UTP Rotaract Club organized a goodwill and ecotour programme to India from 10th – 16th December 2009. Ten students were involved in this programme together with a staff from Student Support Services Department as advisor. The group was also accompanied by the President of Kinta Rotaract Club, Ipoh. The objectives of this trip were to:
- instil the awareness of serving the community, the needy and inculcating the spirit of generosity amongst the participants.
- expose the participants to the poverty and famine prevalence in India.
- promote ecotourism by travelling to nature areas and being responsible in conserving the environment and improving the well-being of local people.
- explore the heritage and cultural diversity in India.
- promote international understanding among the club members and Rotaractors from different districts.
The highlight of the trip was the community services done at 3 different orphanages which were Jeeva Jothi Trust Orphan Children Home, Douglas Memorial Children’s Home and Saranalaya Home. Various activities were also conducted with the orphanage children. Our students also donated stationeries, clothes, trunk boxes and other items to the children which they brought from Malaysia.
A visit to Tamil Nadu Agriculture University (TNAU) was also carried out where the UTP delegation was warmly received by Rtn. Sundra Babu and Dr. Vadivel team and given a short presentation on the profile, vision, mission, objectives and some information on the on-going research which focuses on Agriculture. The UTP delegation was also informed that all relevant info pertaining to agriculture can be easily and freely obtained from the TNAU Agritech Portal. The portal address is www.agritech.tnau.ac.in.
After two days of visiting several interesting places in Kerala such as The Dutch Cemetery, Boat House and Athirappily Waterfall, the UTP team continued the journey to Tamilnadu. Meetings were also conducted with the local Rotaract Club of Udumalpet Gandhinagar and Rotary Club of Udumalpet.
The UTP delegation also carried out meetings with various Rotaract Club in Tamilnadu such as Rotaract Club of Saibaba Colony, Rotaract Club of Texcity and Rotaract Club of CUG. The highlight of the meeting was the donation from Rotaract Club UTP which was a hearing aid to an Indian child who had lost her hearing ability.
Overall, the trip was successful and had contributed to the greater global awareness among the students involved. Student Services would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to all individuals, groups and organizations that have supported and contributed immensely towards the success of this event.
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