Issue 27 August - 2011 Daughters of Mary Immaculate and Collaborators

Issue 27 August - 2011

Editorial...

Teachers are portrayed next to God the creator

There are teachers, who still walk a few miles in the hills,

Forsaken areas, and jungles to impart knowledge to the neglected

There are teachers who sacrifice their life in service.

From depth of our heart we salute and say “Happy Teachers’ Day”

Teachers are responsible in building the modern world and their commitment is appreciated

Falling in line with great teachers like Dr.Radhakrishnan,

Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam and so on.

Education means respect for all and more for Elders

Care for the uncared and more for one’s own Heart,

Knowing one’s privileges and rights

Promoting peace and remaining peaceful

Helping people in need and more during emergencies

All these philanthropic areas we are to reflect in September

September is spectacular indeed.

Wish you have a Happy Teachers’ Day and

Responsible Students’ Day too …

And yet the points to ponder over as below

25% of Indian Population is still illiterate

15% of Indians reach high school and only half of it completes graduation (7%)

25% of teaching vacancies country wise remains still vacant

57% of college professors in the country are yet to qualify.

Let’s recall back to world’s literacy day in this month. (As per 2010 Wikimedia)

DMI Development Desk

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Patriotism has to be owned by all commemorating Independence Day. It was profusely celebrated in

all DMI Districts. There were a number of competitions held on the occasions and prizes were

distributed. Prior to all, a grand flag hoisting ceremony was held in all the districts culminating with

distribution of sweets recalling the sweet memory of independence.

Sivagangai Jeyanager

Salem

Dindugal

Thiruvallur

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There were unhealthy ways of brushing teeth

with whatever people get in the rural areas.

Like mud, stones, sticks, ashes etc., some were

very unhygienic also. There was a dental camp

held on 6/8/2011 in Nemam Village,

Poonamallee Block. DMI with the collaboration

of Coco Cola Company & Saveetha Dental

Hospital have conducted a Dental Camp. In

this Dental Camp our people were explained

about how to brush teeth & how to keep off

from various teeth decay and disorders.

The pictures reflect the participation of women in

Grama Sabha meeting at Salem and Nagai. In all

our DMI Districts women participated and

expressed their views for availing all privileges of

the Panchayat such as Water, Road, Street light,

and Anganwadi school etc.,

Thiruvallur

Simple villagers need to learn some

methods and means of earning. There

were 31 girls who learnt tailoring and

embroidery with stones and knit work in

Danapur

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Entrepreneurship responds to signs of the day and it differs from one product to another product.

Mushroom is treated far better than costly mutton, chicken and other fast food items. From

Thiruvallur district in R.K.Pet block C.P Kandigai Village Mrs. Fatima, Annai Teresa SHG, with

the support of DMI received a loan for a sum of Rs.40, 000 and is involved in Mushroom Cultivation.

Having been trained over a month, Marketing has also become very easy with monthly income of

Rs.3000.

It looked quarry is only meant for rich and

aristocrats. DMI SHG by name Vembu in

Kallupatti village, Kalvarayan Malai is involved

in quarry works. There are 12 SHG members

who joined together and invested Rs.75, 000

through DMI, sourced from bank. They have

taken lease for five years and are able to earn a

sum of Rs.5000/- per month per head. One

important thing to remember is that this is a

scheduled Tribe group which is able to thrive a

lot.

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An enterprising entrepreneurship, a unique

venture of DMI Chennai SHG members.

Selvamathi SHG of Saidapet has a surprising

trade solely meant for rich goldsmith but now

made successful by our simple self help group

members. Five women animated by DMI have

availed a loan to the tune of Rs.50, 000/- where in

each woman has contributed a sum of Rs.10, 000

They are able to earn Rs.20,000/- altogether

sharing Rs.4000/- each among themselves as

monthly earning.

Being differently abled though a problem is tolerable. But not taking any measures to help physically

challenged is a painful fact and a problem. DMI offered physiotherapy for 35 members from 15 villages in

Thiruvalankadu, Thiruvallur District. In collaboration with Adinath Jain Trust, DMI organized a camp for

the physically challenged and offered appliances for 85 beneficiaries.

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On 13.08.2011 from Thiruvallur District credit linkage disbursement was offered and celebrated

during which five of our SHGs from Poonamallee block (Thiruninravur) received Rs.14, 00,000 from

District General Manager Mrs.Malathi,(DGM), Project Officer, District Rural Development Agency

( DRDA) and Mahalir Thittam. On the same day DMI SHG had an Exhibition, which became a great

coincidence, drawing the attention of the officials and gaining their confidence as well.

