Indian Development Foundation Celebrates Diwali Festival with the students of Kalam Bal Gurukul, Chennai. The students were distributed food items, Sparkles & gifts. The students lighted Diyas and celebrated the festival of light & Joy.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Diwali Celebrations, M. N. Banajee Blind Home, Mumbai
Indian Development Foundation (IDF) Celebrates Diwali festivals with the inmates of the Muncherjee Nowrojee Banajee Industrial Home for the Blind (MNB), Jogeshwari, Mumbai.
The Muncherjee Nowrojee Banajee Industrial Home for the Blind (MNB) was established on 16th of July 1956 is a monument to the munificence of Late Serenbai Banajee. The MNB Home caters to the physical, mental and moral upliftment of its inmates.
The institution's aim has always been to provide multifarious services for visually-challenged individuals and to enable and encourage them to be self-reliant.
The center provides training for various activities viz; Chair caning, Simple Tailoring, Weaving, Light Engineering, Computer training, Phenyl Making, Candle & Agarbatti Making etc. The center also provides financial assistance for the employment generation through their Maxi and Mini Scheme. The center also has hostel facility.
IDF Corporate Manager Mr. P.S.V Nathan distributed gifts to the inmates and the staff at the center. IDF appreciates the efforts of the center/Staff in their initiative to bring light to the world of the blind. Special thanks to the Mr. S. Sriram, CEO, for the co ordination he rendered. IDF also thanks the Social Ambassador Satendar & Ashwin for their constant support.
Diwali Celebration- Photos
Diwali celebration: Assisi Bhavan, Goregaon, Mumbai
Indian Development Foundation (IDF) celebrates Diwali festival with the inmates of Assisi Bhavan, Goregaon, Mumbai. IDF Advisor Mr. Rajiv Phadke was present at the center and distributed gifts to the inmates. IDF thanks Sis. Janet for the assistance she rendered. IDF apprecitaes the efforts of the volunteers Satender, Gopal, Shrey, Ashwin & Jhanvi. IDF appreciates the efforts of the Assisi Bhavan/ Staff and wishes them Good Luck for all their endeavors.
Diwali Celebration- Photos
Diwali Celebration: Delhi School of Excellence (DSE) @ Kasturba Gandhi Bal Gurukul.
Diwali - A festival of Lights, sweets , caring & sharing.
Mrs. Hemalatha, Principal , Mrs.Jasmine ,Headmistress , Teachers, Staff and Students interacted with the inmates , sang songs and played with the children. They distributed sweets , crackers and clothes to all the children and women of the bal gurukul.
INDIAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (IDF) AP along with students and staff of Delhi School of Excellence (DSE) , Manikonda , Hyderabad and Social Ambassadors celebrated Diwali in IDF Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust Bal Gurukul on 31st Oct 2013. 
The inmates of the trust prepared beautiful diyas which was on display and all the students and staff of Delhi School of Excellence purchased the diyas. It was a wonderful and joyful day celebration for the students from the Bal Gurukul and the School.
IDF appreciates the efforts of the DSE for celebrating the festival and spreading the light with the Bal Gurukul students.
Diwali Celebrations.
Diwali Celebrations- Vimala Dermatological Center, Mumbai
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Indian Development Foundation organised a citizens' reach-out programme on the occasion of Diwali at Vimala Dermatological Centre, Versova, Mumbai on 30-10-2013.
Lt. Gen. Ajai Barnabas Masih (Retd) UYSM was the Chief Guest. He congratulated the efforts of IDF in organizing such a meaningful event. He also lauded the members from Rotary Club of Mumbai of North End, Oracle Team, IPCA Lab, UPG College, Vivek College, Bhavans College, S.P. Jain and WAH Group.
Principals Dr. Suresh Nair, (Vivek Vidyalaya), Mrs. Lata Venkat, (Sarvodaya Vidyalaya (Hindi)) Mrs. Indrani Balan, (Sarvodaya Vidyalaya (English)), Mrs. Bhagyashree, (Versova Vidya Mandir).
IDF Volunteers and supporters - Wg. Cdr. S. Balasubramanian, Rtn. Aunali Rupani, Rtn. Sana Rupani, Mr. Rajiv Phadke, Mrs. Payal, Ms. Annabella, Ms. Niveditha Rai, Mr. Shashank Shetty, Rev. Sr. Bertilla and Mrs. Rekha Bajaj joined Dr. ARK Pillai, Dr. Narayan Iyer and IDF team in wishing the inmates of the Centre and children a Happy Diwali.
