Sustainable Nitte
No Poverty
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Poverty was steadily decreasing globally over the past 25 years. However, the covid-19 pandemic has led to a setback in achieving this goal. Many people who had narrowly made way to escape extreme poverty were pushed back into it by the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change as well. Research suggests that the effects of COVID-19 on poverty will prevail through 2030.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
Nitte DU tireless efforts toward mitigating poverty in the region include their policies on the issue of free Health Card facilities for people below the poverty line, Free education/ scholarships, Free food and medicines and Free transportation. It is also a major employment generator of the region.
It has several ongoing programs such as provision for highly subsidized medical treatment for the needy. Patients are given free food and medicines. In the fight against Poverty during Covid 19 Pandemic, Nitte DU has made generous donations and contributions to the regional, state and central government agencies to alleviate poverty.
NITTEDU AND ITS EFFORTS TOWARDS MITIGATING POVERTY
FOR THE PEOPLE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE
- Free transportation: Pick up and drop to workstation/factory/school
- Scholarship for school children
- Payment of school fees
- Mid-day meal
FOR GENERAL WARD PATIENTS
- Free of cost: Breakfast, Lunch, tea with snacks, and dinner is provided for needy patients
- The university pays the canteen a subsidy of 58/- Rupees per head for providing free food
- No. of beneficiaries: 350-400 meals/day
SUPPORT FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS
- Salary support for teachers
- Free school bus service for staff and students, everyday trips
- free transport for school camps, educational tours and social awareness program
FEE CONCESSION OFFERED TO STUDENTS OF NITTE DU:
- Total amount of Rs.6,49,06,307 fee concession for 281 students
- NITTE DU’s commitment towards providing health care and psycharitic treatment to the underpreviledged:
https://www.nitte.edu.in/social-responsibility.php
NITTE RURAL PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
- Free specialist out-patient and referral services Free medications
- Day care/rehabilitation services
- 3000+ registered beneficiaries
NETWORK OF RURAL HEALTH CENTERS
- 21 Rural centers across 5 districts in 2 states
- Free out-patient and referral services Medical and dental services
- 250,000+ beneficiaries each year
THE NITTE RURAL PSYCHIATRIC CENTRE
was established in September 2007 at Nitte, to address the issue of lack of psychiatric services in the Coastal part of Karnataka.- 3500+ registered beneficiaries,
- Free treatment and free medications
- Referral services to teaching hospitals
- In-house Psychologist and Counsellors
- House visits for ensuring follow-up
- Awareness Programmes
- Rehabilitation and Daycare center
- Free daycare and rehabilitation services
- Free transport for beneficiaries
AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF RURAL HEALTH CENTERS:
The free treatment is provided for the rural population in the form of Rural health center, there are a total 21 rural satellite centers, that provides- Free Primary Health Care Services
- Free Primary Dental Care Services
- Specialist Referral Services
- Free/Subsidised Specialist Services at Teaching Hospitals for referrals
- Free Ambulance Services for referrals
- Rural communities from 21 villages
- More than 2,50,000 beneficiaries each year
NEREKERE KSHEMA:
Project for total community development of Nitte, Mukka & Sasihithlu villages Beneficiaries: the economically and socially marginalized communities of the villages. Aims to improve health, education, housing and self-employment. It provides:- Comprehensive primary healthcare is free of cost
- Free/subsidized referral services at the multi- speciality K.S Hegde Hospital
- School and Educational Support
- Vocational Training and Employment
- Housing
- Drinking water Supply and Water-shed
STUDENT SUPPORT: Nitte DU provides financial assistance for education to the low socio-economic students etc.
HOUSING AID
- 28 houses constructed in Boplapur Village, Rona Taluk, Gadag District for flood-affected families
- 75 families in Nitte village provided with financial assistance to construct houses
- Six public wells were constructed and maintained in Nitte village
- Construction of building for Nitte Panchayath office and meeting hall
- Construction of a community hall of 800 capacity at the cost of Rs. 1.5 crores at Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple, Nitte
NITTE GROUP DONATES RS 1.25 CRORE TO COVID-19 FUND
Nitte Group Mangaluru, comprising of the Nitte (Deemed to be University) and Nitte Education Trust Institutions, has contributed Rs.1.25 crore to support the efforts towards fighting COVID-19 in India.NITTE EMPLOYEES DONATE
Mr. Vishal Hegde, Pro-Chancellor, Nitte University handed over a cheque for Rs. 50 lakhs to the District Commissioner, Mangalore on 14th April 2020 towards the COVID 19 relief works carried out by Karnataka Government.
‘KARUNYA’
International Infection Prevention Week, Karunya, the voluntary unit run with the help of contributions from the teaching faculty of NIPT, distributed free face masks to auto drivers of Deralakatte on 22nd October 2020.
Nitte DU collaborates with the Government of Karnataka for the implementation of several national and state-level schemes. Free Medical and dental health camps are conducted for free screening, treatment and referral services. Health awareness and promotional activities are organized at various locations within Karnataka and neighbouring states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
AWARD FOR THE DANTA BHAGYA YOJANE:
Nitte DU is a pioneer in executing ‘Danta Bhagya Yojane’ of the Department of Health and Family Welfare Services, Government of Karnataka, in association with the National Health Mission and National Oral Health Programme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Government of India. With the danta Bhagya yojana free complete denture prostheses are provided for elderly patients with financially weak backgrounds.
PROACTIVE Nitte DU:
The Nitte DU is committed to alleviating poverty and providing quality education to financially poor candidates by providing scholarship schemes. The University also provides free food, clothing, buses, and treatments for people below the poverty line. It is working relentlessly to render quality education, good health for all with a long-term motive of eliminating poverty.