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Foreword
by the president
nam is a marvellous festival, which has no parallel anywhere in the world. The Festival
of Onam symbolizes the “old world charm and goodness” and recreates the image
of a world order when people lived in peace and perfect harmony. It is celebrated
in Chingamasam, considered the spring season of Kerala, when the Landscape of Kerala
appears in it’s most pristine beauty bedecked with the splendors of nature, skies filled with
joyous birds returning from hibernation and paddy fields glittering with golden grains.
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Pathanamthitta District Association-Kuwait, which represents a sizable population of expatriates
of Pathanamthitta District in Kuwait who love their homeland and are proud of their centuries
old tradition and rich cultural heritage, is celebrating Onam festival as a grand event on 26th of
September 2014. On behalf of the Executive Committee of Pathanamthitta District Association,
I extend ONAM GREETINGS and BEST WISHES to all our Members, friends, well-wishers and
sponsors. I also express the hope that the message of unity, peaceful co-existence, harmony,
equality, and brotherhood conveyed by the unique festival of ONAM pervades the minds and
thoughts of all in our society and make this world a better place to live in.
Pathanamthitta District Association has been functioning in Kuwait for the last fourteen years
as a responsible socio-cultural organization catering to the needs of it’s community, supporting
it’s members and their families and interacting with Indian community for common goals. The
Association which marked it’s foray into the social horizon of Kuwait in 2001 has now become
one of the most vibrant and leading socio-cultural organizations among the Indian community
in Kuwait thanks to the unwavering loyalty, dedication and solidarity of it’s members and the
tireless efforts and perseverance of it’s leadership.
Many of the Association leaders and founder members, who served the Association creditably
in it’s formative years and extended tremendous efforts for the progress and integrity of the
Association vanished from the shore of Kuwait to return to the tranquil and peaceful retired Life
in India. Pathanamthitta District Association fondly remembers them and is grateful for their
invaluable contribution and their sincere participation in all it’s efforts and activities.
Ever since it’s inception, Pathanamthitta District Association has been functioning as a nonpolitical and non-religious organization on the bedrock of truth, justice and fairness to all,
and all our activities and programs have been guided by ethical values and humanitarian
considerations. Our motto is to function as a credible and respectable social organization
caring and serving our community upholding the fundamental theme of “creating and fostering
a spirit of understanding, uniting all in the bonds of friendship and good fellowship”.
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Besides it’s social activities in Kuwait and organizing cultural and recreational activities for
the benefit of it’s members, the Association pays attention to the developmental needs of
the District as well as the social concerns, backwardness and sufferings of the people of
Pathanamthitta District. The Association has now launched a new scheme titled HOPE
SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP to financially support the education of children belonging to poor
families in the backward areas of Pathanamthitta District. More details of the Scheme are
illustrated in a separate article in another page of this Souvenir.
The HOPE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP scheme was launched in Kerala at Kuzhikkala CMS
Higher Secondary School and was inaugurated by the honorable Rajya Sabha Speaker, Prof.
P.J. Kurian in June 2013. The launch of the 2nd phase of this scheme will take place on October
6, 2014 at Konni Republican Vocational Higher Secondary School and the inauguration will be
done by the honorable Minister of Revenue, Shri. Adoor Prakash.
As an introspection, I can confidently say with gratification that Pathanamthitta District
Association has justified it’s role as a benevolent socio-cultural organization and has done it’s
utmost to serve it’s community in Kuwait and the people of Pathanamthitta District within our
limited resources. However, I have no hesitation in saying that we have “miles to go and miles
to go” in the service of humanity, for which we need to bring in more capable and socially
conscious people into our fold and find ways to raise our financial resources. I request the
support of all our members and the kind and generous people among the Indian community
in Kuwait in our noble efforts and help us wipe out the tears of our hapless brethren in Kuwait
and back home in India. Remember that “helping others makes a difference”and I assure that
your contributions will never go in vain.
The journey of Pathanamthitta District Association continues as a gentle stream embracing the
shores of humanity caressing and soothing the distressed souls all around. On behalf of the
Executive Committee of Pathanamthitta District Association, I take this opportunity to express
our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our members and well-wishers who stood with us
and supported us with their generous contributions and sincere endeavors.