Diwali Celebration- Photos.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Mother Teresa award for V. Shanta
(News report from The Hindu - 26-10-2013)
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When class XII student Shiloh Jessie Francisca was called to felicitate veteran oncologist and chairperson of Cancer Institute V. Shanta at a function on Friday, few had any idea what to expect.
Shiloh gave statistics of the number of tobacco users, about how it affected youngsters and provided details of the acreage under tobacco versus the land under paddy cultivation. She spoke of educating farmers and weaning them from tobacco cultivation to paddy and sugarcane. This, she said, would be the answer to eradicating tobacco-related cancers.
Shiloh’s speech saw Dr. Shanta smiling and nodding in agreement. Shiloh is one of the thousands of social ambassadors for Indian Development Foundation (formerly Indian Leprosy Foundation).On Friday, the IDF honoured Dr. Shanta with the Mother Teresa Memorial Award 2013. The award, which included a statue of Mother Teresa, shawl and citation, was presented by M.S. Swaminathan, founder chairman of M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. He said, “The Ramon Magsaysay [Award Foundation] recognised her for her compassion and humanism. Her presence is a source of inspiration and guidance,” he said, comparing her to K.S. Sanjeevi, who started the Voluntary Health Services, with the aim of making health care affordable.
A.R.K. Pillai, founder of the IDF, while praising her humility and benevolence, offered the support of the Foundation’s one million volunteers to create awareness about cancer and thus, prevent it.
In her address, Dr. Shanta said Cancer Institute had launched a project to create a registry, even for rural areas. The thrust of Vision 2020 is cancer prevention because prevention is cure, she said. “We have seen a revolution in cancer care. But, significant advances in medicine have increased medicare cost, making quality care difficult. Oncology care is neither accessible nor equitable,” she said.
Her concern was that non-specialists treat cancer without consultation with oncologists now. She said treating children with cancer made her happy as they would grow up and lead a normal life. Her only hope is to make medicare “affordable, accessible and equitable.”
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Dr. A. P. Jayaraman Thinking Skills and Science Talks at SBOA Schools, Chennai.
Dr. A. P. Jayaraman, Sr. Nuclear Scientist and Trustee IDF delivered lectures and interactive session with the students of SBOA School & Jr. College, Anna Nagar, Chennai on 26th of Oct. 2013.
Science Lecture- Photos
Dr. V. Shanta receives Mother Teresa Award 2013
‘It gives me
immense pleasure to receive an Honour in the name of Mother Teresa who set a
sterling example for serving the sick and needy. The efforts of Indian
Development Foundation in enlisting people’s participation and support for
national health and development programs is noteworthy’ observed Dr. V. Shanta,
while receiving the Award from Dr. M.S.
Swaminathan at a function organized by Indian Development Foundation at MSSR
Foundation, Taramani, Chennai on 25th of October 2013.
Dr. V. Shanta was conferred with the prestigious Mother Teresa Memorial Award for her relentless fight against cancer over 50 years and her signal contribution for the cancer research, care and treatment of cancer patients and the study of the disease & its prevention and control.
Dr. M.S.
Swaminathan, Founder Chairman and Chief Mentor of MSSRF paid glowing tributes
to Dr. V. Shanta for her great contribution in the area of Cancer Care and
treatment, giving the light of hope to millions of people all over the world.
Dr. A.R.K. Pillai,
founder President of Indian Development Foundation said that IDF has been
working for the improvement of health, education of the deprived children and
empowerment of women, belonging to lower economic strata. “In the course of our
varied activities in the social field, it has also been our resolve to locate
germs of human beings who have outlived the dimensions of normal life and
served humanity all through their lives” he added. Dr. Pillai said IDF has been bestowing Mother Teresa Memorial
Award on personalities who have been the change-makers of India
Sri B.S.
Raghavan, former Advisor to the UN, Dr. A.P.Jayaraman, Senior Nuclear Scientist
and Dr. Fatima Vasanth, Secretary of
Madras School of Social Work also spoke in appreciation of the exemplary
services of Dr. V. Shanta and called her
as the Messiah of the masses. IDF student social ambassador Shiloh Jessie
Francisca from Rani
Seethai Achi
School
Friday, October 25, 2013
Dr. Shanta is a living Mother Teresa : Dr. Fatima Vasanth, Principal cum Secretary, Madras School of Social Work
Indian Development Foundation honoured Dr. V. Shanta with the Mother Teresa Memorial Award 2013. The award, which included a statue of Mother Teresa, shawl and citation, was presented by Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, Founder Chairman of M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. He said, "The Ramon Magsaysay [Award Foundation] recognised her for her compassion and humanism. Her presence is a source of inspiration and guidance,"
Dr. Fatima Vasanth, Principal-cum-Secretary, Madras School of Social Work felicitated Dr. V. Shanta on being bestowed with Mother Teresa Memorial Award 2013.
