The 25^th 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 25^th 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 25^th session of KC. The session was concluded with a Vote of thanks followed by refreshments for the faculty members.