Sept 2013 rally

September 2013 Rally



As Jesus Did………So also AICUF did!AICUF Constitution Sec.7 in Preamble states that “As members of a Christian movement, we draw ourinspiration from the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, in our attempt to build, in solidarity with men andwomen of various faiths, a new society and university in tune with the needs and aspiration of oppressedmasses”. Have we lived up to this statement of purpose written some twenty five years ago? ‘Yes’ was thecall when I tried to capsule the activities of AICUF as presented by the States during the 25th National Council.Mt 12.33 ‘To have a good fruit you must have a healthy tree; if you have a poor tree, you will have a bad

fruit. A tree is known by the kind of fruit it bears’.The following are the fruits AICUF bore through the length and breadth of this country in a nutshell.

What Jesus did…. What AICUF did……

Mt 3.15Wisdom is more valuable than jewels: nothing youcould want can compare with it.Mt 5.5-7Get wisdom and insight! Do not forget or ignore whatI say. Do not abandon wisdom, and she will protectyou; love her, and she will keep you safe. Gettingwisdom is the most important thing you can do.

Mt 11.28Come to me, all of you who are tired from carryingheavy loads, and I will give you rest.. for the yoke Iwill give you is easy, and the load I will put on you islight.

Mt 3.15Jesus said ‘Let it be so for now”

Jesus was a good Head Hunter, trainer and taskmaster:He assesses man power requirement, andaccordingly selects and recruits personnel for hismission

Wisdom, knowledge and understanding throughLectures / meeting / discussions.The topics and activities covered were, among otherthings: Love, Integrity, Heroism, science exhibitions,Yoga, meditation, international symposiums,seminars, Orientation for Jesuit candidates.

Prayer related/ religions/Mass and prayer service, YES camps, Feast ofSt.Ignatius and St.Francis, X’Mas, Yesu Mahatsav,

Use of latest ICTFace books, CDs, blood donation camps, Twitter,GJYM Blog -FB,

Training and DevelopmentOrientation programme, Leadership Seminars, Streetplay, leadership trainings,Self awareness, Integrity, Communication Skills,Indian law and constitution, IGNITORS, careerguidance, NT and SFT training,

Dr. G. John

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Mt 13.33“The kingdom of heaven is like this. A woman takessome yeast and mixes it with forty liters of flour untilthe whole batch of dough rises’.

Luke 19.11-24Parable of gold coinJesus was very particular about using one’s talentsto produce more results and outcomes.

MK 9.40For whoever is not against us is for us.

He went to away from mainland – inlands, forests,remote hills, seashore, lakes, deserts, ieGethsemane, Mount of Olives,with his disciples, and people

Mark 2.25Jesus identified himself with women suffering serverbleeding for 12 yearsHe preferred to eat, speak, move, stay withSamaritans (untouchables) CSW, tax collectorswomen, outcastesMark 16.9First appeared to Mary Magdalene (had sevendemons), Mary(mother of James), and Salome

Larger impacts / Making a differenceWhat was started by a small group of students atLoyola…….State Conventions - Tamilnadu and Bihar,

Human Resources for the betterment of peoplePublic speaking, group dynamics, Role conflicts,Team building, Workshop on media awareness,Journal designing, photography, collage making,creative writing, T-Shirt painting, on stage and offstage programmes, Talent appraisal programme,Dance and music, 40-seconds to fame, photography,debates, cultural dance competitions, quizzes,Nukad Natak, Paraiyattam, cultural teams, mediaanalysis, folk arts, management skills, goal setting,journalism,

Networking with like minded people/institutions/NGOs and other organizationNAPM, Vimochana, SMANE, JIGSA, Chief guests,SCMI, KCC, OLAM, OASIS-NGO,

AICUF also went inlands – Places of lessimportance,National camps and other state campsTo know, explore, to learn, to understand the real andcrux of the issues;Village exposures, live-in-life exposure, Puja camps,AYCM camps, Camp at Vatlagundu,Cultural programmes in villages

Target Group relatedIMCS study session on Migration,Gender Assertion, One Billion Rising, Kerala TribalForum March, Violence against women,World Indigenous day, Adivasi Diwas, Ghostamatproject, Forest rights and adivasis,Children’s day, Adivasi Asmita,Reservation for Dalits and Adivasis, inter-castemarriages among tribals,Dalits and Women’s commissions meetings,Transgender,

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Luke 12.34Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness?The Lost sheep, the lost coin, the lost son (Luke 15)

Commissions – are they alive?Reports for Rally – periodic?Accountability of states to send participants?Magis – can we aim for ‘more and more’?Issues of Dalits and Adivasis and convictions?Are we taking Orientation (History, constitution, andIdeology) seriously?Are we reacting or responding?Are we creating think tanks?

We wrote and disseminated our thoughts, ideas,and ideologies by our writing and speaking for thewhole world to know.The Rally, The AICUFer, The Phoenix, Jivan,‘Yuvapragati’, JYOT,

‘Be political and act political’ was the call of 5th

National convention and We have been politicalthroughout the yearGlobalisation, Indian economy, Hike in petrol prices,Nuclear war, impact of FDI, Economic Reforms,GM foods: poisoning of Economy and Health,‘Women: Get up and speak out’, Human RightsGreen Community and Silent spring, Endosalphan-Strikes,Include the Kurukh language as one of the officiallanguages

Responding to the signs of the timesKKNP – Protests,Jashpur Bachao – land grab and acquisitions, Childmarriage, programme for street children,Female infanticide, dowry, alcoholism, child labour,Displacement, hydro power plant, migration,

Jesus was the Lord of the environmentSustainable Solutions to Energy CrisisConservation, deforestation,Ecological Consciousness – Summer campDamn!! Displacement!! –Summer camp‘Saw the age old trees’Youth for Environment and Justice,

To conclude : Pinches and Punches

Luke 8.16“No one lights the lamp and covers it with a bowl orputs it under a bed. Instead…… so that people willsee the light…..”

Luke 12.29“I came to set the earth on fire, and how I wish itwere already kindled…. Do you think that I came tobring peace to the world? No, not peace, but division”.Jesus was often political.

Luke 12.54“When you see a cloud coming up in the west, atonce you say that it is going to rain- and it does……you can look at the earth and the sky and predict theweather; why, then, don’t you know the meaning ofthis present time?

Mat 8.23-27Everyone was amazed. “What kind of man is this”?they said. “Even the wind and the waves obey him!”

Summing Up………….Activities of AICUF (2012-13) as

presented by the States(25th National Council – Aug 22-25, 2013)

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Distinguished teachers, distinguished faculty members, my dearfriends, and the most respectable Reverend and the spirit behindthe AICUF movement! I would like to offer my humble respect andwarm greetings to all of you as I stand before you to deliver thiskeynote address. I was bit nervous when the NFT asked me todeliver the Key Note Address! I was very happy to come, standbefore you to talk, sit and reflect along with you on several socialconcerns. I always cherish the notion of coming and spendingtime with young leaders like you. It is with this spirit I have cometoday. Coming to AICUF is always a learning experience for me!

This is one of the most important reasons about my relationshipwith the AICUF and secondly regarding the keynote address, Iwould still be very happy to come as one of the panel members.May be you still have to find the better person to deliver a keynoteaddress and still needed to find a better person than me. Thereare many who are doing important work and deeply connectedwith the issues, working in the grassroots, working with realities.So this was the only difference about the delivering the keynoteaddress and not about coming to speak here.

In the keynote address, I have to connect the past with thefuture at the present context! When I was a student, people oftenasked us ‘why are you studying history?’ We were then not able togive a convincing answer. Past is something that has no relevancefor most of us, which has no meaning but if you talk about thepast, it is about relationship. That is the very beautiful answer Ireceived while visiting a place where indigenous people were living- Indigenous communities in the North America. A person asked‘how old are you’ to a very elderly man. This man said “if you wantto know my biological age, it is 78. If you want to know the age of

mine by the ties with thehumanity, then I am million yearsold and he said that he wascompletely rooted in the history.We can’t afford to uprootourselves from the past andhistory connects you to the past.The history of the world is thehistory of humanity not as thatof the history of India, history ofPakistan, history of Sri lanka, orhistory of another continent oranother country. So, when youhave this kind of perspectiveabout the past then we becomemore responsible.

We become moreresponsible and start looking athistory both creatively, positivelyand critically. By critically I meancritically we need to understandthe history and we have to lookat the enormity or magnitude ofwhat human beings canachieve. We find in our ownhistory how people wereexploited by vested interest,how people were made to suffer

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due reasons like caste, class, religion, race and colour.The present is constructed by our understanding of our past.

But the future is developed by our actions of our present but thisseem like I have faith in the wrong side of the karma theory. In acountry like India, when a person is born disabled or with the certainkind of thing and it was very easy for people to say that it due tokarma.

People were discriminated on several basis. One such basiswas colour. It was rampant in the western world. For instance, noone would have imagined a Black President for the United States.But it has happened. History tells us how this happened. Historytells the success story of people’s movement in the annihilation ofdivisive forces like colour, race and caste. Rights movements haveplayed a bigger role in this regard.

Understanding the past, understand how you are living andunderstanding the land you live in, understanding the cultures,customs. This is an important part of our learning, and you haveto recognize the fact. There is an element of lack of creativity andlack of social responsibility in understanding of our past. A societythat does not read its past keeps repeating the mistakes of thepast. In a sense one of the biggest attribution is that once whoread history reads and planned future well, that is the very importantkey component to the social systems. One who understands anddevelops in fact is considered to be wiser. Therefore I would adviceI would always ask you and appeal to you never undermine thepast. This has both the good and the bad. How do you indentifythe bad, for instance? History will tell you exactly.

What are the hurdles and what are the constructive worksthat takes place in the society? When you are reading the past

which connected with the pastyou have to work with thepresent. You have to work withthe present then you can bringabout the change. That is therelationship between the past,present and future. The past,present and future is very deeplyconnected. You find the clock inthis room.

Look at the clock in theroom. It goes on ticking andticking. To know the time, thepresent, you need to refer backto ‘hand’ where it was,otherwise, you can’t tell thecurrent time. If the time is 11.30,what does it indicate? It ismeaningless. It becomesmeaning full only when thecurrent t ime is read inconjunction with the previoustime. Likewise, we need to readand reread history tounderstand the how injusticewas caused and how the samewas remedied by socialmovements like AICUF andother revolutionaries.

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DAY 1 Report21st August, 2013

Almost all the participants arrived this evening. Ataround 7pm we started the registrations followed bydinner and then we had Chandan, Natalia, andPhilomena to conduct icebreaker for the NationalCouncil members.

DAY 2 Report22nd August, 2013

The 2nd day of the National Council began withwearing silver ribbons symbolizing the silver jubileeof National Council. The state full timers were askedto unveil the banner of the National Council. Then Fr.Henry (National Advisor), Fr. Jose (Kerala StateAdvisor), and Franklin (National Convener) litthe lamp. Welcome address wasgiven by AlbinThomas (NTKerala). Dynamics waspresented by Franklin. Thiswas followed by a key noteaddress delivered byDr.Manivannam. He spokeabout his learning experiencethrough various activities ofAICUF. He said that all issues in past

present and future are inter related. The students haveno answer to why they study history, he even spokeabout the construction of history which is having apurpose. History is not history of the world, but it is thehistory of humanity, history is the passion ofaccomplishment of humanity. Everything is a wonderof the world. The present is constructed by action ofpast and future is made by discussion of present.Society accepts change but the government is the lastto accept change. We have to liberate the people toliberate the state. The vision hasn’t failed, we havefailed the vision, everybody wants change but only afew work hard for it.

The next session was a panel discussion. Thepanelists were: Mr.Sathish, Mr.Selvanathan,

Mr.Chandan), Dr. Bernard D’Sami,Prof. Julia and Fr. Henry, who

had come with various topicsfor the panel discussion. All

panelists were given10mins to talk. Mr.Sathish

spoke on external influenceor ambience that influences

the society. Mr.Selvanathanspoke about Dalits and the role of

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AICUF, Chandan spoke about the tribals, Dr.BernardD’Sami spoke about how far AICUF had reached inpast 25 years, Prof. Julia spoke about WomenCommission and Fr Henry spoke about the differenttypes of advisors in AICUF & challenges faced byAICUF.

The chart presentation of the history of AICUF wasdone by Franklin which gave the AICUFers a generalidea about the history of AICUF. This was followed bya detailed explanation of history and constitution byFranklin, Pearl and Albin supported by Dr.G.John –National Animator. The Council members got the basicidea on what constitution and history of AICUF is. Itwas followed by an inspirational session by Dr.G Johndescribing the ideology of AICUF. He said that “WE”as AICUFers affirm mainly the student centrality,DRAW(Dalits, Refugees, Adivasis and Women)-marching with the marginalised. A movie“Chakkravyuh” was screened after supper which wasfollowed by analysis moderated by Fr. Shylendra - APState Advisor.

Rose, Sahail, Chandan and NataliaDAY 3 Report

23rd August 2013We began the day with Eucharistic celebration by

Rev. Fr.Vijay D’Souza – State Advisor of Gujrat. Thisday was meant to present the reports of various states.The session first was moderated by Rev.Fr. The teamfrom Bihar consisting of Fr.Sabu Davis - State Advisor,Riya, Anjana, and Dipika and Innocent Ekka. This waswas followed by Chhattisgarh. In the absence of theState Advisor-Fr.Jacob Kujur, Bro.Niranjan, Mangal,Reena, Johnson and Anjali presented the report. Thenext state to present the report was Gujarat. The team

comprised of by Rev.Fr.Vijay D’souza, Jitu, Viji, Ashwinand Vasanta. Because of some unavoidable reasonsthe team of West Bengal could not present in theNational Council. Their report was read by the NWCco-convener Pearl D’Souza. Then the sessionproceeded by the report of the state of MadhyaPradesh. Chandan, Ashish and Amrose read the reportin which they mentioned the challenges they are facingin their state and how 7 MP units fell to 1 unit, which isin Jabalpur.

It was then the turn of Kerala state to present theirreport. Team consisting of Rev.Fr.Jose SJ – the StateAdvisor, Albin, Rose, Ragin, Arun and Rince presentedtheir activites of past one year. The Karnataka teamconsisting Rev.Fr.Brian Pereira SJ- the State Advisor,Natalia, Sahail, Navya, Vishal and Steven presentedtheir report which was followed by the report of TamilNadu. The Tamil Nadu state team comprised ofRev.Fr.Igni - the State Advisor, Ruban, Angela, Nikhil,Fehmi, Shridhar, Robin and Prof.Vimal- StateAnimator.

After a short break, Andhra Pradesh teamcomprising of Rev.Fr.Shailendra SJ- the State Advisor,Sandeep, Sandhya, Nandini and Vinod presented theirstate report. This was followed by Maharashtra withthe state advisor Rev.Fr.Roy SJ, Pearl, Franklin andConrad presenting the state report. This was followedby presentation of reports by Commissions viz. NDC,NWC and AYCM. NWC report was presented bySr.Roselin, Pearl and Natalia. Rev.Fr.Sabu Davis SJ,Prof.Vimal and Sridhar presented the NDC report.

