Social Outreach Programme

Organized by: School of Mechanical Engineering
Venue: Manasa Ashraya-old age home (Bodaganahalli village, Chickaballapura)
Date: 8th February 2020

Description:
The School of Mechanical Engineering organized a social outreach programme to old age home named Manasa Ashraya situated at Bodaganahalli village, Chickaballapura
Old age home is a nursing home intended for the elderly and helps seniors in the activities of daily living. Generally it is seen that seniors are socially isolated at home and the temporary relief to them is such old age home, which can take care of them in their final stage of their life.
Manasa Ashraya is one such old age home, which is running for the poor and is equipped with all the facilties and basic infrastructure. It was founded by Dr Madhukar with a sense of concern towards society.
 
The MARS committee students raised the funds among the students and staff of school of mechanical Engineering and through  the amount collected the Groceries required for the Ashram was purchased and donated, The Groceries included 150 kg of Rice, 25 liters of cooking oil,15 kg of Toor dal and other items necessary for Ashram.
Following are the outcomes achieved with this outreach:

• The Old age home was provided with Grocery that would sustain the food requirement for a duration of 30 days (one month).
• The senior citizens were engaged with different activities by our cultural team that included sharing experience, singing, dancing etc
• Students learnt the art to plan, raise the funds and arrange the resources required for this outreach event.
• The students benefitted from the guidance received by senior citizens.
• Students interacted with senior persons in old age home and were able to identify the shortcomings in our society. It developed a sense of concern towards society in general and elders in particular.

Coordinators:  

Prof. Arun kumar H
Prof. Ashwini M V