Dr. A.R.K. Pillai felicitates Dr. V. Shanta
Indian Development Foundation honoured Dr. V. Shanta with the Mother Teresa Memorial Award 2013. The award, which included a statue of Mother Teresa, shawl and citation, was presented by Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, Founder Chairman of M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. He said, "The Ramon Magsaysay [Award Foundation] recognised her for her compassion and humanism. Her presence is a source of inspiration and guidance,"
The epitome of compassion : Shiloh felicitates Dr. V. Shanta
When class XII student Shiloh Jessie Francisca was called to felicitate veteran oncologist and chairperson of Cancer Institute V. Shanta at a function on Friday, few had any idea what to expect.
Shiloh gave statistics of the number of tobacco users, about how it affected youngsters and provided details of the acreage under tobacco versus the land under paddy cultivation. She spoke of educating farmers and weaning them from tobacco cultivation to paddy and sugarcane. This, she said, would be the answer to eradicating tobacco-related cancers.
Shiloh's speech saw Dr. Shanta smiling and nodding in agreement. Shiloh is one of the thousands of social ambassadors for Indian Development Foundation (formerly Indian Leprosy Foundation).On Friday, the IDF honoured Dr. Shanta with the Mother Teresa Memorial Award 2013. The award, which included a statue of Mother Teresa, shawl and citation, was presented by M.S. Swaminathan, founder chairman of M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. He said, "The Ramon Magsaysay [Award Foundation] recognised her for the compassion and humanism. Her presence is a source of inspiration and guidance," he said, comparing her to K.S. Sanjeevi, who started the Voluntary Health Services, with the aim of making health care affordable.
A.R.K. Pillai, founder of the IDF, while praising her humility and benevolence, offered the support of the Foundation's one million volunteers to create awareness about cancer and thus, prevent it.In her address, Dr. Shanta said Cancer Institute had launched a project to create a registry, even for rural areas. The thrust of Vision 2020 is cancer prevention because prevention is cure, she said. "We have seen a revolution in cancer care. But, significant advances in medicine have increased medicare cost, making quality care difficult. Oncology care is neither accessible nor equitable," she said.
Her concern was that non-specialists treat cancer without consultation with oncologists now. She said treating children with cancer made her happy as they would grow up and lead a normal life. Her only hope is to make medicare "affordable, accessible and equitable."
Dr. V. Shanta is a miracle worker spreading the message of hope : BS Raghavan
Indian Development Foundation honoured Dr. V. Shanta with the Mother Teresa Memorial Award 2013. The award, which included a statue of Mother Teresa, shawl and citation, was presented by Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, Founder Chairman of M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. He said, "The Ramon Magsaysay [Award Foundation] recognised her for her compassion and humanism. Her presence is a source of inspiration and guidance,"
Shri B. S. Raghavan IAS (Retd), Former Policy Advisor, the UN (FAO) felicitated Dr. V. Shanta on being bestowed with Mother Teresa Memorial Award 2013.
Kurai Ondrum Illai....... A Musical Tribute to Dr. V. Shanta by IDF Bal Gurukul
Kurai Ondrum Illai..... A musical tribute to Dr. V. Shanta by Neela Saraswathi Bal Gurukul Team. The team was led by Mrs. Sriranjani Ajay, IDF Social Ambassador.
Indian Development Foundation honoured Dr. V. Shanta with the Mother Teresa Memorial Award 2013. The award, which included a statue of Mother Teresa, shawl and citation, was presented by Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, Founder Chairman of M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. He said, "The Ramon Magsaysay [Award Foundation] recognized her for the compassion and humanism. Her presence is a source of inspiration and guidance."
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Mann Tadpat Hari Darshan Ko Aaj: Mr. Madhusudan Rao, Secunderabad Public School.
