Event Name: IAP Quiz Divisional round
Organized By: Dept of Paediatrics
Venue : Basement auditorium-Hospital block
Date: 26-08-2025
Time : 10:30 -12:30 P.M

Participants Attendees: Faculties, Postgraduates and Undergraduates – 25

Organizing Team

• Secretary: Arulkumaran

Summary:

The Department of Paediatrics SMVMCH and IAP Puducherry Chapter jointly organised 38^th IAP Divisional Round for Undergraduates – 2025 for Undergraduates on 26^th August 2025 at SMVMCH in the Hospital Basement Auditorium. Undergraduate students of 8 Medical Colleges participated in the quiz.

Dr.A.Arulkumaran, Professor of Paediatrics was the Divisional co-ordinator of the quiz. Dr.T.Ezhil Nilavan, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics was the quiz master and Dr.Jai Kumar was the additional quiz master.

A Preliminary round was conducted at 10.40 am in the form of a written test with 25 questions (Fill in the blanks) and 5 top scoring teams were selected. The 5 teams who are selected for the final quiz are students from JIPMER, SMVMCH, IGMCRI, AVMC and MGMC& RI.

After the preliminary quiz the final quiz started at 11.30 am. The rounds were conducted as per Central IAP Quiz guidelines for undergraduates. Final year Undergraduate students, Interns, paediatrics Postgraduates, Faculties of the Department were the audience for the quiz. An audience round was also kept at the end of each round

JIPMER students are the winners and the runners up are from MGMCRI.

Sharanya.R and R.V.Abhijith Reddy from JIPMER and J.Jayasuriya and Aneesh.R.J from MGMCRI.

The winners were awarded with trophies and Paediatrics books by the Dean Academic Dr.K.Karthikeyan and Medical Superintendent Dr.Pragash and HOD of Paediatrics Dr.T.Bharath Kumar.

The quiz master Dr.T.Ezhil Nilavan and Dr.Jai Kumar were also felicitated at the end of the quiz.

The winners and runners of the quiz will participate in the next State Level Quiz with Tamilnadu.

Event Name: World Breastfeeding Day
Organized By: Dept of Paediatrics
Venue: Hospital courtyard
Date: 01-08-2025 to 07-08-2025

Participants Attendees: Faculties, Postgraduates, Undergraduates, Antenatal mothers, General public – 200

Organizing Team

• Secretary: T.Bharath Kumar
• Coordinator:Keerthana

Event Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital (SMVMCH), Puducherry, celebrated World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2025 from 1st to 7th August with immense enthusiasm and dedication. In alignment with the global Theme: “Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems”, the week-long program was aimed at educating, empowering, and building sustainable support systems to promote optimal breastfeeding practices.

DAY 1: 01-08-2025

Event 1: Inauguration Exhibition

The week began with a formal inauguration led by Dr. Prakash, Medical Superintendent of SMVMCH, accompanied by faculty from multiple departments. In his keynote address, the chief guest highlighted that breastfeeding is a shared societal responsibility. He stressed the importance of creating supportive environments across healthcare, workplaces, and communities, where mothers can thrive and practice exclusive breastfeeding without fear, stigma, or isolation. An exhibition displaying informative posters and pictorial representations of breastfeeding techniques, health benefits, and responsive feeding was held. Pamphlets containing the benefits of breast milk were also distributed to the women folks.

Event 2: Poster Presentation

As part of the World Breastfeeding Week 2025 celebrations, a poster presentation competition was organized based on this year’s theme, “Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems.” The event was held under the guidance of Dr. Arun Kumaar and witnessed enthusiastic participation from both undergraduate and postgraduate students, with over 50 creative and informative entries. The posters effectively conveyed key messages on breastfeeding promotion, support mechanisms, and community empowerment. The competition was judged by Dr. Niveditha, Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The winners were felicitated, and all participants were commended for their originality, effort, and commitment to advocating breastfeeding awareness through art and education.

