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<p> <b data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="1">Stitching Futures: SRMIST Empowers Anjur Village through Skill Development and Holistic Wellness</b></p><p data-path-to-node="2"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfUbekNAcUgi0dLfvUxJO8yTk3ZVc8-Wjz8uoQW6zSRAOZCZVEp2ZmEXrWTb0REXEzl2RYwBD9ZPV6PnCZ68YnMTwlkVbZLbYY5kTJY9rTzIpwvK3q9EIsEWTg7szJb92XgAP6JtH5E8w5zI96SvOQEdwghNGtAzsk7fznErGUg0d3PePoyVYI-90zcZ0/s1280/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-03-27%20at%201.46.54%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="583" data-original-width="1280" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfUbekNAcUgi0dLfvUxJO8yTk3ZVc8-Wjz8uoQW6zSRAOZCZVEp2ZmEXrWTb0REXEzl2RYwBD9ZPV6PnCZ68YnMTwlkVbZLbYY5kTJY9rTzIpwvK3q9EIsEWTg7szJb92XgAP6JtH5E8w5zI96SvOQEdwghNGtAzsk7fznErGUg0d3PePoyVYI-90zcZ0/w640-h292/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-03-27%20at%201.46.54%20PM.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><b data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="2">Kattankulathur, March 28, 2026:</b> As part of its steadfast commitment to community development and rural empowerment, the <b data-index-in-node="120" data-path-to-node="2">Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) 2.0</b> cell of <b data-index-in-node="159" data-path-to-node="2">SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)</b> has launched a comprehensive <b data-index-in-node="237" data-path-to-node="2">Village Service Project (VSP)</b> at Anjur Village. This multi-dimensional initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the <b data-index-in-node="366" data-path-to-node="2">World Community Service Centre</b> and <b data-index-in-node="401" data-path-to-node="2">Vethathiri Maharishi SKY Yoga</b>, Guduvancherry.<p></p><p data-path-to-node="3"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMFhuCgA-w0uXycNhsfEF4OLNwdqjLLlyW1pw11K8ViggZ6WYgeFAaBWjcB1alyn6hSTj64srtDjUb7NP89xc0wPDVE_tqDjT8LRqRCPV2jakCHuAXjJvBD3ltWoofAmZhx_pKL7frfQpVKDB6oCa_dFaB2isOkkPpdvk2rchzcfxgdT8jmA6asOvuP0/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-03-28%20at%209.17.08%20AM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="1600" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMFhuCgA-w0uXycNhsfEF4OLNwdqjLLlyW1pw11K8ViggZ6WYgeFAaBWjcB1alyn6hSTj64srtDjUb7NP89xc0wPDVE_tqDjT8LRqRCPV2jakCHuAXjJvBD3ltWoofAmZhx_pKL7frfQpVKDB6oCa_dFaB2isOkkPpdvk2rchzcfxgdT8jmA6asOvuP0/w640-h288/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-03-28%20at%209.17.08%20AM.jpeg" width="640" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMFhuCgA-w0uXycNhsfEF4OLNwdqjLLlyW1pw11K8ViggZ6WYgeFAaBWjcB1alyn6hSTj64srtDjUb7NP89xc0wPDVE_tqDjT8LRqRCPV2jakCHuAXjJvBD3ltWoofAmZhx_pKL7frfQpVKDB6oCa_dFaB2isOkkPpdvk2rchzcfxgdT8jmA6asOvuP0/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-03-28%20at%209.17.08%20AM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhItIjago4ipWikfGK1TJhRiIVeg0ef3SQITSdwru6kUYRwTvIN5FgHSI69gCssa4vrp_h2Bda1CDfpB7JHcA_Jouz1qJEnOV_YdzyDe8JTn4A4WAlTznDl6Gb9OKoCKxks0dgrDa85tRyoF93Bdj3L96K6qbU4b2ggDL1qHhG0bwmsYDpcYohU2WTILMg/s1280/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-03-27%20at%201.46.55%20PM%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="1280" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhItIjago4ipWikfGK1TJhRiIVeg0ef3SQITSdwru6kUYRwTvIN5FgHSI69gCssa4vrp_h2Bda1CDfpB7JHcA_Jouz1qJEnOV_YdzyDe8JTn4A4WAlTznDl6Gb9OKoCKxks0dgrDa85tRyoF93Bdj3L96K6qbU4b2ggDL1qHhG0bwmsYDpcYohU2WTILMg/w640-h288/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-03-27%20at%201.46.55%20PM%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></div>The seven-month developmental roadmap, which entered its third month this March, adopts a holistic strategy focusing on mental, physical, and spiritual well-being alongside sustainable livelihood generation. The project encompasses a diverse range of community-oriented activities, including yoga practices, afforestation (tree plantation), and specialized skill development in Aari work and tailoring to foster women’s entrepreneurship.