With best wishes and warm regards to all,
Oommen George (Jose Mannil)
President
Email :[email protected], / [email protected]
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Office Bearers
Oommen George (Jose Mannil) Philipose K.M (Biju Kumbazha)
President
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P.T. Samuelkutty
Treasurer
General Secretary
Muralee S. Panicker
Benny Pathanamthitta
Biji Murali
Jithin Jose Puthiyathu
Vice President
Gen. Convenor
Secretary
Secretary
M.A. Latif
Alexander K.V
Jomy George Plavelil
Sponsor & Ad convenor
Area Committees Coordinator
Publicity convenor
Thomas John
Lalu Jacob
Charity & Welfare Con.
Auditor
Advisory Board
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Chairman
Binu J. Philip
Raju Varghese
Geethakrishnan
Ajith Panicker
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ONAM FESTIVAL
LEGEND BEHIND ONAM AND THE SPIRIT OF ONAM
Jose Mannil
n almost all cultures, societies, and religions around the world, there is
some myth or memory of a distant past when mankind lived in perfect
happiness, equality, fulfillment and in harmony with nature.
much land as he wanted. The Brahmin said that he just wanted as much
land as could be covered by his three steps. The King was surprised to
hear but agreed.
ONAM, is the grandest festival celebrated in Kerala, India. It is a festival
of flowers, colours, feasts, dances, games and moreover of togetherness
and all-around merriment. It is mostly during this time that the Malayalees,
natives of Kerala fly to their family home, wherever they are. The harvest
festival of Kerala, ONAM, falls on Shravan day in the month of August
or September. After a lush harvest, Onam is the time for the farmers to
celebrate the bounties of nature and make merry. ONAM is a community
event, a celebration of a time in the past when all men (and women)
were equal. Though the origin of the harvest festival is deeply rooted in
Hindu legends and mythology, Keralites across the religious spectrum
celebrate the festival ONAM with traditional gaiety and enthusiasm.
A learned adviser of the King, Shukracharya sensed that Vamana was
not an ordinary person and warned the King against making the promise.
But, the generous King replied that it would be a sin for a King to back
on his words and asked the Brahmin to take the land. The King could
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Like most festivals of India, ONAM too has a legend associated with it.
The legend of King Mahabali is the most popular and the most fascinating
of all legends. Onam celebrates the visit of King Mahabali to the state of
Kerala every year. The festival is celebrated with fervour as King Mahabali
is greatly respected by his subjects. King Mahabali is also popularly
called Maveli and Onathappan.
The King realised that he was no ordinary Brahmin and his third step will
destroy the earth. Mahabali with folded hands bowed before Vamana
and asked him to place his last step on his head so that he could keep
the promise. The Brahmin placed his foot on the head of the King, which
pushed him to patala, the nether world. There the King requested the
Brahmin to reveal his true identity. Lord Vishnu then appeared before the
King in his person. The Lord told the King that he came to test him and
the King won the test. King Mahabali was pleased to see his lord. Lord
Vishnu also granted a boon to the King.
The story goes that the beautiful state of Kerala was once ruled by
an Asura (demon) king, Mahabali. The King was greatly respected in
his kingdom and was considered to be wise, judicious and extremely
generous. It is said that Kerala witnessed its golden era in the reign of
King Mahabali. Everybody was happy in the kingdom, there was no
discrimination on the basis of caste or class.
The King was so much attached with his Kingdom and people that
he requested that he be allowed to visit Kerala once in a year. Lord
Vishnu was moved by the Kings nobility and was pleased to grant the
wish. He also blessed the King and said even after losing all his worldly
possessions, the King would always be loved by Lord Vishnu and his
people.
It may be noted Mahabali was the son of Veerochana and grandson
of Prahlad, the devout son of demon King Hiranyakashyap. Mahabali
belonged to the Asura (demon) dynasty but was an ardent worshiper
of Lord Vishnu. His bravery and strength of character earned him the
title of «Mahabali Chakravathy» or Mahabali - the King of Kings. Looking
at the growing popularity and fame of King Mahabali Gods became
extremely concerned and jealous. To curb the growing reign of Mahabali
and maintain their own supremacy, Aditi, the mother of Gods seeked
help of Lord Vishnu (the preserver in the Hindu trinity) whom Mahabali
worshiped.
