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COMPENDIUM ON SDG 1

NO POVERTY

2020-2021

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION (Page:2)

2. INITIATIVES OF JSS ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH

UNDER GOAL-1 (Page:3)

3. HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH (JSSAHER)ALONG WITH ITS PARENT

INSTITUTION JSS MAHAVIDYA PEETHA (JSSMVP) PROVIDE SUPPORT

FOR STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO ENABLE THEM TO

COMPLETE UNIVERSITY (FOOD, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, LEGAL

SERVICES). (Page:4)

4. JSS ACADEMY PARTICIPATES IN POLICY MAKING AT LOCAL, REGIONAL,

NATIONAL AND/OR GLOBAL LEVEL TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND

POLICIES TO END POVERTY IN ALL ITS DIMENSIONS. (Page 4-12)

5. JSSAHER HELPING THE PEOPLE IN LOWER SOCIO-ECONOMIC STRATA-

HEALTH CARE AND WILLAGE ADOPTION TO END POVERTY

(Page:13-14)

6. JSSAHER HELPING THE PEOPLE IN LOWER SOCIO-ECONOMIC STRATA-

EDUCATION &ENDING POVERTY

(Page:15)

7. JSS ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH HAS SCHEMES TO

SUPPORT POOR STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME COUNTRIES ( OFFERING

FREE EDUCATION, GRANTS). (Page:16-18)

8. SSAHER HELPING THE EMPLOYERS WITH REVISED WAGES & SALARIES

FOR ENDING POVERTY. (Page:18-20)

9. JSSAHER BUILD THE RESILIENCE OF THE POOR AND THOSE IN

VULNERABLE SITUATIONS AND REDUCE THEIR EXPOSURE AND

VULNERABILITY EXTREME EVENTS AND OTHER ECONOMIC, SOCIAL

AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS AND PANDEMIC. (Page:20)

10. JSSAHER HELPS AND SUPPORTS POLICY FRAMEWORKS AT THE

NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS, BASED ON PRO-

POOR AND GENDER-SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES, TO

SUPPORT ACCELERATED INVESTMENT IN POVERTY ERADICATION

ACTIONS. (Page:21)

11. TRAINING & WORKSHOP ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM TO END POVERTY. (Page:22-27)

12. HEALTH CARE & SENIOR CITIZENS HOME TO END POVERTY (Page:28-29)

13. JSSAHER PROVIDING HEALTH CARE AND ESSENTIAL SUPPORT DURING

PANDEMIC ALONG WITH IT’S PARENT INSTITUION JSSMVP TO END

POVERTY DURINFG AND AFTER PANDEMIC (Page:30-38)

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1. INTRODUCTION

The first Sustainable Development Goal aims to “End poverty in all its forms everywhere”.

The 2030 agenda acknowledges that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including

extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable

development.

The first Sustainable Development Goal aims to “End poverty in all its forms everywhere”. As

recalled by the foreword of the 2015 Millennium Development Goals Report, at the Millennium

Summit in September 2000, 189 countries unanimously adopted the Millennium Declaration,

pledging to “spare no effort to free our fellow men, women and children from the abject and

dehumanizing conditions of extreme poverty”.

Poverty eradication is addressed in Chapter II of the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (2002),

which stressed that eradicating poverty is the greatest global challenge facing the world today and

an indispensable requirement for sustainable development, particularly for developing countries.

Priority actions on poverty eradication include:

• Improving access to sustainable livelihoods, entrepreneurial opportunities, and productive

resources

• Providing universal access to basic social services

• Progressively developing social protection systems to support those who cannot support

themselves

• Empowering people living in poverty and their organizations

• Addressing the disproportionate impact of poverty on women

• Working with interested donors and recipients to allocate increased shares of ODA to poverty

eradication; and

• Intensifying international cooperation for poverty eradication.

Ending poverty in all its forms everywhere forms the first goal of the 2030 Sustainable Development agenda. It calls for ensuring social protection, enhancing access to basic services, and building resilience against the impacts of natural disasters which can cause severe damage to people’s resources and livelihoods. The international community agrees, through the Sustainable Development agenda for 2030, that economic growth must be inclusive, especially of the most poor and vulnerable, and aims to eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere in the next 15 year. The Government of India has many progressive schemes, including the world’s largest employment guarantee scheme, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, and the National Social Assistance Programme.

The decline of extreme poverty continues, but the pace has slowed, and the world is not on track to achieving the target of ending poverty by 2030. Extreme poverty today is concentrated and overwhelmingly affects rural populations. Increasingly, it is exacerbated by violent conflicts and climate change. Tackling the remaining pockets of extreme poverty will be challenging due to their persistence and complexity—often involving the interplay of social, political, and economic factors. Effective social protection schemes and policies, along with government spending on key services, can help those left behind get back on their feet and find a way out of poverty.

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2. INITIATIVES OF JSS ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION &

RESEARCH UNDER GOAL-1

Since its inception, JSSAHER has seen an exponential growth in a short span of time due to

the unique programs, which are being offered, keeping in mind the problems of the society.

The programs are designed to address the issues of the society pertaining to water, health,

food, and environment. JSSAHER has contributed to achieve most of the SDGs through

providing quality education and training professionals who have the zeal to take up the

challenges related to SDGs. Other than conventional teaching-learning, the ,JSSAHER has

been involved in several activities which are considerably contributing to each and every SDG

either directly or indirectly through continuous training of students to take up social

responsibility during and after graduation. They are being trained in various skills and

supported for startup or entrepreneurship activities, thereby creating job opportunities for

several people who are economically under privileged.

Education has a direct correlation with income. The higher the level of education, the less

likely the person is to fall below poverty line. This is because education imparts skills and

knowledge associated with higher wages. JSS AHER ensured inclusive education to

increase the chance of employability even during COVID-19 pandemic.

Why?

Eradicating poverty is the greatest global challenge facing the world today and an

indispensable requirement for sustainable development, particularly for developing

country like India.

How?

• Skill based education & training

• Scholarship program

• Start-ups and self-employment

• Health care

• Village adoption

• Support for students from low-income families

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3. Higher Education & Research (JSSAHER)along with its Parent

Institution JSS MahaVidya Peetha (JSSMVP) provide support for

students from low-income families to enable them to complete

university ( food, housing, transportation, legal services). JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSSAHER)along with its Parent Institution JSS MahaVidya

Peetha (JSSMVP) always stand in front line to provide “Thividadasoha” to the under privileged / to reach

unserved through providing Free food shelter & education services.

1. The rural /needy students who aspire for studies are being provided free food and hostel facilities to

realize their educational dreams through its 18 free hostel.

2. JSSAHER extend its arms in providing legal education to the students and promotes Legal Literacy

and Awareness through its sister concern Institution viz JSS Law College functions under the ambit

of JSSMVP provides legal aid services to the needy people. JSS Law college is an Autonomous

Institution, Students are taken to slums, villages, and tribal areas to develop legal literacy and

awareness among the common folk. Legal Aid Students visit selected villages to conduct legal surveys

to know various kinds of cases. Many cases are referred to District Legal Aid Authority, Negotiations

and conciliation are initiated between the disputants. Free legal aid is being provided by JSSAHER ‘s

sister concerned Institute JSS Law college, Mysuru for all the needy people in the community.

4. JSS ACADEMY participates in policy making at local, regional,

national and/or global level to implement programs and policies to end

poverty in all its dimensions

1. Akshara Dasoha is a unique programme undertaken by the parent organization JSS

Mahaavidyapeetha in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka is managing Akshara Dasoha

scheme since 2003-04 to address the concern of economically backward children and

underprivileged community exhibited poor health and poor learning ability due to lack of proper

nutrition. Under this scheme, the institution provides free mid-day meals to primary and high school

children from rural areas. The scheme has been effectively implemented in more than 33 villages in

Karnataka and over 12000 children are getting benefited.

2. JSS School is a free school and a unique project JSSMVP supported by JSSAHER . It was established

with the objective of providing free education to children from rural families and thereby

empowering the underprivileged. The students hail from different parts of the country and all

religions, caste, creed and sect. The school imparts coeducation in Kannada and English medium and

currently has more than 4,000 children of which 3,000 are residential students, and the rest are day

scholars. Presently, education is offered from Nursery to 10th Standard with State syllabus.

3. JSSAHER every year contributes a one day salary for Poor Children Education fund being a unique

program.

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4. Employees of the JSS have voluntarily contributed their one-day’s salary

Employees of JSS Group have voluntarily contributed their one-day’s salary for Covid Relief works to help the families that are facing problems due to the lockdown. The JSSAHER & JSSMVP has again stood by its principles of serving the society and the people. The generosity of the staff members of JSS Group is a proof of the Sri Math’s efforts in instilling the tenets of humanity and love for the mankind.

5. The JSSAHER has contributed Rs.28,21,353/- for the financial year 2020-21.

Contribution from JSS AHER, Mysuru

Sl No.

Name of the Institution Poor Children Education Fund FY 2020-21

1 JSS Medical College, Mysuru 1,714,827.00

2 JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysuru 477,289.00

3 JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru 205,281.00

4 JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty 216,522.00

5 JSS AHER, Mysuru 207,434.00

Total 2,821,353.00

Contribution by faculty for the welfare of chidren

Rs. 2,821,353.00/-

Contributions by faculty towards elderly

Rs. 2,505,658.00

Medical Students Social responsibility initiative to donate materials to the children in urban slums

Implementation of Ayushman Bharath,

Yashaswini, ESI, Vajapayee Aarogyshree schemes in

hospital to help Poor

Quality and economic tertiary health care

Free healthcare and wellness activities

Poor patient funds contributed by doctors at

JSS Hospital

Health care at subsidised cost for the people in urban

slums through JSS Urban Health Centre

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Pledge to support such children by providing free education and boarding at JSS School The Covid pandemic has devastated many a life and the worst affected are the children! The second Covid wave has been crueler to the children as scores of families have been wiped out, and thousands of children have been orphaned. Today we see thousands of children who have lost one of their parents or both. Besides the pandemic also left many families economically shattered with no resources available to support the children beyond basic sustenance and these children will perhaps miss their education which is an important of their growing up and survival. This can change if we all come together and do something about it.

His Holiness Jagadguru Sri ShivarathriDeshikendraMahaswamiji, the spiritual head of Sri Suttur Math and the President of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Mysuru and Chancellor of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research has pledged to support such children by providing free education and boarding at JSS School, Suttur, Mysuru District, Karnataka, India. The children will be completely supported for their education from class 1 to 10 and will include their living, boarding, medical care, and basic personal needs.

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Hostels / Orphanages supported by JSSAHER along with its parent Instituting JSSMVP

Sl No.

