files, purses, scribbling pads etc were also displayed at the counter.

As an effort to promote inclusivity and social empowerment of specially-abled individuals, Chetana school also got an offer to have similar “Exhibition cum Sale” counter during 44th AROICON Conference 2024 from 29th November 2024 to 1st December 2024 at Dr. TMA Pai International Convention Centre Mangalore held under the auspices of KMC Mangalore. It was felt to be a good platform not only to provide an opportunity to highlight their skills but also enable interactions with a wider audience, creating awareness and fostering support to this community.

Anantha Soukhya, a unit of Seva Bharathi® Mangalore, in association with Canara Orthopedics Society organized an Orthopedic Medical camp on 24.11.2024 at Chetana school premises. Dr. K R Kamath, Orthopedic Surgeon, K M C, Mangaluru and Dr. Laxman Suvarna, Orthopedic Surgeon, Unity Hospital, Mangaluru inaugurated the camp by lighting the lamp. During the session, the doctors also enlightened the participants on topics like bone erosion, falling incidences, intake of calcium, necessity of exercise/ walking etc. Dr. Meera and Dr. Manikantan of KMC and their team assisted the surgeons in conducting the camp. Bone Density and Neuropathy tests were also conducted. Shri H Nagaraj Bhat, Hon. Secretary and Shri P Vinod Shenoy, Treasurer of Seva Bharathi, Shri Umesh Shenoy, the Convener, “Anantha Soukhya” and volunteers of Seva Bharathi were present during the occasion. A total of 148 members utilized the camp and medicines were provided free of cost to the needy.

Anantha Soukhya, a forum of Seva Bharathi for serving the Senior Citizens organized a talk on “Music Therapy in preventing Dementia” at 4.00 pm in the conference hall of Chetana Child Development Centre. Dr. Vijayalakshmi Subramaniam, Professor and Unit Chief of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery), Yenepoya Medical College, Deralakatte, the speaker inaugurated the session by lighting the lamp along with the dignitaries on the dais; Shri H. Nagaraj Bhat (Honorary Secretary) & Shri P. Vinod Shenoy (Treasurer) of Seva Bharathi and Shri Umesh Shenoy (convenor of Anantha Soukhya). The speaker using ppt presentation explained the various reasons/causes of dementia. It is not curable but can be prevented or controlled. Involving the audience, the doctor by singing, clapping & dancing on popular classical songs specially composed in raag ‘maalkauns’ made the audience also to feel the changes. The audience also asked to sing/clap/step on the songs of their choice and experience the effects in the body which improves brain/memory functioning. Among other techniques, speaker advised that the music therapy like singing or listening songs, bhajans, playing musical instruments have been considered most effective method in Dementia management and engaging in music has been proven to prevent the onset of dementia and slowdown its further deterioration. The talk benefitted 116 participants. The doctor also inaugurated the “Deepawali exhibition and Sale Counter” of Diyas and other handmade items by the children of Chetana Special School arranged in their premises.