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Department of Social Work, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry (2026)

25/09/2024

✨ **An Enlightening Visit to Poclain Hydraulics** ✨

We, the students of the Department of Social Work at Pondicherry University, had the opportunity to visit the Poclain Hydraulics manufacturing facility. During our visit, we attended an insightful session on the "Role of HR & Its Challenges."

A brief history of Poclain Hydraulics revealed the company’s remarkable resilience, having survived two world wars, the Great Depression, and four economic recessions.

The HR session was particularly enlightening, as real-life examples helped us gain a deeper understanding of the critical role HR plays in organizations. Many of us left the session feeling reassured and excited about our choice to pursue a career in HR.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Poclain Hydraulics who made this visit possible and guided us through this enriching experience! 🌟

14/08/2024

The Department of Social Work, School of Social Sciences and International Studies, Pondicherry University marked the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26th, 2024 at the Chevalier Sellane Government Higher Secondary School, Kalapet, Puducherry from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. under the initiative of “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan,’’. It aimed at educating school going adolescents about the dangers of substance abuse and the importance of prevention.

Prof. K. Anbu, Head of the Department of Social Work, Pondicherry University, in his welcome address, emphasized the vital role of education in preventing substance abuse and fostering a healthy, informed community and explained the relevance of this programme. Prof. A. Shahin Sulthana, the Outreach Program Coordinator, delivered the opening remarks, stressing the importance of investing in preventive measures to combat substance abuse. Mr. Velayutham, Vice Principal of the School addressed the students, underscoring the school’s dedication to students’ well-being and the critical need for collaborative efforts between educational institutions and broader community. The resource person Mr. Melbin Baby, Psychiatric Social Worker from the Department of Psychiatry, PIMS Hospital, Puducherry provided inputs on the health and mental health aspects of substance abuse and ways to combat it. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Martin, Headmaster of the School, who shared about the role of the school in the overall development and well-being of the children. He also thanked the Dept. of Social Work, Pondicherry University for organising such a valuable programme for the adolescent children. The programme concluded with the distribution of certificates to the participants.

21/06/2024

Hearty Congratulations to Mr. Abdul Basith KK (MSW 2022-24) for securing All India Rank 1st in the NIMHANS M. Phil. entrance examination along with a fellowship for Psychosocial Support in Disaster Management✨🎉
Hearty Congratulations to our Alumnus Ms. Nimisha M (2021-23) batch for securing Mphil in Psychiatric Social work at .
We are proud of you all !

21/06/2024

As part of the fieldwork, MSW trainees Arul Kumaran,Najla and Vismaya Vasudevan organized an awareness programme on "Health and Hygiene" in collaboration with Prabhat Livelihood Center, Villianur, and Ayush Hospital, Villianur.This programme aimed to raise awareness about health and hygiene practices. The programme was organized under the guidance of the agency supervisor, Mr. B. Ashok, Center Manager, Prabhat Livelihood Centre, Villianur, and the faculty supervisor, Prof. R. Nalini, Department of Social Work, Pondicherry University. We appreciate the trainees for organizing such an important programme benefitting the community.

16/06/2024

As part of their concurrent fieldwork, I MSW trainees Ms.Priya, Ms.Henna and Ms.Shametha have organized a menstrual hygiene awareness programme on 18th May, 2024. The event was organized in collaboration with the Department of Women and Child Development, Govt. of Puducherry and St. Xavier Cottage, Fathima Convent on “Awareness on Menstruation and Personal Hygiene” for the children of Fathima Convent at St. Xavier Cottage, Thattanchavady.
This programme aimed to educate and empower participants on menstrual health and hygiene practices. The session was highly interactive, providing an opportunity for the children to clarify their doubts and address the taboos associated with menstrual hygiene. Our sincere appreciation to the trainees for their enthusiasm and initiative in organising this programme.

