YUVA SHAKTHI (Youth Welfare Association) New No. 3, Parthasarathy Street, Vellala , 600 086. E Mail : [email protected] Phone : 94441 90977, 99626 89660 Registration No. 464/1998 AAANNNNNNUUUAAALLL RRREEEPPPOOORRRTTT 222000111555---111666

“It is very easy to point out the defects of institutions, all being more or less imperfect, but he is the real benefactor of humanity who helps the individual to overcome his imperfections under whatever institutions he may live. The individuals being raised, the nation and its institutions are bound to rise.” – Swami Vivekananda.

This profound prophecy of Swami Vivekananda assumes more relevance today when turmoil and tribulation plague the very thought process of the society.

When one feels the urge to and dares to change the world around, there can be no ambiguity in concluding that the person is in his/ her Youth! But can a youth force bring about a positive change when confusion and delusion run riot in their thoughts? Only clarity leads to conviction, conviction to commitment, commitment to concerted action and concerted action leads to constructive development.

Heeding to the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda and harnessing the power of youth, Yuva Shakthi precisely aims to provide the thought clarity to the youth which is vital in today’s context. Yuva Shakthi has been engaged in various activities for the past 17 years to further its cherished goal of achieving a “Better through Better Youth”. Keeping in tune with this spirit, Yuva Shakthi records its achievements for the year 2015-16:

I. THAMIZH CHERISHING PROGRAMME: With a view to increasing the interest towards the aesthetic and intellectual inputs contained in Thamizh literatures, a special programme “Thamizhodu Vilaiyaadu” was conducted in Sree Sastha Engineering College, Poonamalle on

1 18.4.2015. A variety of events and competitions marked the programme. i) Sollodu Vilaiyaadu – Quiz – Mr. Madhukumar & Ms. Krithiga, YS Members ii) Isaiyodu Vilaiyaadu – Musical performance – Ms. Sanjana & Ms. Kiruthika, YS Volunteers iii) Karuththodu Vilaiyaadu – SMS Competition – Ms. R. Vijayanthi, YS Member Ms. R. Theivaanai, Secretary, Yuva Shakthi, made a Power Point Presentation on the theme

“அந்தமிேழ, அறத்தமிேழ!”

Mr. Sankaranarayanan, Dean (Research) distributed the prizes to the winners in the competitions.

II. COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROGRAM : Consolidating the efforts to reach out and serve the Community around Yuva Shakthi’s office premises, frequent, continuous interaction with them was ensured through the following events: a) Held at the Police quarters, Teynampet on 12.04.2015, the Event started with “மரேபா

விைளயா” handled by Mr. Senthil Kumar of Thamizh Marabiyal Niruvanam who conducted traditional games of yore for the enthusiastic kids and explained the health- values attached to them. An awareness session on “Terrace Gardening" by Ms. Nachaal, Prapancham Trust, followed where the methods for setting up a terrace garden were described and the advantages of effective conversion of organic home-waste into manure emphasised. Aesthetic Thamizh songs were presented by YS members Mr. Shyam, Ms. Ishwarya Rajeshwari and YS Volunteer Ms. Sanjana. b) Post the Chennai Floods, Yuva Shakthi distributed Nilavembu powder, a herbal product, the only known effective preventive measure and remedy to Dengue, in the Community on 13th & 18th December, 2015. To involve YS’ Community friends towards the flood relief work while treating them to an artistic evening of Music, passes were distributed to listen to the brilliant concert by Cuddalore Ms. S.J. Jananiy, Classical Singer and Musical Composer. The concert held on December 20th, 2015 comprised predominantly Bharathiyar songs, upon Yuva Shakthi’s request. The event was a part of

2 “Chennaiyil Thiruvaiyaaru”, a Mega Margazhi Show organised by Lakshman Sruthi, inter alia, to raise funds for Chennai Flood relief work, at Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, Chennai. c) To keep constant interaction and increase familiarity with the community, Members and Volunteers of Yuva Shakthi engaged in informal games with the kids in the community on 28.02.2016 and 05.03.2016.

III. PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR SCHOOLS: A regular feature of Yuva Shakthi, this programme aims at moulding the future youth of India and ‘Catch them Young’: (a) 50 students of 11th Std. of NKT Girls Higher Secondary School, , were the beneficiaries of the one day programme held on 01.08.2015. The programme comprised of the following sessions handled by Yuva Shakthi members: Session Handled by Bloom Afresh (Personality Development) Ms.P. Sindhuja Career & Employment Avenues Mr.K. Praveen Kumar Thematic Games Mr.M. Thamil Mani Women as National Builders Mr.N. Sridhar (b) At the request of Municipal High School, Eranavoor, Yuva Shakthi conducted a Personality Development Programme on March 5th, 2016. Around 70 students of 9th & 10th Std. were exposed to the following ingredients:

Sessions Handled by Bloom Afresh Ms.B.A. Ashiq Cidhara, YS Member Facing Exams with Ease Ms. L. Krithika, YS Member Avenues Ahead Ms. Preethi and Ms. Hamsa, Volunteers Thematic Games Mr. M. Thamil Mani, YS Member Love India Mr. P. Sathiya Moorthi, YS Member

IV. YOUTH MOTIVATION CAMPAIGN: This week - long series of theme-based motivation campaign to cherish and nourish the thoughts that inspired the freedom movement, taking place in various colleges on the eve of India’s Independence Day is an important part of Yuva Shakthi’s itinerary every year. This year’s programs stand as follows:

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DATE COLLEGE THEME GUEST 08-08-2015 Sree Sastha Institute Of Naadum, Naamum Mr. Pazha. Pazhaniappan, Engineering & Technology, President, Kamban Kazhagam Chembarambakkam 10-08-2015 SS Shasun Jain College, India, Independence Mr. Madhu Karunakaran, T.Nagar & I Member, CHYK 11-08-2015 Kumara Rani Meena Naadum, Naamum Dr. Rathi Chithra, Muthiah College, Adyar Member, Yuva Shakthi 12-08-2015 Quaid- E- Milleth College, Naadum, Naamum Mrs. Bhuvaneswari, Honorary Director, Sevalaya 13-08-2015 Sri Kanyaka Parameshwari Naadum, Naamum Ms. Vijayanthi, College, Broadway Member, Yuva Shakthi 14-08-2015 Saveetha School Of India, Independence Dr. M. Victor Louis Anthuvan, Engineering,Poonamalle & I Director, Research Programmes, LIBA 15-08-2015 , India, Independence Mr. P. Bhasker Rao, & I CEO, SVISS Labs

V. SPARK SERIES : Designed to kindle the spark in the Indian Youth, Self developed, Patriotic, Ambitious, Righteous and Knowledgeable [SPARK] Youth is a series of sessions targeted at college students. Around 60 students of SS Shasun Jain College for Women benefited from the sessions that were fruitful in addressing key points and issues that young girls deal with. A Talent Show exhibiting the dancing, singing, dramatic and jovial skills of the students was moderated by YS Member Ms. Akilandesware.

Date Session Resource person 21.09. 2015 Healthy Food Habits Dr. Aruna Shyam, Dietician 22.09.2015 Managing Emotions Ms. M. Manimekalai, Psychologist 23.09.2015 Women Empowerment Ms. R. Vijayanthi, YS Member

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VI. FOOD & MEDIA SEMINAR a) Food constitutes an important element in shaping the physical and psychological components of a youth and to cater to the need, Yuva Shakthi tied up with the PG Department of Visual Communications of Mohammed Sathak College of Arts and Science, , to organise an inter- collegiate Seminar titled “FOODIA” [Food + Media] on 28.09.2015. 150 students were present and benefitted from the superlative presentations by our guests. Session Resource person What Constitutes Food? Mr. R. Rajamurugan, Founder, Nallasoaru Media, Market & Food Culture Ms. B. Jayashree, Head, Media Resource Centre, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation Role of Media in Promoting Ms. N. Nachal, Managing Trustee, Prapanjam Trust Healthy Foods

b) Another Seminar on “Food & Media” was conducted as a joint venture with the Department of Media Sciences, Anna University coinciding with their Navarathri celebrations. The Seminar was held on 13th October, 2015 for 120 students of the Department. All the sessions were fairly interactive where the students got clarifications on several aspects. Organic traditional snacks - Thinai paayasam & Kambu seedai were provided as refreshments.