Event 3: Community Health Talk- Thiruvennainallur RH

As a part of the celebrations of WBW 2025, Community Health talk was conducted in Thiruvennainallur Centre headed by Dr. Ezhil Nilavan, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics with postgraduates and the medical officers of the local RHC. As the theme of the WBW 2025 is ‘Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems’ health talk was delivered to the working mothers, adolescent women and general community.

Health talk highlighting the hurdles faced by working mothers in establishing exclusive breast feeding, Methods of breast milk expression, storage and availing Paid Maternity Leave, was delivered to over 50 antenatal and postnatal mothers with active participation in the form of doubt solving. Following which, questionnaires were distributed, and a written quiz was conducted among the patients for which winners were allotted prizes.

DAY 2: 02-08-2025

Event 1: Postgraduate Competition- Postnatal Counselling

To promote effective communication, a counseling competition for postgraduates was organized in the postnatal ward under Dr. Ezhil Nilavan and Dr. Jai Kumar. Students were assessed for breastfeeding-focused communication.

This event emphasized that counseling is a critical tool in empowering mothers and dismantling harmful myths, ultimately fostering sustainable breastfeeding behavior.

Scores were given to the counselling based on the Kalamazoo Checklist for Communication, which was modified for breastfeeding and used for assessment.

DAY 3 : 03-08-2025

Health Talk – Antenatal Mothers (SMVMCH)

Dr. Jeevitha, Senior Resident of Paediatrics and postgraduate, conducted a health talk for antenatal and postnatal mothers. The session covered:-

• The importance of early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding
• Identifying and responding to hunger cues
• Common misconceptions and cultural myths
• Strategies for working mothers to continue breastfeeding
• Emotional and physical readiness to breastfeed

The talk reinforced that a well-informed mother is the foundation of a successful breastfeeding journey.

DAY 4 : 04-08-2025

Antenatal Mother Quiz

Health talk highlighting the hurdles faced by working mothers in establishing exclusive breast feeding, Methods of breast milk expression, storage and availing Paid Maternity Leave, was delivered to over 50 antenatal and postnatal mothers with active participation in the form of doubt solving. Following which, questionnaires were distributed, and a written quiz was conducted among the patients for which winners were allotted prizes.

DAY 5 : 05-08-2025

Event 1 :Postgraduate Quiz Competition

Dr.Ezhil Nilavan, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics and Dr. Keerthana, Senior Resident of Paediatrics organized a digital quiz via the Quizziz app with 30 enthusiastic postgraduate participants. The questions centered around breastfeeding physiology, policy, and community-level interventions. The quiz encouraged collaborative learning and reinforced key messages from this year’s theme.

Event 2: Undergraduate Quiz Competition

Simultaneously, Dr.Jeevitha, Senior Resident of Paediatrics conducted a quiz for undergraduate students. From 150 participants, 10 finalists competed in teams. The interactive session prompted vibrant discussion about supportive strategies in clinical and community settings to sustain breastfeeding.

DAY 6: 06-08-2025

Event 1: Rangoli Competition for Nursing Students

A vibrant Rangoli competition was organized for nursing students as part of the World Breastfeeding Week 2025 celebrations, under the coordination of Dr. Keerthana, Senior Resident of Paediatrics. The students showcased their creativity through artistic depictions of colostrum, breastfeeding practices, and the importance of community support beautifully with around 50 enthusiastic participants, the event highlighted the power of visual communication in health education and awareness. The competition was graciously judged by Dr. Priyadarshini, Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. All participants were commended for their effort, innovation, and commitment to promoting maternal and child health through meaningful art.

Event 2: Quiz Competition for Nursing Staffs

A separate quiz was conducted for nursing staff to test and refresh their knowledge on breastfeeding best practices, hospital policies, and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). Nurses were applauded for their ongoing role in providing emotional and practical support to new mothers.

DAY 7: 07-08-2025

Event: Valedictory Event

The valedictory ceremony marking the conclusion of World Breastfeeding Week 2025 was held on 7th August at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry, with active participation from faculty, students, and healthcare workers across departments. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries: Dr. Chitra Vasudevan and Dr. Hemarani, Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Government Women & Children Hospital, Puducherry.