ONAM basically celebrates the mythological King Mahabali, and it is
celebrated as a tribute to his golden rule and his sacrifice. It is the day
of the visit of King Mahabali to Kerala that is celebrated as ONAM every
year. The second day, Thiruvonam is the biggest and the most important
day of this festival. It is believed that King Mahabali visits his people on
the second day. ONAM Festival welcomes the spirit of King Mahabali
and assures him that his people are happy and wish him well. Every year
people make elaborate preparations to welcome their King whom they
affectionately call Onathappan. They wish to please the spirit of their King
by depicting that his people are happy and wish him well.
It was said Mahabali was very generous and charitable. Whenever
anybody approached him for help or requested for anything he always
granted. Lord Vishnu disguised himself as a dwarf and a poor Brahmin
called Vamana. He came to the Kingdom of Mahabali, just after Mahabali
performed his morning prayers and was preparing to grant boons to
Brahmins. Disguised as Vamana, Vishnu said he was a poor Brahmin
and asked for a piece of land. The generous King said, he could have as
The people of Kerala, irrespective of their faith, caste and class, remember
the golden era of King Mahabali they all loved, and welcome him on his
annual visit to their home. This festival is also important because of
its secular character. It is celebrated with equal fervour by the Hindus,
Muslims and Christians.
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not imagine that the dwarf Brahmin was Lord Vishnu himself.. Just as
King Mahabali agreed to grant the land, Vamana began to expand and
eventually increased himself to the size of cosmic proportions. With his
first step the Brahmin boy covered the whole of earth and with the other
step he covered the whole of the skies. He then asked King Mahabali
where is the space for him to keep his third foot.
Governments and people around the world have a lot to learn from the
message associated with ONAM.
Dr CG Suresh, MD, FRCP (Lon)
Heart of the Matter
Senior Consultant Cardiologist,
Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital.
a particular form of bad cholesterol (Lpa) is present even in the blood of
newborn Indian babies! The important question to ask is; why this sudden
burst in CHD incidence! Embracing the bad life style is surely to be blame!
Your heart is made of heart muscle that pumps the blood, valves and
other intricate tissues that help the heart muscle in its function and
arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle itself. These arteries are
called coronary arteries. In some people, cholesterol (fat like substance
in the blood) gets deposited in the inside of these arteries that can lead
to narrowing (atherosclerosis). Sometimes, blood can clot at the site
of these narrowing and completely block the blood circulation to a part
of the heart muscle. This is called a heart attack.
How do I know I am having a heart attack?
People often ask ‘ how
will I know if I am having
a heart attack’. Majority of
the patients will get chest
discomfort, it is important
to remember that it is
usually not a pain. Very
often, it will be a feeling of
heaviness or a pressure in
the chest. It can also take
the form of a heartburn,
which people may mistake as ‘gas’. It is interesting to note that this
discomfort often is felt in the middle part of the chest and does not
happen on the left side of the chest (you are right, the heart is sitting
slightly to the left side in your chest). It almost always happens at
rest and may be accompanied by excessive sweating. The pain or
discomfort may travel from the chest region to the left or right arm
and sometimes to the jaw or the back. When there is only narrowing
and no blood clot, people get the chest discomfort, but only related
to exertion. This is called angina and though this is less serious than
the pain of heart attack that occurs at rest, it also needs immediate
attention.
If you get pain or discomfort in the chest, do not waste time drinking
antacids (like gelusil) or lying in bed thinking that it will go away by itself!
You need to get to a hospital casualty at the earliest. Doctors find out
about the condition of the heart by doing
an ECG (Electrical tracing of the heart).
If heart attack is diagnosed, the patient
will be admitted to the CCU (Cardiac
Care Unit). Here a special medicine is
given to dissolve the clot in the artery.
The sooner it is given the better and
that is why it is important to get to the
hospital at the earliest. If the treatment
is delayed, irreparable damage can
happen to the heart.
The four main reasons for higher incidence of heart attack in Indians are
smoking, bad dietary habits, increasing diabetes and lack of exercise.
Globalization has resulted in the higher intake of cheap oil and fat. Also, the
consumption of energy rich refined foods has gone up. Not only that this
results in high blood levels of cholesterol, such foods are poor in fiber and
essential micronutrients that protect against CHD. Lack of exercise along
with changing food habits increases the chance of diabetes. Smoking
adds oil to the fire by exaggerating the atherosclerosis, thus leading to
narrowed arteries and heart attack at a younger age.