03/06/2024

As part of their concurrent fieldwork, first year MSW trainees Ms.Reuma, Ms.Reshma, and Mr.Muhammed Riyas have organized a community awareness programme in association with Help Foundation India and Prabhat Waste Management Project on 18th May, 2024. The event focused on the topic of “SEGREGATE The WASTE” for the residents of Ariyur village at the Anandhapuram Waste Management Yard.
The programme aimed to educate the community on the importance of household waste segregation. Ms.Bhuvana Kumar, Programme Director of the Help Foundation India, Puducherry presided over the function and gave away the awareness speech and Prof. K.Anbu, Head of the Department delivered the special address. Further, the waste collecting staff from Help Foundation India shared their challenges in dealing with mixed waste from households and stressed on the importance of segregation at source. Following which, the Social Work trainees conducted a quiz programme on waste management to educate and motivate the participants on solid waste management. We appreciate the initiative and efforts taken by the trainees to organise this important programme aiming at preserving the nature and environment for the sustainable development of the future generations.

02/06/2024

Greetings from the DSW Placement Cell, Department of Social Work, Pondicherry University

We are happy to announce that our student Ms. Seleen Roy, has been selected at Trust for Youth and Child Leadership (TYCL), Puducherry, as Program Coordinator - Mental Health.

Trust for Youth and Child Leadership (TYCL) is a youth-led non-profit organization started by Puducherry and Tamil Nadu college students. It aims to bring positive change in youth, children, and their community through safe, inclusive, participative, and innovative leadership models. TYCL creates safe and engaging spaces for young people and their allies to develop their whole selves (emotional, mental, spiritual, social, physical, etc.), focusing on four aspects of development:

- Addressing local and global community issues.
- Recognizing and cultivating personal and collective power.
- Building relationships and mentorship without borders.
- Accessing the tools necessary to transform their lives in the community and collaborate with others.

We sincerely thank Trust for Youth and Child Leadership (TYCL), Puducherry, and Dr. Siva Mathiyazhagan for joining hands with us and for the smooth selection process. We hope to strengthen our relationship even in the future.

We wish the chosen candidate success and fulfillment in her endeavor with Trust for Youth and Child Leadership (TYCL). May her contributions be valuable and impactful.

02/06/2024

Greetings from the DSW Placement Cell, Department of Social Work, Pondicherry University

We are thrilled to announce that our following students have been selected at Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd as HR Trainee,

1. Mr. Ajeethkumar V.
2. Mr. Nithish K.
3. Mr. Sezhiyan K.

Caplin Point is a fast-growing, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with a dominant presence in Latin America and Francophone Africa and a growing presence in Regulated markets such as the USA and the EU.

The company was established in 1990 to manufacture a range of ointments, creams, and other external applications. The Company was listed in 1994 following its Initial Public Offering (IPO), which was oversubscribed 117 times. The proceeds were used to set up a manufacturing facility at Pondicherry. Thereafter, the Company expanded its product range and increased its production capacity.

The company focuses on the emerging markets of Latin America, the Caribbean, Francophone, and Southern Africa and is today one of the leading suppliers of pharmaceuticals in these regions, with over 4000 product licenses across the globe. The company thrives on a unique business model of owning distribution networks, catering predominantly to the Bottom of the Pyramid in the areas of its presence.

We sincerely thank Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd, Puducherry, for joining hands with us and for a smooth selection process. We hope to strengthen our relationship even in the future.

We wish all the chosen candidates success and fulfillment in their endeavor with Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd. May their contributions be valuable and impactful.

Prof. Anbu Krishnamoorthy, Prof. Nalini Ranganathan, Prof. A. Shahin Sultana, Prof. K. Devan, Dr. C. Satheesh Kumar, Dr. Shankar Narayan P B, Dr. Iftekhar Alam, Mr. Prashant Kumar, and Placement Cell Members.