Name of the Hostel/Orphanges Photos

Total Number of seat available

Building Facilities

1 K SS Orphange, Lakshmipuram, Msyuru

102

Food and Accommodation

2 JSS Prasad Nilaya, Ramanuja Road, Mysuru

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3 JSS Hostel (Main Building), Vanivilasa Road, Mysuru

150

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4 JSS Distitute Children Home, Suttur

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5 JSS Home for Distitute Children, Hullahalli, Nanjangud

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6 JSS Hostel for Differently -abled working women and Girl Students, Ramanuja Road, Mysuru

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7 JSS Orphange , Suttur

55

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8 JSS Orphange, Therakanabi, Gundlupete (Tq)

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9 Sri Bhasaveswara Orpanage, Bachhalli, Gundlupete (Tq)

42

10 Sri Bhasaveswara Orpanage, Shivapura, Gundlupete (Tq)

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11 Sri Bhasaveswara Orpanage, Vaddagere, Gundlupete (Tq)

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12 JSS Orphange , Chamarajanaga

55

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13 JSS Pre-Metric Boys Hostel, Suttur

100

14 JSS Pre-Metric Boys Hostel, Ramapura, Hanur Tq

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15 JSS Hostel, Bogadi, Mysuru

100

16 JSS Women Hostel, Saraswathipuram

1000

17 JSS Orphange, Doddakadanuru

50

18 JSS Orphange, K R Nagara

50

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SCHOLARSHIP

The top 10 meritorious Higher Secondary (AY: 2019-20) students from different

education zones of Nilgiris district were honored with the "Certificate of

Appreciation" along with Rs. 5000.00 cash prizes to each from the staff's contribution

from JSSCP, JSSIS & JSSSLS Ooty. The District Collector of Nilgiris distributed the same.

Every year students were encouraged to receive scholarship from TATA Trust Scholarship. Total of 53

students had benefited with the TATA Trust Scholarship for the year 2020-2021.

Tata Trusts Scholarship report for the year 2020-2021(Course wise)

Sl. No. Class No. of students Amount (INR)

1. Pharm D 24 1805000.00

2. B Pharm 07 271200.00

3. M Pharm 22 2330400.00

TOTAL 53 4406600.00

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5. JSSAHER HELPING THE PEOPLE IN LOWER SOCIO ECONOMIC STRATA- HEALTH

CARE AND WILLAGE ADOPTION TO END POVERTY

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research is striving to help the people in lower socio

economic strata to avoid catastrophic health care expenditure related to several illnesses.

In order to prevent families being victims to the poverty due to out of pocket expenditure,

JSSAHER has taken several initiatives like poor patient fund, contribution towards elderly

people, medical student social responsibility initiatives, implementation of various

government health insurance schemes and subsidized health care to the people residing in

urban slums through JSS Urban Health Centre etc. Making provision for tertiary health care

at Chamarajanagara by establishing 100 bedded hospital with all diagnostic facilities at

subsidized rates will definitely help to provide quality health care to the needy poor and

middle-class patients.

JSSAHER is helping people from low socio economic strata by providing treatments at

reduced cost. Initiatives like poor patients` fund, dantabhagya yogana,social responsibility

initiatives, implementation of various government health insurance schemes and subsidized

health care to the people residing in urban slums through JSS Urban Health Centre etc, are

implemented by JSS Dental College & Hospital. Tertiary health care is established at

Chamarajanagara which provides treatment at subsidized rates which is definitely helping in

providing quality health care to the needy poor and middle-class patients. Creating health

care provision for medical and dental illnesses at Suttur and adoption of Suttur village for

model health village program will enable all the people of Suttur with almost free treatment

and help the people to get quality health care and additionally promotes wellness by various

preventive interventions and initiatives.

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VILLAGE ADOPTION

JSSAHER mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development

cooperation, in order to provide adequate and predictable means to end poverty in all its dimensions

through its Village Adoption Program.

The college is providing ‘Clinical Pharmacy Services’ to the Government District Head Quarters Hospital, Ooty

and also adopted two tribal villages namely Veerakombai and Nedugalcombai of Nilgiris district and

extending support for the educational needs, health care, employment, basic amenities and sports activities

of the tribal population. In association with the ‘Indian Pharmaceutical Association’ (IPA), Nilgiris Local

Branch and a unit of NSS, a unit of YRC, a unit of Rotaract the college regularly conducts health awareness

camps, health screening camps, awareness rally, human chain, street shows for the benefit of general public

at large and school children in and around Nilgiris district. The college also supported nearby villages by

providing sanitizer and kabasura kudineer during covid pandemic condition. In a nutshell, the college has an

esteemed legacy in advancing pharmaceutical education, practice and research and shaping pharmacy

professionals on par with international standards and requirements.

Dantha Bhagya Yojane Outstanding Performance 2020-21

Department of Health and Family Services, Government of Karnataka has recognized JSS Dental College & Hospital,

Mysuru, Constituent College of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research for esteemed contribution in

executing “Dantha Bhagya Yojane” and awarded for their outstanding Performance.

Residential school students in Suttur are given treatment at free of cost

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6. JSSAHER HELPING THE PEOPLE IN LOWER SOCIO ECONOMIC

STRATA- EDUCATION & ENDING POVERTY

Academic dynamism with skill development and training towards self employment to

eradicate poverty

Poverty is more than just the lack of income or access to resources – it manifests itself in diminished opportunities for education, social discrimination, and the inability to participate in decision-making processes. For instance, in developing countries, children in the poorest households are four times less likely to be in school than those of the richest. But extreme deprivation is not just about wellbeing and opportunity; it is a question of survival itself. For people living in poverty, especially those in extreme poverty, they have few ways to access basic life necessities, such as healthcare, education, and food. “Our wellbeing is linked to each other. Growing inequality is detrimental to economic growth and undermines social cohesion, increasing political and social tensions and, in some circumstances, driving instability and conflicts.” (WHO)

• Curriculum enriched with managerial concepts and training • Hospital postings to help students to develop the skills for being work ready and

understand its operations • Undertake various skill development training programs to enhance the skill set

amongst students

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed by incorporating subjects that focus on the full range of

managerial roles, tasks and activities that are required by a new manager at work. The

students are trained in the various concepts of management and the theories informing the

practices. Students are also trained on managing both the resources and the staff that they

responsible for in the organisation. It encourages the students to understand the

organisational development and change. Key management processes are explained in detail,

including managing time, managing self, managing resources, staff development, budgeting

and monitoring expenditure, managing communication as well as information technology.

Teaching & Learning

Hospital postings being an integral component of curriculum helps students to get a real

exposure to health care delivery systems. Students have the benefit of hands-on-

experiential learning by solving real-time problems and issues in healthcare facility.

The department also organizes visits to various for enhanced hands-on learning about the

advancements in their respective areas.

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7. JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research has schemes to support poor students from low-income countries (e.g. offering free education, grants)

Under Study in India Programme of Govt of India financial assistance in the form of scholarship to the extent of USD 3500 per year per student. Which cover tuition fee accommodation and food expenses every year the scholarship is provided around 2000 students worldwide including poor students from low-income country. JSSAHER is one among the 150 Institute in India to be partnering with Govt of India for this initiative. Even though the Fees of JSSAHER is higher than the amount provided in the Scholarship, no additional charges or fees is collected from the beneficiary students which in turn supports their learning at JSSAHER.

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e-VBAB Project JSSAHER has partnered with Ministry of External Affairs Govt of India’s Programme of e- Vidya

Bharathi and Arogya Bharathi (e-VBAB). This initiative supports the learning needs of around

17 low-income countries of African region by offering complete free online education by

providing scholarship and JSSAHER is one of the patterning university. Presently, JSSAHER has

enrolled students from 11 countries.

Agreement copy.

Objectives of the e-VBAB Project:-

1. Under e-VidyaBharti and e-ArogyaBharti Network Project is to provide good quality,

effective education/medical services through web portals to the

students/doctors/paramedical staff in Africa for next 5 years.

2. Under e-VidyaBharti and e-ArogyaBharti Network project (e-VBAB Network Project), tele-

education 7 tele-medicine services from India shall be offered to African Countries through

a specially developed web based platform hosting two separate tele-education and tele-

medicine portals.

• Efforts are also under way to offer fellowship to students from NAM Countries through “NAM S & T centre – JSSAHER” joint fellowship from the year 2021 and onwards

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8. JSSAHER HELPING THE EMPLOYERS WITH REVISED WAGES &

ENDING POVERTY

All our policies and programs strive to align with the agenda of sustainable development goals and

JSSAHER works together to eradicate poverty in all its forms by responsible use of our available resources.

To achieve substantial coverage of the poor and vulnerable, JSSAHER provides a year wise increase in the

budget of our daily wage workers, where JSSAHER ensures all our daily wage workers are benefitted in

line with national policy. As it is much concerned about the financial status and social well-being of our

employees, makes sure that they get benefitted from our med claim and gratuity policies.

Daily Wage Order

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Salary details – Gardeners & sweepers

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9. JSSAHER build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability extreme events and other economic, social and environmental disasters and pandemic

Rs. 5 Lakhs was donated to Govt. Medical College Hospital, Ooty to support the establishment of COVID-19 testing lab facility. The Cheque was handed over to Hospital Superintendent in the presence of Ms. Innocent Divya, District Collector of The Nilgiris.

10. JSSAHER helps and supports policy frameworks at the national,

regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-

sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in

poverty eradication actions.

Gender-sensitive development strategies and women empowerment to end poverty

The orientation programme on Redressal of prevention of sexual harassment and

gendersensitization was conducted on 17.08.2019 by DR. Kamalaveni, Assistant Professor,

Department of Women's Studies, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore The target audience

included First year students of Diploma, UG, PG and Ph.D., Scholars.Around 179 students

participated in this programme. The speaker explained the stereotyping of behavior of

society towards the gender and their roles with suitable examples. She also explained the

drawbacks of work which is very specific to male gender and female gender job

opportunities The speakers discussed about the redressal procedure providing the

information on who can complain, to whom to complain, and what a complaint should

contain. The Do’s and Don’ts for complaint committee were also discussed as per the UGC

norms. The key elements of workplace sexual harassment were explained in detail with

examples. They also gave information on possible penalties/punishments for a proven

offence including false complaints. The students actively participated.

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11. Training & Workshop on Entrepreneurship Development Program to

End Poverty A 10-day long Online Entrepreneurship Development Program was organized by SPARKLE CINE, the

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Arm of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSSAHER),

sponsored by Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Karnataka, in association with

Technical Consultancy Services of Karnataka (TECSOK) and Department of Health System Management

Studies of JSSAHER.

The program began on 1st of August and was formally inaugurated with the online presence of Sri D K

Lingaraju, Joint Director of District Industries Centre (DIC), Sri Jagadeesh, Additional Director of Department

of Industries and Commerce and CEO of TECSOK, Bengaluru, Dr. Suresh B, Pro-Chancellor of JSSAHER,

Dr. Surinder Singh, Vice-Chancellor of JSS AHER, Dr. (Col) Dayananda M, Director of JSS Hospital, Dean

, Department of Health System Management Studies, Dr. Manjunatha B, Registrar and Dr. Kushalappa P A,

the Director (Academics) of JSS AHER.