How to Prevent a Heart Attack
Many young people are walking around with the narrowing in their coronary
arteries! They will not know until they get a heart attack and it may be too
late! Majority of the people who get a heart attack may not get medical care
early enough be saved! The important message is; ‘catch it before it gets
you’. Those who already had a heart attack or angina should aggressively
change their life style along with the treatments advised by the doctor.
Those who are not affected should take necessary precautions, mainly life
style modifications. Life style alterations in both the above groups involve
stopping smoking, healthy diet, exercise and medical consultation as
appropriate.
Smoking
Smoking damages the thin lining of the blood vessel and causes
narrowing. It also increases the clotting of blood, thus making it a perfect
recipe for heart attack. I will give you four good reasons to stop smoking.
The first is that a smoker has six times the risk of getting a heart attack.
Smoking also substantially increases the risk of stroke and lung cancer. It
not only affects you; your family especially children’s health are at risk from
passive smoking. Lastly, stopping neutralizes your risk in 3 years and all
the damage from smoking can be reversed if you stop.
Exercise
Many of us do not exercise at all or do not do enough! Exercise can reduce
the bad cholesterol; increase good cholesterol (that protects the heart) and
also helps to reduce diabetes and blood pressure. Any form of exercise is
good; walking, jogging and swimming are the best. AHA (American Heart
Association) recommends 30 minutes a day for at least 5 days a week.
Diet
Good food habit is essential in reducing the cholesterol and blood pressure.
Avoid foods that contain saturated fat; e.g. butter, fatty meats, and tropical
oils. Reduce the amount of polyunsaturated fat that is in oils like corn oil,
margarines, cookies, commercial fried foods, etc. Instead, monosaturated
fat can be consumed in moderation e.g. olive oil, canola oil, low fat dairy
products, nuts like almond, cashew and hazel nut (of course not fried).
Plenty of legumes, whole grains, vegetables and fruits should be included
in the diet. Garlic and Soya products are good and to some extent may
even reduce cholesterol. One should avoid excess alcohol and salt, both
of which may predispose to high blood pressure.
What about Indians?
Conclusion
Scientific studies from US, UK and other countries have shown that
Indians are four times more likely to get a heart attack when compared
to other nationals. While CHD is declining in the west, it is rapidly
increasing to become an epidemic in developing countries including
India. In the next decade, there will be 100 million CHD patients in India
Even if you are otherwise healthy but above 40 years, check your
cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose once in 2 years. If you are
at a higher risk of developing heart disease (family history of CHD, diabetes
etc.), these checks need to be done as early as 20 years. If any of the tests
are abnormal, it needs to be carefully followed up with a doctor. If you are
an Indian, you belong to a great country; but you are also at a higher risk
of developing Coronary Heart Disease. However, this form of heart disease
can be avoided to a great extent by adopting healthy life style behavior.
alone (Statistics of the World Health Organization). Indians have a
genetic susceptibility to get CHD and this is reflected by the fact that
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Chronic Kidney Disease –
A Silent Disease To Reckon With
Dr. Georgi Abraham MD, FRCP, Madras Medical Mission Hospital, Chennai,
India; Email:[email protected] (www.tankerfoundation.org)
Madhusudan Vijayan, Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, India
hronic Kidney disease (CKD) is produced by a scar in the
kidney which is often asymptomatic, slowly progressive
and irreversible. The epidemic of diabetes, improved
life expectancy and an ageing population in the future can be
expected to contribute to the surging incidence of CKD in the
near future
disease are due to CAKUT (Congenital abnormality of the kidney
and urinary tract). In an adult, each kidney weighs about 150 g
and are situated in the low back below the rib cage. The kidney
function is measured by a metric called glomerular filtration rate
(GFR).
The stages are given below. The prevalence of chronic kidney
disease varies between 10% to 17% in the general population,
and it is mostly seen in ageing individuals who are prone to
develop high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus. A small
percentage is due to hereditary and congenital diseases.
Inflammation of the filter (glomerulus) is another cause of CKD
nephrons. Some people are born with unilateral agenesis (born
with single kidney) is not uncommon and is seen in 1 in 750
individuals. Majority of these individuals continue to live normally.