After inauguration by the chief guest, felicitation of the chief guest was done by the Director of SMVMCH. Prize distribution was then held to honor the winners of various competitions conducted throughout the week, including poster presentations, quizzes, counseling sessions, and creative arts. All participants were acknowledged for their enthusiastic contributions.

Dr. Chitra Vasudevan emphasized the importance of coordinated and sustainable breastfeeding support systems – extending from healthcare settings to homes and workplaces. She highlighted the need for inclusive policies, community awareness, and male involvement to ensure every mother is empowered to breastfeed successfully.

Dr. Hemarani delivered a compelling guest lecture on closing the gaps in breastfeeding support at multiple levels – adolescent education, antenatal counseling, postnatal care, and community outreach. She stressed that sustainable breastfeeding is not possible without the collaborative efforts of families, frontline workers, and institutions.

The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Arulkumaran, Professor of Pediatrics, who extended his gratitude to faculty and administrative staff for their support. Students and postgraduates for their active engagement. Nursing staff and outreach workers for their dedication and guest speakers for their invaluable insights. He reaffirmed the department’s commitment to continuing efforts that prioritize breastfeeding through capacity building, mother-friendly care, and systemic support. The valedictory function marked a successful close to a week filled with learning, collaboration, and a shared vision for healthier mothers and children.

Participants

• Attendees: Postgraduates, Antenatal mothers, General public, Faculties and Public – 200

Organizing Team

• Secretary: Arulkumaran
• Topics Covered: Complementary feeds

Event Summary

The Department of Paediatrics at SMVMCH organized “World Complementary Feeding Day 2025” on 6^th June 2025, with a series of programs aimed at spreading awareness about Complementary Feeding.

Several activities, including exhibitions, health talks, quiz competition, poster presentation competition, community outreach programs, were conducted over two days to educate the public and students

Event 1: Inauguration of complementary feeding day Exhibition

• Date & Time: June 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM
• Inaugurated by: Dr.M.Pragash, Medical superintendent, SMVMCH
  Dr. K. Karthikeyan, Dean Academic, SMVMCH

Over 100 individuals, including women, children, and elderly citizens, attended the exhibition. The event aimed to educate people on improving awareness about complementary feeding.

Event 2: Health Awareness Talk for the Public

• Date & Time: June 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM
• Speakers: Dr.Arulkumaran (Professor),  Dr.Leela Flavia (PG)
• Audience: General public, patients, and hospital visitors

A public health talk was conducted to address How and when to feed, what to feed to babies from 6 months of age

Pamphlets in the local language were distributed, covering:

1. Types of complementary feeds
2. Methods of feeding babies
3. Preparation of complementary feeds

This session helped raise awareness among the general public about complementary feeds benefits, which help in their growth and development

Event 3: Poster Presentation competition for PG students

• Date & Time: June 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM
• Judges: Arun Kumaar, Dr.Giridharan
• Audience: General public, patients, and hospital visitors

Posters highlighting types of complementary feeds, benefit of complementary feeds, methods of feeding were displayed. Around 30 PGs participated.

Event 3: Poster Presentation competition for PG students

• Date & Time: June 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM
• Participants: final year undergraduate students

MCQ quiz competition was conducted for postgraduate students. 25 participants participated in quiz competition on various aspects of complementary feeds including types, benefits and methods of feeds were asked.

Judges selected the top three high scorers, and prizes were awarded to the winners.

Event 5: MCQ quiz competition for interns

Judges selected the top three high scorers, and prizes were awarded to the winners.

• Date & Time: June 6, 2025, at 10:30 AM
• Participants: Interns from the Paediatrics Department

A quiz competition was conducted for interns. 50 participants participated in a quiz competition on various aspects of complementary feeds and IYCF.

Event 6: Community Health Talk at Thiruvennainallur RHTC

• Date & Time: June 6, 2025, at 12 PM
• Location: Thiruvennainallur Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC)

A special health talk was conducted by Dr. Ezhil Nilavan (Assistant Professor), Dr Agnel (PG) at the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) in Thiruvennainallur, focusing on complementary feeds.