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEbtiBq_u2JjjCTlLUQoqfNwW1lWgtPQLXcKgqjc2nek6PG9sR0pm-h1RvKn2yETvbI8dKMsHfU2jPsEznDj06fvNZZDed5-5LbYrHQfq4FqKFfQW_J-4uLrkJlZ8qUs0EiDFqKX5twZgk8SudC5lk1fly9fvytXKdtBbNdDEVGnB2jVvHFw8YwUjsJwA/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-03-28%20at%209.17.04%20AM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEbtiBq_u2JjjCTlLUQoqfNwW1lWgtPQLXcKgqjc2nek6PG9sR0pm-h1RvKn2yETvbI8dKMsHfU2jPsEznDj06fvNZZDed5-5LbYrHQfq4FqKFfQW_J-4uLrkJlZ8qUs0EiDFqKX5twZgk8SudC5lk1fly9fvytXKdtBbNdDEVGnB2jVvHFw8YwUjsJwA/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-03-28%20at%209.17.04%20AM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxB9fT5g8nV6C0qs7l6LLdM8p16tS5KsDx2oWCAVRAR1UdImRo2X9pzWom5O69Q681lyZCAIOKA6cZqGsHyXpEWHGa-C83g8shr3C3Dxf5w9mrRTnaajt-0bBFhkscaJFZ2nSganuyPSkoOTZoZrT-XcrIgX2TZ9mPSbbjaLbxgrF5SGhLw-h8Zsyo-k/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-03-28%20at%209.17.05%20AM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="1600" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxB9fT5g8nV6C0qs7l6LLdM8p16tS5KsDx2oWCAVRAR1UdImRo2X9pzWom5O69Q681lyZCAIOKA6cZqGsHyXpEWHGa-C83g8shr3C3Dxf5w9mrRTnaajt-0bBFhkscaJFZ2nSganuyPSkoOTZoZrT-XcrIgX2TZ9mPSbbjaLbxgrF5SGhLw-h8Zsyo-k/w640-h288/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-03-28%20at%209.17.05%20AM.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="1600" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEbtiBq_u2JjjCTlLUQoqfNwW1lWgtPQLXcKgqjc2nek6PG9sR0pm-h1RvKn2yETvbI8dKMsHfU2jPsEznDj06fvNZZDed5-5LbYrHQfq4FqKFfQW_J-4uLrkJlZ8qUs0EiDFqKX5twZgk8SudC5lk1fly9fvytXKdtBbNdDEVGnB2jVvHFw8YwUjsJwA/w640-h288/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-03-28%20at%209.17.04%20AM.jpeg" width="640" /></div><br /><b data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="4">Advancing Community Wellness through Yoga</b><p></p><p data-path-to-node="5">A significant pillar of this wellness initiative is the <b data-index-in-node="56" data-path-to-node="5">Kundalini Yoga</b> training program. To date, nearly <b data-index-in-node="105" data-path-to-node="5">300 villagers</b>—including men, women, youth, and the elderly—have benefited from sessions conducted by experienced resident instructors. To ensure maximum inclusivity, the sessions follow a disciplined daily schedule:</p><ul data-path-to-node="6"><li><p data-path-to-node="6,0,0"><b data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="6,0,0">General Sessions:</b> Commencing at 4:30 AM.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="6,1,0"><b data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="6,1,0">Housewives:</b> Batches from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="6,2,0"><b data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="6,2,0">Youth & Students:</b> Evening sessions from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, scheduled after academic hours.</p></li></ul><h3 data-path-to-node="7"><b data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="7">Economic Empowerment and Skill Training</b></h3><p data-path-to-node="8">Furthering the livelihood component, SRMIST recently distributed <b data-index-in-node="65" data-path-to-node="8">seven industrial tailoring machines</b> to the village, marking the official launch of a structured vocational training program.