Media Release

Kundapur, Oct 29: The Department of Information Science and Technology of Moodlakatte Institute of Technology, in association with the National Service Scheme (NSS) and Rotary Club Kallianpura, organised a traffic awareness programme titled ‘Safe streets, smart youth’ on October 27.

The programme was inaugurated by the dignitaries by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Prof Lakshmi G, head of the Department of Information Science and Technology, delivered the welcome address. NSS coordinator Prof Nirupama G N highlighted the objectives and importance of the National Service Scheme.

The chief guest, Anoop Nayak, police sub-inspector of Kundapur traffic police station, addressed the students on traffic rules, road safety and the importance of responsible driving. Rotarian Girishchandra R, president of Rotary Club Kalyanpur, participated as the guest of honour. Rotarian Allen Vinay Lewis, a member of Rotary Club Kallianpur and district governor nominee, administered the traffic awareness pledge.

Dr Ramakrishna Hegde, principal of the institute, urged students to strictly follow traffic rules and spread awareness about road safety in society. Dr S N Bhat, academic director of IMJ Institutions, delivered the presidential address, emphasising that careful observance of traffic rules by everyone could help prevent road accidents and their consequences.

As part of the programme, Chetana, a second-year student of the Department of Information Science and Technology, presented a mono-act. Programme coordinator Prof Drushya Shetty proposed the vote of thanks. The programme concluded with the national anthem.