Friday 2 August 2013
The 25th session was on the theme ‘Social Issues
in India’ began with a welcome address by Ms
Rashmi Shetty followed by ‘Dhyana’-
Invocation on Lord Ganesh, rendered by Ms Divya Mohan Rao.
A Blog ‘rvim.knowledgecafe.blogspot.in’ has been created and
linked to the RVIM website along with a Facebook account. In the second session-‘Pragnya Ms
Rashmi Shetty explained the method of access to RVIM Knowledge Café blog
& Facebook account. This will give access to the information on all the
sessions of RVIM Knowledge Café & creates a closed group interaction among
the members. It also aims to build the brand reputation of the institution.
A movie, ‘Reminiscence of Knowledge Café’ was presented by Ms Krupa Joshi & Ms Bhavya Vikas, as a part
of the celebration of the 25th session of Knowledge Café & to
recollect the memories of all the previous 24 sessions.
In the third session, ‘Drishti’,
the faculty members discussed their views on the Social Issues prevailing in
India.
Ms Rashmi Shetty: Gave the introduction to the session
by highlighting the recent statistics on major social issues prevalent in
India. Information was provided on Alcohol Abuse, Child Abuse, Child Labour,
Domestic Violence, Female Infanticide, Honour Killing,
Malnutrition, Rural Sanitation & Untouchability. The members discussed on
what could be done to overcome these issues.
Mr Ravishankar: Spoke about the problem of garbage
clearance and untouchability. Major sum of money goes to the contractors, who
the general public are unaware of. Due to the misuse of funds, the BBMP workers
who come to take the garbage are not provided with the minimum hygiene
equipment like gloves and boots.
Mr Mahesh: Mentioned that recently there was a
case of honor killing even in South India and this has to be paid heed to.
Mr Venkatesh: Raised a concern regarding increased
consumption of alcohol and its ill effects on the family members.
Mr Reddy: Spoke about the dowry system
prevalent in India since ages. More than 95000 women are killed every year. The
cases of dowry torture accounts to 32.4 % of the total crimes. The Dowry
Prohibition Act enforced since July 1, 1961, clearly stipulates that the person
who gives or takes or who helps in giving or taking dowry can be sentenced to
jail for 5 years.
Mr Manash Jyoti Mitra: Was of the opinion that Female
infanticide has to be curtailed. Each one of us should take necessary steps to
save and protect the girl child.
Ms Divyashree: Raised a concern saying that it is
not about asking for change to happen, we should be the change what we look for
and that the awareness of social issues should be imbibed in each one of us.
Mr Madhusudhan: Spoke about increasing rate of
mal-nutrition among children. Necessary steps should be taken for efficient
management of food and see that food is not wasted and the same can be directed
to the needy.
Mr Siddaramanna: Said that each one of us should first
be a good human being and automatically the social evils existing in the
society can be eliminated.
The next session, ‘Ullasa’
consisted of two events, a skit and a group song. The skit was played by the
faculty artists of RVIM.
Theme of the skit:
"Veera
Swarga" Sangolli Raayana Veera Gaathe
Directed by Mr. Gowrisha,
Participants: Mr. Gowrisha, Ms. Anitha D’Silva,
Mr. N Suresh, Mr. Manjunath, Mr.
Mahesh, Mr. Devraj, Mr. Satish, Mr. Shivakumar.
The faculty members sang a medley of patriotic songs to
commemorate the month of Independence.
The group song was
presented by:
Ms. Pavithra S T, Ms. Bhavya Vikas, Ms. Divya Mohan Rao, Ms.
Krupa Joshi, Ms. Divyashree S, Mr. Manjunath M, Mr. Gowrisha, Mr. Manash Jyothi
Mitra.
Music: Ms. Rashmi Shetty
As a part of the Independence Day celebration, badges of
Indian flag were distributed among the faculty members. Sweets were given to
mark the 25th session of KC. The session was concluded with a Vote
of thanks followed by refreshments for the faculty members.
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