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Manipal : Namma Angadi, the annual event hosted by the School of Communication,is all set to take place on the 9^th, 10^th and 11^th of March, 2018.The inaugural ceremony will take place on March 9^th at 9:30 am at the School of Communication lobby. The Chief Guest for the inaugural ceremony is Dr. H.S. Ballal, Pro Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education. The event will then take place from 10:00 am to 8:30 pm on the three aforementioned days. A variety of organically sourced products, apparel, wooden furniture and handicrafts showcasing local craftsmanship will be on sale.

Organised by the post-graduate students of the institution as a part of their curriculum, this year’s event will be the 15^th edition.Namma Angadi is an exhibition organised in association with the Concerned for Working Children (CWC), Kundapura, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee. Speaking on the event, Mr. T. Shivanand Shetty, Assistant Director, CWC, says, “By purchasing even one product at Namma Angadi, the proceeds can help improve the economy of an entire village.”

All the proceeds from Namma Angadi will go to ‘Namma Bhoomi’ (Our Earth),an initiative of CWC. Namma Bhoomi isan eco-friendly residential campus where the children are providededucation, vocational training, and a safe haven.

School of Communication:

Pioneered in 1997, School of Communication (SOC) is a Media institute that prides itself in training students to become excellent professionals in various fields of media and communication. The Institution truly believes in constant progress and therefore orients the students with the latest trends in the industry.

Concerned for Working Children (CWC):

Active since the 1970’s and a strong advocate of children’s rights, CWC is a pioneer, not-for-profit organisation that focuses on working children and their needs. It works with local communities and governments to implement comprehensive solutions for the problems faced by these children.

Contact

Sanat Savanal, Promotions Head

School of Communication, Manipal

+ 91 9881258445

sanatsavanal@gmail.com

Supraja Pradeep, Project Manager

School of Communication, Manipal

+ 91 9003070968

suprajapradeep@gmail.com