The workshop was conducted for 3rd semester students of MBAHA/MBA PA to develop and support the

entrepreneurial aptitude and efforts of the students. 45 participants took part in the event. The program had

resource persons with industry, academic as well as entrepreneurial backgrounds, from various parts of

Karnataka addressing the participants. The program had objectives to motivate the participants to develop

entrepreneurial abilities and to prepare them to find out the opportunities for successful business deeds. This

is a part of the curriculum for the MBA programme.

The program concluded on 10th August with Sri V S Honnamane, Additional Director of Department of

Industries and Commerce interacting with the participants along with Sri Jagadeesh, Additional Director of

Department of Industries and Commerce and CEO of TECSOK, Bengaluru who enumerated on the various

schemes of Government of Karnataka that is available for support of business ventures.

Employment opportunities are created through education and training of youth. We help build the students

career through Entrepreneurship skills and creating the job for the society. 45 students were trained in

managerial and entrepreneurship skills and all of them have started their careers in various health care fields.

Many have also become entrepreneurship. JSSAHER creates jobs opportunities for the students.

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Farming or agriculture

Students of Life Sciences of JSSAHER were trained to cultivate azolla as a part of their curriculum and

later provided with facilities to incubate their ideas. Farming or agriculture is a great practice, which

links humans with nature and leads to reduction in poverty through self-employment and self-

sustainability. As a result, it is obligatory to know the prominence of sustainability in agriculture

through various practices. With an objective to familiarize a healthy product to the society and create

awareness on entrepreneurship, Azolla cultivation and developing a product out of it for human

consumption was taken up. Making use of the opportunity, they were motivated to carry out projects

leading to innovative products.

Azolla cultivation ponds in the premises of Faculty of Life Sciences. Azolla is a well-known cattle feed. However, its utilization for human consumption has not been considered widely so far. Students were trained to attempt to develop azolla-based products for human consumption.

Azolla-based cookies were developed in the laboratory. Other research groups have studied nutritional

content of azolla previously. The products were tested for any association of microbes and were found safe and a certification of the product by an authorized food-testing laboratory is awaited .

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Training and empowerment for ending poverty

Teachers Training

The Faculty of Yoga hosts undergraduate, postgraduate and Certificate programs catering the educational

needs of both national and international students under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) pattern which

provides a greater flexibility for the students to enhance their learning experience in the respective

programs. One of the unique features of the faculty of Yoga is its collaboration with medical and pharmacy

faculties. Such a close association has widened the areas of research and innovation giving students a greater

advantage of understanding the life better and to address some of the complex issues through an inter-

disciplinary approach. Students are also exposed to the realm of science & technology through internships

and projects. Entrepreneurship programs, personality development, value added programs and extension

programs, which are offered, as extra- curricular activities not only make them ready but also responsible

citizens of the future.

Faculty of Yoga currently hosts one department namely Department of Yoga. The institute efficiently

supports research activities also. Quality teaching, research and extension activities are the strengths of the

department. The Faculty of Yoga has contributed to achieve the SDGs through providing quality education

and training professionals who have the zeal to take up the challenges related to SDGs. Other than

conventional teaching-learning, the Department has been involved in activities which are considerably

contributing to SDGs either directly or indirectly. Given below are the Sustainable Development Goals and

this section describes the contribution of Department of Yoga, Faculty of Yoga towards achieving them.The

Faculty of Yoga has been indirectly contributing to this SDG through continuous training of students to take

up social responsibility during different UG, PG & Certificate program. They are being trained in various skills

and supported for startup, thereby creating job opportunities.

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Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

The Department of Pharmacy Practice in association with Pharmacy Education Unit (PEU) of JSS College

of Pharmacy, Mysuru organised a workshop on ‘Problem-Based Learning (PBL)’ on 14th August 2021 for

the benefit of Faculty of JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru. The workshop was important for educational

institutions to adopt PBL method of pedagogy to enhance the students learning experience and to

increase their abilities/ skills and to make them lifelong learners.

The workshop was conducted in 4 sessions covering the concept & process of PBL, the roles &

responsibilities of PBL facilitator, the roles & responsibilities of students as learners in PBL, followed by a

hands-on session. Mr. Atiqulla Shariff, Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacy Practice engaged the

first session of the workshop. He introduced the delegates to the goals, learning outcomes, basic elements,

and the concept of PBL. Further, an extensive interactive session was conducted on the process of PBL,

wherein delegates were familiarized with the various steps of PBL process, designing of the PBL scenarios,

organization of PBL class and assessment process in PBL.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING CENTRES

https://jssonline.org/our-institutions/technical-education/jss-industrial-training-centres/

JSSAHER supports its parent institution JSS Mahavidyapeetha in running the industrial training centres to

provide both short term and long term training courses for rural unemployed youth in areas like wiring,

motor repair, hand pump repair, etc., to become self-employed. Under the Modular Employable Skill (MES)

scheme of the Department of Employment and Training, Central Government, several training programmes

are organized in these industrial training centres.

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Mission

To become a leader in relevant skill training with recognized certifications with a goal to address the employment needs of rural men and women.

Vision

• To deliver quality education, using the synergy of theory and practice. • To inspire trainees and nurture them with qualities and proficiency which caters to industry needs. • To constantly update students and faculty with new technologies using state of the art infrastructure. • To promote self-employment among students with exposure to newer opportunities. • To promote inter personal relations among trainees and trainers to make learning more inclusive and

dynamic. • To promote over all development of trainees to make better individuals.

JSS Industrial Training Center, was started in 1981 to cater to the needs of the rural population in the field of education and employment. JSS ITI is located in Mariyala, Chamarajanagar district on a plot of 5.23 acres. The institute is affiliated to Director General, Employment and Training, New Delhi.

The institute has also obtained accreditation through Quality Council of India for the trade of Computer Operator and Programming Assistant during the year 2014. The institute has an excellent infrastructure, full-fledged staff, well-equipped laboratory and voluminous library. Also, short term courses are offered to cater to the needs of rural unemployed youth. The institute offers skill training and entrepreneurship culture in collaboration with various sponsoring agencies like District Industries Centre, GOK, Women Development Corporation, Department of textile, Department of Urban Development Corporation, NABARD and Deportment of Science and Technology. The institute has trained more than 1850 candidates, and a National Trade Certificate is issued for the successful candidates. About 3900 rural unemployed youths have been trained from the last five years in areas of Electrical, Electronics, Welding, Plumbing, Garments, Candle Making and Beautician.

The training cum production activity in the garment has been established by employing a hundred rural women on the premises. The product of the garment centre is supplied to JSS institutions in and around chamarajanagar and also to the market. Garment production thus meets the demand for uniforms of JSS Schools.

The JSS ITI, Mariyala, Chamarajanagar is also registered as Vocational Training Provider (VTP) under Modular Employability Skill by the Ministry of Skill Govt. of India. Under the scheme, the institute had organized training program in Beauty Culture and Hair Dressing, Electrical, Electronics, Fabrication, Garment Making, Information and Communication Technology and Production & Manufacturing sectors from 2007 to 2014.

The annual intake capacity for admission is 162, and every year full admission is made. The institute achieves 50 – 75% results every year. Full-fledged workshops are organized in the centre, and a well-stocked library with more than 2300 books are provided to the students.

The institute also organizes cultural Fest and Sports meet and other social activities like environmental Cleaning, Gardening and Planting of Sapling, etc., The institute has an NSS unit through which national festivals and NSS Camps at rural places are held. This institute has its school bus with a capacity of 40 seats, and the necessary transport facility is provided for the needy trainees from Chamarajanagar.

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In the town of Chamarajanagar which is mainly dominated by an agrarian economy, the ITI centre has been a boon to the aspirants. Students get quality and relevant training in various trades. Post-training, the students either work in an industry of their choice or start on their own.

The institute strives in every way to serve the students and uphold the purpose for which it was established.

JSS Industrial training centre, Talavadi, was started in 1982 to cater to the needs of the rural people in education and employment, by his holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Shivrathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji. It is affiliated to the Directorate General of Employment and Training, New Delhi. The following two years courses are being offered:

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1 Electrician 42 10th Pass

2 Fitter 21

We are also catering to the needs of the rural youth, by offering skill training and entrepreneurship courses, in collaboration with various sponsoring agencies like the District Industries Center, Department of Science & Technology, etc., We have already trained 1000 rural youth in the area of Electrical, Electronics, Welding, Plumbing and Information technology.JSS Industrial Training Institute, Nanjangud, was established in 1981 to cater to the needs of rural people, in the field of technical education. In the begining, the institute offered courses in Electrician and Fitter Trades. Electronic Mechanic and Technician in Water Technology & Health Sciences (TWT & HS) Trades were introduced in the year 1997 and 2003 respectively. Also, several short-term skill development courses are offered for the unemployed youth under SKKY(DIC), MES, NIMSE, SGSY, RGCY, etc., The institute also offers skill development training programmes for newly recruited employees of different industries.

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Among the several institutes founded by Jagadguru Dr Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji, to educate the masses, the JSS Basic Training Institute, is one of the oldest and most important institutes. Here the students are being trained in the manufacturing of handmade paper, spinning, soap manufacturing, etc. Considering the changed educational policy and environment, JSSMVP realized the need for good teachers and decided to take up teachers training. As a result, three teacher training institutes were opened, making teaching education easily accessible to rural students.Along with this, a Nursery School Teachers’ Training Institute at Mysuru, and a Teacher Training Institute at Bengaluru, training centre for teachers to work with differently abled children are established. As both Central and State Governments’ are giving higher priority to primary education, JSSMVP also is gearing up to meet the demand by establishing three teacher training institutes at Yelandur, Sakleshpur, and Hovinahadagali in 2004.JSS Advanced Jewellery Design Technology Centre situated at JSS ATE Campus, Bengaluru was setup by JSSMVP in the year 2004 jointly with the Government of Karnataka under the Central Govt’s ASIDE Scheme. The institute is first of its kind in the entire southern India imparting training in Jewellery Designing and Manufacturing to the Goldsmiths, Artisans and trading community in gems and jewellery sector.

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12. Health care & Senior Citizens Home to End Poverty

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elderly-in-mysuru/

Owing to the declining values of intra-family relations and the societal values in general, many elderly persons who are in the evening of their lives have to undergo physical and mental stress. Those who once lived a joyful, and healthy life in a family are now devoid of affection and care. It was necessary to provide a roof on their head to help them gain mental poise and peace and lead a peaceful, anxiety-free, dignified life.