Topics covered:

1. Types of complementary feeds
2. Methods of feeding babies
3. Preparation of complementary feeds

An interactive Q&A session encouraged participation from the local community.

Event 7: Community Health Talk at Thirubuvanai PHC

• Date & Time: 12^th June, 2025, at 12 PM
• Location: Thirubuvanai PHC
• Target Group: antenatal mothers, elderly

Complementary feeding awareness health talk was given by Dr.Jeevitha.S (Senior Resident).

Event 8: Community Health Talk at Poovarasikupam PHC

• Date & Time: 11^th June, 2025, at 10:30 AM
• Location: Poovarasikupam PHC
• Target Group: Antenatal mothers, elderly

Complementary feeding awareness health talk was given by Dr. Dr.Rajeswari (Postgraduate) Students were distributed prizes for actively involving by Dr.Shanmugapriya (PG).

Conclusion

The World complementary feeding Day 2025 celebrations at SMVMCH successfully raised awareness about importance of complementary feeding. Through exhibitions, health talks and community outreach, the event educated hundreds of individuals on the importance of responsive feeding.

The event’s success was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Paediatrics, faculty, postgraduate students, hospital staff and community health workers.

“All are invited” to continue spreading awareness and promoting health in our communities.

• Secretary:   Dr. Arulkumaran
• Topics Covered: Thalassemia– Clinical presentation, early diagnosis, management, and prevention.

The Department of Paediatrics at SMVMCH organized World Thalassemia Day 2025 on 8^th May 2025, with a series of programs aimed at spreading awareness about thalassemia, its clinical presentation, prevention, and treatment. The theme for this year was “Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients”

Several activities, including quiz competition, Poster competition, Guest Lecture, were conducted over two days to educate the public and students

• Date & Time: May 5, 2025, at 3.00PM
• Participants: Undergraduate students
• Theme: “ Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients”

Judges selected the top three high scorers, and prizes were awarded to the winners

• Date & Time: May 6, 2025, at 2.00 PM
• Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics
• Theme:  “ Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients”

MCQ quiz competition was conducted for postgraduate students by Dr.Arulkumaran(Professor), department of paediatrics. 25 participants participated in quiz competition on various aspects of thalassemia.

• Date & Time: May 7, 2025, at 9.00 AM
• Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics Theme:   “
• Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients.”

MCQ quiz competition was conducted for postgraduate students by Dr.Arun Kumaar, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics, Dr.Monisha(PG), Dr.Sudakshina(PG) from department of paediatrics. 30 participants participated in quiz competition on various aspects of thalassemia.

Judges selected the top three high scorers, and prizes were awarded to the winners.

• Date & Time: May 8, 2025, at 10.00AM
• Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics
• Theme: “ Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients

Judges selected the top three presentations, and prizes were awarded to the winners

• Date & Time: May 8, 2025, at 10.00AM
• Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics
• Theme: “ Together for thalassemia uniting communities, prioritising patients

• Date & Time: May 8, 2025, at 11:30 AM
• Participants: Faculty, Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics and Under
• Topic: Management of Transfusion Dependant Thalassemia

A guest lecture was conducted by Department of Paediatrics on 8th May, 2025 at Auditorium, basement. Dr.M.Gopinathan gave a talk on Management of Transfusion dependant thalassemia. This session helped the postgraduates and undergraduates how to manage thalassemia in children. Around 100 Undergraduates, 25 Postgraduates and 30 Faculties from Department of Paediatrics, Pathology, OBG, and General Medicine participated.

The World Thalassemia Day 2025 celebrations at SMVMCH successfully raised awareness about thalassemia clinical presentation, prevention and management. Through Quiz competition, Poster and Guest Lecture the event educated hundreds of individuals on the importance of early diagnosis of thalassemia.

The event’s success was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Paediatrics, faculty, postgraduate students, hospital staff and community health workers.

“All are invited” to continue spreading awareness and promoting health in our communities.

• Attendees: Postgraduates, Working mothers, General public
• Faculties: 60

• Secretary:   Dr. Arulkumaran (Professor)
• Topics Covered: – Common kidney disease, its causes, prevention, and management.

