TB awareness at HDFC Bank

Indian Development Foundation organised TB Awareness programme at HDFC Bank, Jogeshwari (East) Branch on the World TB Day - 24/03. Dr. A.R.K. Pillai, President of IDF addressed the HDFC team and also the customers on scientific facts about TB.

Ms. Swati Gaunekar, Branch Manager of the Bank appreciated the work of IDF and exhorted HDFC team to come forward and lend their support to the humanitarian programmes of IDF.

Indian Development Foundation appreciates HDFC Bank for carrying out such meaningful social responsibility programme.

World TB Day

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I am stopping TB

TB AWARENESS IN FULL SWING. IDF TEAM REACHES MILLIONS.

IDF thank Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) for allowing TB awareness posters to be displayed in every ST bus in Maharashtra.

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VITians to Stop TB

The engineering students from Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Wadala, Mumbai joined hands with Indian Development Foundation to spread awareness on TB to the masses.
Dr. A.R.K. Pillai and Dr. Narayan B. Iyer from IDF spoke to the students on scientific information of TB and exhorted the students to come forward in national interest. The students came together and received several TB awareness posters which they have promised to put up at important public points as part of World TB Day.

Prof. Rupesh Gesota from VIT and Mr.Sanjay Waghmare and Mr. Jayaraja Acharya from IDF made necessary arrangements in organising the awareness programme.

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Shiloh speaks for a cause

IDF young ambassador Shiloh Jessie Francisca from Rani Seethai Achi Hr. Sec. School, Annamalai University, Chidambaram was all happy to present sponsorship for about 50 students studying in IDF Bal Gurukuls in different parts India.

If i can do it, why can't you ? Shiloh asks the people to get sensitized on social issues and come forward to support humanitarian programmes of IDF.

I am thrilled to receive the autograph of the Cricket Legend Anil Kumble. My wish is to meet him and specially thank him for endorsing TB awareness message. Millions of people across India are receiving the message and we should all come together to stop the increase of disease. IDF team got special autograph for Shiloh when they met the cricket legend a couple of days ago.

Mr. M. Rathina Sabapathi, Registrar of Annamalai University congratulated Shiloh for her splendid social performance.

While thanking the Rani Seethai Schoolteam, Mr. C. Chidambaram and Mr. S. Sreeram from IDF appreciated the social responsibility of the young girl. IDF is proud to get an ambassador like Shiloh, the team said.

May God bless you Shiloh.

Olympian supports TB cause

I congratulate the excellent work of Indian Development Foundation in the area of Tuberculosis awareness programme, said Mr. Ashish Ballal. Every individual should take up the responsibility and come forward to STOP TB.

Olympian Arjuna Awardee and Asian Games Gold Medalist Mr. Ashish Ballal from Dhanraj Ballal Hockey Academy, Bangalore endorsed the message `I am stopping TB' during his visit to IDF Bangalore office on 16th March.

Mr. Ashish Ballal accompannied by Mr. Ritesh Shetty and Mr. Manoj Shetty joined hands to support IDF's humanitarian programmes.

IDF record its special thanks to Mr. Manoj Shetty and his friends for organising TB Awareness Posters for distribution to several thousands across the country.

IDF Team comprising Dr. Narayan B. Iyer, Mr. Chidambaram and Dr. S. Franklin thanked Mr. Ashish, Mr. Ritesh and Mr. Manoj for extending support for the cause and presented TB Awareness posters.

IDF news in Chicago Newsportal

Indian Development Foundation is thankful to Mr.Roshan D'souza, Founder, Mangalorean.com for publishing IDF's new of meeting the Cricket Legend Anil Kumble in their newsportal.

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Let's clean bowl TB, says Anil Kumble

India is the world capital of TB and we should come together and stop it. We all can do it and let's come together, said Anil Kumble.

Indian Development Foundation team comprising Dr. Narayan B. Iyer, Mr. C. Chidambaram, Dr. S. Franklin, Master Karan Dravid and Master Nishchith called on the cricket legend Anil Kumble at the National Cricket Academy, Bangalore on 16th March 2009.

Anil Kumble endorsed the message for the World TB Day saying `Let's clean bowl TB'. He also endosed the message `I am stopping TB' when he met the IDF team. "It is the responsibility of every individual to come forward and support the cause. TB is rampant in India and we need to stop it at urgently. It is only possible by creating awareness in the society. Awareness is the key which can help in bridging the gap and getting cure to several lakhs of people who are suffering. I appreciate the good work of Indian Development Foundation in the area of Tuberculosis awareness programme, Anil Kumble said.

Dr. Narayan B. Iyer, national co-ordinator of IDF explained the nation-wide awareness programme organised by IDF and also spreading the message through posters which are endorsed Anil Kumble. TB is curable and the treatment is available free at all DOTS centre in India. The role of government, public health centres and also NGOs need to be appreciated in the area of tuberculosis control programme. Dr. Narayan said, IDF is a proud partner of WHO's StopTB Partnership strengthening massive awareness in reaching out millions.

IDF Southern Region Managers - Mr. Chidambaram and Dr. Franklin - explained the regional awareness activities carried out in southern India to control Tuberculosis. IDF managers said that the Foundation could reach several millions in India through TB awareness posters endorsed by Anil Kumble and Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand.

The team recorded special thanks to Mr. Manoj Shetty and his friends for organising thousands of awareness posters as their personal contribution to India's fight against TB.

IDF young ambassadors - Karan Dravid (9) and Nischith (10) - were thrilled to meet the cricket legend. Karan and Nishchith narrated the successful social stories where their contributions helped in transforming several lives.

Anil Kumble congratulated the young ambassadors of IDF and also the entire IDF team in spreaheading the tuberculosis awareness programme. Kumble also congratulated Dr. Narayan B. Iyer on being selected to represent IDF in the WHO's StopTB Partners Forum at Brazil during World TB Day.

"World TB Day is on 24th March. "

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