Session Resource Person Thedi Choru Nidham Thindru Dr. G. Sivaraman, Arogya Health Care Teen takes on food Dr. M. Maheshwari, Health Innovations Media, Market & Food Culture Ms. R. Vijayanthi, YS Member

5 VII. SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL'S 140TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

PROGRAMME: Commemorating the birth anniversary of the ‘Iron Man of India’, two motivation programmes were held on the 31.10.2015 – one for about 120 YRC volunteers of Anna University, Guindy and another for about 200 students of Saveetha School of Engineering, Chembarambakkam. On both the occasions, Mr. K. Mohan, Chairman, Gandhi Study Centre, gave a Power point Presentation highlighting the ‘Stamina of Sardar’.

VIII. BHARATHI BIRTH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME: An opportunity to celebrate, reminisce and learn more from the works of one of the greatest poets of Thamizh, Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi, is never missed by Yuva Shakthi. To commemorate his birth Anniversary, programmes that spread the works and thoughts of Bharathi were conducted at two venues: A) MANIDHANAEYAM IAS ACADEMY, – 22.12.2015

Session Guest உண ெகாண் வளர்ந்ேதாங்கிம் சக்தி Dr. G. Sivaraman, Arogya Health Care இன்ைறய சூழல் பாரதியின் சிந்தைனகள் Ms. R. Vijayanthi, YS Member பாரதியின் பாரதம் Dr. Kanmani, HOD, Dept of Tamil, Soka Ikeda Women’s College

6 B) SOKA IKEDA WOMEN’S COLLEGE – 02.01.2016: Along with Bharathi’s Birth Anniversary, in tie-up with Yuva Shakthi, Soka Ikeda Women’s College, celebrated its Founder’s Day. The Program comprised of i) Mono-acting by Ms. Sanjana, YS Volunteer on “Bharathi’s Paanjali Sabadham”, ii) Dance [Ms. Janani Vyas, Ms. Akilandesware, Ms. Ashiq Cidhara, Ms. Aarya, Ms. Rajeshwari and Ms. Deepika] for Bharathiyar songs, iii) Rendition of Bharathiyar Songs [Ms. Sanjana, Ms. Janani Vyas, Mr. Karthik and Mr. Thamil Mani] iv) Skit “Iniyum Yaen Waiting?” presented by Yuva Shakthi Members & Volunteers v) Quiz conducted by Mr. Sathiya Moorthi & Ms. Ashiq Cidhara, YS Members vi) Power Point Presentation on “இன்ைறய சூழல் பாரதியின் சிந்தைனகள்” by Ms. Theivaanai, Secretary, Yuva Shakthi and vii) Power Point Presentation on “Women as the Soft Power of India” by Ms. Vijayanthi, YS Member The Principal distributed the prizes for the quiz winners and around 250 students participated in the program.

IX. CLARION CALL SERIES Incidental to the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a clarion call series of programmes th

was conducted on a single day - Jan 9 , 2016, in various Institutions:

1. MANIDHANAEYAM IAS ACADEMY Around 250 Civil Service aspirants of Manidhanaeyam IAS Academy, Anna Nagar, were inspired by the address on ‘Ideas for an Ideal India’ given by Mr. M. Pramod Kumar, Assistant Professor & Cultural Coordinator, Amrita Vishwavidyapeetham, Coimbatore.