With the blessings of Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, JSS Hiriyara Mane was started on 11th August 2000 at Mysore. There are two free units of senior citizens’ homes in Mysuru and the inmates are provided with free lodging, boarding, and medical care. Physically fit inmates are trained in the manufacturing of chalk piece, garlands using silk cocoons, etc., to keep them engaged. Every day, in the morning and the evening, the inmates perform mass prayers. They also spend time in the well-equipped library, reading newspapers, magazines, and books peacefully. On the occasions of national and religious festivals’ days, feasts are arranged, and games are organized to entertain them and, prizes are awarded. The home is taken care of by a manager and seven supporting staff.

For senior citizens seeking to spend their twilight years in a peaceful and comfortable place, JSS Hiriyara Mane is the place to be. There are two senior citizens’ homes built in the tranquil surroundings of Suttur Srikshetra, out of which one is a free home. The free home can accommodate fifty people. Here, all the services are available free of cost. In addition to this, another Old Age Home, available on a paid basis which can house about ten inmates is also run. The home is equipped with all modern amenities. About five personnel maintain the home, which also includes a manager.

JSSMVP has started an old age home for the senior citizens at Kethohalli in Thavarekere Hobli, Bangalore South Taluk. The home is located on a beautiful farm near the famous Big Banyan Tree (Dodda Alada Mara) on the premises of the Math’s Kethohalli branch. It is a paid home and offers excellent facilities for senior citizens to enjoy a comfortable stay. The centre fulfils the unique needs and special care required by the senior citizens.

Facilities available

• Well-furnished building. • Prayer Hall. • Rooms with necessary furniture. • Two-bed and Three-bed rooms. • Entertainment Centre (Radio and TV facility). • 24×7 water and electricity facility. • Modern kitchen with well-equipped steam cooking facility. • Well-equipped dining hall. • Doctors on call. • Vehicle facility during emergencies.

Additional facilities that can be availed on a paid basis

• Washing of clothes. • Personal nursing assistants and other facilities.

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Dantabhagya yogane: Elderly patients are given dentures at subsidized or free of cost.

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13. JSSAHER PROVIDING HEALTH CARE AND

ESSENTIAL SUPPORT DURING PANDEMIC ALONG

WITH IT’S PARENT INSTITUION JSSMVP

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https://jsshospital.in/HomeCare

Poor Patients Fund

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JSS contributions in Combating COVID-19 Pandemic & to End

Poverty During Pandemic

With a pledge to combat against the COVID-19 Pandemic the JSSAHER and JSS Mahavidyapeetha is contributing in many ways from treating people to offering required support and help to all those in need. Here is a report on the activities undertaken by JSS Mahadvidyapeetha and its institutions towards combating COVID-19.

The JSS International Public School building in Ooty

The JSS International Public School building in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, including the classrooms has been provided to the District Administration to use it as Covid Care Center. About 350 COVID patients are being treated there and are recovering. Facility to treat 600 people has been provided along with food.

Young doctors turn COVID warriors: Steal hearts of COVID patients through their service

Two young doctors Dr. Swaroop and Dr. B.S. Sanjana, a dentist of Mysuru have set an example to many others by turning COVID warriors. While many in their profession are after making money, these young doctors have exhibited their commitment towards the society by providing counselling the patients and training and instilling courage to their family members.

Free residential education to the children who are orphaned due to pandemic

The Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mahasamsthana Math, Suttur, has announced to provide free residential education to children who are orphaned due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Paramapujya Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji , Chancellor of JSSAHER addressed a press meet in Bengaluru on May 26, 2021. “The Sri Math will adopt the children who have lost both the parents due to the pandemic and provide free education from 1st standard to 10th standard. Free education will also be provided to children hailing from very poor families, children of farmers and daily wage workers. The Sri math will look after all their needs,” he informed.

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The Chancellor of JSSAHER distributed food grains kits and financial help to the kith of those who died of COVID-19

Paramapujya Swamiji distributed foodgrains kits and financial help to the kith of those who died of COVID-19, sponsored by Minister for Cooperation and Mysuru District In-charge Sri S.T. Somashekar, at a program held at Yeshwanthpura Assembly Constituency limits in Bengaluru. Minister S.T. Somashekar has exhibited his generosity and his service mindedness towards the society by contributing the foodkits and financial help to the needy, by spending from his pocket.

Free Education at Suttur for children who have lost one of their parents or both

The Covid pandemic has devastated many a life and the worst affected are the children! The second Covid wave has been crueler to the children as scores of families have been wiped out, and thousands of children have been orphaned. Today we see thousands of children who have lost one of their parents or both. Besides the pandemic also left many families economically shattered with no resources available to support the children beyond basic sustenance and these children will perhaps miss their education which is an important of their growing up and survival. This can change if we all come together and do something about it.

His Holiness Jagadguru Sri ShivarathriDeshikendraMahaswamiji, the spiritual head of Sri Suttur Math and the President of JSS Mahavidyapeetha Chancellor of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research has pledged to support such children by providing free education and boarding at JSS School, Suttur, Mysuru District, Karnataka, India. The children will be completely supported for their education from class 1 to 10 and will include their living, boarding, medical care, and basic personal needs.

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Chancellor to lend hostels attached to JSS educational institutions for quarantine purposes.

With the huge surge in COVID cases, Sri Suttur Math came forward to provide facilities for the ailing patients by lending their hostels and community halls as quarantine centres. His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, Chancellor of JSSAHER was speaking with the media after a meeting with District In Charge Minister Sri.ST Somashekar and Sri Pratap Sinha, MP. He also said that, food and house keeping facilities will be arranged from the Suttur Math and JSS Mahavidyapeeta to these centres. The treatment and medicine supply should be taken care by the Government. Minister Sri ST Somashekar lauded the initiative of Sri Suttur Math and thanked His Holiness for the timely aid.

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JSS hospital has been always at the forefront in fighting COVID-19

JSS hospital has been always at the forefront in fighting COVID-19. The manpower here are working day and night to get a grip of the ongoing situation. His Holiness Mahaswamiji,Chancellor of JSSAHER during his visit to the hospital interacted with the medical practitioners and attendants working in the COVID ward of JSS Hospital and boosted their morale.

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JSS Hospital being one of the designated COVID hospitals in Mysuru

JSS Hospital being one of the designated COVID hospitals in Mysuru has been constantly in fight against Corona virus with the cutting edge technologies. His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, the President of JSS Mahavidyapeeta and Chancellor of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Reseach has been constantly supporting us to face this challenging situation. He held a “special review meeting” with the hospital authorities regarding augmenting the oxygenated beds for the COVID patients. He also reviewed the current COVID situation at the hospital and gave some suggestions to enhance the facilities. After the meeting, His Holiness Mahaswamiji spoke to the media.

JSS Hospital to allocate 300 beds to the Government

On account of the sharp rise in the COVID-19 cases, the Mysuru District –In-charge Minister Sri S.T. Somashekar and Sri. Pratap Simha, MP held a meeting with Chancellor of JSSAHER ,His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji at Sri Suttur Math, Mysuru .Speaking with the media, District-In-Charge Minister Sri ST Somashekar said that the District administration had appealed JSS Hospital to allot 417 beds to the Government to reciprocate to the needs of the rising COVID patients. In response to this, 100 beds have been already given, and His Holiness Mahaswamiji has agreed to facilitate 317 beds including oxygen facilities within a week. Minister Sri. ST Somashekar appreciated the support extended by His Holiness Mahaswamiji and JSS Hospital.

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JSS Mahavidyapeeta’s Contributions in Combating COVID-19

In the past 18 months, the whole world has been in a fight against invisible enemies, which had brought human life into a halt. The fear and miseries caused by the pandemic are agonizing and it is the greatest challenge faced by mankind after II World War. The pandemic has adversely hit the human life and economies at their core. The efforts taken by the frontline warriors in saving the humankind are commendable. Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mahasamsthana Math (Suttur Math), and the institutions under it, has joined hands with the frontline warriors in their selfless efforts. Sri Suttur Math and JSS Mahavidyapeeta through its various institutions have taken up magnanimous activities to alleviate the crisis. We are contented that our humble contributions in fighting the pandemic along with the Corona warriors have supported the people in large.

In the past three months, the whole world has been in a fight against invisible

enemies, which had brought human life into a halt. The fear and miseries

caused by the pandemic are agonizing and it is the greatest challenge faced by

mankind after II World War. The pandemic has adversely hit the human life

and economies at their core.

The efforts taken by the frontline warriors in saving the humankind are

commendable. Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mahasamsthana Math (Suttur

Math), and the institutions under it, has joined hands with the frontline

warriors in their selfless efforts. Sri Suttur Math and JSS Mahavidyapeeta

through its various institutions have taken up magnanimous activities to

alleviate the crisis. We are contented that our humble contributions in fighting

the pandemic along with the Corona warriors have supported the people in

large.

By serving humanity, you are serving God

Sri Suttur Math andJSS Mahavidyapeeta'sContributions inCombating COVID-19As on June 10, 2020

Medical practitioners, police,

corporation staff, and volunteers are

working hard ignoring their health to

save us from this pandemic. On March

22, 2020, at 5 pm HH Jagadguru Sri

Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji

HH Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri

Deshikendra Mahaswamiji through a

video message appealed the people to

and inmates of the math expressed

their solidarity and gratitude to

COVID-19 heroes, like the rest of

India, by making sound as appealed

by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Sri

Narendra Modi.

stay indoors and to strictly follow the

guidelines laid by the government and to

break the chain spreading coronavirus.

1. IN FIGHT AGAINST THE INVISIBLE ENEMIES

2. BREAK THE CHAIN

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3. SPREAD POSITIVITY

HH Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri

Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, Hon’ble

Chief Minister of Karnataka Sri B S

Yeddyurappa, and Home Minister Sri.

Basavaraj Bommai appeared in a

webinar and addressed AKKA

Sri Suttur Math extended its helping

hands to thousands of deprived people

living in Mysuru city and its

surrounding areas by distributing food

packets, whose major problem was

tackling hunger during the lockdown.

(America Kannada Koota Association)

members, who are staying in North

America, and wished everyone’s safety

and well-being during this difficult

time.

The food packets were distributed

from day one of lockdown, i.e. on

March 23, 2020 to May 3, 2020. More

than 40,000 people were fed during

this lockdown period.

4. FEEDING THE NEEDY

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5. TO OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES

The Sri Suttur Math and the employees

of JSS Mahavidyapeeta and JSS

institutions made an humble

contribution of Rs. 50 lakhs to the Chief

Minister’s Relief Fund to meet the

ongoing COVID crisis. The fund was

received by the District-In-charge

Minister V. Somanna, from HH

Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra

Mahaswamiji, on April 1, 2020.