It was followed by the House, DocumentationCentre & Publication reports which was moderated byRev.Fr.Louis SJ. The House team consisted ofRev.Fr.Louis, Mr.Edison, Mr.Nazres, Mr.Basker,Mrs.Sylvia, Mrs.Mary and Mr.Samson. The housereport was presented by Mrs.Sylvia, the documentationcenter report was presented by Mr.Edison and thepublication report was read out by Mr.Basker-Managing Editor of Rally. After the hectic day, to amuseus Albin and Prof. Vimal made us play some games.The next session was sharing of reports of NationalTeam and National Full Timer. This sharing was

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moderated by Fr.Brian Pereira. Post supper, weentered the hall for the final session of the day whichwas the summation of the reports by Prof. G John. Hesummed up saying that ‘as we draw inspiration fromJesus, what AICUF is doing through the length andbreadth of this country is exactly like what Jesus didsome 2000 years before as accounted in the Bible.’He matched each of AICUF activities, by quotingbiblical verses, to what Jesus did. At the end hecautioned the AICUFers not to get lost in winds ofsweeping changes but to remain stoic, solid and firmlyrooted in AICUF Ideology and further stated that ‘Saltis good, but if it loses its saltiness What is the use?

Viji, Reena, and VinodDAY 4 Report

24th August 2013We started the day with the mass celebrated by Fr.

Roy. The day was allotted for presenting milestonesof states and the commissions. Out of the 8 statesonly 5 states presented their milestones. Tamil Nadualso presented their SPD (State Policy Document) forratification and approval that was presented by prof.Vimal. There was an urgent call for the meeting of the3 commissions after which the National team had ameeting with the. This was followed by the movementsession. Following were the agenda of the movementsession:1. Role of NCs in the movement: Fr. Henry clarified

about the role of the NC’s in the movement2. A structural design for commission team.3. To change the NWC Coordinator and suggested

to find someone for replacement before the nextCouncil.

4 .Andhra Pradesh – suggestionsRegular workshop for the NT’s and NC’s.Regular check on the programmes at theNational level.National Council to infuse activism instudents.Close follow up with the NT’s and NC’sback in the state.

Then the topic of the Dalit Commission came upfor which Prof. Vimal put forth the suggestion of a

proper structure and also suggested that StateConveners of different Commissions could be allowedto attend the National Council as observers as ameasure to strengthen the State Commissions. It wasfelt that it was against the provisions of constitution asto who can attend the National Council. Dr.G.Johnsuggested that this can be allowed on a test basis fora year and a final decision can be taken after a yearwhich was endorsed by Fr.Henry and other councilmembers. So, the upcoming conveners of the statecommissions can be a part of the National Councilduring the next year.

The appointments made were: Fr. Vijay as the StateAadvisor of the Gujarat, and Fr. Roy as the StateAdvisor of the Maharashtra.

There was a request from Sandeep that can AICUFshall put pressure on the Jesuit colleges as they don’tsupport the movements even at the unit levels to whichFr.Shailendra also added that he also faced problemsregarding the same topic.

Fr. Henry also said about the appointment of thenew National Advisor by the search committee, andhe further added that revival and revitalization of stateshas to be done by executing more unit programmes.With this the movement session ended. This wasfollowed by a session by Fr.Henry to help theparticipants understand the constitution. After this hadcultural night.

Shalini Riya and NikhilDAY 5 Report

25th August 2013After a very fun filled photo session we gathered in

the hall for our role-wise meeting. The old and new

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NTs stayed back in the seminar hall whilethe old NCs and new NCs gathered in theRefectory and the old and new SFTsoutside the seminar hall. Fr.Henry cameto address the new NTs and gave them afew instructions about their roles to beplayed in the National level. The old NTsshared their personal experiences with thenew NTs and told them about the dos anddon’t and how to go forth proceeding withtheir work. The NTs listened very attentively and theold NTs left the seminar hall and went to the G-Hallleaving the new NTs to themselves to discuss theirwork and elect their new convener. The meetingcontinued into the secretive elections. The new NTsintroduced themselves to each other. The NTs spokeabout their state problems. Then the election processtook place in which we chose convenor and co-convenor. The person with the highest votes wasappointed as the convener and the one with the secondhighest votes was appointed the co-convener.

The old and new NCs of Gujarat, Bihar,Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh,Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka gathered to discussthe roles and duties of the members in the NationalAICUF and the states. The blurred image of our roleswas made clear by Dr. G. John after he explained theclear-cut character differentiation between the NTs andthe NCs. We discussed the significance of “Rally”-themouth-piece of AICUF and in turn our importance inpromoting the magazine and encouraging thesubscriptions at regional, local and state levels. All theNCs promised to bring in articles and subscriptions

throughout the upcoming year. Overall, it was a sessionwhich proved utmost importance to all the new NCs ofAICUF- (Navya)

“The old and new SFTs spoke about theirexperience in AICUF and discussed on how importantit is to have a leadership and skills developmentprogram for the new SFTs and NTs. They mentionedthat it would enhance their knowledge about AICUF.They felt it was important for all the states to celebratean AICUF day all over India on one particular day,more like an “National AICUF Day”. – (Steven).

After the meeting, we assembled back in the hallto conclude with the valedictory mass. Throughout themass we had all the states singing songs in their statelanguages. At the end of the mass it was announcedthat Nikhil the NT of Tamil Nadu will the convener forthe upcoming year and that Johnson the NT ofChhattisgarh will the co-convener. The old NTs handedover their responsibility to the new NT members ofthe states, after which all the participants of the NationalCouncil were given a memento. Thus, came to an endthe successful 25th National Council.

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The National Council according toArticle VI point 19-22 states that:19. It consists of two studentdelegates and one full timer fromeach state elected from and by theState Council, the State Adviser, theFull-timers at the National Centre,one student along with one adviserone animator from eachcommission and the NationalAdviser. In the National Council onlystudent delegates have votingpower. Only Catholics are eligibleto be members of the NationalCouncil. However the Councilshould be competent to invite othersto enlighten the council or specificissues or to share specificexperiences of various groups.

20a. It sums up the experiencesof different states, leading tonetworks of solidarity at the nationallevel. It ensures on-going self-evaluation and theological andi reflection for the progressof the movement. It decidesthe topics and themes ofnational level programmes.20b. The representatives ofeach commission in the NationalCouncil share reports and

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experiences and present issuesconcerning their commission inevery council meeting.21. It convenes nationalconventions/congresses, andappoints national level committeeson specific issues as and whenrequired.22. It takes up any other mattersthat might require attention withinthe framework of the Constitution.It meets at least once a yearpreferably in August. Its term ofoffice is one year.

The year 2013 is the 25th year ofNational Council of Before 1989,CCM meetings were commencedbut later in the year 1989 after the3rd National Convention when theNew Constitution was passed, therelevance of National council wasalso mentioned. Having a Council

gives the movement a federal setup; it makes it more democratic tofunction. The states functionautonomously and at the end of theyear during the council meetingstate leaders along with theaccompaniment of advisers cometo understand one another in themovement, to analyse itsinvolvement, activities and alsochallenges one another in theirideological clarity and experiments.Every council emerged as a uniqueexperience. All the 25 councils havevarious reasons, issues, motivesand orientations behind and withthem.All the states come together tolearn, share, understand and createnetwork of strong united force forthe movement to grow stronger.Council is like a platform that theNational level coordination provides

so that the states come and makethe proceedings possible. It

is like when we light a sparkthe fire will automaticallyburn to let the light spread.It is the united force of thestates that makes the

movement strong. National isnot a parallel movement, it is a place

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where the unifying force of themovement is stored and preservedin form of documents, pictures,reports and sharing.With the members we rejoice andregister feelings and stories of theyear that went by. We leave ourpresence when we sign theregistration sheets. It gives aplatform to each one to DEBATEand also argue with open mind andheart for the sake of the movement.It provides a better clarity in theirstate activities in the coming future.

With new members it is tobe renewed of new experiences,ideas and creativity. Each year thecouncil sees new student memberswho go back to their states withrenewed mind-sets to challengethemselves and stand against theunjust society.

With the members, werepresent the oneness of all thestates during the councilproceedings, unity that themembers share, glorious historyand also it rejoices the studentcentrality of the movement which isthe most important pillar of .

With the members, wereplace the conventional thoughtprocess with a new one, traditionswith a new ones, conventionalmethods and practices withinnovation and creativity and theformer National Team with the newNational Team during the council.

With the members, werevisit and rebuild the past throughthe nourishment of the newmembers with the historicalimportance of and the betterunderstanding of the Constitution offor its democratic growth in the stateand national levels. We build astrong framework of through theNT members in their states whoform the pillar on which the Nationalis based. It rebuilds the networkingand collaborative spirit of themovement.

When the national teamstarted the preparation for thecouncil during the last two NTmeetings, the years’ experiencewas still fresh in our minds. Itnurtured the team members to beopen to the various changes that

could be brought about in . TheTeam, after a lot of discussion cameup with an idea that the themeshould be related to the presentscenario of both in the National andstates levels/ commissions. Afterthe successful completion of lasttwo meetings, the team came upwith the theme “New challenges to: Revisit the past, Rebuild thefuture”. This theme was chosen notonly keeping in mind the future ofthe student community but also themovement at large. We have cometo a stage when the burning firewithin us wants to question and finda solution to the stagnant status ofthe movement. THE 24th Nationalcouncil with the theme “Let’sChange Our Attitudes and BreakOur Bondages to Rise & Lead” wasa start to our thinking process as towhat could be done to drift back tothe age of student activism. Thusto break our bondages we need tohave the openness to freely revisitthe past strategies and rebuild thefuture plans for the betterment ofthe movement.

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February:6th February, debate on Nuclear Energy was conducted

at Andhra Loyola College in

Vijayawada.

April:One day workshop on the dangers

of Nuclear Energy for ten of our

students.

72-hour hunger strike by ten of ourstudents (19th -21st Apr) at

Idinthikarai.Issued a press release

asking the government to meet demands of the people

of Koodankulam, Tamil Nadu. “Student Movement

Against Nuclear Energy” was started as it helped us to

witness and understand “leadership” and “peoples

movement”.

May:Two days work shop (9th & 10th May) on Anti-

Nuclear Energy at Ananda Jyothi.

Two days Campaign(11th

and 12 th May) against

Anti-Nuclear Energy at Lenin Center, Vijayawada.

Three-days workshop and campaign on Nuclear Energy

at Hyderabad.

Five of our Students attended a seminar on

‘Sustenance of Local Economy’

organized by NAPM (National Alliance

of Peoples Movement) at Hyderabad.

June:Ten of our students had a one-week

exposure (5th– 10th June) to Lokayat, an

activist group in Pune on issues l ike

Globalisation, Indian Economy, Hiking of Petrol

ANDHRA PRADESH AICUF STATE REPORT

prices, Renewable energy, GM foods etc.

July:State Council of at Ananda

Jyothi, Nagarjuna Nagar. (14th – 15th

July). Fr. A.X.J Bosco, former provincial

of Andhra, was the main resource person.

Fr. Selvin Raj, then National Advisor

pictured AICUF at National level.

On the eve of the feast of St.Ignatius of Loyola, on 30th, students

screened the film “The Mission” for the

catholic students of Andhra Loyola College.

August:On the anniversary of bombing of Hiroshima-

Nagasaki (6th to 9th Aug), a Peace rally was

conducted to promote world peace in Vijayawada a n d

workshop on the dangers of Nuclear war for the students

of Nirmala School in Vijayawada.

On 7th Aug a campaign at Lenin center, Vijayawada

on the dangers of Nuclear energy.

Workshop on Comprehension (Aug, 10-12) at Ananda

Jyothi, Guntur.

As the people’s democracy is not respected at

Koodankulam and several other parts of India, we declared

Aug 15th as a Black day.

Two-days campaign (17th – 18th Aug)

against Nuclear dangers at Sub-Collectorate

office and Prakasam Barrage, Vijayawada to

bring awareness against Nuclear energy.

September:On teachers’ day (5th Sep), in Andhra

Loyola College, views of lecturers and Students

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were collected on “Can Smart education

replace human teaching”? And the views were

displayed on college notice board.Three-day campaign (15th -17th Sep),

against Nuclear energy was conducted at

Vijayawada, Eluru and Guntur.

November:Three days (16th -18th Nov) workshop on

leadership of women with the theme

“Women: Get up and Speak out” at Ananda Jyothi,

Nagarjuna Nagar. Three members of Abhivyakthi,women wing of Lokayat Pune, were resource persons.

Three-day lectures on topics; “Sustainable Solution to

Energy Crisis”, “Impact of FDI in Retail on Indian

Economy”, “Economic Reforms: Are they making India

a Super Power?” , “GM Foods: Poisoning Economy

and Health” at different colleges and Press Club in

Vijayawada, Hyderabad and Tenali were conducted.

Mr. Neeraj Jain, founding member of

Lokayat was the resource person.

December:Two-days workshop (1st -2nd Dec) on

Indian Economy at Ananda Jyothi.

Seminar (3rd Dec) on “Sustainable

Solution to Energy Crisis” at ALIET on

3rd of Dec. Students from ALC and

Stella College participated.

Annual work camp in VRO villages

close to Sullurpeta, from 27thDec – 1sJan). Forty

students from various units had joined the

camp.

January:Three days Campaign cum exhibition (4th -6th)

was conducted at Vijayawada Annual National

Book Festival, against dowry and in

support of renewable energy.

unit of ALC, initiated to Screen the film

“The Motor Cycle Diaries” which depicts

the formative adventurous journey of

Che Guevara was organized in ALC at

Devaiah Auditorium on 11th of Jan.

Between 12th- 16th of Jan, five of our

students participated in the

Koodankulam, expressing their

solidarity.

AprilOne day hunger-strike, followed by four-

day awareness campaign and exhibition invil lages against Nuclear park, with a

capacity of 9000 MW at Kovvada, in North

coastal Andhra, about 80km north of

Visakhapatnam. The project would evict six

fisher-folk villages, with a population of

about six thousand to accommodate the

nuclear plant.

MayFour of our students participated in National level

Student gathering at Malapuram, and were part

of preparation for National Youth Manifesto.

AugustIn the wake of introduction of BRAI Bill

(Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill),

on 8th

of Aug, we conducted “QUIT BRAI, GMOs and

MONSANTO”.

Vs VIMOCHANACampus programs are conducted on

banner and off-campus programs are

conducted on Vimochana and

SMANE(Student Movement Against

Nuclear Energy) for a wider participation

and a better secular appeal.

APPVOCACYUtilizing the virtual space on Social

Networking sites, especially on FB, through different Groups

and a Community Page, we involve in advocacy (appvocay),

campaigning and bringing awareness on issues and

strengthening the popular movements. In a way we are

changing the ‘face’ of Facebook.

Links on FBhttp://www.facebook.com/groups/.ap/

http://www.facebook.com/groups/SMANE/ (Student

Movement Against Nuclear Energy)

http://www.facebook.com/groups/

vimochana/

http://www.facebook.com/apvimochana

Submitted by

- ANDHRA PRADESH

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1.One Day OrientationProgramme with FatuhaYouth.

One day Orientationprogramme for the AICUFers ofCatholic Church, Fatuha unit on18th A ugust, 2012.2.N.T & S.F.T TrainingProgramme.