IDF Grants - Awards function for Karnataka region was held on 23rd Oct. 2013 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore. Highlights : Release of IDF Grants to leprosy/ TB/ HIV-AIDS and education projects in Karnataka.Honours to schools and students for their excellent social responsibility and honours to social workers and institutions. Dr. H. Sudarshan, Hon. Secretary, VGKK BR Hills - Mr. Madhusudan Rao, Correspondent, The Secunderabad Public School. Mr. Venkat Krishnan, Group Chairman, Medeka Group of Companies and Dr. ARK Pillai hailed people's participation in development work.
Medeka's Midas touch to IDF : Venkat Krishnan
IDF Grants - Awards function for Karnataka region was held on 23rd Oct. 2013 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore. Highlights : Release of IDF Grants to leprosy/ TB/ HIV-AIDS and education projects in Karnataka. Honours to schools and students for their excellent social responsibility and honours to social workers and institutions. Dr. H. Sudarshan, Hon. Secretary, VGKK BR Hills - Mr. Madhusudan Rao, Correspondent, The Secunderabad Public School. Mr. Venkat Krishnan, Group Chairman, Medeka Group of Companies and Dr. ARK Pillai hailed people's participation in development work.
Invocation by IDF Social Ambassador Ms. P. Tarika
IDF Grants - Awards function for Karnataka region was held on 23rd Oct. 2013 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore. Highlights : Release of IDF Grants to leprosy/ TB/ HIV-AIDS and education projects in Karnataka. Honours to schools and students for their excellent social responsibility and honours to social workers and institutions. Dr. H. Sudarshan, Hon. Secretary, VGKK BR Hills - Mr. Madhusudan Rao, Correspondent, The Secunderabad Public School. Mr. Venkat Krishnan, Group Chairman, Medeka Group of Companies and Dr. ARK Pillai hailed people's participation in development work.
Joy of Sharing- Oracle donates to the underprivileged.
All the donated items like Clothes, Books or toys were countless and very neatly gifted.Even one tempo wasn't sufficient enough to carry all the goods. Indeed a very proud moment for all who worked tirelesly to make this a reality.
Special thanks to Indian Development Foundation (IDF) for giving us this opportunity to be a reason for other's smile.
Thanks to all the donors !!!
Cheers Team Oracle!!!
IDF supports leprosy/ TB and education projects. IDF Grants-Awards Function at Bangalore
IDF Grants - Awards function for Karnataka region was held on 23rd Oct. 2013 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bangalore. Highlights : Release of IDF Grants to leprosy/ TB/ HIV-AIDS and education projects in Karnataka.
Honours to schools and students for their excellent social responsibility and honours to social workers and institutions. Dr. H. Sudarshan, Hon. Secretary, VGKK BR Hills - Mr. Madhusudan Rao, Correspondent, The Secunderabad Public School -
Mr. Venkat Krishnan, Group Chairman, Medeka Group of Companies and Dr. ARK Pillai hailed people's participation in development work.
IDF team geared up for goodness unlimited.
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
IDF & MPL Boys Hr. Sec. School creates awareness
Indian Development Foundation in association with MPL Boys Hr. Sec. School, Ammape
Dr. Kumar spoke to the students regarding the effects
and precautions against T.B. and motivated them to
create awareness regarding the same. Dr. Kumar flagged off the rally
for the students. IDF appreciates the efforts of the school and praise the
students for their concern towards the social responsibility.Rally in Progress
Friday, October 18, 2013
MOTHER TERESA MEMORIAL AWARD 2013 FOR DR. V. SHANTA
Indian Development Foundation (IDF) has chosen Dr. V. Shanta, Chairperson, Adyar Cancer Institute for the prestigious Mother Teresa Memorial Award 2013 for her excellent contributions in cancer research and care for over five decades. Recipient of Padma Bhushan and Magsaysay Award, Dr. Shanta will receive the Mother Teresa Award on 25th Oct. 2013 at MSSR Foundation, Taramani, Chennai at 4:00 PM.
Dr. M. S. Swaminathan, father of the Green Revolution of India will present the honour. The award is instituted by Indian Development Foundation.
Earlier recipients are :
2010 : Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
2011 : Mr. N. R. Narayanamurthy
2012 : Mr. D. R. Mehta (JaipurFoot)
IDF sensitizes St. John's Universal School, Mumbai
Students received the message in rapt attention and several queries were answered to their satisfaction. Students also came forward to become social ambassadors and render service during vacatin and free time.
Mrs. Shalini Jaiswal, Principal and Mr. Avanish Pathak, Vice-Principal of the school congratulated IDF efforts in sensitizing students on social issues. Mr. Gopal Patnaik, IDF Social Intern distributed TB awareness bookmarks to all the students.