Mysuru and Chamarajanagar

Matadhipathi Gosti also contributed a

sum of Rs. 1.5 lakh to the CM’s Relief

Fund. The cheque was handed over by

HH Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri

Deshikendra Mahaswamiji to the

District-In-charge Minister of Mysuru

Sri S.T. Somashekar.

Some among the public also

contributed to the cause through the

Suttur Math. Smt. Pushpa Iyengar

donated Rs. 1 lakh and Sri. Suresh Jain

of Suresh Gold, donated Rs. 50,000 to

the PM-Cares Fund in the divine

presence of HH Jagadguru Sri

Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji.

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6. DISTRIBUTION OF GROCERY KITS

The Mysuru Citizens’ Forum (MCF),

headed by HH Jagadguru Sri

Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji

distributed grocery kits to the people

who were suffering without work and

money due to lockdown. In Mysuru,

grocery kits were distributed to 5,500

families in two phases. On April 7,

2020, grocery kits were distributed to

2,000 families by HH Jagadguru Sri

Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji.

Again, on May 8, 2020, groceries were

distributed to 3,500 families by the

Hon’ble Ministers Sri. Jagadeesh

Shettar, Sri. S.T. Somashekar and Sri.

Byrathi Basavaraj, in the divine

presence of HH Jagadguru Sri

Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji.

At Nanjangud, kits including groceries

and other routine essentials were

distributed by HH Jagadguru Sri

Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji to

500 auto-rickshaw drivers on 18th May

2020. And 300 grocery kits were

distributed to thestaff of

NanjangudSrikanteshwara Temple by

Sri. S.P. Manjunath, Secretary- I,

JSSMVP.

The grocery kits were distributed to

1000 struggling families of Hannur and

its surrounding villages of the

Chamarajanagar district.

Sri Suttur Mutt in association with Kaveri

Kannada Sangha, USA, and Sri Devaraj

Moolchand Charitable Trust donated

grocery kits to 650 families of artists,

priests, musicians etc., on June 6, 2020.

Kits were issued by HH Jagadguru Sri

Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji

at Mysuru. Kits were also distributed to

the members of Nanjangud Journalists

Association.

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7. MESSAGES OF HOPE

His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri

Deshikendra Mahaswamiji had shared

messages of hope and faith to the

citizens of the country in this crucial

situation. He appealed the citizens not

to lose hope and take courage to face

this pandemic together by following

the norms of the government. His

words instilled positivity in many

people, who were facing mental stress

due to the lockdown. Pujya Swamiji

has been continuously sharing

messages to the public to create

awareness and to build morale in them

on behalf of the State and Central

Governments through the following

channels:

Ÿ All India Radio (Akashavani),

Mysuru

Ÿ Video messages for Government of

Karnataka

Ÿ Video messages for District

Administration

Ÿ Live Interaction with Suvarna News

Channel

Ÿ Through webinar with AKKA

members, USA

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Hon’ble Prime Minister Sri. Narendra

Modi had appealed the citizens of the

country to turn off power and light

diyas on April 5, at 9pm, to show unity

in fighting the corona pandemic.

Accordingly, HH Jagadguru Sri

Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji

and the inmates of Sri Math lit lamps

and prayed for the well-being of all.

8. DISPEL THE DARKNESS

9. FAITH IN GOD

On April 13, 2020, HH Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri

Deshikendra Mahaswamiji and all other Swamijis of

Suttur Math, Mysuru, performed “Ishtalinga pooja”,

praying the almighty to protect the world from the

deadly CoVID-19 virus. Believing in God can help us

to overcome this crisis.

Many poojas and abhishekas

were performed during

lockdown period at JSS

Spiritual Mission, USA,

through Facebook Live

streaming.

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The Sri Suttur Math and JSS

Mahavidyapeeta had contributed a

sum of Rs. 5 lakh to the Sri

Chamrajendra Zoological Garden,

Mysuru, on May 8, 2020. The zoo was

completely shut due to lockdown and

there was scarcity of resources to take

care of animals. Noticing this, HH

Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra

Mahaswamiji handed over the cheque

to the authorities of the zoo.

10. TAKING CARE OF OUR FELLOW BEINGS

11. A HAPPY HOME FOR THE STRANDED

Around 350 students studying in Suttur school,

belonging to Eastern states and Northern districts of

Karnataka, who could not return to their homes due to

lockdown were accommodated at Sri Suttur Mutt.

Many parents who had came to take their children

back to their homes were also stranded here, they

were also accommodated at Sri Suttur Mutt by

providing food and medical care.

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12. ALL SET TO FIGHT

JSS Hospital is a 1800-bed tertiary care

hospital with experienced doctors,

paramedical and supporting staff. The

hospital and staff are following the

guidelines laid by the Government of

India to tackle Corona virus. A flu

clinic was started during the last week

of February 2020, to screen the patients.

An isolation ward with 10 beds and 10

ICU beds were kept ready to treat the

patients. Hundreds of patients were

kept in quarantine and among them 2

tested positive for Corona virus, who

were later shifted to the District CoVID

Hospital.

A provision for telephonic consultation

was also arranged in the JSS Hospital,

Mysuru, for those who were unable to

reach the hospital due to the lockdown.

Ambulance services were working 24/7

during the lockdown to carry CoVID-

19 patients to the hospital.

Principal, faculty members, and

students of the JSS Institute of

Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences,

Coimbatore, also have sent their

willingness to serve as volunteers in

the COVID-19 pandemic containment

programme, to the Director of Indian

System of Medicine and Homeopathy,

Chennai. Around 150 members from

the institution have expressed their

wish to serve.

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13. A PROMISING GENERATION

During this tough period, the students

of various JSS institutions came

forward to help the people in distress,

through their humble contributions

and innovative ideas.

Mysuru Market.in

This is a start-up ventured by the final

year students and alumni of the

Department of Computer Applications

of SJCE during the lockdown. This

Contribution to COVID Relief Fund

Prathik, an 8th standard student of JSS

Public School, JP Nagar donated his

start-up delivers groceries, fresh fruits,

and vegetables to the doorsteps of the

Mysoreans, by strictly following

personal hygiene of the workforce. In a

short period of time, it has turned as

Mysuru’s No.1 grocery delivery portal.

In the lockdown period, they delivered

essentials to more than 2,000 houses.

Yogitha, Lohith Reddy, Bhaskar

Lakshmi Narayan, Vivek, Vysakh and

M.P. Suresh are the initiators behind

“www.mysurumarket.in”

piggy bank savings of Rs. 1500 to MLA

S.A. Ramdas towards PM CARES fund

to help the country in tackling the

COVID pandemic.

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M Sahana, a student of JSS Speech and

Hearing Institute contributed Rs. 5000,

the cash which she received as Pratibha

Puraskar Scholarship for scoring

A COVID-19 awareness video for

the public was made by the students

of JSS Nursing School,

Chamarajanagar, by staying at their

homes following the social

distancing norms. The guidelines

that we need to be followed during

Sri. Pavan Kumar, BE, an alumnus of

SJCE developed an app and device to

track corona suspect. Tracing the

primary and secondary contacts of the

infected person has become difficult,

especially when there are

highest marks in SSLC exams. The

cheque was handed overto District- In-

Charge Minister S.T. Somashekar

towards CM’s Relief Fund.

this COVID-19 time are beautifully

depicted through the pictures. Click

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asymptomatic cases. With this app, the

travel history of the infected person

can be retrieved. The app is useful for

employees of government and private

organizations, bus, and cab drivers

etc.,

Sri. Niranjan, a final semester

Computer Science student of JSS

Academy of Technical Education,

Bengaluru is serving as a volunteer at

the Kengeri Police Station along with

frontline workers in fighting the corona

pandemic. Through this, he is inspiring

the youths to take up the responsibility

of serving society during the crisis.

14. TIMELY ACTION

Jana Shikshan Samsthan, under JSS

Mahavidyapeeta was working

continuously to help the people who

were struggling during COVID

lockdown period. More than 125,000

masks were prepared and distributed

among the public, police department

and hospitals. The members of the

Samsthan also distributed grocery kits

to labourers and slum dwellers. Along

with this, they also contributed PPE

kits to the corona warriors of JSS

Hospital, Mysuru.

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15. REVIEWING THE FUNCTIONING

Even during the lockdown, classes

were not interrupted in our

institutions. Our teachers were

conducting online classes, online tests,

quiz and even competitions like paper

presentation to keep the students

engaged. HH Jagadguru Sri

Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji

reviewed the functioning of these

institutions at regular intervals by

connecting to the heads of various JSS

institutions.

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16. CONTRIBUTIONS OF KRISHI VIGNAN KENDRA

The Krishi Vignan Kendra (KVK) at

Suttur was with the farmers during the

entire lockdown period. The JSS ICAR

KVK was working with just 30 percent

staff, who were providing awareness

about the disease to the farmers. The

members of KVK went to the nearby

villages of Suttur and gave suggestions

on crop growth. They also prepared 30

liters of sanitizers using neem as the

main ingredient and supplied it to the

Suttur Math and other JSS institutions.

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17. CONTRIBUTIONS OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIVISION

The institutions under the Department

of Technical Education of the JSS

Mahavidyapeeta conducted various

activities for the well-being of people

during the CoVID-19 period.

A team under the guidance of Prof. P.

Mallu prepared alcohol-based hand

sanitizer at the laboratory of

Compassion towards animals

A group of students of the SJCE had

voluntarily taken up the initiative of

feeding the stray dogs on their college

campus. Sumukh D. B., Manisha C. A.,

Department of Chemistry. The sanitizer

was produced with natural extracts as

per the standards prescribed by the

World Health Organisation. The hand

sanitizer was launched by Dr. C. G.

Betsurmath, Executive Secretary, and

Sri S. P. Manjunath, Secretary-1 of

JSSMVP. It was supplied to the various

JSS institutions.

and Nidharsh Raj K., Department of

Construction Technology and

Management are feeding the animals

regularly since the beginning of the

lockdown period.

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Ÿ The Department of Chemistry, JSS

Academy of Technical Education,

Bengaluru, prepared 20 litres of

sanitizers and supplied to the

public.

Ÿ The students and staff of JSS

Academy of Technical Education,

Noida, have been actively involved

in production and supply of masks

and sanitizers to the needy. Food

kits were also distributed by the

staff of the institution to those who

were struggling to tackle hunger.

Ÿ The production centres of JSS

Polytechnic for Women, Mysuru,

has been producing face masks

Ÿ SJCE-STEP, Mysuru in

collaboration with Wheeler Cleaner

Organisation distributed 2000

bottles of sanitizers and masks to

the staff of Mysuru City

Corporation, Police department

Ÿ An incubate of SJCE- STEP (M/s

METI), developed IR thermal non-

contact measurement device in 24

hours with his team. It was

presented before the District

commissioner, Mysuru, and

District Health Officers. The efforts

were appreciated by Mysuru DC

and directed to procure a few

devices.

and Hospitals. Also, meals were

served to 3000 people every day by

an NGO called Let's Do It Mysuru

and we supported them raising the

fund for the cause.

which are required for the sister

institutions of JSS MVP. As of now,

there is a need for 15,699 masks,

which will be distributed to the

public and staff of JSS institutions.