The N.T. member Mr.Innocent Ekka & Miss SapnaKumari, State Full-Timer tookpart in the N.T. & S.F.T. Trainingprogramme conducted atChennai f rom 28th September to1st October 2012.

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Introduction:AICUF Bihar, has brought in lots of renewal and empowerment among the youth through

various state activities under the guidance of Fr. Sabu Davis, the Bihar State Advisor.

3. Office Bearer’s MeetingOffice Bearers’ Meeting on 7th

October, 2012. There were 24participants from six regions.4.One Day OrientationProgramme

One day orientationprogramme for 25 participants atCatholic Church, Jamalpur onNovember 11th, 2012.5. National Women Commission

(NWC) And Dalit Commission (NDC)3 girls and 2 boys from Bihar State participated in this training

cum workshop along with the State Advisor Fr. Sabu Davis.6.Seminar on Migration

Four AICUFers from Bihar took part in the seminar onMigration organized by the National AICUF at Chennai from 23rdto 25th November, 2013.8.Seminar on Journalism

A two day seminar on journalism was organized at TarangBharti, Ranchi and four AICUFers attended.9. Core Team Meeting.

One day Core Team meeting on 24th February, 2013 at YouthCentre, Chakaram. Mr. Ritesh Edgar- the state Full- Timer presentedthe report of the state activities of July to December, 2012.10.West-Bengal Day:-

Mr. Innocent Ekka, the National Team Member along withstate Full Timer Mr. Ritesh Edgar from took part in the West Bengal

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Day Celebration.11. Core Committee Meeting

One day core teammeeting on 13th March, 2013 atSneha Dhara Youth Office, SewaKendra, Patna and 11 participantsfrom Patna units.12.Yesu Mahotsav Meeting

From Patna Region, 2members participated in a one-day planning meeting of YesuMahotsav at Social DevelopmentCentre, Ranchi.13. Core Committee Meeting

One day Core Teammeeting on 31st April, 2013 atYouth Centre, Chakaram. Thetheme for the Convention was“Challenge Students’ Activism torethink and redevelop.”14. Gaya Deanery LevelOrientation Camp

At Catholic ChurchMasaurhi, a three day camp wasorganized for the A ICUFers ofthe Gaya Deanery from 27th to29th Apri l , 2013.15. Bettiah Youth Convention

The State Advisor Fr.Sabu Davis, Full Timer MissSapna and six AICUFers from

Bihar State took part in the Bettiah Regional Youth Conventionheld on 3rd June, 2013 at Bettiah.16. Core Committee Meeting

One day Core Team meeting on 9th June, 2013 at YouthCentre, Chakaram.17. Nalanda Deanery Level Orientation Camp

A three day Deanery level orientation camp was organizedfor the AICUFers at Catholic Church, Barh from 31st May to 2ndJune, 2013. 47 participants took part.18. Magadh Deanery Level Orientation Camp

79 AICUFers from four different parishes participated in thisdeanery level youth programme organized by Patna.19.Bihar State Convention21st June 2013

A four day Bihar State Convention was held at Youth Centre,Chakaram on the theme “Challenge Student’s Activism to Rethinkand to Redevelop”. The youth from six regions namely, Bettiah,Muzaffarpur, Buxar, Purnea, Bhagalpur and Patna took part. Therewere 130 participants. Fr. Sabu Davis, State Advisor handled thefirst session on “History” .22nd June 2013

Inaugural Eucharistic Celebration was by Most Rev.Archbishop William D’Souza, S.J. He told about the essential fivehabits or five good things which a youth should posses. The ChiefGuest was Rev. Fr. Joseph Raj, Education Director and the Guest ofHonour was Fr. Anthony Panangatt, the pioneer of the youthmovements in Patna. Mr. Innocent Ekka, National Team Membergave the Dynamics of the Convention. Fr. Peter Ignatius, S.J. gavethe Key Note Address. The 2nd session on “Challenge UniversityStudents activities in Politics” was by Mr. Ajit Julius, senior AICUFer.He explained about the Christian participation in politics. He alsomade aware about the minority rights to the youth. Mr. Mukti Prakash,senior AICUFer handled a session on“Youth and Politics”. 3rd session wason “Global Political Analysis” by Dr.Louis Prakash, S.J. He stressed on thepoint that the time has come for theChristians to enter politics”. 4thsession was a panel discussion on thetopic-”University Students’ Role inActive Politics”. This was facilitatedby Mr. Mukti Prakash.

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23rd June 2013The day started with

Eucharistic Celebration with theParishioners. Fr. Satya Prakashwas the main celebrant. The 5thsession “Challenge StudentsActivism in Religious Activities”was by Fr. Henry, S.J. The 6thsession, “Challenge Social Life”was by Mr. Ajit Julius. Mr. Ajittold about the realities of thesociety which is still not knownto the youth.The Exposure Programme,

The participants weredivided into nine groups of 12each along with two LOCmembers and went to differentplaces for the exposure.

State Team Members – 2012-13

National Team Member Mr. Innocent EkkaNational Council Member Miss Shalini RiyaState Dalit Convener Mr. Rohan KumarState Women Convener Miss Shashi ToppoState AYCM Convener Miss Jasmine TiggaState Refugee Commission Mr. Ritesh EdgarState Full Timer Miss. Deepika KumariState President Mr. Manohar Kumar

Regional Advisors

Patna Fr. Sabu DavisMuzaffarpur Fr. Joseph MossesBuxar Fr. Jose ThanniparaBettiah Fr. Henry Fernando / Fr. DilipBhagalpur Fr. Sebastian MurmuPurnea Fr. Marianus Minj

20. Other activities:-Orientation on Personality and

Leadership to the students of ITI(Industrial Training Institute) from 3rdto 4th September at Loyola, Kurji,Patna. There were 63 participants.

Seminar on PersonalityDevelopment and Career Guidance tothe rural youth at Catholic Church,Gulni. Programme was conductedfrom 8th to 10th September, 2012.There were 59 participants.

38 Catholic youths from Patna Archdiocese participated in theICYM regional convention which was held from 21st to 30th October,Khunti, Jharkand.

Ten youth from Patna Archdiocese attended the Culturalexchange Programme organized by Jesus Youth at Kerala from 15thto 31st December,2012.

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Secretariat Chennai from 29th September to 1st October 2012.Fr. Yacub attended the training program conducted for theadvisors and animators at ISI Bangalore, from 14 to 18September 2012. AIUCF National Women Commission arrangedtraining cum workshop program at AICUF Ashram Bhopal from16 to 18 November 2012, in which Shilawati, Manju, Ema andVikesh participated. Fr. Praful Bara, Sonia, Dezi,(Kunkuri)Jyotishand Priti (Ambikapur) and Wilfred (Jashpur) participatedin the ‘Magis’ program held at Bangalore from 1 to 5th November2012. Sixteen AICUFers and two men from Jashpur JanSanghash Samiti represented Chhattisgarh State for the AnnualTribal Festival organized at Echome, Kerala from 7to 8 Dec.2012.

On November 8, 2012, Philomena, the national full-timeralong with Br. Vincent visited Loyola College. On 16th December,2012, a Leadership Training Programme was organized for theAICUFers of Loyola College Kunkuri in which representativesfrom Ambikapur and Jashpur also participated. There were morethan 100 participants including two representatives from St.Joseph hostel, Holy Cross Hostel and Loyola Hostel Units ofAmbiakpur respectively and one representative from Jashpur.

On 27th January, 2013, 80 AICUFers of Loyola CollegeKunkuri, Jashpur went on a trip to the river bank of Ib. On 10th

February, 2013 AICUFers collected Rs. 8, 234 through fun gamesand contributed towards the cause of suffering people.

Fr. YacubKujur, S.J.State Advisor

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1. A.G.S.D.M Meeting was held on 14/10/2012. New N.T. & N.C.Members were welcomed.

2. Seven students participated in Magis program at Banglore.3. Three students went to Don Bosco School Chotaudepur to give career

guidance to 10th, 11th & 12th standard students. More than 150students participated in the training.

4. JYOT is a mouth piece of AGSDM. Elected Pritesh Macwan as anew Editor of JYOT magazine and, Rahul Rathod Co-editor ofmagazine.

5. Christmas celebration on 27th December 2012 AGSDM officeAshadeep. 25 students from different units participated in thiscelebration.

6. AGSDM-AYCM (Adivasi Yuva Chetna Manch) of Gujarat organizedone day seminar on “Adivasi Ashmita” at AShadeep. The seminarwas Conducted by Mr. Anand Vasava (Co-editor of Adilok Magazine).30 students participated in this seminar.

7. National Full Timer Philomena Gomes and Fr. Selvin Raj SJ visitedGujarat on 24/01/13.

8. Discussoin on “Inter cast marriage” System in tribal areas.9. Fr. Vijay D’souza took charge of AGSDM as a new state advisor of

and the youth Co-ordinator of Gujarat on 1st of April 2013.10 AGSDM-AYCM organizedpersonality development camp for

Sabarkantha Adivasi students. he campwas conducted at Modasafrom 3rd May to 6th May. AYCM core groupmembers Jitu Lata,Naresh Dodiyr and Hetal Tabiyarconducted it successfully.

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11. On 12th May 2013 anorientation programme for studentswho wouldparticipate in Summer camps and33 students Participated.12 Summer Camps: - Organizedfour summer camps and the lastcamp on Damn! Displacement wasat Valsad Gujarat. 7 studentsparticipated in Gender Assertioncamp at Bangalore. 6 studentsparticipated in politics of statedivision & its impact onmarginalized people at Nalgonda.7student at Ahmednagar and 19students for Damn! Displacementat Valsad, Gujarat. Around 39students of AGSDM participated inall summer camps.13. Gujarat state council on 23/06/

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Salient features.GJYM (Gujarat Jesuit Youth Ministry) started Blog and Face Book

profile for youth to give them information regarding job placements, socialawareness, programmes, camps, training, information and keep them intouch with AGSDM and our aim behind this to connect students to GJYMBlog as well as bring awareness that how one can use social networkingpositively.Journalism camp with Rista for AGSDM students. The first

training programme on leadership on17th & 18th Aug with Oasis. There will be6 trainings once in a month.14. We arranged a career guidanceprogramme for north Gujaratstudents from 28th to 30th June 2013.Three students took part. The campswere conducted in Mahesana and Bhilodaat St.Xavier’s high schools.15. Jyot Editorial board meetingwas held on 7/07/13 at AGSMD office

Ashadeep. Editorial board decided thatJyot will be published on

summer camp topics.16. State Advisor of Gujarat Fr. Vijayalong with three students

participated in Magis and worldyouth day at Reo-de-Janero, Brazil

from 8th to 31th July 2013.17. State full timer Rahul Rathod withFr. Vijay arranged unit level visit

during 14th to 25th June 2013.

18. AYCM celebrated Adivasi Dinon 4th July 2013 where 550students participated under theleadership of State Convenor Mr.Naresh Dodyar. The Chief Guestwas DSP of Anand Dt. Mr. RajendraAsari who himself is Adivasi andaddressed the students to be trueto their Adivasi Identity.19. AGSDM students participated

in “Leadership trainingprogramme at Chanod nearDabhoi from 9th to 11th

Aug 2013. The trainingprogramme was organised byOASIS (A Selflessinternational Society) anNGO.33 students participatedin this camp.

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24TH NATIONAL COUNCILThe State Advisor, Fr. Brian Pereira SJ along with Mr.David – the State full-timer, Mr. Steven –the formerPresident, Ms. Lizzel – the National Women’sCommission Convener, Mr. Ronson (NC) and Ms.

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KARNATAKA TEAM (2012–14)

DESIGNATION 2012- 2013 2013 - 2014

State Advisor Fr. Brian Pereira SJ Fr. Brian Pereira SJ President (NC) Mr. Ronson Menezes Mr. Sahail Saldanha Vice-President Sch. P.V Joseph Ms. Navya.A.Lawrence (NC) Secretary Ms. Natalia (NT) Ms. Smenita Pinto Joint Secretary Ms. Sowmya KP Ms. Aquila Shafeeque Executive Member Ms. Celin Mary Mr. Vishal D’Souza (NT) Executive Member Ms. Angelina Mr. Manoj Baptist Executive Member Ms. Monica Mr. Chelesta Margret Executive Member Ms. Miriam Mr. Madhu. C Executive Member Ms. Diksha Mr. Sharukh Khan Executive Member Ms. Sunu Simon Ms. Steffy Marion K Executive Member Mr. Paul Clinton Mr. Sandesh D’Souza Executive Member Mr. Amith D’Souza Ms. Akshitha Executive Member Ms. Annie Jenifer.B Mr. Ashwin Clod Mendonsa Executive Member Ms. Smithi Gilbert SWC Ms. Amrutha Ms. Been Thomas SDC Mr. Sandesh State Full-timer Mr. David Jacob Mr. Cyril Prabhu & Mr. Steven Goveas State Animator Ms. Nisha Bosco Mrs. Maria Furtado & Mr. Prashanth

Natalia (NT) attended the 24th National Council inChennai from 13th to 17th August, 2012. During theNational Council, the members approved and ratifiedthe State Policy Document of -Karnataka.

