CHENNAI PLUS

An orientation on Human Rights and Anti Human Trafficking in Chennai was held on 24 th August 2023 at University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai. Dr.Vaneeta Aggarwal, NSS Co-ordinator, University of Madras welcomed the gathering. The chief guest for the function was Prof.Dr.S.Elumalai, Registrar, University of Madras. The purpose of the orientation was rendered by A.J.Hariharan, Secretary-ICWO. Dr.P.M.Nair, IPS (Retd), International Expert, Human Trafficking Matters gave an introduction and talk on Anti Human Trafficking a global issue. The programme was organised by NSS-National Service Scheme, UNOM, University of Madras and Indian Community Welfare Organisation-ICWO and supported by Hanns Seidel Foundation India-HSF.

TANKER (Tamilnad Kidney Research) Foundation  is a registered non-profit charitable Organization started in June 1993 with the aim of helping under-privileged patients with kidney disease by giving Subsidized Dialysis and one time financial help for medication, investigation and transplantation and spread awareness about kidney disease. TANKER cares for those, the underprivileged, who suffer with kidney problems of any kind, reversible or terminal, regardless of caste, creed, sex or religion. TANKER runs 14 dialysis units, 11 in Chennai and one each in Madurai, Vellore and Tiruppur.  TANKER saw the need for a dialysis unit in Anaikatti, Coimbatore and gave guidance and support to Bethany Medical Centre to set up a unit with 3 machines for the underprivileged especially the tribal community there.The   ICICI Bethany Dialysis Centre, Anaikatti  is supported by the ICICI Foundation with guidance from TANKER Foundation. The dialysis machines and RO plant donated by  ICICI Foundation  were

Mashal Sports, organisers of Pro Kabaddi League, announced that PKL will return to the 12-city caravan format for the tenth season of the tournament. The fans of each of the franchises can catch their favourite stars in their own city later this year as the league will commence on 2 nd  December 2023.    Speaking on the announcement of the dates for PKL Season 10,  Anupam Goswami,   Head Sports Leagues, Mashal Sports and League Commissioner, Pro Kabaddi League   said,  “We have witnessed kabaddi spreading across India as a sport people love to watch and play through the success of the last nine seasons of PKL. Now, with our landmark tenth edition, we are excited to grow the sport and continue to be the platform that has seen talent emerge from across the world to shape the future of kabaddi. Without a doubt, a legacy has been built and we are grateful to our athletes and fans equally for being part of this incredible journey. We promise a memorable tenth edition which will

As per the instructions from State Council for Educational Research and Technology (SCERT), Govt of Tamilnadu Chennai District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) organised a one day workshop for the teachers to submit their Action Research conducted in their schools among students on unique titles like Education after COVID, Plastic in daily life, Easy way to learn Multiplication, Pronunciation of Sounds, Maths & Minds etc. Mr.Ravichandran, DEO who inaugurated the workshop in the presence of Mrs.Usharani, Principal, DIET spoke on implementation and dissemination of these easy practices among fellow teachers which will attract other students too to involve in better studies.Around 153 teachers from Primary and Upper primary schools participated and Dr.Mary Jancy Senior Lecturer who interacted with research presentations proposed the vote of thanks.

  Soul Spice Art Gallery presents Amurth, paintings by Shashikant Raibole, from August 9th to August 19th, 2023. The exhibition is open from 12 noon to 7 p.m. (Closed on Sundays.) Soul Spice Art Gallery is situated at 21/11, 1st Main Road, CIT Colony, Mylapore, Chennai-4. For details, contact 9994085655 or 7010950706.

Lions Club of Golden Friends sponsored special meal for ICWO homeless elderly women in Vepery, Chennai. Lions Club of Golden Friends sponsored special noon meals for elderly homeless people in Chennai on 6th August 2023.The shelter were administrated by ICWO –Indian Community Welfare Organisation.     Lion Suresh ,President,   Lion Shankar, Secretary, Lion Shiva, Treasurer from Lions Club of Golden Friends along with Lion Murugan, Lion Ramesh, Lion Shanmugavel, Lion Suresh, Lion Prabhu & Lion Parusuraman were present on the occasion.   The Lions Club of Golden Friends has been supporting the homeless shelter for the past 10 years, particularly during festival occasions. ICWO Founder- Secretary, A,J,Hariharan expressed his senior thanks to the Lions Club of Golden Friends.

ICWO -Indian Community Welfare Organisation join hands with DLSA , Department of Labour, Government of Tamilnadu in organising “Youth Convention on Anti Human Trafficking”organized to observe World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 28th July 2023 at ICSA - Jivana Jyoti, 107, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai . During welcome address speaking on the occasion Mr.A.J.Hariharan, Secretary – ICWO said the concept of AHTC was developed by Dr.P.M.Nair, IPS (Retd.) Another of the world's most populous countries, India has a worrying number of cases of missing persons. Statistics show that 88 women, kids, and men go missing by the hour. 2,130 people go missing every day, and 64,851 people every month in India. According to India’s National Crime Rate Bureau (NCRB) data, the provinces of West Bengal, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan have the highest number of missing persons. The chief guest, Honorable Tmt.J.Sridevi, Chairman/District Judge, Permanent Lok Ad