• Date & Time: April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM
• Inaugurated by: Dr.Kagne, Director, SMVMCH.

Posters highlighting causes of autism, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options were displayed.

Over 100 individuals, including women, children, and elderly citizens, attended the exhibition. The event aimed to educate people on improving awareness about autism. 

• Date & Time: April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM
• Speakers: Dr.Arulkumaran (Professor), Dr.Velprashanth Venkadesan (Associate Professor), Dr.Sudakshina K (PG)
• Audience: General public, patients, and hospital visitors

A public health talk was conducted to address autism prevalence, risk factors, clinical presentation, treatment options and prevention strategies.

Pamphlets in the local language were distributed, covering:

1. Symptoms of Autism
2. Treatment options of autism
3. Preventive Measures

This session helped raise awareness among the general public about how to recognize and manage autism effectively.

• Date & Time: April 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM
• Participants: Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics and Psychiatry Department
• Theme: “ Advancing neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)“

MCQ quiz competition was conducted for postgraduate students. 25 participants participated in quiz competition on various aspects of autism like history, clinical manifestations, treatment options and prevention.

Judges selected the top three high scorers, and prizes were awarded to the winners.

• Date & Time: April 1, 2025, at 11:30 AM
• Participants: Faculty, Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics and Psychiatry Department
• Topic: Screening, diagnosis and early intervention in autism spectrum disorder.

A guest lecture was conducted by Department of Paediatrics and Psychiatry on 1^st April, 2025 at Conference hall, 4^th floor.  Dr Agila. C gave a talk on screening, diagnosis and early intervention in autism spectrum disorder.  This session helped the postgraduates how to diagnose and manage autism in children.

• Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM
• Participants: Interns from the Paediatrics and Psychiatry Department
• Theme: “ Advancing neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)“

Dumb Charades competition was conducted for interns. 25 participants participated in dumb charades competition on various aspects of autism.

Judges selected the top three high scorers, and prizes were awarded to the winners.

• Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 12 PM
• Location: Thiruvennainallur Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC)
• Audience: Rural community members, children and nursing mothers

A special health talk was conducted by Dr. Sawantharia J, Dr Thejaswini at the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) in Thiruvennainallur, focusing on autism in children.

Topics covered:

1. Importance of Early diagnosis of autism
2. Clinical presentation and treatment options for autism
3. Preventive Measures for Autism

An interactive Q&A session encouraged participation from the local community.

• Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM
• Location: Arpisampalayam PHC
• Target Group: Students aged 10–16 years

Autism awareness health talk was given by Dr.Monisha. Students were distributed prizes for actively involving by Dr.Monisha.

• Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM
• Location: Sri Manakula Vinayagar School, Madagadipet.
• Target Group: School teachers

A special health talk was given by Dr Arulkumaran (Professor).  Around 60 teachers actively participated in the program.  Health talk was given on highlighting the clinical manifestations of autism along with the prevention and treatment strategy by Dr Arulkumaran.

• Date & Time: April 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM
• Location: Sri Manakula Vinayagar Nursing College, Madagadipet.
• Target Group: Nursing students

Autism awareness health talk was given by Dr.Velprashanth Venkadesan highlighting the clinical manifestations along with the prevention and treatment strategy of autism.  Around 120 students actively participated in the program.

The World Autism Day 2025 celebrations at SMVMCH successfully raised awareness about autism clinical presentation, prevention and management. Through exhibitions, health talks and community outreach, the event educated hundreds of individuals on the importance of early diagnosis of autism.

The event’s success was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Paediatrics and Department of Psychiatry, faculty, postgraduate students, hospital staff and community health workers.

“All are invited” to continue spreading awareness and promoting health in our communities.

• Attendees: Postgraduates, Working mothers, General public
• Faculties: 60

• Secretary:   Dr. Arulkumaran (Professor)
• Topics Covered: – Common kidney disease, its causes, prevention, and management.

• Date & Time: March 13th 2025, at 10:00 AM
• Inaugurated by: Dr.Kagne, Director, SMVMCH.