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KARNATAKA REGIONAL YOUTH CONVENTION,BELTHANGADYThe Youth Commission of Karnataka Regional CatholicBishops’ Council in collaboration with , ICYM and otheryouth movements organized a Regional YouthConvention – “Yuvajanotsava 2012” for nearly 5,000youth leaders in Belthangady from 28th to 30thSeptember, 2012. The theme of the convention was,“Transformed by Faith – Transforming the World.” Morethan one hundred AICUFers from Karnataka activelyparticipated in the convention and pledged to become“agents of social change and fight for the rights ofminorities.”MAGIS – SOUTH ASIA, 2012The AICUFers of Karnataka wereinstrumental in organizing MAGIS –2012 in Bangalore from 1st to 5th

November, 2012. The threefoldpurpose of MAGIS program was, todeepen our faith in God; to becomeaware of the social realities of ourtimes; and to dialogue with variouscultures. On the first day, Fr. FrankieSerrao SJ, the Provincial of KarnatakaJesuit Province celebrated theinaugural Mass. This was followed bya couple of sessions on Ignatian Spirituality and a“Praise and Worship Service.” Then the participantswere divided into 18 subgroups and sent for “3-daysMission Experience” to villages, cancer and HIVhospitals, leprosy centers, and various other places.On the final day, we had a very meaningful sharing ofthe “MAGIS Experiences” by 18 groups. Fr. EdwardMudavaserry, the Provincial of South Asia, celebratedthe closing Mass of MAGIS-2012. More than 350participants from different Provinces of South Asia(including 150 AICUFers from Karnataka) attended thisgathering. STATE_MEET-2012The Karnataka State Meet-2012 was organized inMangalore from 8th to 10th December, 2012. Thetheme of the State Meet was “Unite to Ignite NewHope”. Three hundred and fifty AICUFers from various

Colleges across Karnataka participated in the StateMeet. Mr. Eric Ozario, a famous cultural-activistdeclared the event open after the Inaugural Mass. Fr.Selvin Raj SJ, the National Advisor of gave thekeynote address. In the afternoon, Ms. Albertina, aformer AICUFers from Goa, addressed the participantson the topic: “Youth and Human Rights.” The day endedwith an inter-collegiate cultural competition on thetheme, ‘Unite to Ignite New Hope.”On the second day, the participants were sent todifferent places like, old age homes, orphanages,rehabilitation centers, etc, to experience the starkreality of today’s society. In the evening, all theparticipants were taken to a nearby beach to enjoy the

beauty of Coastal Karnataka. As partof “learn through fun” exercise, theparticipants of the State Meet wereinvited to build sand castles on thebeach on relevant social themes andshare their reflections with others.On the third day, Ms. Vidya Dinakaran,a renowned social activist addressedthe AICUFers on Human RightsIssues. This was followed by aninspiring presentation by Ms.Philomena, the National Full-timer on

“Rally” magazine. The State Meet concluded with theHuman Rights Day celebration. To mark this occasion,we organized a massive rally on the theme, “Youthfor Human rights.” More than 1,000 youth – holdingplacards and shouting slogans – marched through thestreets of Mangalore town to spread Human Rightsawareness.RALLIES FOR A CAUSEDuring the year 2012-13, the AICUFers of Karnatakawere pro-actively involved in the lives of strugglingmasses. On several occasions, when there wereHuman Rights violations in the state -AICUFers took to the streets to demand justice. In thisreport, we have highlighted a few occasions where wemade positive interventions in the lives of peoplethrough rallies and protests.a. The Exodus of the North Easterners:

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b. Anti-Nuclear Rally in Bangalorec. Protest against EWS Ejipura Land Grabd. Protests and Candle Light March to

Condemn Violence against WomenOBSERVANCES OF SPECIAL DAYS ANDSEASONS:a. World AIDS Day

The AICUFers in several unitsof Karnataka observed the WorldAIDS Day on the 1st of December,2012 by participating in rallies, stagingstreet plays, and displayingdocumentaries. Two commonmessages that echoed in all thesecelebrations are: “Let us stop HIVtogether” and “Let us stopstigmatization and discriminationagainst HIV/AIDS victims.”b. Ignatian Week Celebration

To celebrate the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola,the AICUFers in some Jesuit Colleges observed“Ignatian Week.” Quiz on the life of St. Ignatius ofLoyola, collage, portrait painting, and elocutioncompetition on “The Relevance of the JesuitEducation Today” were organized.c. Christmas Celebration:

Christmas is a time ofsharing and caring. During thistime, the AICUFers of variouscolleges in Bangalore conductedinter-collegiate competitions on theGospel themes like “Revelation”,“Good News”, and “El-Shaddai.”The AICUFers invited some specialguests like, the mentally andphysically challenged children andsenior citizens and entertainedthem through cultural shows. Fromthe savings of their pocket money AICUFers in a coupleof units bought gifts and shared them with their specialguests.d. Women’s Day Celebration:

To mark the International Women’s Day celebration,in some units of our state, the AICUFers put up culturalshows and exhibitions on the 8th of March. The purposeof these celebrations was to acknowledge theachievements of women, promote gender equality andwomen’s empowerment. We are happy to place onrecord that women constitute more than half the

number of total AICUFers inKarnataka.OUTREACH PROGRAMMESThe AICUFers of our state frequentlyvisit places like Old Age Homes,Leprosy Centers, Orphanages,Central Jails, etc. as part ofoutreach programs. In some of ourunits AICUFers were involved inraising funds for the needy throughfood fests & cultural shows. Recentlya few AICUFers of Bangalore Zone

put up a musical “Lessons of Life” to support BijapurMission.Emulating the “College to Village” program pioneeredby St. Xavier’s College, Kolkotta, we have initiated asimilar program in Bangalore where the AICUFers offerfree tuitions for students studying in Governmentschools.

RURAL EXPOSURE CAMPSa.The Mangalore Zoneorganized a Rural ExposureCamp for the AICUFers inNeerude from 31st October toNovember 5th, 2012. This camphelped the AICUFers to get outof their cosy ambience (of homeand college) and experience thehardships poor people face intheir day-to-day lives because ofthe various forms of

discrimination and exploitation in our society.

b.The Bangalore Zone organized a Rural ExposureCamp for the AICUFers in Raichur from 19th to 23rd

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October, 2012. Thirty AICUFers along with 8 facultymembers attended this camp held under the theme:“Reach the Unreached”. The campers visited thevil lagers and had a f irsthandexperience of the problems like,poverty, child labour,unemployment, illiteracy, castediscrimination, poor health andhygiene. The AICUFers also got aglimpse of the unique customs andtraditions practiced by villagers inNorth Karnataka during this camp.MAGIS AND WORLD YOUTH DAYMr. Cyril Prabhu, full-timer and Ms.Lizzel Pinto, the former NationalWomen’s Convener along with Fr.Brian Pereira SJ attended the MAGIS Program andWorld Youth Day celebration in Brazil from 12th to28th July, 2013.IGNITORS- COLLABORATIONEvery year, Karnataka Province Youth Commissionconducts an “Integral Formation Program” calledIGNITORS for thousands of college students. Thisyear, the AICUFers played a major role in the successof this program. They looked after the logistics ofIGNITORS program and assisted the facilitators ofIGNITORS group to reach out to nearly 15,000 collegestudents in Bangalore and Mangalore.BANDWe are happy to place on record that this year wehave launched two “ Bands” in Bangalore andMangalore. The members of thesebands conducted Spirit-filled Praiseand Worship Service during theIGNITORS retreats. In the monthof May, the Band released its firstalbum of action songs (which willbe useful for the retreat preachersand the trainers to make the retreatsor the training sessions interestingand participatory).

NATIONAL TEAM MEETINGSMs. Natalia Fernandez was appointed the NationalTeam member from Karnataka for the academic year

2012-13. During the year, sheattended several NationalLevel meetings and served asa liaison between Nationaland State unit. – Karnatakais grateful for her selflessservice and generosity.JHEASA NATIONAL LEVELSEMINARMr. Calvin, Ms. Rachelle andMs. Avisha from St. AloysiusCollege, Mangaloreparticipated in the JHEASA

National Level Seminar organized in Chennai on thetheme, “Integrity towards Prosperity” from 13th to15th January, 2013. NATIONAL FULL-TIMERS VISITOn April 2 and 3, 2013, the National full-timers, Ms.Philomena and Bro. Vincent visited the – KarnatakaSecretariat in Bangalore to do a pilot study of theNational Summer Camp. We are grateful to them forgraciously involving us in the planning of the summercamp held in ISI-Bangalore.NATIONAL SUMMER CAMPSAmong the 4 National Summer camps held this year,the AICUFers from Karnataka participated in the campsheld in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat.a.KARNATAKA:- Ms. Aquila, Mr. Seevanth and Mr.

Shino Abraham along with Ms.Natalia, the NT member,represented Karnataka in theNational Level Summer Campheld at Indian Social Institute(ISI) in Bangalore from 17th to21st May 2013 on the theme,‘Gender Assertion’. TheAICUFers, who were attendingthe camp in Bangalroe showedtrue spirit of generosity by

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donating blood at a “Blood DonationCamp” organized by Janadhare – ayouth group associated with -Karnataka.b.ANDHRA PRADESH:- TheSummer Camp in Andhra Pradeshwas held at Don Bosco Academy inNalgonda from 22nd to 25th May2013 on the theme, ‘EcologicalConsciousness TowardsEnvironmental Sustainability’.Mr. John Lucas and Mr. KennethAnderson attended this camp from - Karnataka.c.GUJARAT:- Mr. Ronson, our State President and Mr.Heston attended the National Level Summer Camporganized at Paraspada & Borpada in Gujarat on thetheme ‘Damn!! Displacement’ from 1st to 5th June2013.DOCUMENTATION:The Karnataka Secretariat has set-up a well-furnisheddocumentation center consisting of books anddocumentaries related to various social issues.STATE COUNCIL:The State Council for the academic year 2013-14 washeld on July 6 to 7, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Arts andScience College, Bangalore on the theme “Regroup

to Reignite”. More than 100AICUFers from 25 units attendedthe State Council.On the f irst day, after theintroductory session by Fr. BrianPereira SJ, the former Full-timer,Mr. Prashanth Kumar presentedthe “History of .” In the afternoon,Fr. Francis D’ Almeida SJ – theformer State Advisor, gave a talkon the legacy of movement inKarnataka. This was followed by

the presentation of the annual reports by different units.On the second day, Fr. Brian Pereira addressed theparticipants of the State Council. He invited them tobecome “Dream Engineers” and work to bring apositive change in the society. We concluded the StateCouncil with the elections of the new office-bearersfor the State Ex-co.NEW UNITS:Apart from inaugurating a couple of new units incolleges, this year we have started an unit in St. PiusX Parish (Kammanahalli) in Bangalore. During the nextacademic year, we intend to establish 5 to 6 new unitsin colleges and start units in Christ Church, Manipal(Udipi Diocese) and St. Anthony’s Church, T. C. Palya(Bangalore Diocese).

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State Executive MeetTraining programme to the StateExecutive members at SameekshaKalady from 28th to 29th July 2012.It was guided by the eminent Keralaex-advisors such as Frs. HenryPattarumadathil, S.J., SebastianPainadath, S.J., and Mr JoyThomas.State Leadership CampOrganized a three-day StateLeadership camp for 40 AICUFersfrom 31st August to 2nd September,2012. Fr. Aneesh, S.J. Mr.Sebastian Britto and the animatorsof three units Srs. Mini Rose, Gracyand Mr. Sabu handled varioussessions.State Exposure CampExposure began on 26th December2012 at Anapantham, a tribal villagein Thrissur. Anapantham tribalvillage was chosen in order to

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experience the indigenous life style of the tribal people and their burningissues. 40 AICUFers from various zones of Kerala participated.Mr. Sidharth, the Police Inspector of the village inaugurated the exposure

officially. Ms Bindhu the Panchayat Presidentpresided over the inaugural meeting andassured her wholehearted support andcooperation for the exposure. Frs. ThomasVazhakala CMI Thrissur-Iringalakuda zonaladvisor and Jose Pulinthanath, S.J. inspiredthe participants with their felicitationmessages. Mr. Mohanan, the son of the triballeader called Mooppan and Mr. Sreeni Tribal

promoter represented the village leadership. Fr. Augustine Vattoly andMr. Martin gave input sessions on tribal and environmental issues.Joining Hands with the striking villagers at Kathikudam40 AICUFers joined hands with the striking villagers in Kathikudam, avillage affected by the industrial pollution. NGIL (Nitta Gelatin JapaneseCompany) -KSIDC (Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation)company pollutes the entire Kathikudam village and the Chalakkudi River.The AICUFers sat with the villagers in protesting against the inhuman actof the government supported company.Green Community and Silent SpringGreen Community members were fully involved in the propagation and

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the spread of the ideas of the bookSilent Spring throughout Kerala.has been part of Green Communityactivities.“Nuclear Energy: Its Impacts andProspectives”- One-day SeminarStudents Christian Movements(SCM), Kerala Council of Churches(KCC) and organized a one-dayseminar on Nuclear Energy: ItsImpacts and Prospectives( A s h a n k k a g a l u mPratheekshakalum) on 15th

December 2012. There were 50participants f rom thesemovements. After listening to thesessions and screening adocumentary on the AdverseImpact of Nuclear Energy theparticipants from different collegestook a vow to spread awarenessamong the students about thedanger of nuclear energy.Kerala Tribal Forum March andProtestKerala Tribal Forum membersconducted a one day march andprotest at Secretariat TVM to getthe land ownership of the tribalpeople of Idukki Perinchankkutty on18 December 2012.One Billion RisingAICUFers and the State advisorjoined ‘One Billion Rising’ the

people’s movement on “violence against women” on 2nd January 2013.Eve Ensler (Feminist, playwright, and dancer), Kamla Bhasin and AnnieRaja participated in the interaction. The subject of the interaction was“why violence against women is on the increase?”.International SymposiumAICUFers with unit advisor Sr.Cecilia participated in an internationalsymposium on Religion, Culture and Society conducted by Loyola Collegeof Social Sciences Sreekariyam on 12th January 2013.Youth for Environment and JusticeOn 1st to 5th May 2013 over three hundred participants from sociallycommitted organization and movements gathered together to attend theprogram “Youth Dialogue” conducted by Youth for Environment andJustice.Emerging KeralaA Table Talk was organized by NAPM (National Alliance of Peoples’Movement) to highlight the adverse impact and consequence of newdevelopmental paradigm of the present government called EmergingKerala. It was inaugurated by BRP Bhaskar freelance writer on 5th

September 2012.NAPM (National Alliance of Peoples’ Movement) National BiannualConventionNAPM (National Alliance of Peoples’ Movement) organized a NationalBbiannual Convention on 17th to 19th November 2012 at Sal SabeelGreen School Thrissur. The former Thrissur Zonal Advisor Fr DevasyaPanthalukaran, State Advisor and AICUFers participated in theConvention.OLAM (Old Leaders of Meet) Gathering and Book ReleaseOLAM members came together and organized a public gathering torelease a book on Fr Samuel Rayan, S.J. (Naaleyilekkoru Neelkazhcha)the former Kerala State Advisor. Cardinal Mar Alanchery released thebook and Prof. M.K. Sanu, the renowned Malayalam literary critic receivedthe first copy of the book.Three Day SeminarAICUFers participated in a three day seminar conducted by Loyola Collegeof Social Sciences, Sreekariyam on 22nd

to 24th March 2013, with the theme “therole of youth in peace, conflict andcommunal harmony in civil society”.

Participation In National Programmes24th National CouncilThe national council representatives Mr.Albin (NT member), Ms. Roseena (NC

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Member), Ms. Rosemary (NWC),and State Advisor participated in the24th national council at NationalSecretariat Chennai on 13th to 16th

August 2012. Advisors’ andAnimators’ Training Programme,ISI, BangaloreFr Thomas Vazhakala, CMI(Ir injalakuda-Thrissure ZonalAdvisor), Dr. Threasyakutty(Morning Star College, Angamali),Sr. Mejo (Principal, VimalalayamCollege, Kochi), Sr. Ceciliya (AllSaints College, TVM), Pro. Sabu(Mary Matha College Wayanad)and State Advisor participated in thenational level training programmefor the advisors and animators. Itwas held on 15th to 18th September2012.International seminar on‘Migration’, ChennaiSix AICUFers with the State advisorparticipated in an InternationalSeminar on ‘migration’ held athouse Chennai from 22nd to 26th

November 2012.