Ÿ At JSS ITI, Tandya, Nanjangud,

masks are being producing in the

production units. As of now, more

than 8,200 masks have been

prepared at the centre.

Ÿ At the production centre of JSS ITI,

Chamarajanagar, more than 7,800

masks are being manufactured and

these will be distributed to the staff

and students of various JSS

institutions.

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Ÿ The members of SJCE-STEP have

been providing the Data Analytical

Support on COVID-19 cases to the

Office of the Deputy Commissioner,

Mysuru District, and District Health

Ÿ An incubate of SJCE-STEP (M/s

MDBS Tech Pvt. Ltd) had supported

the Mandya District Police

Department in developing an APP

for issuing digital passes to the

travellers.

Office, by connecting with the

District Administration team,

Health department, Police

department and City Municipal

Commissioner.

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19. TECHNOLOGY TO FIGHT COVID-19

A team under the leadership of

Neonatologist Dr. Srinivas Murthy

have innovated low cost Biomedical

devices to combat CoVID-19. Isolation

ICU on wheels, Low-cost Ventilator,

Multi-mode Air Sanitizer and handheld

UV Surface Sanitizer are the low cost

technologies jointly developed by JSS

AHER and Ideas Unlimited, Mysuru.

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18. CONTRIBUTIONS OF

JSS AYURVEDA HOSPITAL

During the lockdown, JSS

Ayurveda Hospital, Mysuru

had facilitated telephonic

consultation and counselling to

address the health issues of

public. Important health tips

were also given in public

interest through various media to boost the immunity

and usage of home remedies as a precaution against

coronavirus.

20. VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES

MPH (Master of Public Health)

students of JSS AHER was posted to the

Mysuru DC Control Room for about 12

days in addressing the queries of public

about the disease. Faculty and students

from Community Medicine and School

of Public Health were designated at the

District Hospital for backing the

CoVID-19 activities including protocol

development, layout preparations,

training, monitoring and infection

prevention control practices.

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21. MATTER OF PRIDE

Alumni of the JSS Medical College is

spread across the globe and their

contributions in combating CoVID-19 is

commendable. Dr. Brinda Desiraju, Dr.

Madhu Kumar, Dr. Uma

Madhusudhan, Dr. Shiraz, Dr. Shalini

Nalwad, Dr. Rumana Khan, Dr. Sathish

Kumar and many others are serving in

different parts of India and the world

as the warriors of CoVID-19.

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PRE-COVID DAYS - AWARENESS TO CHILDREN ABOUT THE DISEASE.

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District- In- charge minister of Chamrajanagar, Sri. Suresh Kumar, felicitated by

HH Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, for converting Chamrajanagara in

to one of the district with zero corona cases in the state, by positively guiding the

authorities, healthcare workers and public of the district.

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With the outbreak of novel coronavirus, the whole world came to a standstill. The tiny invisible virus turned our lives upside down and it is the greatest challenge

encountered by humankind after the World War II. The fear and miseries caused by the pandemic are agonizing, and it has adversely hit human life and economy at

their core. Millions of people lost their lives, and many are at the risk of falling into abject poverty. In these unprecedented times, the efforts of every society, government, healthcare workers, individuals, and organizations across the world to save humankind are commendable.

At present, we are restoring our economic and social order in a new way. This tiny virus has become a part of our life and we have started adapting to a “New Normal” for a living. Under the patronage and able guidance of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Math (Sri Suttur Math) and the institutions functioning under it joined hands with the frontline warriors in their selfless efforts. Sri Suttur Math and JSS Mahavidyapeetha through its various institutions, have taken up several magnanimous activities to alleviate the crisis. We are content that our humble contributions in fighting the pandemic along with the Corona warriors have supported

the people in large.

We are presenting a report on the activities undertaken by JSS Mahavidyapeetha and its Institutions towards combating COVID-19.

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1. In fight against invisible enemies:

On March 22 2020, responding to the call of Hon’ble Prime

Minister Sri Narendra Modi, His Holiness Mahaswamiji, and Sadhakas of Srimath blew conches, rang bells, and clapped

to express their solidarity and gratitude to those who have been at the forefront of fighting coronavirus and providing essential services ignoring their health.

In a bid to restrain the spread of Novel coronavirus, His Holiness Jagadguru

Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji through a video message appealed the

people to stay indoors and to follow the guidelines laid by the government and to break the chain spreading coronavirus.

2. Break the chain:

3. Spread Positivity:

As we know, the disease has conquered the world and everyone

around is passing through a difficult time. To hearten people, His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka Sri B.S.Yediyurappa and

Home Minister Sri. Basavaraj Bommai appeared in a webinar and addressed the members of AKKA (America Kannada Koota Association), staying in North America and wished everyone’s safety and well-being.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed the citizens of the country to turn off the power and light diyas at 9 pm on 5th April, 2020 to show unity in fighting the pandemic. Accordingly,

His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji and the inmates of Sri Math lit lamps and prayed for the well-being of all.

Dispel the darkness:

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Faith in God:On 13th April 2020, HH Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji and all the Sadhakas of JSS Gurukula performed “Istalinga pooja”, praying the Almighty to protect the world from

the deadly coronavirus. Poojas and Abhishekas were performed at JSS Spiritual Mission, USA through Facebook live streaming.

Pujya Swamiji has been continuously sending messages to the public to create awareness and to build morale in them on behalf of the state and central governments through the following platforms:

• All India Radio (Akashvani), Mysuru• Video messages for Government of Karnataka• Video messages for District Administration• Live Interaction with Suvarna News Channel• Through webinar to the AKKA members, USA

His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji had shared messages of hope and faith to the citizens of the country in this crucial situation. He cheered up the citizens through his words, he said not to lose

hope and take the courage to face this pandemic together. His words instilled positivity in many people, especially in those who were facing mental stress due to the lockdown.

Messages of Hope:

4. Feeding the needy:

Sri Suttur Math extended its helping hand to thousands of deprived

people living in Mysuru city and its surrounding areas, whose major problem was tackling hunger than COVID-19

during the lockdown. Sri Math distributed food packets to the people from day one of lockdown i.e., on March 23rd, 2020 to May 3rd, 2020. More than 40,000 people were fed during this period.

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Distribution of grocery kits:

Against the backdrop of COVID-19, many people have lost their means

of earning a livelihood. Mysore Citizens’ Forum headed by HH Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji

engaged in helping people in trouble by distributing grocery kits. MCF has been continuing this good work even after the resumption of economic activities.

• In Mysuru, grocery kits were distributed to 5,500 families in two phases. On 7th April 2020, grocery kits were distributed to 3000 families by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji. Again, on 8th May 2020, groceries were distributed to 2500 families by Hon’ble Ministers Sri Jagadeesh Shettar, Sri S.T. Somashekar and Sri Byrathi Basavaraj in the divine presence of HH Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji.

• At Nanjangud kits including groceries and other routine essentials were distributed by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji to 500 auto-rickshaw drivers on 18th May 2020. And 300 grocery kits were distributed to the staff of the Nanjangud Srikanteshwara temple by Sri. S.P. Manjunath, Secretary- I, JSSMVP.

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• The grocery kits were distributed to 1000 struggling families of Hanur village and its surroundings of the Chamarajanagar district.

• Sri Suttur Math in association with Kaveri Kannada Sangha, USA, Sri Boggaram Setty and Sri Devraj Moolchand Charitable Trust donated groceries to 600 families of priests, musicians, artists etc., on 6th June 2020. Food Kits were also donated to the members of Nanjangud Journalists Association.

• On 22nd and 26th of June 2020, family members of Late Dr. C N Mruthyunjayappa, (Ex Additional Superintendent of JSS Hospital) in association with Sri Devraj Moolchand Trust donated groceries to families of hospital workers, pourakarmikas, gardeners and newspaper distribution agents in the divine presence of HH Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji.

• On 25th July 2020, groceries were distributed to the journalists of various media houses, who have been doing their duty during COVID, irrespective of health risks. Initially, the kits were provided to 80 members of Mysuru District Journalists’ Association. Again, on 30th July 2020, the kits were contributed to the journalists of Hunsur, Periyapatna, KR Nagar, HD Kote taluks of Mysuru district.

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• On 27th July 2020, MCF headed by HH Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji contributed grocery kits to the association of orchestra members of Mysuru district, who were severely affected by the COVID-19. Around 100 members of the association were benefited from it.

• On 3rd September 2020, Mysuru Citizen’s Forum donated grocery kits to 21 autorickshaw drivers at Sri Shivaratri Rajendra Circle, Mysuru. The kits were distributed by Sri Mahesh. R. Director of JSS Mahavidyapeetha.

• Sri Suttur Math, and the employees of JSS Mahavidyapeetha and other JSS institutions jointly made a humble contribution of Rs. 50 lakhs to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The fund was handed over to the then District-In-Charge Minister of Mysuru, Sri. V. Somanna by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, on 1st April 2020.

5. To overcome the challenges:

These were the days of non-productivity and that had an adverse

effect on the country’s economy. As an

aid, Sri Suttur Math and the stakeholders of our organization contributed funds to the government.

Joining hands with the government

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• Mysuru and Chamarajanagara Veerashaiva Lingayat Matadhipathi Gosti contributed a sum of Rs. 1.5 lakh to CM’s Relief fund. The cheque was handed over by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji to District-in-charge of Mysuru Sri S.T. Somashekar on 12th April 2020.

• Some among the public also contributed to the cause through Sri Math. Smt. Pushpa Iyengar donated Rs. 1 lakh and Sri. Suresh Jain of Suresh Gold donated Rs. 50,000 to PM-Cares Fund in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji.

6. Taking care of our fellow beings:

7. A happy home for the stranded

Sri Suttur Math and JSS Mahavidyapeetha had contributed

a sum of Rs. 5 lakhs to Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden, Mysuru on 8th May 2020. The zoo was completely shut due

to lockdown and there was scarcity of resources to take care of animals. As an aid, His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji handed over the cheque to the authorities of the zoo.

Suttur Math has been a happy home to many students and their parents

during lockdown. Around 350 students studying in Suttur school, belonging to Eastern states and Northern districts of Karnataka, who could not return to their homes due to lockdown were

accommodated at Sri Suttur Math. Many parents who came to take their children homes were also stranded here, they were accommodated at Sri Suttur Math by providing food and medical care.