As stated, the most common cause of CKD is long standing
diabetes mellitus in both developed and developing countries.
C
The kidney develops in utero by 10th week and functions
inside the womb. In children, roughly about 50% of kidney
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Each kidney has anywhere between 420,000 to 1,000,000
The presence of blood, protein (albumin) in urine is a warning
sign of kidney disease. Apart from this, the other signs of kidney
disease are pain in the flanks, blood in the urine, swelling in the
for chronic kidney disease worldwide. The kidney functions
should be measured by estimating the GFR every year in people
with diabetes mellitus and hypertension and with congenital or
hereditary kidney disease. The commonly used tests are serum
creatinine level, a complete urine analysis (reliable laboratory).
The commonly used imaging for kidney disease is an ultrasound
of the kidney, ureter and bladder which is available in most of
the places if symptoms of kidney disease are stated. The serum
creatinine depends on the muscle mass of the individual, and
usually should not exceed 1 mg/dL in young adults. With ageing
population, there is an age related decline in GFR due to an
ageing kidney.
legs, weight gain due to salt and water retention, passing
stones, frothy urine, diminished urine output, frequent urination,
especially at night, family history of kidney disease.
As per the guideline of American Society of Pediatrics, every
child should have blood pressure checked from the age of 3 and
thereafter annually. Ageing population are more prone to both
diabetes mellitus and hypertension which are causative factors
Avoidance of kidney toxic medications will slow the progession
of kidney disease. As kidney disease is silent, one should
always tell the consulting physician about the CKD and hence
should avoid drugs which are prone to worsen kidney disease.
Stages 1 to 4 of CKD are managed conservatively and stage 5
CKD requires dialysis or transplantation. As the kidney disease
progress from stage 1 to stage 5, dietary modifications, salt
restriction, blood pressure control (should not exceed 140/90
mm of Hg), avoidance of alternate medicines are backbone of
treatment.
Dr. Georgi Abraham is the Founder Trustee of two charitable organizations to help people suffering
kidney diseases, TAMIL NADU KIDNEY RESEARCH FOUNDATION based in Chennai and KERALA
KIDNEY RESEARCH FOUNDATION based in Kottayam.
Georgi Abraham MD
15th Avenue Harrington Road
No: 9/2
Chennai 600 031
India
August 21, 2014
Dear Georgi Abraham,
The International Society of Nephrology Roscoe Robinson Award 2015
It is my very great personal pleasure to inform you that you have been
selected as recipient of the ISN Roscoe Robinson Award for 2015. This award
recognises excellence in research related to clinical nephrology, and is named
in honour of the first President of ISN, one of the great pioneers of clinical
nephrology.
This decision was taken unanimously by the ISN Executive Committee and
Council in recognition of your superb achievements in nephrology research
over many years, but most especially your recent contributions to
nephrology care and education.
We would like to present the Award to you at the World Congress of
Nephrology during the Plenary Session 4 on Sunday 15th March 2015 from
09:45am – 10:45am
We will be glad to welcome you as our guest during the World Congress of
Nephrology including business class travel to Cape Town, South Africa. I will
be very pleased if you can join us for the President’s dinner on Sunday 15th
March 2015.
Please contact Christine Rugurika at [email protected] by November 15 to
confirm that you will attend the Award presentation, and for your travel
booking.
My warmest congratulations to you for this very well-deserved honour.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Georgi Abraham is winner of International Society of Nephrology(ISN)
Roscoe Robinson Award 2015 for his contribution to “Nephrology
care and education” and winner of Award from Tamil Nadu Medical
Association for his services through Tamil Nadu Kidney Foundation.
Dr. Georgi is a native of Vennikulam in Pathanamthitta District.
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Giuseppe Remuzzi
Italy
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United Kingdom
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Adeera Levin
Canada
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Ricardo Correa Rotter
Mexico
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Australia
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Venezuela
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Pathanamthitta District Association donating Rs.
25,000/- as financial aid for medical treatment to Mr.
Kuzhiparambil D. Prakasan, of Mallissery, whose both
kidneys are damaged.
In the picture are:- Pramadom Block Panchayat Member, Mr.