National Summer Camp,BangaloreSix Kerala representatives alongthe State advisor participated in theNational Summer Camp held atIndian Social Institute, Bangalore

from 18th to 21st May 2013 on the theme“Gender Assertion”. National Summer Camp, Ahmednagar,MaharashtraSeven AICUFers from Kerala participated inthe National Summer Camp held atAhmednagar in Maharashtra from 26th to29th May 2013 on the theme “EcologicalConsciousness towards EnvironmentalSustainability”.Special Programmes conducted by different zonesEach zone had its own yearly planned programmes. These are some ofthe Zonal level activities where the State team participated.Zonal Fresher’s CampTrivandrum Zonal fresher’s camp was held at centre TVM on 28th July2012. There were 30 students who participated in the camp. Frs. Ranjith,S.J., Aneesh, S.J., Zonal Advisors of TVM conducted the camp.Leadership CampTrivandrum Leadership Camp was conducted at St. Joseph’s SchoolBalaramapuram, TVM by the State Team. There were 50 students whoactively participated in the camp. The sessions were led by Fr.Ranjith,S.J. ( Trivandrum Zonal advisor), Fr.Aneesh, S.J. and State Advisor.Trivandrum Zonal Social Awareness CampTrivandrum zone conducted a one-day program for 40 AICUFers on 28th

of July 2012 with the theme “Encourage activities ,leadership and socialawareness among AICUFers”Zonal Fresher’s and Leadership CampThrissur Irinjalakuda Zones organized zonal fresher’s and leadership campon 10th to 12th August 2012. Fr. Jose Puninthanath, S.J. inaugurated thecamp and Fr Thomas Vazhakala, Advisor Thrissur Irinjalakuda Zone andSyam P.S. animator guided the camp. 40 students actively took part inthe camp.Social Awareness CampThrissur Irinjalakuda Zones organized a social awareness camp on 12th

to 14th October 2012. There were 40 participants. Fr. Jose Puninthanath,S.J. inaugurated the camp and Fr Thomas Vazhakala, Advisor ThrissurIrinjalakuda Zone and Syam P.S. animator led the camp.Kannur Zonal Leadership and Social Awareness CampKannur Zonal Leadership and Social Awareness Camp was held at IRC,Pariyaram on 3rd to 5th August 2012. The principal Fr. Clarance Paliathinaugurated the camp and inspired the participants with his thoughtprovoking words. There were 50 participants.

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CSA- ANHADHThe CSA- students organized a oneday programme to formallyinaugurate the beginning of socialinvolvements in the college on 9th

August 2012. They called theprogramme as ANHADH (TheVoice from your innermost being/conscience). It was inaugurated bythe State Advisor Fr JosePulinthanath, S.J. and Rev. Dr.Jose Thekkan CMI gave thepresidential address.Ernakulam Zonal AICUers’ andSenior AICUFers’ GatheringErnakulam Zonal AICFers’ andSenior AICUFers’ organized agathering to bid farewell to Fr HenryPattarumadathil, S.J. the formerErnakulam Zonal advisor and towelcome Fr. Toby, S.J. as the newZonal Advisor. It was conducted on30 to 31 August 2012.Unit-level activities wereconducted according to theyearly planning of each unit likesessions on personalitydevelopment, social awareness,communication and leadership

skills, workshops on media awareness and exposure camps.

The State Election Camp (SEC)The SEC of the academic year 2013-14 was held at CENTRE Trivandrumfrom 26th to 28th July 2013. The Election camp was formally inauguratedby Fr. Martin Unit Advisor Nirmala Giri College, Kannur. Srs. Gracy andAkhila facilitated the students. Fr Joy James former State Advisor inspiredthe students with his sharing on ideology, Vision and Mission. MrSebastian Britto, Frs. Saji, S.J. and Joe Mathew, S.J. gave sessions ongroup dynamics and team building. At the end of the election camp thestudents elected the following members.The following are the new office bearersPresident : Nirmal Nicholas Secretary : Ahil AntoTreasurer : Irine Johny NT : Rince RajuNC : Rose Jose NDC : Oster RaimondAYCM : Jerin Jose NWC : Maria VargheseHRC : Jinto RC : Jomon

State Fresher’s Camp (SFC)Kerala State Fresher’s Camp was held at Sameesha (Kalady) from August9 to August 11, 2013. 40 new AICUFers from different zones participatedin this camp. Fr.Sebastian Painadath, S.J. inaugurated the camp.Frs.Jose Pulinthanath, S. J. and Saji, S. J. guided the camp. Frs.Toby,

S.J. Joy James, S.J. Sebastian Painadath, S.J.and Mr.Sebastian Britto handled sessions on selfawareness, self-esteem, effective communicationskills, : History, Vision and Ideology andalternative spirituality for the youth today.

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TRINITY ELECTION AND MEETINGThe year began with the elections for the trinity. Thetrinity was elected in the 1st week of February. ShilpiDey, Lorrain Ramos and Clinton Fernandes wereelected as President, Secretary and Treasurerrespectively.

The First Trinity meeting was held on 26th March,2012. The concept of making ‘The AICUFer’ an e-magazine along with a few hard copies wasdecided. It was decided that the Extended SteeringCommittee interviews were to be held on 28th

March, 2012. The Extended Steering Committeewas appointed on April 9th, 2012. The followingcandidates were selected- social Outreach andAction-Pratiksha Tripathi, Publicity Coordinator-Carel Pereira, Prayer Coordinator- Cassandra

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Rodrigues, Editor of ‘The AICUFers’- Renisha Mall,Cultural Coordinator- Yamini Kulkarni and of ‘ThePhoenix’, ‘Jivan’- Ninoska D’soza.organizedInterreligious prayer services for all the orientationsof St. Xavier’s College, as well as prepared theliturgy and conducted the choir for the Inauguralmass.The First Extended Steering Committee meetingwas held on 21st June, 2012. To go along with thecollege theme, it was decided that the focus thisyear would be on ‘Conservation’. It relates toconservation of justice, values, paper, water etc.It was decided to have regular SC meetings onFriday. Bringing to life the “less than Perfect” streetplay theater was discussed. ‘Unity in Diversity’ wasselected as the topic for the Phoenix.

GENERAL MEETINGSThe first General meeting for the Senior collegewas held on 4th July, 2012 for the senior College.It was also an orientation and the Motto, Thrustareas and ideology of was discussed.The second general meeting was held on 17th July,2012. Shilpi Dey and Pratiksha Tripathi conducteda discussion on ‘Conservation of the dignity ofwomen’. Conservation’ was decided as the generaltheme for the year and themes for the AICUFer,Pheonix and Jeevan were decided as ‘ChallengingInhumanity’, ‘Unity in Diversity’ and ‘Human Rights’respectively. also conducted the choir and liturgy

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for St Ignatius Feast Mass on 30th July andorganised a cultural performance on ‘Patriotism’for the same.

SAVE THE GIRL CHILD attended a rally on ‘Save the Girl Child’ on 1st

September organized by the Young Women’s CatholicAssociation. It was a brief session of about 1 hour thatculminated at the Gateway of India.

A number of activities were conducted for the GirlChild week ‘Ujali’. On 4th September, the movie“Iron Jawed Angels” was screened that portrayedthe various struggles women have to go throughto fight for their rights. On the following day, MrSoham Pattekar, an enthusiastic AICUFer,conducted a Defense Workshop for AICUFers. Onthe 8th, a Creative Workshop was organized byMs Carel Pereira. She taught the art of makingquelling cards and various other creative activities.To sum up the whole event, a Cycle Rally on ‘SaveGirl child’ was organized by the Social outreachand Action Coordinator, Praktiksha Tripathi.AICUFers went on Cycles from Marine lines toColaba. Besides the banners and posters, faceand T-Shirt painting were the some methods usedto convey the message.

YES CAMPThe Youth Encounter Session (YES) camp wasconducted from 30th to 2nd November at St. Xavier’sVilla, Khandala and 37 participants attended the camp.The theme for the camp was ‘Conservation’.NEWSLETTER RELEASEThe second edition of the newsletters, ‘Jeevan’ and‘Phoneix’ was released. The theme for ‘Jeevan’ was‘Human Rights’ and Phoneix was ‘Unity in diversity’. Astall of a variety of cultural dishes were put in thecanteen. DAY 2013? To mark a successful ending, day was celebrated

on 20th January 2013 and the state magazine ‘TheAICUFer’ was released. We were privileged tohave the National Advisor, Fr.Selvin Raj andNational Full timer, Ms Philomena Gomes for thecelebration.

Events from February 2013 to June 2013TRINITY ELECTION? The year began with the elections for the trinity.

The trinity was elected in the 1st week ofMarch. Renisha Mall, Serah Koshy, Bhanvi Kumarand Soham Patekar were elected as President,Secretary and Treasures respectively. It was thendecided that this year, the trinity would be calledthe ‘Core Team’.The interviews for the extended steering

committee was conducted on 26th March, 2013.NEW STEERING COMMITTEE MEETINGOn 6th May the steering committee met to decide thedates of office cleaning. Renisha, Crislin, Soham andVivek visited Reay road, a slum area. It was thendecided that would conduct an outreach program twicea week to interact with the children there. The SC meton 20th May in order to plan activities as college startsin June. It was decided that hence forth all Socialoutreach activities would be called ‘Parivarthan.’ Theorientation video was edited.The first SC meeting after college opened was heldon 11th June. General Body meeting was decided tobe held on the 1st Tuesday of every month. A calendarwould be made which would encompass Activities forthe year to come.INAUGURATION OF at PUNEOn 12th July 2012 Inauguration of the for the academicyear 2012-13 was held. On this occasion Adv. Sr. JulieGeorge and Prof. Edwin Rosario addressed thestudents. Sr. Julie spoke enlightened the students for

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the need for women empowerment. She spoke onvarious issues affecting women from the very birth.Prof. Rosario spoke on the need of student populationto take up issues affecting the society around them.He also stressed need for proactive in every situationsthe same day the executive committee of was elected.The members who were elected were:President: Ms. Leonora MendisVice President: MR. Akshay SatputeSecretary: Mrs. TasneemPhaltanwalaTreasurer: Mr. Pravin TribhuvanVISIT OF Fr. SHAILENDRA (STATE ADVISOR OFANDHRA PRADESH)23th July 2012 The state Advisor of Andhra Pradeshvisited Pune unit and spoke to the unit members. Hespoke on the topic Socio-Economic Analysis. GUEST LECTURE ON FDI IN RETAIL BUSINESS.On 3rd August organized a guest lecture on the topic‘FDI in Retail Business’ for all the students in Puneunit. Mr. Neeraj Jain, who is one of the best knownalternate economists in the country and also theFounder of the Lokayat was the resource person ofthe evening. He highlighted the benefits and thedrawbacks of FDI. LEADERSHIP SEMINAR AT JDV CollegeOn 12 August organized a leadership seminar for themembers with the support of the brothers from DeNobili College. About 70 students actively participatedin the seminar. STREET PLAY – MULGI ZALI HO had organized a street play for Pune students withthe help of the Brothers of De Nobili College on 15

Sept, 2012. Lokayat, a social activist group performedthe play, titled ‘Mulgi Zali Ho’. This play portrayed therole of women in Indian society. At the end of the playthere was also a panel discussion on the same topic.Our chief Guest for the day was Mrs. Alka Joshi, thedirector of the play.AICUF’S PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONALWORKSHOPOn 4th October 2012, St. Vincent College in associationwith Pune Jesuit Province and JIGSA organized aninternational workshop on Heroic Leadership.president Ms. Leonora Mendis (T.Y.B.Com), & VicePresident Mr. Akshay Satpute (S.Y.B.Com), FranklinFernandes attended the workshop. This was a twoday workshop conducted by Dr. Chris Lowney theauthor of the book Heroic Leadership for New Era”.BAL MELAOn 1st December the scholastics of de noblie organizeBal Mela every year. This year was the 25th Silverjubilee. This was a fun fair for the under privilegedchildren. There were nearly about 2500 children. Therewere games, cultural programs conducted. ScienceExhibitions were put up by students from differentschools. NATIONAL ADVISOR’S & NFT VISITOn 19th January National Advisor Fr. Selvin Raj &National Full timer Ms. Philomena Gomes visited ourunit.NATIONAL COUNCIL24th National Council Meeting of was held at house,Chennai from 12-17 Aug. Franklin Fernandes, RenishaMall, Delfi Chinnappan, and Ms. Leonora Mendisparticipated in the National Council. Mr. FranklinFernandes was elected as the National Team Memberas well as the National Convener and Renisha Mallwas elected as the National Council Member. This wasa historic moment for Maharashtra State since this isthe first time that Maharashtra gets this post of theNational Convener.NWC, NDC & IMCSNational Women Commission & National DalitCommission Training programme (NWC & NDC)camps were held at Ashram Bhopal on 17 & 18 Nov,

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2012 to elect the new convener for both thecommissions. The participants: Pearl D’souza,Siddhant Sarpate, Neha Pawar, Franklin Fernandes,Ms. Leonora Mendis participated in the camp. Studentsfrom various states like Bihar, Chhattisghar, MadhyaPradesh, Tamil Nadu etc also participated. During themeeting Pearl Dsouza and Siddhant Sarpate wereelected as the NWC and NDC co convenors.International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS)in collaboration with the organized study secessionon migration in House Chennai from 22-26 Nov, 2012.There were 9 international participants and 40 nationalparticipants. The secessions were held for three days.Mr. Franklin Fernandes, Renisha Mall, Pearl D’souza,Vivek D’souza attended the IMCS-IC council(International Movement of Catholic Students).NATIONAL CAMPS PARTICIPANTSGender Assertion, Banglore- Pearl Dsouza, ImranpremjiPolitics of the state, Nalgonda- Siddhant Sarpate,Lester MartisEcological Consciousness, Ahmednagar- SiddhantSarpate, Vivek Dsouza, Imran Premji, Franklinfernandes, Conrad Lestegoun, Leonora MendisDamn Displacement, Valsad- Siddhant Sarpate, ImranPremji, Franklin Fernandes, lester Martis

NATIONAL TEAM MEETING AND EX ERSCONVENTION CORE TEAM MEETINGDuring the last academic year the NT of MaharashtraFranklin Fernandes attended all the national teammeetings that was held in the house Chennai duringwhich he also participated in the Core committeemeeting for the ex AICUFers convention. Activities likeFlame of Truth signature campaign for the Tibetanrefugee, Post card campaign for the Dalit Christianand Muslim rights, Tamil Eelam, training camps,seminar organizing etc were conducted andparticipated as well.

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A. Orientations1.State Exco – an orientation was held for

the newly elected State Exco members on

22nd July 2012.

2.Jesuit Candidates – an orientation was

organized for the Jesuit candidates of the

province on 1st November 2012.

3.Orientations were held for the university

students of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish on

14th September 2012. XIM (Xavier Institute

of Management) – Jabalpur, and Jabalpur

unit on 4th November 2012. XISA (Xavier Institute of Social

Action) Raipur, Chhattisgarh on 9th December 2012. Holy

Cross Nursing College – Ambikapur,

Chhattisgarha on 12 -13 March 2013.

B. Seminar1.A seminar was organized on “Jashpur

Bachao “at Ashram on 2nd December

2012 the seminar was open to all. Our

resource person was Fr. Virendra Xalxo

S.J.

C. Exposure1.Barela Mission–An Exposure programme

was organized for the AICUFers at Barela

Mission from 28th February – 2nd March 2012.

D. SWC1.Women’s day–International Women’s Day was organized

by the State Women Commission on 10th

March 2013, at Bhopal.

E. MediaM.P produced an orientation material. The

material contains an introduction, state

history & constitution of . These materials are

being given to the unit advisors.

As per the planning done at the”Jashpur

Bachao Seminar. M.P in collaboration with

the JESA (Jesuits in Social Action) &

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JESCOM (Jesuits in Communication and

Media) of Madhya Pradesh Jesuit province

launched a Social Documentary on

“Visthapan” Vikas ya Vinash.