Leadership is taught to children. They also learn from observing the lives of leaders. This month DMI

Danapur conducted Leadership training for the children in Kanpur where 158 children participated

and benefited.

Issue 27 August - 2011 Advanced Techniques in Dairy farming – Salem

There was a Net working Program held in Selam,

Conducted by DMI and ALC net work

organizations. The Seminar was held on 17th of

August 2011 in Block level at Kalvarayan Malai.

The Topic covered was Advanced Techniques in

Dairy farming participated by DMI & other

Organizations. This seminar was more useful for

(ST) Scheduled tribal people. Nearly 158

members participated and were equipped well.

Proposed protest rally against use of non decomposable plastics:

Every nook and corner of the town we find plastic bags, plastic materials which are also a reason

towards earth warming and pollution. On 11.08.2011 and 27.08.2011 we had a planning meeting for the

rally to be held on September 14th 2011. The planning meeting was attended by all the office bearers,

Executives of DMI Tamilnadu women federation, and DCOs from Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and

Chennai Districts held in the DMI State federation office. The meeting was facilitated by Sr.Sasi Rani ,

DMI Asst Superior General, Mr.Michael, DMI Consultant, and Sr.M.Baby State Coordinator.

11.08.2011 27.08.2011

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T his is a boat when it is in

water and a four wheeler

when reaching land. But when there is a

need to fly it can fly then and from there.

This TWO SEATER will be ready for the

buyers in 2012. Its wings can be folded in

five minutes and becomes a small four

wheeler to drive.

Sr.Michael Ammal, DMI Kodaikanal, Sr.Queen Mary, DMI Sierra Leone for

having named our country cousin Ms.Chinna Ponnu, from Sivagangai. Yes,

she hails from a simple village and family. One like any of our SHG members

and worked hard on her talents. Today, she reaps the harvest!

Chinnaponnu is a good example for all our SHG members to refer to and

work hard till achieving the goal and March forward tirelessly.

Issue 27 August - 2011 PUZZLE PHOTO OF THE MONTH…WHO IS SHE?

A World shocking and surprising event occurred in a grand function

Where everyone was looking at the Prime Minister and the dignitaries

A woman went forward to receive her award and paid homage to the leader

In return the leader right away unmindful of his age, his caliber, position

Greatness did a marvelous sign of respect to a Tamil Woman Leader.

Who is she - the recipient of such a great honor?

Prime Minister bowed at the feet of Ms. ………….of

Pullisery village in Tamil Nadu who bent down to touch

his feet before receiving her awards. The prime

minister has honored the commitment, sincerity,

selfless sacrifice, magnanimity of a simple woman.

Forget about politics but admire the goodness of a great

leader towards a simple village woman leader.

Mr. A.B. Vajpayee, seeking the blessings of a social

worker from Madurai at the Stree Shakti Puraskar,

1999, ceremony at New Delhi on Thursday. - PTI

Who is she? Mail your answer to

dmisociety@gmail.com before 15th of

September 2011. We too admire you

respected Mr.A.B.Vajpayee for your

exemplary deed of simplicity and honor that

will ever remain in the annals of the country.

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DATE SPECIALITY OF THE DAY

05.09.11 Teachers’ Day: India has been celebrating Teacher's Day on 5th September, since

1962. The day commemorates the birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakhrishnan, The

first Vice President assuming latter as Second President of the country.

08.09.11 World Literacy Day: Adopted in the year 1965 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the International Literacy Day is observed every year on this day.

10.09.11 World Suicide Day: Everyone who commits suicides repents a hundred times to live.

But dies. Why? Awareness need to be generated on this day.

11.09.11 International day of Democracy: The UN General Assembly decided that 15

September of each year should be observed as the International Day of Democracy.

16.09.11 World Ozone Day: This layer is getting thickened day after day leading to scorching

sunshine.

21.09.11 International Day of Peace: The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Peace is

celebrated on September 21 each year to recognize the efforts of those who have

worked hard to end conflict and promote peace.

24.09.11 World Heart Day: World Heart Day is globally held on the last Sunday of September

each year to inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest cause

of death worldwide.

28.09.11 Right to information Day: Right to information is quite new to many of the

developing countries. India enacted it as a vibrant Act in 2005.

30.09.11 World’s elders’ day: Care for the aged is promoted commemorating this day. To

curb and control the number of aged abandoned in aged homes and institutes.

Published by, DMI Development Mission

Amala Bhavan, Rudra Road, St.Thomas Mount, Chennai 600016

SPECIAL DAYS OF SEPTEMBER 2011