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2. ETHIRAJ COLLEGE FOR WOMEN Mr. Pramod Kumar also addressed about 80 students of the Visual Communication department of Ethiraj College for Women, on the ‘Influence of Media on Indian Culture’. Ms. Komala Priyanka, who spearheads the Technology Strategy at the National Academy of Sciences, Special Advisors to the US Government and well-wisher of YS shared her thoughts on Women Empowerment. 3. SS SHASUN JAIN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN Ms. Sowmya, Social Activist & Entrepreneur spoke on the ‘Influence of Media on Indian Culture’ in a very interactive manner to around 100 students of SS Shasun Jain College for Women, T Nagar. X. ADARSH YOUTH MELA It is a tradition in Yuva Shakthi to honour First Generation Youth Achievers in various fields while celebrating Swami Vivekananda’s Birth Anniversary, also observed as the National Youth Day. Ms. Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-CEO, Avtar Career Creators, distributed the ‘Yuva Shakthi Youth Achiever Award – 2016’ and felicitated the Awardees. The Awardees shared the seed thoughts that prompted them to choose the field of their achievement.

The event took place at Meenakshi Awardees Category Ms. S. Roopa Classical Dancer Sundararajan Engineering College, Ms. N. Naachal Social Worker , Chennai, on the Mr. Ezhilnatarajhan Organic Farmer 06.02.2016. Swami Bhaktivratananda, Mr. M.S. Vijeaya Venkatadhri Fencing Sport Champion Mr. J. Suresh Social Entrepreneur Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, T Nagar, as the Chief Guest, exhorted the 350-strong youth assembled, to the ‘Ideas for an Ideal India’.

8 XI. EMPOWERMENT SESSIONS Empowerment Sessions are a regular feature at Yuva Shakthi where Members and Volunteers gather to get clarity on Current Affairs pertaining to the Nation as well as the World and also involve in deliberations to improve their Personality. This helps in taking forward Yuva Shakthi’s Mission – ‘Better India through Better Youth’.

Date Sessions Presented by Mr. / Ms. 31.05.2015 Panel Discussion on Kalidoss, Karthik, Balaganesh, “Land Acquisition Bill” Vishnu, Sathiya Moorthi 11.07.2015 Terrace Gardening Ms. Naachal, Prapancham Trust Group Discussion on Akilandesware 13.09.2015 ‘Is Patriotism possible today?’ Book review of ‘Parables of Swami Theivaanai Chinmayananda’ 11.10.2015 Group Discussion on "Do today's Youth Sanjana, Volunteer Fear Entrepreneurship?" Group Discussion on “Are we Rising up Sathiya Moorthi only in the hours of Crisis?’ 25.12.2015 Eye-Opener session on “Parliamentary Karthik Subhash Democracy – Discussions, Disruptions and Decisions” Group Discussion on “Are we Conscious Nandhini Priya, Volunteer of What we Eat?” 26.01.2016 Eye-Opener session on “Rights, Duties & Mr. Sankaranarayanan, Directive Principles as per the Senior Advocate Constitution” 20-03-2016 Group Discussion on “Can Higher Marks Priya, Volunteer ensure Better Future?” Eye Opener session on “Budget 2016” Karthik

XII. 17TH ANNIVERSARY OF YUVA SHAKTHI: The 17th Anniversary celebration evolved as a get-together of Yuva Shakthi Members’ / Volunteers’ families on 02.10.2015 at Alumni Hall, Anna University. The parents enjoyed the games and the Introduction to Yuva Shakthi that was presented in a conversational format by Ms. Vijayanthi and Ms. Ashiq Cidhara.

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The dance on the song ‘Vande Mataram’ from the movie ‘Bharathi’ by our Members, Ms. Ishwarya Rajeswari, Ms. Janani Vyas, Ms. Akilandesware and Ms. Harini kicked off the event to a start. Light music performances by our Member, Mr. Madhu Kumar, Mr. Shyam and Ms. Ishwarya Rajeshwari in the course of the programme, were much appreciated. Ms. Sanjana, Ms. Kiruthika [Singers] and Mr. Sudhir [Keyboard player], our volunteers, also extended their support during the performances. The parents showed keen interest in knowing YS better and also got to witness how their wards contribute to the Nation via Yuva Shakthi. Mr. Lakshman, Lakshman Sruthi Orchestra, presented Mimicry on the theme “Be Indian, Buy Indian”. Mrs. Bhuvaneswari Murali, Honorary Director, Sevalaya, gave a crisp meaning to the topic – “ஊர் கூத் ேதர் இப்ேபாம்”.