A devotional Song CD named “Yeshus Mekha

Lagdas”, in promotion of regional language &

culture is produced by State Adivasi

Commission. The CD contains the Christian

devotional songs sung in kurukh language.

G. Inauguration of M.P Office: -On 21st April 2013, Rev. Fr. Boniface Panna

S.J, provincial of Madhya Pradesh Jesuits inaugurated the

Office. This year was marked the 25th year of in Bhopal.

H. Collaborations: -State Adivasi Commission in

collaboration with Kurukh Literary Society

of India will be organizing a Convention

from 23rd – 24th October 2013 for the

Students & 26th – 28th October 2013 for

Intellectuals. The main agenda of the

Convention is to include Kurukh language

in the 8th Schedule & promotion of

Kurukh language.

I. Participation in National Level

Programmes

1. NT & SFT Training – 2 participants from the state

2. Magis – 4 participants from the state

3. NDC & NWC – 8 participants from the

state

4. IMCS – 2 participants from the state

J. Status of the State: -Previously M.P. had 7 units (Bhopal, Indore,

Gwalior, Jhabua, Jabalpur, Hosangabad,

Itarsi) this yearit’s left with only one unit

Jabalpur.

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L.S. Vidya

AWARENESS PROGRAM TO THESTREET CHILDREN

On 21st of July the Chennai Loyolacollege unit members along with someseniors came together (12 Members) togive an awareness program for the streetchildren in Green fields hotel, Chennai. 55children and 5 staff members participatedin the program. The awareness programwas given on the theme of ‘The importanceof Education, Cleanness, and De-addiction’.STATE COUNCIL 2012 -13

The Tamil Nadu State conducted thestate council on the topic “Let us rise againas movement to save the youth and thesociety” for 2012-2013, from July 27th to29th. 75 students participated from 21 unitsin the council .

Mr. Xavier Arokiasamy spoke on theway today’s youth think and act and theirmorals Rev.Fr. Selvin Raj (NationalAdvisor) spoke on ’s history and growth.Rev .Stephen spoke on ‘the youth of TamilNadu and Media’. The historical context ofmedia, its present place and post as today’strend and tomorrow’s challenge was veryelaborately discussed. Talk on ‘WomenEmpowerment’ was by Ms. Patricia. Sheexplained the concept of womenempowerment she also made it clear whyhas its target groups. ‘Leadership skills’ by

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Mr.Vimal was an interactive session, all theparticipants being leaders, had a veryinformative time.

The new state Ex-Co memberswere elected: R.Ruban as electedPresident, J. Sridhar was elected Vice –President, P.Paramaiya was electedSecretary, L.Arokia Angeline was electedJoint Secretary, N.Anusuya was electedTreasurer, L.Ruban was elected National

Team Member, Angela Teresa Kalloli wasmade National Council Member.ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OFKUDANKULAM NUCLEAR POWERPLANT (KNNP) PROTEST

Students from St.Xavier ’scollege unit went for the One yearanniversary of Kudankulam Nuclear PowerPlant protest along with the state advisorFr. Igni SJ and the state full timer Mr.Sathishon 16th August. 2000 people gathered andparticipated in the progrmme Dr.Udhyakumaran and Mr. Pushparayan who werethe organizing that protest gave us fullsupport for us.

First s tate-executive commit teemeeting on 18th August 2012 at statesecretariat, Trichy.

The following decisions had been takenat the meeting;

The units should makedocuments about their activities.

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There should be separate noticedboard maintained in the unit.

Organizing meetings at the unitlevel at least twice in a month.

Units can try to form a culturalteam in order to develop the cultural andfolk skills of the students.

Workshops on social issues,leadership, personality development,Traditional folk arts and Media educationcan be conducted to the members at thestate as well as unit level.

Units could adopt a nearby villageWORLD BLOOD DONATION DAY

As per the decision taken by thestate EXCO members the world blooddonation was celebrated at all the unitlevels on 25th September.STATE UNIT ADVISORS MEETon 6TH

October 2012The unit advisors of 17 colleges,

the state executive committee, theAdvisor, the animator and the state fulltimer took part in it.STATE UNIT PRESIDENTS MEET on07th October 2012

Unit presidents of 15 colleges, the stateexecutive committee, the Advisor, theanimator and the state full timer were participants.SECOND STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETon7th December 2012

Members of state executive committee including theNT and NC, the Advisor, the animator and the state fulltimer were present. It was decided that the Tamil Naduwould hold a state level youth leadershipmeet.STATE DALIT & WOMENCOMMISSION MEET on 8TH& 9TH

December 2012Unit women and dalit coordinators of

17 colleges, The state executivecommittee , the Advisor, the animator andthe state full timer.

The meeting commenced withthe erection of a pillar in honour of all those

who suffered due to discriminationagainst dalits and women Rev.Fr.Joseph Igni, the state advisor,elaborated on the need to have suchcommissions and meetings. professorG. John, the national animator, spoke onthe topic of leadership.

Rev.Fr. Jeeva Raj gave ‘theplace of dalits and women in leadershipand politics’, Rev. Fr. Bernad.D. Samyspoke on ‘the leadership of dalits andwomen in politics’. He elaborated on the

women’s reservation bill and and gave many points to bepondered upon.there was a debate on the topic ‘Is the

cause for Tamil Nadu being in its presentdark period- the politicians or thesociety?’ We then had a session byRev.Sr.Roselin, the coordinator of theNWC(National Women’s Commission),who explained about the growth of themovement and the birth and timeline ofthe NWC.

We had Mr .Sathish , the statefull timer give a detailed report of theDharmapuri massacre and vandalism.Are-election was conducted for the postof State Women’s Coordinator andDiana from Auxilium college, Vellore was

elected for the post.THIRD STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES MEETon27th December 2012

FOURTH STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTESMEETon 10TH & 11TH January 2013MEGA YOUTH CONVENTION 2012-2013

The Tamil Nadu state andJesuit youth commission conducted a statelevel youth leadership convention on thetheme ‘O youth , let us hold our heads highand lead as leaders’ to emphasize on theleadership of the youth in today’s situation.It was held on the 12th and 13th January2013 in the Jubilee Building, St. Joseph’sCollege, Trichy.

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Day-1The convention commenced

with the inauguration ceremony. Thechief guests were Rev. Fr. John Britto,Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier, Rev. Fr. Arul Oliand the guest of honour Dr. ChristhudasGandhi –IAS. The welcome address wasgiven by Rev. Fr. Joseph Ignaci, the stateAdviser, who said that youth leadershipis vital for the emancipation of society.Mr. Christhudas Gandhi –IAS, elaboratedon the uniqueness of youth and how theyouth could become perfect and dynamic leaders.

We had a panel discussion on the topic “Tamil Nadu’spresent situation- an analysis”, it was headed by Dr. AntonyCruz. Mr. Paul Newman, gave the history of Sri Lankaand the real issue, Mrs. BalaBharathi, an MLA, who spokeon the corruption prevailing in politics and on the qualityof education in the state and Mrs. Radha who expressedthe violation of women’s rights in media. The audiencethen interacted with the panelists. We had the release ofthe book ‘Social Exclusion’ written by Mr. Kannupillai, whichhad been translated into Tamil by Dr.Antony Cruz.Day -2

A special mass was celebrated, being pongal- theregional harvest festival, by Rev. Fr. Lazar, the Vice.Principal, St. Joseph’s College, Trichy. An interactivediscussion was held on the theme” The Contribution andParticipation of Youth in Today’s Situation”, which wasdirected by Rev. Fr. Henry Jerome. The key speakers wereBro. Williams on corruption, Ms. Santhiya on the lack ofelectricity prevailing in the state, Mr. Manikandan on theSri Lankan issue, Mr. Robinson on theViolation of Human Rights and Mr.Kanakaraj spoke about the issues of theyouth.

The state executive committeepresented social awareness programs,gave the value of leadership and a powerpoint presentation on the same andtaught social awareness songs. We hada session by Dr. U. Sahayam IAS, ananti-corruption activist, who gave a verymotivational speech on how the youth

could play a catalytic role in buildingsociety.

The participants undertook a rally fromHoly Cross College, which was flaggedoff by the Principal, till the sathram busstand. Finally all gathered for the closingceremony, which was presided by Rev.Fr. John Britto S.J, Principal, St. Joseph’sCollege Trichy, Mr. Srinivasan ,Asst.Commissioner of Police, Dr. Nandalala,Mrs. Christy Subhadra, director of KriyaChildren Educational Trust, who spoke

encouraging the youth and addressed the issues plaguingsociety. Also on the dais were Rev. Fr. Joseph Igni, thestate Adviser, Prof. Vimal Gerald, the state Animator, Mr.Sathish, the state Full Timer, The Members of the StateExecutive Council and the Local Organising Committee.Cultural programs were put up by the AICUFers whichfeatured the traditional dance forms: Oyilattam,Kaliyalattam and Paraiattam. A mime on the havocwrecked by mobile phones and a street play on womenissues were staged. The vote of thanks was delivered byRev. Fr. Joseph Ignaci, the state Adviser.

MEDIA EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAMMEon22nd -24th February 2013

45 students from various units took part. The workshopon media education was conducted by Dr. Salo who worksas a Media analyser in ‘Ideas’ Madurai and is an Ex fulltimer.

SUMMER CAMP 2012- 2013 from May 29th to June6th 2013 at State secretariat andVATLAGUNDU 33 studentsparticipated from 11 colleges.

MAGIS AND WORLD YOUTH DAY- The state advisor, Rev. Fr. Joseph Igni, Mr. Fernandus Durai and Ms.AngelaTeresa Kalloli, were part of the Indiandelegation to MAGIS 2013 in Brazil andtook part in the world youth daycelebrations. It was an invigoratingexperience and a l ife changingopportunity.

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On 19th February,2012, AICUF DAY was organised withinthe premises of St. Xavier’s College(Autonomous), Kolkata.The magazine ‘yuvapragiti’ was also launched. The PanelDiscussion saw the presence of eminent personalities suchas Fr. Rodney Borneo, Ms. Bridget Jones, Sr. ShainyJoseph.

On 1st April, 2012 the state council was held. It waspresided over by the then Secretary Ms. Philomena Gomesand SWC Convenor Joanne D’Souza. Out- going StateTeam Members were asked to share theirexperiences and the difference that had madein their lives. The newly elected State Teammembers were asked to share theirexpectations from. Then in the presence of Fr.Dominic Savio, State Co-Advisor, the Stateelections were held.

Ms. Philomena, former State Full Timer ofWest Bengal was elected as the National FullTimer in August. After her, Stacey Xavier wasappointed by Fr. John Felix Raj as the new Full Timer. On31st July, 2012 West Bengal AICUFers took the initiative toorganize the FEAST OF ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA at St.Xavier’s College Chapel.

INDIGENOUS DAY was celebrated on 27th August,2012 at St. Xavier’s College.

AYCM West Bengal along with Hindi & Santali unit ofWest Bengal organised an exhibition and was inauguratedby the State Co- Advisor of West Bengal Rev. Fr. DominicSavio SJ and the Dean of B.Com Morning Department Prof.Swapan Banerjee.

ADIVASI DIWAS, was celebrated on 7th October, 2012,at St. Xavier ’s Primary School. AYCM West Bengalorganized Adivasi Diwas 2012 with the theme “HumAdivasiyokeJazzbatAurSapne”. More than 900 people fromall over West Bengal attended the event. There was activeparticipation of 9 parishes from West Bengal in the CulturalDance and Debate. The invitees for the event were:

Chief Guest- Mr. Thadeus Lakra (State President ofAdivasi Mahasabha, West Bengal & retired RBIAssistance Manager)

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Guest of Honour- Fr. Virendra Xalxo (National AYCMCo- Ordinator)Moderator for Debate- Mr. Joy Prafull Lakra (Ex AYCMWest Bengal Convenor)AYCM National Convener- Chandan Kujur as well as2 other members from AYCM Madhya Pradeshattended the programme.

There was an inter parish cultural dance competition inwhich 8 parishes from all over Kolkata participated. The

cultural dance competition was followed by BihuDance by the members of AYCM WB. Prize wasdistributed to the winners of debate and culturaldance competition.

In October, West Bengal organized StatePuja Camp. The State Puja Camp was held inPandua, Hoogly district, West Bengal from the20th to the 26th of October, 2012. We had 39campers including 11 from the Sonada unit, 6from the Loreto College Unit and 22 from the

ST. Xavier’s College unit.The State Puja Camp 2012 was an exposure camp. The

campers were divided into four groups, each groups wastaken to santhal village that was being looked after andaided by Udayani.

The SWC Camp was held in Kamarchowki from 19-24October.

AYCM State Puja Camp, was held in Pintu School,Siliguri. From 19th – 25th October, 2012. The theme forthe camp was “Hum AdivasiyokeJazzbatAurSapne”. 62campers attended the camp.

The camp was inaugurated by Ms. Anupa moderatorof St. Peter’s School and Bro. Neeraj Toppo in charge ofPintu School.

On 18th November, 2012 Bengali Unit organizedChildren’s Day.

On 3rd December West Bengal AICUFers took theinitiative to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis Xavier.

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“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but

comes through continuous struggle. And so we must

straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’t ride you

unless your back is bent.” Any change, even a change for the better, is

always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.

A. REPORT FROM THE AYCM NATIONAL SECRETARIAT

Summer camp – Damn Displacement! Constructing a dam in

a populated area causes more troubles to the people than advantages.

So to know more about the effects of displacements a summer camp

was organized on the theme “damn displacement” from 1st June to 5th

June 2013 at Borpada, (Valsad), Gujarat. There were 40 people

participants from three states i.e. Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Release of an audio CD. An audio C.D. was released by the national

AYCM named “yeshumekhalagdas” it contains 9 songs which is in regional

and tribal languages, recorded at satyabharti studio, Ranchi.

B. Reports from State Secratariats

GUJARAT

1. 19th august 2012 – celebrated world indigenous day at M P Patel

auditorium hall. A One day program in which 300 students & govt. officers

participated. Program focused on celebrating adivasi culture and

awareness forest rights act.

2. 9th September 2012 – seminar on “adivasi asmita” at Ashadeep human

development center.

One day seminar, talks and discussion upon panchayat system in tribal

areas and adivasi culture. 30 students participated for the program.

3. 18thNovember 2012 – group discussion on ‘what is reservation’ at

Ashadeep human development center.

AYCM ANNUAL REPORT

The main topics for the group

discussion were ‘ the 5th and 6th

schedule of Indian constitution says’

and ‘tribals and panchayati raj’. 25

students participated.

4. 10 February 2013 – group

discussion on ‘inter-cast marriages’

at Ashadeep human development

center. 35 students participated.

6. 4th August 2013 – celebrated

International Adivasi divas at

university auditorium. The program

became grand as 550 students and

50 other + govt. officials joined the

celebration. It was the joint efforts

of Ashadeep, AYCM and

Adiyapakmandal.

West Bengal

1. 31st July 2012- celebrated the

feast of ST. IGNATIOUS LOYALA

at St. Xavier’s college, Calcutta..

2. 27th August 2012 – celebrated

indigenous day at St. Xavier ’s

college, Calcutta.

3. 7th October 2012 - ADIVASI

DIWAS with the theme of “hum

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adivasiyokejazzbataursapne” at St.Xavier’s primary school.

