Club matters – January 2026

V Muthukumaran

To sensitise young students on child abuse and how to take precautions, a POCSO awareness session was held at the TTSTN Government HS School, Kalmandapam, a village in Puducherry.

_______________________________________________

DG P Sivasundaram inaugurated an RO water purification plant (1.80 lakh) at the Municipal Boys (Kottai) HS School, Salem. The unit will provide clean drinking water to 550 students and teachers.

_______________________________________________

Club secretary S S Sivakumar led members and their families on a fellowship meet to Karur, Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Gaya and Varanasi. The team planted saplings along with the host club members at all the cities they visited in RID 3120.

_______________________________________________

An oral hygiene awareness programme was conducted at a government school, where the students were taught proper brushing techniques and encouraged to maintain good dental habits. Toothpaste and toothbrush were distributed.

_______________________________________________

Two batches of students have completed a two-month computer training being given in partnership with the Sri Sathya Mandiram. They get hands-on coaching in computer programmes and receive career guidance from Pasagada Suryanarayana, a Rotarian.

_______________________________________________

A new toilet block was inaugurated at the Smt Sarla Garg Government School, a project that was announced on the first day of this Rotary year. The facility was sponsored by Manoj Agarwal.

_______________________________________________

Around 1,700 girls were given HPV vaccination in a month-long drive with Rotarians visiting schools to raise awareness on cervical cancer. RCs Hardwar, Ranipur, Kankhal and Doon Ganga Chidderwala, along with RID 3030, were partners.

_______________________________________________

Among the 220 patients screened at the eye check-up camp held in partnership with the Sankara Eye Hospital, Varanasi, 44 were chosen for surgery. All of them got their vision restored.

_______________________________________________

DG Harsh Makol felicitated girl students from the ragpicker community at a Teachers’ Day event at the Abhinav Vidya Mandir. He appreciated them for pursuing education with courage despite facing daily hardships.

_______________________________________________

An eye and health check-up camp was held jointly with the Rotary Eye Hospital, Hospet, and the local health department. Around 25 individuals were identified for cataract surgery.

_______________________________________________

An Auto Haematology Analyser was donated to the Upper Primary Health Centre, BTM Layout, in the presence of state transport minister Ramalinga Reddy. The project was done with CSR funds from Bal Pharma.

_______________________________________________

Over 60 health workers were examined at a general health and dental check-up camp at the Textiles Committee. Sree Saran Hospital and Dr Kishore Dentistry were the partners. A session on cleanliness and hygiene was also conducted.

_______________________________________________

Rotaractors from RAC Dharapadavedu donated pedestal fans (23,000) to Kalvi Ulagam Sivanadam High School, Katpadi, in the presence of District Rotaract chairman J Hari and club president Ravichandran.

_______________________________________________

Eighty-five people were examined for general health issues at a medical camp held jointly with Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital. Medical tests were done, consultations given, and medicines were prescribed.