Robin Peter handing over the cheque to Mr. Prakasan on behalf of
Pathanamthitta District associatiom. Others in the picture are:-,
PDA Advisory Board Chairman, Mr. Jayakumar, Pathanamthitta
Municipal Councilor Mr. Ajith Kumar, PDA General Secretary Benny
Pathanamthitta
(2013-2014), Senior Executive Committee Member , Mr. Kuriakose
Kadammanitta (Alexander K.V.).
Pathanamthitta District Association donates Rs. One lakh (Rs.
1,00,000/-) for the medical treatment of Manu Thomas, native
of Thumpamon in Pathanamthitta District.
Unfortunately, he expired few days after arriving home while
undergoing treatment.
Pathanamthitta District Association donates Rs. 25,000/- as financial aid for
medical treatment to Mr. K.T. Rajan, of Kumbanparasserickal, Kumbazha
Vadakkupuram, who is suffering from Cancer
K.T. Rajan’s family
Pathanamthitta District Association President, Oommen George (Jose
Mannil) presenting Cheque for Rs. 25,000/- to Mr. K.T. Rajan, on behalf
of Pathanamthitta District Association. Others in the picture are : Shaji
Madathilethu, Ex-General Secretary of PDA in Kuwait, Mr. Kuriakose
Kadammanitta, Senior Executive Committee Member, Mr. K.V. Mathai
(Thankachen, Kollenparambil), and Rajan’s family.
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HOPE (Helping hands of Pathanamthitta Expatriates)
Inaugurated at CMS Higher Secondary School, Kuzhikala
by P.J Kurian
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Conceived and initiated by
Biji Murali
Jithin Jose Puthiyathu
PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES
HOPE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
Introduction
Education helps children to develop and takes up responsibilities within the
society. Everyone shall enjoy the human right to education.Pathanamthitta
District Association (PDA) has a sincere commitment to society and has
decided to help the ‘future generation’ to accomplish their dreams. The
school scholarship named ‘Helping hands of Pathanamthitta Expatriates’
(HOPE) is our first step towards that.
As they say future of India is in the hands of generation next.
Pathanamthitta District Association (PDA) firmly believes in this concept
and launched ‘HOPE’ SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME with the aim
of supporting the education and developing talents of children, the future
of India. Education is the best investment we can provide to our children.
‘HOPE’ PROJECT OUTLINE
Pathanamthitta District Association, taking into consideration the general
status of our district in various arts and academic competitions, whether
it is in the state level or in all India level, has decided to pay attention
to this area. Analyzing the facts, PDA has realized that contributing for
this social cause might improve the potential of the District in curricular
and extra - curricular level.One of the major setbacks attributed in this
situation is the financial backwardness of the parents/students. PDA’S
HOPE scholarship scheme is aimed at providing financial assistance to
the students (who excel in studies, arts and sports) from Pathanamthitta
District. The scholarship would be based on the merit of the student and
on the financial position of his/her parents as well. The capital requirement
will be met by donations from the members of the association and/or
from other people/organizations that have the goodwill to take part in a
genuine movement. There will be a provision for persons/organizations to
sponsor a student as well. A sponsor may continue to extend their helping
hands even after the school level education of the student. However at
this stage association is planning to give scholarships only till the higher
secondary level.
PDA is planning to execute this project in three stages.
STAGE - 1
Provide the kids with the basic necessities (school bags, uniform, text
books, notebooks etc.) at the start of an academic year. This is aimed for
children who are economically backward irrespective of their political or
religious background.
STAGE 2
In the later or advanced stage of this project with the help of school
authorities PDA finds out academically brilliant students who are struggling
to pay their school fees and other expenses at school.
PDA has decided to extend their helping hands to such students by
paying their total expenses at school.
STAGE 3
Our future vision is to help these students further to pursue their dreams
by helping them pay their fees for a professional course or vocational
training.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
PDA Executive Committee will select schools and request the head of the
institution to submit a recommendation, meeting the requirements of the
project, by the end of each academic year. A subcommittee of the PDA
EC will ratify the selection by physical verification of the facts.
The head of the institution will be requested to testify that the selection
is strictly based on the norms given by PDA EC. The copies of mark
lists/certificates of achievement shall also be attached with the
recommendation letter. Association has no objections if the students get
any other scholarship/financial benefit from other sources.
MODE OF ASSISTANCE
Selected beneficiaries will be paid the amount in two instalments by cash/
cheque /demand draft, one in the beginning of the academic year and the
other in the middle of the year.