Posters highlighting causes, clinical presentations and complications of kidney disease, Importance of early detection and Prevention of kidney diseases were displayed.
Over 100 individuals, including women, children, and elderly citizens, attended the exhibition. The event aimed to educate awareness about kidney diseases in children and importance of early detection and prevention.

• Date & Time: March 13th, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Speakers: Dr.Arulkumaran (Professor), Dr.Soundaria (PG)
• Audience: General public, patients, and hospital visitors

A public health talk was conducted to address common kidney diseases in children, their clinical features, complications and prevention. Around 75 women, Men and children participated.

This session helped raise awareness among the general public about how to recognize early and prevent kidney diseases in children.

Q&A session was conducted to the local audience about the topic addressed and general facts about kidney health. Enthusiastic participation were seen and 10 members who answered all the questions correctly were given prizes by the Medical Superintendent, Dr.Prakash.

• Date & Time: March 13^th 2025, at 11:30 AM
• Participants: First Year Postgraduate students from the Paediatrics Department
• Theme: “Are your Kidney OK? Detect early, Protect Kidney health.”

A poster presentation competition was conducted for postgraduate students. 25 participants presented research-based posters on various aspects of related to kidney disease.

• Causes and clinical presentations of kidney diseases
• Complications of kidney disease
• Importance of early detection
• Prevention of kidney diseases

Judges selected the top three presentations, and prizes were awarded to the winners.

• Date & Time: March 13^th  2025, at 11:30 AM
• Participants: Interns
• Theme: “Are your Kidney OK? Detect early, Protect Kidney health.”

Around 50 Interns from various Departments attended the Quiz competition and the top 3 students were awarded.

• Date & Time: March 14^th  2025, at 12:00 PM
• Location: Thiruvennainallur Primary Health Centre (PHC)
• Audience: Rural community members, children and nursing mothers

A special health talk was conducted by Dr.Nithin, Dr.Sai Harsha at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Thiruvennainallur, focusing on awareness to students on kidney health, symptoms and prevention of kidney diseases.

• UTI in school going children, Symptoms, early detection and prevention

An exhibition on posters were also set up, and an interactive Q&A session encouraged participation from the local community. Students were distributed prizes for their active involvement by Dr Sai Harsha.

The World Kidney Day 2025 celebrations at SMVMCH successfully raised awareness about kidney diseases in children, its prevention and management. Through exhibitions, health talks and community outreach, the event educated hundreds of individuals on the importance of maintaining kidney health and importance of early detection.

The event’s success was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Paediatrics, faculty, postgraduate students, hospital staff, school teachers and community health workers along with IAP Puducherry Chapter.

“All are invited” to continue spreading awareness and promoting kidney health in our community.

• Attendees: Postgraduates, Interns, Working mothers, General public
• Faculties: 60

• Secretary:   Dr. Arulkumaran
• Topics Covered: Causes of Obesity, complications of obesity, foods to be avoided and its preventive measures.

The importance of exclusive breastfeeding, avoidance of formula feeds and junk foods, importance of starting home based complementary after 6 months, providing healthy snacks to school going children and avoidance of JUNCS, improving the physical activity and restriction of screen time were the points highlighted in the talk. This was followed by MCQ competition with Yes or No answer printed in the local language (Tamil) on obesity for the crowd and the winners were awarded prizes. Around 100 women/men along with children attended the event.

Poster presentation competition was conducted for Undergraduates students. Around 50 students participated in the event, prizes and certificates were distributed for the top three posters.

A Health awareness talk on obesity complications, preventive aspects and life style modifications including importance of physical exercise and decreasing the screen time were educated to school students of Poovarasakuppam. Around 100 students participated in the event. The talk was given by Paediatric Postgraduates. The session was made interactive with the use of placards. A display of unhealthy foods (JUNCS) causing obesity and healthy foods were kept as a small exhibition for educating the school children. Short physical activity session was conducted at the end of talk.

A health talk followed by pamphlet distribution and MCQ session was conducted in the Thiruvennainullar camp by Dr. Ezhil Nilavan, Senior Resident, Department of Paediatrics and Postgraduates. The winners of the MCQ quiz were awarded