Mangaluru: The department of MSc counselling in association with IQAC, School of Social Work (Autonomous) Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru is organizing Scintilla 2024 – National Conference ‘Sustainable well-being: A catalyst towards collective living’ on 1 and 2 March 2024.
The conference aims to bring together students, professionals and academicians from all fields of study to discuss and share insights on sustainable wellbeing and how to live in cohesiveness with the world around and within.
The Inaugural Session will be held on 1 March 2024 at 10 AM and will be inaugurated by Dr.Rameela Shekhar, Mental Health Professional and Trainer at Manashanthi Counselling, Research and Training Centre, Mangaluru, and Dr Jenis Mary, Vice Principal, will preside over the session.
A cultural programme will also be held at 3.30 PM on 1 March and Paper presentation on 2 March.
The Valedictory Session is scheduled for 3 PM on 2 March, with Dr Premanand V, Associate Professor in Psychology, St Agnes College, Mangaluru as the Chief Guest., and Prof.Eveleen Bennis, Secretary, Institute of Social Service, Head, PG department of Social Work, will preside over the session.
Eminent resource persons for Scintilla 2024 include Dr Mustafa Basthikodi, Professor/ Head, Department of Computer science and Engineering , Sahyadri College of Engineering and management, Mangaluru, Dr T Vasudha- Head Wellness and CSR, Brandix India Apparel City, Vizag, Dr Rameela Shekhar, Mental Health Professional and Trainer at Manashanthi Counselling, Research and Training Centre, Mangaluru., Prof Teddy Andrews, Associate Professor and Co-rodinator, MSW Programme, Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher education.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Out of shadows; creating Sustainable mental he practices for all.
- Age of machines- Digitalisations and innovations for sustainability.
- Harmonious co-existence- inspired by Brandix India.
- Building Resilient community- from surviving to thriving
More than 150 delegates from several institutions across the country are expected to participate in Scintilla 2024.
Report by:- Dr Rosa Nimmy Mathew, HoD – MSc Counselling
