DTNBWED, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India, Regional Directorate, Kochi
OBJECTIVES 1. To transform the attitudes and behaviors of workforce to achieve the desired outcomes in organized, unorganized, and rural sectors by developing an educated, motivated and dedicated work force. 2. To help employees and social work trainees to acquire knowledge and practical skills necessary to perform a specific job 3. To help employees and social work trainees to acquire new routines, honed skills and increased knowledge that aids in enhancing both their personal and professional quality of life 4. To educate and generate awareness of the workforce and the young minds regarding their effective participation in the nation’s socio-economic development and growth.
Bharata Mata School of Social Work (BMSSW) & KAPS Ernakulam Chapter
Theme of the Conference: Indian Social Work: An Indigenous approach to development The beginning of professional social work in India dates back to the year 1936 when Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work was established in Mumbai. The curricula and models of social work education has been imported from the US Social work education. The indigenous base of Indian philosophies and traditions of charity, services and welfare have not been considered and thereby exist as a larger lacuna in the contextual knowledge base. Today, the missing ‘Indian social reality’ in social work practice in India due to the colonial theoretical base has been undergoing a constant redefining by various practitioners and academicians. The need for context specific and inclusive social work approach has been realized. The Indian perspective explores the history, ancient philosophies, values and culture, and tries to develop an indigenous method of practice. Considering the complexity and heterogenous nature of our country, social work practice needs to accommodate the diversity. The cultural, economic and political differences of our country constitute to the structural inequalities, which should also be addressed while aligning the theoretical framework with the indigenous knowledge base. The theoretical positioning of social work in the country has to be critical by not developing a hegemonic frame of the few. And therefore, while exploring the Indian social work approach, there is a need for a critical lens.
Sooraj M V | Asst. Professor
The two-day workshop took place from October 9 to October 10, 2023. BVOIC, along with faculty members like Mrs. Divya M. K., Professor Anitha Joseph, and office administrator Mr. Ajin Abraham, prepared accommodations and facilities for the event. Guided by Principal Fr. Reni Thomas, the workshop aimed to equip social work trainees with knowledge about PRA tools and methods, crisis intervention, and building social relationships in marginalized communities. Prior to that the faculties as well as the social work trainees and the team members from BVOIC have arranged all the facilities as well as accomodation for the workshop. The principal Fr. Reni Thomas have guided the students along with other faculty members which include the Head of the Department Mrs. Divya M K , prof. Anitha Joseph and office administrator Mr. Ajin Abraham. Dr. Sheena Rajan Philip have provided a brief introduction about the PRA and the impact that have brought to the social work perspective. Asst. Professor. Sooraj M V have initiated the PRA tools and methods and also made the social work trainees on how to implement it onto the field.
Bharata Mata School of Social Work (BMSSW),
BHARATHION 2019, National conference on “GREEN SOCIAL WORK: EMERGING TRENDS AND PROSPECTS & BHARATHION SARGOTSAV” was held at Cardinal Parecattil Auditorium, Bharata Mata College, on 18th and 19th December 2019, organized and hosted by Bharata Mata School of Social Work, Thrikkakara sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). The conference witnessed 277 participants which encompass Professional social workers, academicians, research scholars in social sciences, environmentalists, social activists, social scientists, CSR experts, eco-friendly habitat consultants, students of social sciences and social work.
Bharata Mata School of Social work
Bharata Mata School of Social work, Thrikkakara conducted a three-day workshop on Life Skill. The resource person of the workshop was Mr. Baby Prabhakaran and Mr. Thomas from The BluePoint Organization.
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Kites Foundation is a non-governmental Organisation started in 2019. It is a team of youth working towards transforming this country through youth-led development and collective effort. The foundation announces Kalam awards 2021 to acknowledge and appreciate the journey of young individuals and communities who had volunteered and contributed positively to bring about a constructive change in our society. The Organisation is missioned to incubate and celebrate transformative individual ideas, by identifying and resolving community-based problems with desirable solutions and to explore the potential of youth networking within and outside the nation. Sumedha- library and feeding room, Punarjani, Munnar VIBGYOR Tourism, Umeed – hands of hope are some of projects implemented. There are 5000+ volunteers working in the organisation.
Bharata Mata School of Social work
Bharata Mata School of Social work, Thrikkakara conducted a two-day workshop on application of qualitative research on 3rd and 4th June 2022. The resource person was Br. Joseph Charuplakkal, assistant professor of social work department at Marian college, Kuttikanam.