4. 19 -15 August October 2012 - puja camp with recalling the theme of

ADIVASI DIWAS “hum adivasiyokejazzbataursapne” atpintu school,

Siliguri.

5. 3rd march 2013 – DAY at St. Xavier’s college, Calcutta. The members

of AYCM West Bengal actively participated in the successful organization

of Day 2013.

6. 17th march 2013 – AYCM elections at St. Xavier’s college, Calcutta.

Following were elected as AYCM office bearers for the year 2013- 14.

Convenor - Anshula Medha Murmu

Co- Convenor - Atman Tete

Secretary - NishaXaxa

Joint Secretary - NawaldeepDangwar

Treasurer - SaritaNaik

MADHYA PRADESH

5th August 2012 Bhopal(M.P.) celebrated world indigenous day at ashram,

Bhopal. About 140 students and parents participated for the program.

C. PROGRAMS ATTENDED OUTSIDE + NATIONAL AYCM MEETINGS

1. Fr. Virendraxalxo, Chandankujur attended the “world indigenous day”

on 5th August at ashram, Bhopal (M.P.)

2. Fr. Virendraxalxo, Chandankujur attended the “ADIVASI DIWAS” on

7th October at St. Xavier’s primary school, Calcutta.

3. AYCM national meetings

D. ELECTION

National AYCM election 2013 –

2014 was held in ashram, Bhopal

(M.P.) on 27 & 28th July 2013. The

election was to form a national

AYCM core committee for the

coming year. Four tribal states

participated in the election i.e.

Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and

Madhya Pradesh. The result of the

election are:

AYCM National Convener -

Ms.VasantaVasava (Gujarat)

AYCM National Co-Convener -

Mr. Innocent Ekka (Bihar)

AYCM National Secretary -

Ms. AnjanaBakhla (Bihar)

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Every year the commission conducts two programmes. I) Leadership TrainingProgramme II) Dalit Commission Summer Camp. This year the Leadership Training

Programme was held in Bhobal on 17 and 18 November 2012 and the Summercamp was held in Nalgonda on the topic “Politics of State Division and its Impact

on the marginalized people” on 22 May to 25 May 2013.1. NATIONAL NDC AND NWC LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMME

Venue: Ashram Bhopal Date: 17th& 18thNovember 201217th November 2012 was the first day of our training programme that began with

mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Robert Tigga SJ who is the treasurer of Campionschool. Dynamic was delivered by Sr. Roseline the national coordinator of NWC.She talked about the agenda of this raining programme. Fr. Selvin, Prof.Vimal and Dr.G.John offeredFelicitations.Fr. Alexander Jesudass the youth coordinator of Bhopal who delivered the key note address. He emphasizedon tapping the inner power. The next session by Dr. ManjuToppo and was welcomed and introduced By Mr.Nischal. She presented her enriching word on tapping the physical power. Third session of the day by Rev. Sr.Savari, the provincial superior of the congregation of OSM. She delivered her session on tapping the spiritualpower.In the evening Fr. Selvin enriched the gathering on the topic “tapping the political power.” Last session of theday which was breaking the emotional block within every one of us by Sr. Roseline. She used anger therapy tobreak the emotional blocks within the students.The 2nd day of the NWC, NDC leadership camp began with a relaxing yoga & meditation session conductedby Sr. Roseline & Br. Vincent. Siddhant and Ranjita read the report of the previous day. Madhuri translated itinto hindi. Dr.G.John conducted the session on tapping your intellectual power. He told us how to use the

intellectual power in the movement. He spoke mainly of two kinds of leadership –personal & societal leadership. The seven most important things for personalleadership are “know thy self, know your objective /aim, time management,integrating, ability to follow instructions, reading & listening & emotional intelligence”.He said that societal leadership comes only when there is personal leadership .Thetwo important rules for societal leadership are public service before self & co-operativeleadership i.e. leading the group from within & in unity with the group. All this wastranslated into Hindi by Fr. Virandra.

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Fr. Sabu Davis & Prof. Vimal highlighted on the NDC. Fr. Sabu began with an energising action song & gavea brief history of castes in India & urged us to become contributors of change. Prof. Vimal gave us a history ofthe NDC. He told about the yearly camps i.e. the leadership camp & summer camp. He spoke about the Dalitidentity & reality, how they are called untouchables & ‘Panchama’ i.e. Outcastes. He also lined the three foldoppression of race, religion & caste. We then discussed the social, cultural, political, labour & reservationissues with respect to Dalit’s.Fr. Selvin briefed us how is an evolving movement like Transgender, children’s rights, etc. He told us therelevance of today’s unjust world. He explained why ‘reservation’ only on merit is not going to bring equality ina society which is full of disparities and differences. Post- lunch we went in for commission wise meeting i.e.NWC and NDC. Elections were then held for the post of convenor and co-conveno. Sridhar (TN) and Siddhant(Maharashtra) were elected convenor and co-convenor respectively.We had the valedictory mass where Fr. Virendra was the main celebrant and Fr. Selvin and Fr. Sabu as the co-celebrants. Fr. Selvin began with a note on the diverse roles played by a woman. The melodious fusion ofsongs from various languages made the celebration more vibrant. For the sermon Fr. Selvin asked us to makea dramatic display of hell and heaven on earth. We were divided into groups for this purpose. Fr. Selvin thenelaborated on this topic for his sermon. Before Holy Communion we had the oath taking ceremony in which thenewly elected representatives took their oaths. Pearl (Maharashtra) gave the vote of thanks at the end of theMass. We all sang “we shall overcome” in one voice and spirit after the Mass. Mr. Atul, the M.P president spokea few words on behalf of the hosts and felicitated Fr. Selvin, Fr. Sabu, Dr.G.John, Sr. Roseline, Franklin and thenewly elected representatives.

2. Dalit Commision Summer Camp on Politics of State Division and its Impact on theMarginalized People

Venue: Don Bosco Academy, Nalgonda-22nd May to 25th May 2013National Dalit annual camp was held at Don Bosco Academy, Nalgonda. It was on the theme “Politics of theState division and its impact on Marginalized People”.

Challenges for the CommissionThe Commission has no proper structure (Membership)

The Commission is limited to conduct meetings except to Leadership Programme and the summer CampThere are no proper decision making and execution by commission as we do not have proper membership

The Commission is weak in few states. Few states do not represent the national Dalit Commission.The Leadership programme is attended by general AICUFers but not by the elected members or representatives

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“We are not things to be owned. We are human beings. This we’llproclaim everywhere”. The inner voice of every woman AICUFer.Challenges in front of AICUIF NWCViolence against Women: culturally justified violence, discriminatory & domestic Violence, Violence againstfemale children, sexual violence Declining sex ratio, trafficking, child marriage, HIV /AIDS, dowry, enslavingmyths against women, Patriarchy and violence, globalization and violence, Poverty, Lack of Food Security,Water, safety, Sanitation, Health, ignorance, Gender Stereotypes, Search for Human Dignity, effects of globalWarming, environment degradation, Participating in local body elections, fight for 33% reservation bill etc.NWC LEADERSHIP TRAINING CAMP 2012•Theme : Tapping the inner power towards on Alternative Society•Venue : Ashram, Bhopal.•Date : 17.11.2012 & 18.11.2012 NWC Leaders for 2012- 13 Kanimozhi Tamil Nadu (Convener), Pearl- Maharashtra (Co- convener) NWC SUMMER CAMP 2013•Theme : Gender Assertion•Venue : ISI Bangaloe•Date : 18. 5 .2013 – 20.5.13Meetings attended by NWC membersFull timer Ms. Philomena & Sr. Roseline attended the Gender Justice seminar at ECS Bangalore from 8th to11th October 2012. Many of the women students participated in IMCS meet conducted at house Chennai In2012 November.Some suggestions for the bright future of NWCCommitted new women advisors should emerge in the National, State, Regional and unit levelSWC is the foundation of NWC. If there is no SWC, there is no NWC.There should be a strong net work between NWC & SWC.State advisor has to work with feminine spirit and feminine heart for the growth of women students and SWC.NWC Commission leaders can be elected during the council time and they can join the NT meeting right fromthe beginning.Leadership camp can be organized for giving leadership training, to understand the commission, plan forsummer camp, to discuss their role inNWC remember gratefully all the National advisors, State advisors, full timers and all AICUFers for theirencouragement and co- operation.

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The new national team had its start during the 24th national council in the year 2012. During the year the teamhad seven meetings including the 25th National Council itself.No Dates of NT Meeting Venue No.of Members Programme Organised1 13th – 16th Aug. 2012 House, Chennai 112 29th Sept. – 1st Oct. 2012 House, Chennai 11 NT\SFT training3 22nd – 25th Nov. 2012 House, Chennai 8 IMCS study session4 12th – 15th Jan. 2013 House, Chennai 7 Jheasa Seminar5 23rd – 25th March, 2013 House, Chennai 96 26th – 29th June, 2013 House, Chennai 97 21st – 25th Aug. 2013 House, Chennai 11 25th National CouncilDetails of the meeting in brief:1st NATIONAL TEAM MEETING1st National team meeting was held during the 24th National Council at house, Chennai with 10 membersbeing a part of it.2ND NATIONAL TEAM MEETING (along with NT/SFT training programme)Agenda:

Rally theme Date of next NT meeting IMCS Study session and Council NWC/NDC workshop Sharing of states DC & fundsWebsite updating 25th Council Travel allowanceRole clarification to NTs Charts maintenance and new topics

3rd National Team meeting (along with IMCS study session)On the days of the IMCS study session on migration the national team decided to have its meeting every dayafter dinner.The agenda for the meeting was as follows:

Rally theme for the month February Students registration in the movementFund raising and finance JHEASA programmeDirectory and monthly subscription Communication among usSummer programmes Next meetingAny other

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4TH NATIONAL TEAM MEETING (along with JHEASA seminar)Agenda

Website information updating: where, how, when??Ex AICUFers convention in the year 2014Rally theme : March & AprilSocial analysis workshop for SFTs at ISI Bangalore from 22nd April – 5th May, 2013Journalism programmeSummer programme venuesSummer programme for animators at ISI BangaloreNext NT meeting (EASTER HOLIDAY)

5TH NATIONAL TEAM MEETINGAgenda : Summer programme Objectives of each camp/ venue & in charges/ T.A & clarifications/ requirement of translators during camps

Rally themes for May/June/July/August Fund raising and finance for souvenir rally for councilNext national team meeting in June end Directory / SPD / Registered members numbersCore team report and information Any other matter

6th NATIONAL TEAM MEETINGThe agenda for the meeting were as follows:

Preparation towards the next council Rally sub theme for July and new theme if required Special issue to be brought out during the council How to celebrate 25th council Essay competition proceedings so far State revivals

Annual State reports and milestones in 25yrs in the statesRevisiting summer programme

Four National Summer CampsSummer camp 1:NWCTheme: Gender AssertionVenue: ISI Bangalore, BangaloreSummer camp 2: NDCTheme: Politics of state division and its impact on Marginalized people ·Venue: Nalgonda, SecundrabadSummer camp 3: GeneralTheme: Ecological consciousness towards environmental sustainabilityVenue: Ahednagar, Daund (Pune)Summer camp 4: AYCMVenue: Valsad (Paraspada) GujaratTheme:Damn! Displacement5. 25th National Council

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My interaction with the National started with the National Convention in the year 2010 during which I was apart of the incoming National team. Like most of the AICUFers who enter National and without even knowingthe duties or relation which revolves around I too entered. Luckily I was not the only member who was not soaware, but my Convenor too was with me. We were told to organize the National Mid Council as a part of ourfirst activity. Slowly my involvement started and so did my development. Next year I again attended thecouncil as the SFT and outing NT.The year was a magical one I would say because of my one year as NT I learned a lot and could contribute too.Until I came to the council last year I was not aware of the fact that I will be the NFT the same year which Ithought would be my last year. This is the 4th Council that I will attend as a student member and probably it’smy last one too. Thus I would like to share my work for the year in brief along with some observations andreflections about the movement. This whole year has been a bundle of experience and self-awareness for me.I did realize that learning will never come to an end so will the thirst for knowledge.Advisors and Animators programme (ISI, Bangalore)

24 Advisors and Animators of states were a part of the meeting. This programme is conducted totrain the support team of states and equip them with the knowledge of ideology.

History and constitution Role clarification Who are refugeesLeadership & goals Thrust areas Meetings

NT/SFT training programme ( House, Chennai)Organized along with NT members11 NT Members and 3 Full Timers were a part of this programme. It is conducted every year with

the intention to train the NT members and making them fully aware of the movement and its surroundings.The theme was “Being Search”

History and constitution Role clarification Who are refugeesLeadership & goals Thrust areas Meetings

NDC/NWC leadership camp ( Ashram, Bhopal)40 members were present from 5 states. Agenda of the meeting and workshop:Reminiscence of NDC & NWC historySharing of experience for women’s commission and Dalit commission in the statesSharing of experience for women’s commission and Dalit commission in the statesPlanning for women’s commission and dalit commission in the statesElection of convenors for NDC & NWCProposals for NWC & NDC related national level programmesIMCS study session ( House, Chennai)Organized along with NT members“Border and Boundaries: Students, Impacts and Reality” was the theme for the international

study session. 50 students were a part of the programme. The motive of the study session was to analyseand learn about the problems related to migration and the side effects. Members from IMCS were also apart of this study session.

National and International migration Issues related to migrationDomestic migration Vulnerability of migrationLabour migration Media and migration

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JHEASA seminar ( House, Chennai)Organized along with NT members 40 students from different states were a part of the seminar. The theme was “Integrity towardsprosperity”. This programme is conducted to make the students of all Jesuit institution come together andbe aware of various forms of communication.