The amount will be given in a public meeting organized in the premises of
the selected school in the presence of headmaster of the school, Parents
Teachers Association President, an office bearer/ representative from the
PDA and any other dignitaries invited by the PDA EC.
In the case of art/sport beneficiaries, the amount will be paid as a lump
sum in the middle of the academic year.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PDA is proud to announce that we have already provided the scholarship
to CMS HSS, Kuzhikala on Thursday, June 26, 2014. Deputy Speaker of
Rajya Sabha Prof. P.J.Kurian inaugurated the function and handed over
the first installment of the scholarship to Principal Mrs. Jessy TG.
PDA has also decided to give the scholarship to selected students of
Republican Vocational Higher Secondary School, Konni on coming
October 6, 2014 in a public function attended by dignitaries and people’s
representatives of the area and Office Bearers and Executive Committee
Members of PDA.The function will be inaugurated by Hon.Minister of
Revenue, Shri.Adoor Prakash, who is also the MLA of Konni.
Conclusion
The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance
of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who
have too little. The children of financially backward families need more and
thus we are trying to do so. Your support can improve the life of under
privileged children.
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ROSHNI MATHEW MULAMOOTTIL
CLASS XII TOPPER
D/O: SHERLY MATHEW MULAMOOTTIL &
MATHEW MULAMOOTTIL DANIEL
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Pathanamthitta District Association honors Hi-Dine thomachen
for his outstanding social service efforts.
Farewell to Founder Member Abraham Daniel
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PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT ASSOCIATION-KUWAIT
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 2013 – 2014
Office Bearers
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Name of the Member
Oommen George
Philipose K.M (Biju kumbazha)
P.T. Samuelkutty
Muralee S. Panicker
Benny Pathanamthitta
Lalu Jacob
Biji Murali
Jithin Jose Puthiyathu
Satheesh P.S
Alexander K.V
M.A. Latif
Thomas John
Jomy George Plavelil
Title
President
Gen. Secretary
Treasurer
Vice President
Gen. Convenor
Auditor
Secretary
Secretary
Joint Treasurer
Area comm. Coordinator
Sponsor&Ad convenor
Publicity convenor
Charity& Welfare Con.
E-mail
[email protected]
[email protected]
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[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mob. No.
99722437
66540813
97167576
99451175
66501482/90040564
99546979
94473967/ 97117492
97254190/99164260
66642061
97932815
66391446
66619831/96968980
97870268
Advisory Board
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Jayakumar
Binu J. Philip
Raju Varghese (Konni)
Geethakrishnan
Ajith Panicker
John Mathew (Star Rajan)
Christy Kulathooran
Raju Zachariah
Mathew Daniel
George Easow
Chairman
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
christy@kmefic.com.kw
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
97847873
99612046
99536553
66361777
60910009
99620387
99676152
97208534
66245230
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Area Conveners
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Kurian Thomas (Benny)
Biju Varghese
Rendeep George Mathew
C P Mohandas
Gibi Abraham
George M K
Denny K Mathew
Aneesh Kumar.U
Shiphin Philip
Mathew V Chacko(Anil)
Adarsh Bhuvanesh
Abbassiya
Farwaniya/Khaitan
Salmiya
Riggai/ Kuwait city
Fahaheel/mangf/ahmadi
Fintas / Mehbula
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Abu Peter Sam
Girish Kumar
George Thomas
Aby Varghese
Eapen George (Viju)
Shibu Simon
Sakthi Moon Dev
Dino T James
Mathew P Easo
[email protected]
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Ladies Wing
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Geetha Jayakumar
Sally(Mrs. Samuel kutty)
Ajoshma(Mrs. Binoy Johnny)
Rejina(Mrs Latif)
Kalaivani
Title
Chairperson
E-mail
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mob. No.
97847873
97167576
67077130
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Abraham Daniel
Liaison Officer
[email protected]
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Anil Thomas
Public Relations Co-ordinator
[email protected]
0091 9747274517
00965 66266086
0091 9447440434
PDA unit in Pathanamthitta
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Shaji Madathilethu (Jacob Mathew)
A.M. Mathewkutty
Mohan Kaimal
Varghese Paul (Paulmon)
Dixon Sam
Abraham Varghese
General Secretary
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
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