Bharata Mata School of Social Work (BMSSW),
On the wake of Floods that wreaked havoc in Kerala, the dept. of Social Work hosted a two-day National Conference titled “Disaster Management: Inter sectoral interventions from Risk Reduction to Recovery” on 1st & 2nd November, 2018. The event saw a participation of 110 delegates from 13 institutions including those out of Kerala. The deliberations and discussions were focused on the fields of impact of disaster on health, educational systems, recovery and rehabilitation and also inculcated deliberations on use of technology and intersectoral approaches towards disaster management in the form of a panel discussion. Resource persons included Dr. Janaki Andharia (Dean, Jamestji Tata School of Disaster Studies), Dr. Jayakumar C (Asst. Prof. NIMHANS), Mr. Mahesh Kamble (Asst. Prof. TISS), Mr. Navneet Yadav (Associate Director, Doers NGO, Shimla), Dr. Manoj M.G. (Scientist, CUSAT), Dr. Mansoor Hassan (Welfare Trust Association) and Dr. Fr. Norvy Paul (Asst. Prof., Christ University). The programme was inaugurated by His Excellancy Mar Sebastian Adayantharathu (Bishop of the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese).
Ms. Aan mary
Theatre workshop started on 23/06/2022 and ended on25/06/2022 and was conducted in 3 days in Kanav, Wayanad under the guidance of Ms. Aan mary. The first day was mainly focused on the individual and his/ her family. The second day it concentrated on social problems and trainees were divided into pairs. The third and last day the trainees worked in a group of 5 members. Each day was unique and different so that the trainees got different knowledge and experience. It was a second home for the trainees. Objectives To have a unique experience in cultural formation and learning. To understand and practice acting.
Bharata Mata School of Social Work (BMSSW),
The event was organized by the initiative of the MSW department on 24th January, 2017; for the differently abled children from 11 diverse schools. The programme was participated by more than 116 students and coloured the event with multitalented performances like group dance, group song, painting and so forth. The event was inaugurated by the MLA of the constituency Mr. P.T. Thomas, and was honored with the presence of the management and the staves. The initiative of the department was effective and efficient in the growth of differently abled children and their institutions taking care of their holistic growth. The department feels rich and proud to uplift this marginalized section of the society to reach them up to the standard of the contemporary societal norms in education and non-educational activities
Mr. Saravana Kumar S | Placement Officer Bharata Mata College
Objectives of the Session To guide the trainees on how to prepare an effective resume. To educate the trainees about the Dos and Don’ts while preparing a Resume. To train the students on how to make a resume professionally attractive and pleasing.
Bharata Mata School of Social Work (BMSSW),
The Bharata Mata School of Social Work had organized a talent meet as part of the golden Jubilee on February 6th , 2015. The programme focused on differently abled students. It was inaugurated by Mr. Benny Behanan (MLA). A Lecture was given by Medical Social Worker of Sunrise Hospital Dr. Challam Das for the parents and teachers of the participants. A total of 50 institutions participated in this programme. Various competitions such as singing, drawing and group dance were organized. The prizes were distributed by Cine Artist Mr. Tovino Thomas. Every year, Bharathion was observed with a different concept and this year our focus was on differently bled children. This was a good opportunity for the student social workers to build a rapport with these children. This also enabled them to understand the challenges in organizing a program for these children, how to handle them, fundraising,. The student coordinators were Aswathy A.R, and Salahudheen. The faculty coordinators were Ms. Vibita Varghese and Mr. Pinto Simon.
Bharata Mata School of Social work, Thrikkakara conducted a two-day workshop on application of qualitative research on 3rd and 4th June 2022. The resource person was Br. Joseph Charuplakkal, assistant professor of social work department at Marian college, Kuttikanam.
On June 21, 2022 Mr. Bijulal Sasidharan took a class on communication development skills. Mr. Bijulal has over 10 years of experience in advertising as copywriter and 3 years in film production house as Associate director and commercial director. The main objectives of the class was to develop communication skills in the 1st year MSW trainee's so as to help them to achieve their career successfully. To make them aware of the tips of communication development was another objective.
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Objectives. To provide general understanding about MSW course and BMSSW. To provide an introduction about professional social work. To develop team spirit among the trainees.
Dr. Anoop Antony PhD | Director of Academics at The Association of People with Disability (APD, India).
On 11th July 2022 , An expert lecture on the topic : Contemporary Trends In Social Work With Special Focus On Disability Management was organized in the seminar Hall of Bharata Mata School Of Social Work at 2pm . A total of Forty One social work trainees from first year class and second year class joined the expert lecture . Assistant Professor Dr.Semichan Joseph welcomed the resource person and trainees Then he Introduced the topic to the trainees and handed over the platform to the resource person . Dr .Anoop Antony having sound knowledge and experience in disability management introduced himself and his Organization i.e. The Association of People with Disability (APD) . Imparting strong knowledge on various dimensions of disability and related experience was primary objective of the class .And thus the lecture mainly concentrated on the scope of social work while working with people with disability and interaction with social work trainees on their field experience . The expert lecture ended around 4 pm in the evening .