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8. “In Service to life” – Healthcare workforce of JSS:

The health care sector of JSS reciprocated to the COVID situation

positively, steadily, and responsibly. JSS Hospital is an 1800-bed tertiary care hospital with experienced doctors, paramedical and supporting staff. Since the beginning, the COVID-19 protocols prescribed by the Health Ministry were followed by the hospital and staff. A flu clinic was started in the last week of February 2020, to screen the patients. An isolation ward with 10 beds and 10 ICU beds were kept ready to treat the COVID patients. Hundreds of suspected patients were kept in quarantine and those who tested positive for coronavirus, were shifted to District COVID Hospital in the initial days.

A provision for telephonic consultation was also arranged at the JSS hospital, Mysuru for those who were unable to reach the hospital due to the lockdown. Ambulance services were working 24 /7 basis during the lockdown to carry COVID-19 patients to the hospital.

With the spike in COVID-19 cases, the Government of Karnataka designated JSS Hospital to be one of the dedicated COVID-19 Health Centres of the city. The Hospital and its staff responded positively, as they were ready for the management and prevention of COVID-19.

In June, 100 beds were allotted to suspected COVID patients. General wards with 30 beds and HDU facility were arranged. SICU, MICU, and PICU were converted to COVID ICU & ICCU. 20 ventilators and 10 HFNO facilities were also procured to treat serious cases.In the month of August, dialysis facilities were arranged for the COVID patients. Private wards were started with 16 beds and extended to 34 beds. With the increase in COVID cases, 100 more general beds along with oxygen line facility were arranged.

Flu Clinic

Ambulance Service

With the blessings of HH Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka Sri. BS Yediyurappa virtually inaugurated the NABL Accredited Microbiology laboratory for medical testing, including COVID testing at JSS Hospital, Mysuru on 29th of August. It is the first private laboratory in Mysuru to test for COVID-19.

As of February 2021, 32,146 RT-PCR tests and 1460 rapid antigen tests were conducted at our COVID lab. 1722 patients were treated and discharged after successfully combating the disease.

Nursing staff taking care of COVID patient

COVID- 19 Ward at JSS Hospital

9. Inauguration of RT-PCR Lab:

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10. Inauguration of Post COVID Rehabilitation Centre:

Health Minister Dr. K Sudhakar inaugurating Post COVID Rehabilitation

Post- COVID Rehabilitation Centre was launched to provide psychological

and physical support to the patients recovering from COVID-19. The overall health condition of the patient is monitored after the COVID recovery. The

Centre was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. K Sudhakar in the divine presence of HH Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji on October 5th, 2020 at JSS Hospital.

Health Minister Dr. K Sudhakar inaugurating Post COVID Rehabilitation

11. Contributions of JSS Ayurveda Hospital & JSS INYS: During the lockdown, JSS Ayurveda Hospital, Mysuru had facilitated telephonic consultation and counselling to address the health issues of the public. Immunity boosting tips were shared through various media in the public interest.

The Immune Booster Programme ‘Suvarnakavacha’ was launched to improve the resistance power in human beings by adapting unique Ayurvedic immune boosting methods. Response to the programme was positive and more than 100 enquiries were received to date. Twelve patients availed the benefit

of the programme and we received positive feedback from them.

In July, a fever clinic was inaugurated based on the guidelines of the Ayush Ministry. The patients, staff and visitors with the signs and symptoms of fever are examined and necessary protocols are followed based on the outcome of the consultation.

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JSS Ayurveda Hospital, Mysuru also developed ayurvedic medicines to bolster the immunity power. “Immunity Booster Kit” was launched by His Holiness

Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji on 10th August 2020 at Sri Suttur Math, Mysuru

His Holiness launched Ayurvedic Immunity Kit at Sri Suttur Math.

JSS INYS Doctors at Codissia COVID Care Centre, Coimbatore

• Eight doctors from the institute were assigned duty at the dedicated COVID-19 Care Centre- Codissia, Coimbatore.

• Interns were deputed at various COVID-19 Care Centres across Tamil Nadu.

• Immune modulating health drink named “Nutri Immune” (developed by INYS) was provided to all the faculty and staff twice a day on a regular basis.

• JSS Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Coimbatore has been constantly working for the prevention and management of COVID-19.

JSS Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences

Interns at COVID Care Hospital: Teaching YOGA to patients

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12. A promising generation:During this crisis, students of various JSS institutions came forward to help people in distress through their humble contributions and innovative ideas.

• Mysuru Market.in- This is a start-up ventured by the final year students and alumni of Dept. of Computer Applications of SJCE. This start-up delivers grocery, fresh fruits, and vegetables at the doorsteps of the Mysoreans, by strictly following personal hygiene of the workforce. In a short period, it has turned to Mysuru’s No.1 grocery delivery portal. In the lockdown, they had delivered essentials to more than 2000 houses. Yogitha, Lohith Reddy, Bhaskar Lakshmi Narayan, Vivek, Vysakh and M.P. Suresh are the brains behind Mysuru Market.in.

• Contribution to COVID Relief Fund- Prathik, an 8th standard student of JSS Public School, JP Nagar donated his piggy bank savings of Rs. 1500 to MLA S.A. Ramdas towards PM CARES fund to help the country in tackling the COVID pandemic.

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• MPH (Master of Public Health) students of JSS AHER was posted to the Mysuru DC Control Room for about 12 days to address public queries about the disease. Faculty and students from Community Medicine and School of Public Health were designated at the District Hospital for backing the COVID-19 activities including protocol development, layout preparations, training, monitoring and Infection prevention control practices.

• M Sahana, a student of the JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing contributed Rs. 5000, the sum which she received as Pratibha Puraskar Scholarship for securing highest marks in SSLC exams. The cheque was handed over to the District- In-Charge Minister S.T. Somashekar towards the CM’s Relief Fund.

• A COVID-19 awareness video for the public was made by the students of the JSS Nursing School, Chamarajanagar, by staying in their homes following the social distancing norms. The guidelines that we need to be followed during this COVID-19 time are beautifully depicted through the pictures. Click the link- https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3746480235425728&id=2497911723615925

• Sri. Pavan Kumar, an alumnus of SJCE developed an app and device to track corona suspect. Tracing the primary and secondary contacts of the infected person has become difficult, especially when there are asymptomatic cases. With this app, the travel history of the infected person can be easily retrieved. The app is useful for employees of government and private organizations, bus, and cab drivers etc.,

• Sri. Niranjan, a final semester Computer Science student of JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bengaluru served as a volunteer at the Kengeri Police Station along with frontline workers in fighting the corona pandemic. Through this, he is inspiring the youths to take up the responsibility of serving society during the crisis.

• Compassion towards animals- A group of students of the SJCE had voluntarily taken up the initiative of feeding the stray dogs on their college campus. Sumuk. D.B, Manisha. C. A and Nidharsh Raj. K of Dept. of Construction Technology and Management were feeding the animals regularly since the lockdown imposed.

• Students of various JSS Public Schools came up with creative activities as a part of an awareness campaign to stop the spread of Coronavirus.

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During this tough period, students of various JSS institutions came forward to help people in distress through their humble contributions and innovative ideas.

• Students of JSS Public Schools came up with creative activities as a part of the awareness campaign to stop the spread of Coronavirus.

An awareness drawing by Gowri C Hosamani of IX std of JSS Public School, Dharwad.

Art by Sheethal Sagari of JSS Public School, JP Nagar

Painting by A Harsha Vardhan of JSS Public School, JP Nagar

• At JSS Public School, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, the students, teachers, and parents actively involved in mask making activity which was an initiative of Bharath Scouts & Guides. The idea was to donate 2000 masks from schools having Scouts & Guides units for the students appearing for SSLC examination. The idea was implemented at JSS Public School, HSR Layout under the prior guidance of Headmistress Smt. Geethika Kharola. Among other schools of that locality only JSSPS had successfully completed the task of donating 2000 fully home-made masks to the students.

• During the time of examination, the Unit Leaders were invited to volunteer at the exam centres to guide students to follow the COVID-19 protocols.

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• JSS Public School, Noida had contributed 200 masks, 5 kg Atta packet to Electricians, horticulture workers, daily wage workers etc. The students are actively involved in spreading awareness among the common people about COVID-19 infection through posters, videos, presentations, and other innovative ideas.

• Members of Scouts and Guides unit of JSS Women’s’ College, Chamarajanagar volunteered at all the SSLC examination centres of Chamarajanagara taluk from 25.06.2020 to 03.07.2020 to guide the students to follow COVID-19 protocols.

• The Scouts and Guides unit of JSS College of Arts and Commerce, Gundlupet prepared and distributed handbills to the public in order to raise awareness about ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

13. Timely Action:Works of Jana Shikshan Sansthan- Jana Shikshan Sansthan under JSS Mahavidyapeetha was working in the frontline to help the people struggling during lockdown. They manufactured and distributed more than 125,000 masks to the public, police department and hospitals. They also distributed grocery kits to labourers and slum dwellers. Along with this, PPE kits were also provided to the frontline workers of JSS Hospital, Mysuru.

Jana Shikshan Sansthan, Bengaluru had conducted awareness classes at 21 villages of rural Bengaluru about the spread and ill effects of Novel Coronavirus. In these classes topics like Immunity building and maintaining personal hygiene were discussed, masks and sanitizers were distributed to the participants.

Jana Shikshan Sansthan, Mysuru was also indulged in providing awareness to the rural people. Awareness classes were conducted at their training centres and the members of the training centres took a pledge to follow the Government guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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14. Reviewing the functioning:

15. Contributions of Krishi Vignan Kendra:

Even during the lockdown, the classes were not interrupted at our institutions. Our teachers conducted online classes, online tests, quiz and competitions like

paper presentation to keep students engaged. His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji reviewed the functioning of these institutions at regular intervals by connecting with the heads of various JSS Instiutions.

The Krishi Vignan Kendra at Suttur stood with the farmers during the entire lockdown period. The JSS ICAR KVK was working with 30 percent of staff. The members of KVK

went to the nearby villages of Suttur and provided suggestions on crop growth. They also prepared 30 litres of sanitizers with neem as the main ingredient and supplied it to Suttur Math and other JSS institutions.

Awareness on COVID-19 was raised among the villagers during these training sessions. During the period seven training sessions were conducted at various villages and masks were distributed to more than 100 farmers.

16. Contributions of Technical Education Division:

The institutions under the Department of Technical Education of JSS Mahavidyapeeta conducted various activities for the well-being of people during this COVID-19

• A team under the guidance of Prof. P. Mallu prepared alcohol-based hand sanitizer at the laboratory of Dept. of Chemistry. The sanitizer was produced with natural extracts as per the standards prescribed by the World Health Organisation. The hand sanitizer was launched by Dr Sri. C.G. Betsurmath, Executive Secretary and Sri S.P. Manjunath, Secretary-1 of JSSMVP. It was supplied to the various JSS institutions.

• Department of Chemistry at JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bengaluru prepared 20 litres of sanitizers and supplied to the public.