St.John's Universal School
Joy Of Sharing @ Oracle, Mumbai
I wish to volunteer for teaching.... I wish to sponsor a child.... I wish to sensitize people on health issues and many other posers came forward as Indian Development Foundation team exhorted Oracle volunteers to join hands for a social cause.
Oracle Financial Software Services, Goregaon (East), Mumbai organized Global Volunteers Day on 17th-18th Oct. 2013 and titled the event as `Joy of Sharing. Dr. ARK Pillai and Dr. Narayan Iyer spoke to the team on IDF's Goodness journey. Many volunteers came forward to volunteer for a cause and gave a helping hand to various social projects.
OFSS Team also mobilized clothes, toys, books and other stationary items as part of `JOY OF SHARING' event for distribution to IDF projects. Instant contributions were also made to support IDF Bal Gurukuls in India. Team IDF thanked Team Oracle for the wonderful social responsibility initiative. The volunteers had also put up a stall to distribute IDF materials to all the members and spread the message of goodness.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
World Food Day 2013, Awareness Rally at Marina Beach, Chennai.
16th October 2013 is World Food Day and is about recognizing the worldwide problem of hunger. Indian Development Foundation organized an awareness rally on the day of World Food Day 2013 at Marina Beach, Chennai. 
The theme has been chosen is “Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition” which is also to highlight and raise awareness of the problems worldwide and the solutions to food security and ridding the world of hunger.
The day is also about raising awareness & for changes to our agriculture and food supply systems.Students and volunteers from A.T. Aloha Vidya Mandir, SBOA School, Vruksha Vidyashram, Leo Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2, Madambakkam, Velammal Engineering College, Standard Chartered Bank participated to create awareness on `Save Food - Cut Waste'.
WORLD FOOD DAY- PHOTOS
WORLD FOOD DAY- VIDEO
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Oracle Global Volunteers Day, Sports Day, St. Mathew's High School.
Oracle Financial Software
Services Ltd. selected IDF's project at St. Mathew’s High School at Malvani,
Malad (West), Mumbai for the Sports Day event for the underprivileged children
on 12-10-2013.. Mrs. Larzy Varghese, Principal of the School and Dr. Narayan B.
Iyer, CEO, IDF appreciated the social initiative of the volunteers from Oracle
and thanked them for selecting the deserving project. 
Students from 3rd
& 4th class participated in the event, Events namely, Langadi (One legged),
Marble & Spoon, Book Balance formed the part of the event. Boys and Girls participated
in their respective categories. Winners were awarded with trophies &
certificates. In all 100 students participated in the event.
The Team Oracle played Kabaddi with the students. Every student enjoyed the
every bit of the event. The volunteers were very pleased with the school and the various other prog. viz; Women Empowerment being conducted in the school. The Oracle team congratulated & praised the efforts of the institutions in touching many lives.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Oracle Global Volunteers Day- Uniform Distribution, Pathanwadi
Mrs. Joice Dias, Principal of the School and Dr. Narayan B. Iyer, CEO, IDF appreciated the social initiative of the volunteers from Oracle and thanked them for selecting the deserving project. Earlier the volunteers had put up a skit with a theme `Be Brave' to empower and enlighten the students. The students received uniform set at the hands of the volunteers.
The volunteers also visited the Women Empower Projects run in the school and congratulated the efforts of the institutions in touching many lives.
World Sight Day, 2013 at Central Railway Station, Chennai
Indian Development Foundation
and GREMALTES Hospital, together organized an awareness exhibition at the Central Railway Station, Chennai to observe World Sight Day. The event was inaugurated
by Additional Divisional Railway Manager, R. Mohan Raja and highlighted various
aspects of the Eye care, including early detection of disease, Eye care and Eye
donation.
Emphasizing the need for early
detection of diseases, Mohan Raja stressed the importance of Eye testing. Many
of the diseases are irreversible and hence early detection through eye check up
is the way forward.
The Exhibition’s theme was ‘Universal Eye Health’ and it emphasized on the fact that a majority of cases of blindness was found in low income countries as facilities for early detection and treatment was unavailable.
On the need for eye donation, the exhibition pointed out that Indian had a demand of over one million donated eyes but the availability was only around 45,000.
IDF appreciates the efforts of the association and people who rendered their invaluable time and support to create far reaching effects of the awareness.
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