“NLU Odisha, under the aegis of Project KUTUMB, organized a Medico-legal Camp on 25th September 2022 at MundaSahi village, CDA Cuttack”
National Law University Odisha, under the aegis of Project KUTUMB, organized a Medico-legal Camp on 25th September 2022 at Munda Sahi village, CDA Cuttack, Odisha. During the culmination of the camp various activities in addition to the provisioning of medical services at the medical camp were undertaken by students from the NSS bureau and the Centre for Mediation and Negotiation, ranging from spreading awareness about mediation as a dispute resolution tool and importance of good food and balanced diet under the Poshan Abhiyaan of Government of India. Prof. Ved Kumari, Vice-Chancellor, Prof Yogesh Pratap Singh, Registrar, Prof. Ravinder Barn (from University of London), faculty and staff members from National Law University, Odisha and the District Child Protection Officer Smt. Pragati Mohanty attended the event.
The students from NLUO presented a skit signifying the importance of mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism and information was also shared regarding the methods in which mediation can be conducted. The information was shared regarding mediation facility available at the University. Volunteers from the NSS bureau of NLUO created awareness amongst people regarding the Poshan Abhiyan of Government of India as being implemented by Government of Odisha, with primary focus on health of children, new born children, lactating and expecting mothers. The program was well received by the members of the community who welcomed the team from NLUO with open arms and whole-heartedly participated in the program by asking questions, sharing their concerns and issues and showing the team around the village to apprise it of the living conditions and the facilities provided by the government. It was a successful program with members of community and the University establishing a long-lasting relationship.