XIII. ORIENTATION PROGRAM: Aimed at enhancing the conviction and commitment level of the members towards the cause of Yuva Shakthi and increasing their inter-personal bondage, a one-day Orientation programme was conducted on 20.2.2016.

XIV. NATIONAL DAYS CELEBRATIONS AT YS OFFICE: Ms. Theivaanai, Secretary, Yuva Shakthi hoisted the national flag on 15.08.2015 and Ms. Janani Maheshwari Vyas, President, Yuva Shakthi hoisted the national flag on 26.01.2016 at YS office. Many members assembled and shared thoughts on the Independence and Republic. YS office premises was packed with Members and

eager Volunteers.

10 XV. MEMBERS AS RESOURCE PERSONS a) TATA Croma ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Upon invitation from Tata Croma, Anna Salai branch, on June 28, 2015, Ms. Theivaanai, Secretary, Yuva Shakthi, delivered a speech that comprised important aspects on India, Women, Thamizh and Swadeshi concepts. The audience appreciated the contents. On the 6th of July, 2015, Ms. Vijayanthi, YS Member, was the resource person and spoke on the lines of ‘Real Freedom’ also touching upon the history of their founder for the staff at the stores at Anna Nagar branch.

b) VALEDICTION OF SUMMER CAMP, KUMBAKONAM Mr. K. Balaganesh, YS Member, honoured an invite from a Yoga Centre at Kumbakonam to participate in the valediction of their summer camp on May 24th, 2015. He spoke about Pollution & Purification of the Body, Mind and Environment to the audience and distributed Yuva Shakthi’s publication ‘Sindhanai Sudargal’ upon the organiser’s request.

c) YRC PROGRAMME, MIT, Upon a request from the organisers, Youth Red Cross of MIT, Chromepet, Dr. N. Rathi Chitra, YS Member, addressed around 200 YRC students of the college on August 19th, 2015. The students’ feedback was that our message gave them a new line of thoughts.

GRATITUDE

It is our proud privilege to thank M/s Prasad and Srinath, Chartered Accountants, who have been auditing the accounts of Yuva Shakthi since its inception, free of cost. Our profound gratitude extends to the Resource Persons and Guest Speakers of various programmes for their valuable sharing and kindness. We are also thankful to the Principals and Faculty members of various educational institutions for their readiness in welcoming our programmes. The excellent cooperation extended by the Units of National Service Scheme and Youth Red Cross of the educational institutions deserves our special gratitude. We are duty-bound to thank Mr. Lakshmanan and Mr. Raman of Lakshman Sruthi Orchestra for their wonderful contribution in accommodating our wish in the Chennaiyil Thiruvaiyaru

11 event. We express our heartfelt thanks to Ms. S.J. Jananiy, Classical Singer and Music Composer, for her sincere cooperation. We owe our heart-felt gratitude to Mr. Saravanan of Om Saravana Bhavan and Ms. Jyoti, Organic Food Caterer, for their patronage. Yuva Shakthi thanks Mr. J. Karthik of ABBAS for his support and cooperation. The generous contribution of Mr. Bhasker Rao, M.D., SVISS LABS, Ranipet made our Youth Motivation Campaign a grand one for which we owe our profuse gratitude. Yuva Shakthi has been the beneficiary of the consistent and kind benevolence of our patrons, well wishers & donors especially Mr. Jesurajah, Mr. Subramaniam, Mr. Vetrivel, Mrs. Ranjani, Mrs. Vijayamalathi, Mrs. Sumangala, Mrs. Ramani and Mrs. Pushkala and we are deeply indebted to them. We wish to have the continued co‐operation and support of one and all in all our future endeavours also.

REAFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT

Indian Philosophy says, ‘When troubles prevail, that is the right time to bring a positive change. So, rise up, because the time is right’. With this commitment in mind, Yuva Shakthi moves closer to its goal to achieve a ‘BETTER INDIA through BETTER YOUTH’.

Chennai 19.06.2016 Secretary

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