Inter & intrapersonal CommunicationSocial communicationCommunication with oneself and peersCommunication with natureFriendship and love

??National Summer camps (detailed report is given in the Rally June 2013 issue)25th National Council ( House, Chennai)Organized along with NT members

Is held from 21st – 25th August, 2013 with the theme: New challenges to :Re-Visit the pastRe-Build the future

National Team meetings7 National team meetings including the 25th Council meet were conducted in Chennai

Ex AICUFers Convention Core team meeting (March and April)Last 5 years NFT and Convenor of last year were called for a meeting to think for the convention

Rally editorial board meetingRegular editorial board meetings were conducted and mails were sent after that to generate articles forRally

House Meetings3 meetings were conducted so far

FIRST AICUF UNIT FORMED IN RAJASTHANThe First Rajasthan Unit of AICUF (All India Catholic University Federation) has been formed in St. Xavier’sCollege, Jaipur on 25th August, 2013.Thanks to the efforts of Mr. Davis Lazurus to begin AICUF in Rajasthan. During his visit earlier this year, Fr. Selvinintroduced to us about AICUF and its activities at the National level. We conducted an event under the theme“Frozen Thoughts” in which students came together in various groups and presented their presentations on varioussocial issues taking place throughout the country.The first orientation Of AICUF was given on 25th August, 2013 at St. Xavier’s College, Jaipur in which a briefintroduction to AICUF was presented by Shilpa Susann George and Pratigya Bhambhwani.Our Unit Animators Mr. Davis Lazarus and Mr. Stephen Heldt also guided us by sharing their knowledge aboutAICUF. Mr. Stephen Heldt, who himself was an AICUF member in St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, shared hisexperiences with us about the things he had done.Then the elections were conducted for the various office bearers and the following students were elected:President – Shilpa Susann GeorgeVice President – Jerin John MathewSecretary – Sushmita AindTreasurer – Sheldon DessaAll other members were divided into four committees as per their choice that is:

1. Presentation, Guest Lectures and College Level Activities Committee2. Sponsorship and Fund Raising Committee3. RALLY Committee4. Excursion and Outbound Activities Committee

Finally, the AICUF Unit in Jaipur has been formed. Shilpa Susann George

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NFT and National Advisor’s and Animator’s Visits:S.N. VENUE PURPOSE1 ECC , Whitefield, Karnataka National seminar on Gender issue

2 Manipur: DBC Maram (Nat. Adv & Nat Ani) 3 days unit orientation

3 West Bengal: Puja Camp & day As a part of the organizing team for camp

inaugural address for day on “Renewing

mindsets & transforming lives”

4 Bihar: Patna,Danapur & Maner Parivartan camp Unit visit

5 MP : Bhopal & Jabalpur (along with Br. Vincent) Orientation to the brother about State members meet

Bhopal unit visit: Cancelled by students Jabalpur unit

meeting XIDAS unit orientation

6 Chhattisgarh: Kunkuri, Jaspur and

Holy Cross Hostel (along with Br. Vincent) Unit orientation in Loyola Students meet in Class

Holy Cross girls orientation

7 IMCS International Council Participant On behalf of and Asia Pacific- IMCS attended the

council as a non-voting member.

8 Karnataka: Mangalore State meet and session on by Nat. Adv. and Rally by

NFT

9 Maharashtra: Pune & Mumbai Unit orientation in Pune and Mumbai

10 Gujarat: Anand& Ahmedabad Unit meeting in Anand Reviving process for Ahmedabad

11 North Bengal:Darjeeling, Sonada, Siliguri&Raigung

(along with Br. Vincent and National Advisor) First ever unit visit made to north Bengal along with

orientation in each unit

12 ISI, Bangalore Jesuit Secretaries meet for a session

on along with National Advisor.

13 Bangalore: (along with Br. Vincent) Pilot study for NWC camp on Gender Assertion

14 Nalgonda (Br. Vincent only) Pilot study for NDC camp on Politics of state division

and its impact onmarginalised people

15 Rajasthan: Jaipur unit Unit orientation to a newly started unit at St. Xaviers

My observations about different states and areas of :a) The rich history that has and the Ideology which we follow is something to be cherishedb) Every state is unique with their issues and strategies to work with the studentsc) Activities like Post Card Campaign for Dalit rights, Flame of truth campaign, black day etc were

positively responded to by all the states and according to my calculations we have sent 2000 postcards in about 3 months. Kudos to all the states who made it successful

d) Some states have always willingly provided information as and when requirede) NTs have got a great exposure this year as they have been given the opportunity to organize

various programmes and were also a part of the exposure trips. They overcame all barriers likelanguage, distance, money, educational institutions, demotivation and mind frames to make theyear a successful one for all of us. The change I could notice was beyond my thoughts.

f) All the member states have helped to improve the Rally subscription list as well as helped us toupdate the address list too.

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g) The quality and quantity of articles we received this year did not make us feel that we need to worryfor Rally. The themes were thought after a lot of debate and reasoning

h) Students have been an active support system individually for making all attempts successful.i) I have learned to stand up and answer for what is right and wrong. I deeply regret for all the

mistakes that I left unnoticed.j) Personally the amount of experience and knowledge I have gained will never be washed away from

me.k) There is no parallel movement or body called as Nationals but it is only the states and their initiative

that makes the National strong. Every NT is a pillar and the structure that unifies them is theNational Centre.

l) is a movement and not an organization. People from time to time did try to make it look like anorganization for whatever intentions have failed in their attempts.

m) Our commissions need to be thought for again. We are just restricted to 2 meetings in a year. Inthat case may I question how are we catering to the needs of having such commission? Clashes,misunderstanding between students and coordinators leading to wrong choice should be avoidedand fair chance should be given to all members regardless of any differentiation.

n) Why have we become so terrified to boldly stand and protest for some cause? Some areas dinteven respond when an opportunity was created to react.

o) It would be nice if people who have exposure for at least a year should only be given a chance tobe a part of the Nationals. As by the time people understand the movement half the year is almostover.

p) Some states are really facing serious issues between the advisor and student exco. Such issuesshould be taken care of immediately as and when it is noticed else like students of MP all states willget ready to revolt.

q) It does not take more than two years to shut down or kill a well-functioning movement in a stater) Politics and ganging up is unavoidable at all circumstances and bodies.

At the end I would like to thank each and every member in the house who have helped me build myconfidence and also made all my efforts successful. Truly “we are born into an unjust society” and abiding byit is the options AICUFers have taken for they are determined not to leave it as they have found it.

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The National Secretariate, consists of FOUR different units:1. Office Unit: Fr. Selvinraj SJ, Fr. Wenisch SJ, Ms. Sylvia, Ms. Mary, Mr. Susaimanickam,

Mr. Samson, Ms. Lalitha were part of the Office Unit. This Unit were responsible for thelocal and global communications, finance and accounting.

2. Training Unit: Fr. Selvinraj SJ, Dr.G.John, Ms. Philomena Gomes (National Full-timer),Bro. Vincent were part of the training unit last year. The unit was responsible forhelping to organize the specialized national and international programmes and to sumup the history and the key programmes, experiences and the events of the movement.

3. Documentation Unit: Mr. Edison under the guidance of Fr.Selvin formed theDocumentation Unit, which sustains and promotes the ideology of by disseminatingdocuments and relevant educational materials, which build up documentation of , itshistory and evolution of ideology and socio-political day to day events.

4. Publication Unit: Mr. Nazares, Mr. Edison, Mr. Baskar with a team of students, were responsible for the publicationof ‘Rally’, ‘the Student News’ and educational and training materials prepared by the documentation and education-training units.The day-to-day activities of these Units were guided and directed by the National Adviser, Fr. Selvinraj and theHouse Director Fr. Wenisch

House Meetings:1. In order to revitalize our commitment and deepen our team spirit to serve the movement effectively and efficiently,

we held regular House Meetings. House is primarily at the service of students,Refugees and other marginalized students, youth movements and various NGOs.

2. The Sharing of the experiences of the Full Timers and Adviser, after their visits tothe International, National, State and Local Centers during our meetings providedus, with the current information about their achievements and struggles for theprogress of .

3. We feel the need of Systematic Approach to professionalize our work and functions,and so we meet regularly and discuss about Inter-department, inter unitcollaborations.

4. Prior to each International and National Level gathering, we hold series of preparatorymeetings for the better running of the programme, and evaluate afterwards.

5. Madurai Provincial Visited National Secretariate and had meeting with the staff.

Solidarity and Networking:• The different movements/organizations, who share similar views and ideas about the society, conduct

their programmes here in the House.• Students from France, who come to India for exposure Programmes stay here and conduct their deliberations.

• The House provides accommodation facilities for various student bodies, inthe absence of our programmes.

Final Note:We gratefully acknowledge the generous contribution of Fr. Selvinraj SJ and

Fr. Wenisch SJ.We thank Mr. Susaimanickam, who retired from his work after 33 years of

his service to We congratulate him for his tireless service andwish him God’s Grace.

We appreciate the dynamic service of Ms. Philomena Gomes the outgoingNational Full Timer and Br. Vincent. They resided here at House for the pastone year.

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Editor in Chief: Fr. Henry Jerome, S.J. The National AdviserManaging Editor: Mr. Baskar Mr. Nazares Layout ArtistStudent Editorial Board:M. V. Vasant Anton Jezvin G Sharon Anu MathaiLeo Joseph Angela Teresa Renishamal Roseena Xavier

Department of ‘Rally’ thanks Philomena Gomes, Bro. Vincent, Edison, Manickam, Mary and Sylvia for theirefficient assistance for the better publication of ‘the Rally’.Regular Features of ‘Rally’

Publication Department writes, repackages, and collects articles from reports.‘Rally’ is posted either on 17th or 18th of every month.The articles are collected from Students, Educators, Research Assistants, etc.The reports received from the National Adviser, State Advisers, Full-timers, NationalTeam members and also from the States, Regions and Units are published.The EB meeting is conducted every month in the 2nd or 3rd week.Publishing books on the theme of is undertaken.

The theme that were brought out in 2012 – 2013September 2012 24th National Council ReportsOctober 2012 MigrationNovember 2012 FDI (Fooling Directly Indians)December 2012 : Religious Harmony – Harm ManyJanuary 2013 India Forced Under DevelopmentFebruary 2013 Panchayati RajMarch 2013 WomanityApril – May 2013 The Church We WantJune 2013 Summer Camp ReportsJuly 2013 TransgendersAugust 2013 New Challenges to , Re-visit the Past, Re-build the FutureEquipment : The Publication Department has a computer, a laser printer, and a scanner. These enable us to do allthe publication work here itself. Only the final printing of the magazine is done at SIGA (a Salesian Press).Copies : Copies Printed 2012-2013 : 2000We look forward to:

All the states to contribute articles regularlyDo make it a point to insists the NT members and AICUFers to read ‘Rally’ and give feedbacks.We are thankful to some of the students who are prompt and keep alive the Rally with their constantwriting.Poems, cartoons, letter to the editors, and critical comments are expected from allthe states.

No of Subscribers for RALLY:222 have subscribed for life

11 have subscribed for five years.42 have subscribed for two years

368 have subscribed for a year

Do encourage members to subscribe and keep Rally to march ahead

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History National Documentation Centre was started in the year 1972 by Fr. Paul de la

Guueriviere at the National Secretariat, Chennai with a view to documenting thecommunication and other processes relating to events. It slowly began to documentsocially relevant articles and other print media resources to provide an ambience for thestudents to engage in research and widen their understanding of the society. News aboutstudents and youth, lead articles on the thrust area for or critical are carefully chosen,clalsssified and filed. Since 1989, as a step of improvement, Journals, Magazines andNewsletters which stay on line with our thinking and alternative in nature that is differfrom the mainstream ones are preserved in bound volumes. The Documentation ReprintService (DRS) was launched from Documentation Centre in 1990 to extend support toour movement activists and thinkers to update the resources of current issue basedinformation.Objectives

The Prime objective of the Documentation Centre is to build a comprehensive collection of Documents and thusproviding resources for supporting the movemental growth especially the thrust areas such as Women, Tribals, Dalits,Refugees, Youth and Students, Human Rights and current issues.Need and Purpose of DC

To build an effective collection of documents on the thrust areas of MovementTo maximize the use of the available resourcesTo increase the number of users into an alternative thinking and pro people perspectiveTo document the relevant files of and IMCS.

Services° Documentation Service ° Documentation Reprint Service (DRS)° Reference Service ° Display Service° Circulation Service of Cassettes, CDs, DVDs and Charts for the Solidarity groups only

Technical Level Activities for the year 2012 – 2013This activities include accession of various documents, books, ordering and subscription of Journals, Reports andNewspapers, process of classifying, cataloguing, bookbinding and documentation, maintenance, preservation, and etc.The DC team does the work of Documenting News Paper clippings and thus updates the Facts on Files. This serviiceincludes marking of important news, cutting, pasting, and classifying them into systematic order, indexing and filing inFacts on Files.1. NewspapersWe are receiving the following 6 News Papers from the different regions of our nationin inorder to provide a variety ofnews to the users of DC.

Deccan Herald (Bangalore) The New Indian Express (Chennai)The Hindu (Chennai) Deccan Chronicle (Chennai)The Statesman (Kolkata) The Times of India (Mumbai)

2. ArchivesThe DC has preserved all the publication of . The Rally from 1924 to the present day is in our DC. We have preservedsome of our Rally issues from 1924 to 1960 in laminated as well in CD format and are planning to continue do the restof the issues also. Files of all National Level programmes are preserved in our DC for further use of future programmesand activitises and reference of the users.3. IMCS DocumentsWe have the collection of International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS) periodicals and publications in our DC.4. Student NewsThe publication of the Student News Magazine by the DC becomes a Supplement to “the Rally” since March 2001. Theunderlying philosophy of the Student News is to carry the pedagogy employed and the pedagogy to be derived to the

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Student Community. Four issues of the Student News have been brought out comprising different themes for presentthe year 2012 – 203. Information taken from various JOURNALS, NEWS PAPERS, PERIODICALS and NEWSLETTERSare collected and collated and brought out through the pages of Student News. The pages, especially the centrespreads are used by students to initiate discussion among themselves, Non-Government Organisations to facilitatetheir training programmes on social issues.5. Facts on FilesThe Facts on Files are a preservation of Pieces of Information on various social issues which have collected frominternet. It is updated and the number of files has been increased to more than 850 in this current year of 2012 – 2013.6. Photo DocumentationDC archives the Photos of all the National Programmes and Summer Camps since 1989. The Photos of the NationalProgrammes since 2012 – 2013 is also in cd format.7. Audio and Video DocumentationDC has an Audio and Video collection of Cassettes as well as CD and DVD of important programmes as well as onsocial issues.8. Periodicals (List of Journals- See Annexure)The DC has a collection of various journals, magazines and newsletters which are received on Subscription basis/Exchange basis/ Complementary/ Irregular basis. We keep the series of alternative journals in bound volumes.9. Posters and ChartsThe DC has a vast collection of posters and charts prepared by the students on History, onThrust areas Women, Tribals, Dalits, Refugees, Youth and Students, Human Rights and current issues. These postersare exhibited on the theme basis of our programmes when organised. We also extend these posters to other solidaritygroups by lending.10. Document Reprint Service (DRS)To enrich and update the information on current social themes or issues in support of this Extension Service is providedto the Advisors and his Training Team, National Team Members, National Council Members and Full Timers . In theacademic year 2012 – 2013 Two such DRS has been sent to the State Advisors, National Team Members, NationalCouncil Members and Full Timers. The DRS has sent through E-mail11. UsersOur DC is mainly used by the following category of people,

: Students : Research Scholars : Teachers and Professors : NGOsFor the academic year 2012 – 2013 according to the recorded data the DC was maximum utilized by the students.12. Insect ProtectionPesticides were used in the DC to preserve the Documents. This has been done four times in a year.Movement Level Activities for the year 2012 – 2013a) The National Documentation Centre has played a vital role in all our 5th National Convention held in year 2012 –2013.?Documenting the entire proceedings of the camp – in Audio, Video and Printed format along with DocumentationCommittee?Conducted Chart ExhibitionFuture PlansA research desk need to be formed.News on Students and Youth are to be classified and sent to all the States monthly for disseminating the avilableresources of the DC.It is the need of the hour to digitalise our Documentation Centre. We need to establish a network among the city collegestudents by screening Documentary films and discussion based on in our DC.Readers’ Statistical Profile for the year 2012 – 2013Readers have visited our Documentation Centre during the academic year 2012 – 2013 are 560 out of which 170females and 390 males.We earnestly appeal to the Members of the Council for your valuable suggestions, reflection for the developmentand growth of the Documentation Centre.

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