</p><ul data-path-to-node="9"><li><p data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><b data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="9,0,0">Curriculum:</b> A specialized five-month syllabus has been designed by a qualified trainer to ensure professional proficiency.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><b data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="9,1,0">Enrollment:</b> The inaugural batch consists of <b data-index-in-node="44" data-path-to-node="9,1,0">30 women</b> from the village.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><b data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="9,2,0">Certification:</b> Upon successful completion, participants will receive formal certificates to enhance their employability and support self-reliance.</p></li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5P57zhmOnyT_S1Y0waNNsGPysP8WvzHQMBIBZzpv4w0I5C8dB4BlYwq7n-QA9ltpxs8wbtJcraYT4Qub4l4K4nY4ju8yiyhJiVtcXvyDjBCMUzeS_Ha4ZPmsl4blbqqH5gx9NNT6zxSZWQynXUiyzxzdX-FTx9WjgXMC9n5mAYjPB4mAQpV2raMc1lsA/s1427/anjur%20tailering%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="1427" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5P57zhmOnyT_S1Y0waNNsGPysP8WvzHQMBIBZzpv4w0I5C8dB4BlYwq7n-QA9ltpxs8wbtJcraYT4Qub4l4K4nY4ju8yiyhJiVtcXvyDjBCMUzeS_Ha4ZPmsl4blbqqH5gx9NNT6zxSZWQynXUiyzxzdX-FTx9WjgXMC9n5mAYjPB4mAQpV2raMc1lsA/w640-h324/anjur%20tailering%201.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></ul><h3 data-path-to-node="10"><b data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="10">Inauguration and Governance</b></h3><p data-path-to-node="11">The inaugural event was graced by <b data-index-in-node="34" data-path-to-node="11">Dr. V. Thirumurugan</b>, Associate Director (Campus Life ) and Nodal Officer Unnat Bharat Abhiyan-SRMIST, along with <b data-index-in-node="106" data-path-to-node="11">Mrs. Devaraj</b>, President of Anjur Village, and <b data-index-in-node="152" data-path-to-node="11">Mr. Uma Maheswaran</b>. The village administration has extended full logistical support, providing dedicated space for the training center and accommodating trainers in the village community hall to ensure seamless project implementation.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwdfspa411NIIOskjMVIhwR5PSMrCXuvCFZgNfVAdAeubIIkLN-gWklFSpcp4qrJ7AFo4V16HHeP2VbL9PE62yMdtSdTogwLllN4oypKf5oBz6ns0bnPb_ULX0uQ812tNz0twcqAy81KtGrAix8KQyW6uJd9UZiy_Ti3uzT_wEkKdHg3Qv4fP0CQ07ETI/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-03-28%20at%209.17.10%20AM%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="1600" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwdfspa411NIIOskjMVIhwR5PSMrCXuvCFZgNfVAdAeubIIkLN-gWklFSpcp4qrJ7AFo4V16HHeP2VbL9PE62yMdtSdTogwLllN4oypKf5oBz6ns0bnPb_ULX0uQ812tNz0twcqAy81KtGrAix8KQyW6uJd9UZiy_Ti3uzT_wEkKdHg3Qv4fP0CQ07ETI/w640-h288/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-03-28%20at%209.17.10%20AM%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p data-path-to-node="12">This initiative underscores SRMIST’s integrated approach to rural outreach, merging health, environmental consciousness, and skill-based education into a sustainable and replicable model for rural transformation.</p>

Stitching Futures: SRMIST Empowers Anjur Village through Skill Development and Holistic Wellness

Stitching Futures: SRMIST Empowers Anjur Village through Skill Development and Holistic Wellness Kattankulathur, March 28, 2026: As part ...