• The students and staff of JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida have been actively involved in production and supply of masks and sanitizers to needy people. Food kits were also distributed by the staff of the institution to those who were struggling to tackle hunger.

• Shilpa Divakar, a 4th year Mechanical Engineering student of JSS ATE, Bengaluru was a part of the Karnataka government’s “Janasnehi Team” to combat COVID pandemic. Shilpa is a frontline warrior, whose role was to analyse and prepare reports on everyday COVID data and all other “Actionable News” for the Chief Minister’s office.

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• The production centre of JSS Polytechnic for Women, Mysuru produced 15,700 masks and were distributed to the public and sister institutions of JSS Mahavidyapeetha.

• At JSS ITI, Tandya, Nanjangud, masks are being producing in their production units. More than 8200 masks were produced at the centre.

• At the production centre of JSS ITI, Chamarajanagar, more than 7800 masks were manufactured and distributed to the staff and students of various JSS institutions.

• SJCE-STEP, Mysuru in collaboration with Wheeler Cleaner Organisation distributed 2000 bottles of sanitizers and masks to the staff of Mysuru City Corporation, Police department and Hospitals. Also, meals were served to 3000 people every day by an NGO called “Let’s Do It” Mysuru and we supported them in raising fund for the cause.

• An incubate of SJCE- STEP (M/s METI), developed IR thermal non-contact measurement device in 24 hours with his team. It was presented before the District commissioner, Mysuru and District Health Officers. The efforts were appreciated by Mysuru DC and directed to procure the device in few numbers.

• The members of SJCE-STEP have been providing the Data Analytical Support on COVID-19 cases to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Mysuru and District Health Office by connecting with the District Administration team, Health department, Police department and City Municipal Commissioner.

• An incubate of SJCE-STEP (M/s MDBS Tech Pvt. Ltd) had supported the Mandya district Police department in developing an APP for issuing digital passes to the travellers.

• Karthik Kumar, a third-year student of Electrical and Electronics department of JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida, provided food to 1.5 lakhs deprived people in the lockdown. They also provided raw food kits to the families in need and also fed stray dogs and cows.

• E-pass generator application: It was developed by a group of engineering students of JSS ATE, Noida for the easy generation of Online passes to travel from state to state in case of emergency during lockdown. Divya Jaiswal (CSE), Manshi Todi (IT) and Samyukta Varshney (CSE) developed this application.

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• A five-day Global E-Symposium on “Global Pandemic Outbreak: Role of Technology & Automation” was organised by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering from 1st to 5th June 2020, which helped students, researchers, academicians enhance their knowledge on the latest trends in the field of Computer Science.

• Hack COVID-19: An online interactive hackathon session was organised on April 11th and 12th. This 15-hour lengthy session was attended by students, professionals, subject experts, researchers, and tech enthusiasts. The main aim of the session is to provide a technical solution to the problems faced by the society during the ongoing pandemic. The event was jointly organized by Integrity Foundation and JSS STEP.

• An application named Vendor Relief App was developed by second year CSE students of JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida. The app provides the details of the vendors who are working in their areas during the crisis. The app also gives the real-time data of COVID-19 at global and state level. This application was developed by Vaibhav Bhat, Vatsal Kesarwani, Shreyans Poddar, Banke Bihari Agrawal and Shubhangani Tayal.

Besides this, webinars were conducted on various topics relating to technology and the pandemic. More than three webinars were conducted during the period by STEPs.

• A team under the leadership of Neonatologist Dr. Srinivas Murthy, innovated low-cost biomedical devices to combat COVID-19. Isolation ICU on wheels, low-cost ventilator, multi-mode air sanitizer and handheld UV Surface Sanitizer are the low-cost technologies jointly developed by JSS AHER and Ideas Unlimited, Mysuru.

• JSS Pharmacy College, Ooty undertook many activities to control the spread of Novel Coronavirus. Sri. SP Dhanabal, Principal, and staff of the college handed over a sum of Rs.500,000 to the Joint Director of Health Services, Govt. Medical College Hospital, Ooty in the presence of Hon’ble District Collector of Nilgiris Ms. Innocent Divya for the establishment of COVID-19 laboratory in the hospital.

17. Contributions of JSS AHER:

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The staff of the college also conducted COVID awareness camps at Anaikatti, Valaithottam, Veeracombai, Thiruchikadai, Kollimalai, and Kotagiri- Kookal tribal villages. Hand sanitizers, masks and Kabasura Kudineer Choornam (immune booster) were distributed to the villagers during these awareness camps.

• The students of JSS AHER became a part of the activities initiated by the government to combat COVID-19. In a recent call from the Government of Karnataka, 22 students from various departments of JSS AHER were selected as interns to support various government projects. It is worth mentioning that, out of 54 candidates 22 were from JSS AHER.

• A COVID-19 Awareness programme was organised by the Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology for non-teaching staff, attenders, housekeeping, and securities of the JSS Dental College on July 3rd.

• During this lockdown, departments under JSS AHER conducted symposium and webinars on topics related to COVID-19 and others.

• On July 18th, JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru in association with the NSS unit of the college observed “Mask Day” as appealed by the Government of Karnataka to build awareness among the public on the significance of wearing masks. The NSS unit of the college took out a march in the college premises following the COVID guidelines.

The nursing institutions under Medical Education Division have also undertaken effective measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.

• JSS School of Nursing, Mysuru prepared and circulated leaflets to the public, parents and students about the precautionary measures to be taken during the COVID-19.

• JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru conducted speech and language therapy sessions for children with communication disorders. 229 therapy sessions were conducted both online (92) and offline (12). 22 children with different communication disorders were benefitted from these therapy sessions.

18. Contributions of JSS Nursing Institutions:

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• JSS School of Nursing, Kollegala conducted an awareness programme on the premises of Kurubana Katte temple on 28th September 2020. The main objective was to raise awareness among the public on the use of masks, sanitizers, maintaining social distancing and hygiene as these measures can help us from controlling COVID pandemic. Masks, sanitizers, and COVID-19 guidance leaflets were distributed to the public.

• NSS Unit of JSS College of Nursing, Mysuru observed “Spit Free India Movement” to create awareness among the people to stop spitting in the public places. The campaign was carried through Videos, Posters, Online platforms etc. Nearly 1000 responses were registered via online.

With the ease in lockdown, our

employees at various JSS Institutions restarted their work life. We facilitated a safe return for our employees at all the institutions. At JSS

19. Safe return to workplace:

TATA Education and Development Trust extended its helping hand by donating COVID-19 medical equipment worth Rs. 51 lakhs to JSS Hospital, Mysuru. 317A Lions

Service Foundation was instrumental in making it possible to reach these materials to us. We are grateful to TATA Education and Development Trust, 317A Lions Service Foundation and Dr PRS Chetan for backing us and our frontline warriors in delivering the services efficiently during this pandemic. The handing over event was held at Sri Suttur Math, Mysuru in the divine presence of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji on 5th October 2020. Hon’ble Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr K Sudhakar and 317A Lions Service Foundation members were a part of the event.

Mahavidyapeetha, employees are allowed only with masks, hand sanitizers and thermal checking at the entry point. Social distancing is maintained and outsiders were restricted to enter the office premises.

20. Thanks to TATA Trust and Lions Foundation:

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After days of struggle, a ray of hope appeared in the form of vaccination as a remedy to the disastrous COVID-19. The Hon’ble Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi, launched one of the world’s largest vaccination drive programme on January 16th 2021 through video conferencing. JSS Hospital, Mysuru was one of the medical centres across India to administer COVID-19 vaccines. The first dose of the vaccine was administered to one of the frontline workers of the hospital. JSS is proud to be a part of this national initiative. The vaccination is provided in two dosages.

22. COVID Vaccination Drive- A Ray of Hope:

First Dosage (16th Jan - 26th Feb) - 2955 individuals vaccinated.

Second Dosage (15th Feb - 26th Feb) - 1797 individuals vaccinated.

On 1st March 2021, the COVID Vaccination drive was started for General Public above the age of 60 years & individuals above 45 years of age with comorbidities.

21. Matter of Pride:

Alumni of the JSS Medical College are spread across the globe and their contributions

in combating COVID-19 is laudable. Dr Brinda Desiraju, Dr Madhu Kumar, Dr Uma Madhusudhan, Dr Shiraz, Dr Shalini Nalwad, Dr Rumana Khan, Dr Sathish Kumar and many others are serving in different parts of India and the world as the warriors of COVID-19.

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PRESS COVERAGE:CM Clicks Open COVID Testing Lab At JSS Hospital

Karnataka which had only two labs in February now has 79 labs.

Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa virtually inaguarated Mysuru’s first private COVID-19 Testing Lab setup by JSS Medical College at JSS Hospital. The lab will assist the Government testing facilities in Mysuru, the CM said. - Star of Mysore

Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri B.S Yediyurappa virtually inaugurates the COVID-19 testing laboratory at JSS Hospital, Mysuru.

- Mysuru MithraDistrict- In- charge minister of Chamrajanagar, Sri. Suresh Kumar, felicitated by His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, for converting

Chamarajanagar in to one of the zero corona districts of the state by positively guiding the authorities, health care workers and the public of the district.

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H.H Swamiji distributing grocery Kits to 600 families.

- Mysuru Mithra

Family members of Late Dr. Mruthyunjayappa distributing food kits.

- Andolana

Suttur Seer hands over grocery kits to 600 families.

- Star of Mysore

H.H Swamiji distributing grocery Kits to the needy.

- Star of Mysore

A group of SJCE students feeding stray dogs in their college campus

- Star of Mysore

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COVID-19 materials worth Rs. 51 lakhs sponsored by TATA Education Trust were handed over to JSS Hospital.

- Andolana

Hon’ble Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar inaugurates Post COVID Rehabilitation Centre at JSS Hospital

- Mysuru Mithra

Hon’ble Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar appreciates the concept of Post COVID Rehabilitation Centre established at JSS Hospital.

- Kannada Prabha

Students of SJCE developed www.mysurumarket.in (a start-up to delivery groceries, fruits, and vegetables).

Sri Suttur Math in association with the family of Late Dr. Mruthyunjayappa and Sri Devraj Moolchand Trust distributed grocery kits to the needy. - Andolana

Sri Pavan Kumar, an alumnus of SJCE developed an application to track corona suspect

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Phone: 0821-2548201 to 2548217, Fax: 0821-2548218www.jssonline.org

Mysuru: Ayurveda hospital releases immunity booster kitTo enhance people’s immunity during the pandemic, JSS Ayurveda hospital has come up with a kit comprising od Rasayana, extract of turmeric, fumiga-tion stick, and nasal drops.

Mysuru: Suttur mutt seer Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji launched the immuni-ty booster kit at an ecent held in the city on Monday. The kits will be available at the JSS Ayurveda hospital and JSS Hospital on MG Road. - The New Indian Express