01/06/2024

Study Tour 2024
As part of the curriculum, a study tour to Chennai was organised for the MSW Batch 2022-2024 from 29th April, 2024 to 3rd May, 2024. On the first day, students visited the Adayar Cancer Institute and had an insightful interaction with the clinical psychologists and social workers. Secondly, they visited the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, where they had the opportunity to perform a street play on creating awareness on enrolment of girl children in schools.
On 30th April 2024, the second day of study tour, the students visited Momentive Performance Material (India) Pvt. Ltd. wherein the trainees were oriented on the human resource management practices of the organisation. In the afternoon session, trainees visited the Indian Council for Child Welfare and had an enlightening interaction on various service activities undertaken by the council.
On 1st May 2024, the students had the privilege to have an exciting and inspirational meeting with the alumni of the department who are placed at different organisations and industries in Chennai. The day was filled with fun, memories of the past, experience sharing, guidance and motivational address by the alumni.
On 2nd May 2024, the students had an opportunity to visit the observational home and Child and women helpline centres. As part of institutional visit of the study tour the students visited Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Department (RGNIYD), where they interacted with the faculty and students of the Department of Social Work. Students of both departments shared their experiences with each other. Our students also participated in the enrollment in MY BHARAT portal organized by Dept. Of Social Work, RGNIYD.
On the last day of the study tour, 3rd May, 2024, students visited the Institute of Mental Health where they had orientation about mental illness and wellbeing. In the afternoon session, the students visited JK Fenner industry and were introduced to the functioning of HR Team and manufacturing units of the industry. With this visit, the students concluded their study tour and returned back to the university.
Study Tour 24 was a memorable journey that contributed enough in enhancing the expertise and widening the opportunities.
Our sincere thanks to Dr.C.Satheesh Kumar and Dr.P.B.Shankar Narayan for their untiring efforts to make this study tour a huge success.

29/05/2024

We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our on-campus (Department of Social Work, Pondicherry University) placement interviews for Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital. It was an incredible opportunity for our talented and passionate students dedicated to human resource management.

We are extremely happy to extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Joshua Adrian Francis (HRM, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry) and his entire team for showing their keen interest in the strength of our students.

Huge thanks to Prof. Nalini Ranganathan, Prof. K. Devan, Prof. A. Shahin Sultana, Dr. Shankar Narayan P B, and Dr. Iftekhar Alam, faculties members of the department, for guiding and supporting us in the smooth completion of the event.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to Prof. Anbu Krishnamoorthy (Head of the Department), Dr. C. Satheesh Kumar (Placement Coordinator - Faculty), Mr. Siva Prasath T R (PhD Scholar), Mr. Amaran K (PhD Scholar), Mr. Prashant Kumar (Placement Coordinator - Student), Mr. Ajeethkumar V (Technical Coordinator), the non-teaching staff and the students of the department for actively coordinating the entire event.
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry University Placement Cell

29/05/2024

We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our on-campus (Department of Social Work, Pondicherry University) placement interviews for Trust For Youth And Child Leadership (TYCL). It was an incredible opportunity for our talented and passionate students dedicated to positively impacting the lives of youth and children.

We are extremely happy to extend our sincere gratitude to our alumnus, Dr. Siva Mathiyazhagan (Founder of Trust for Youth and Child Leadership (TYCL) and Research Assistant Professor, School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania, New York, USA) and his entire team for showing their keen interest in the strength of our students.

Huge thanks to Prof. Nalini Ranganathan, Prof. K. Devan, Prof. A. Shahin Sultana, Dr. Shankar Narayan P B, and Dr. Iftekhar Alam, Faculties members of the department, for guiding us in the smooth completion of the event with their presence.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to Prof. Anbu Krishnamoorthy (Head of the Department), Dr. C. Satheesh Kumar (Placement Coordinator - Faculty), Mr. Siva Prasath T R (PhD Scholar), Mr. Amaran K (PhD Scholar), Mr. Prashant Kumar (Placement Coordinator - Student), Mr. Ajeethkumar V, Mr. Alex Tauro, the non-teaching staff and the students of the department for actively coordinating the entire event.

29/05/2024

As part of their fieldwork, the first year MSW trainees organized a health and hygiene programme on 16th May, 2024 at Bahour, Puducherry. The session aimed to raise awareness among children about essential health practices through interactive activities and discussions. Trainees Ribin Thomas, Reeshma P Ramesh, and Nandhini facilitated the programme, ensuring active participation from the children. Guided by Dr. Jayachandran from Sri Aurobindo Society, the trainees gained valuable experience in community engagement and education. The event was well-received, benefiting both the trainees and the children significantly. Our sincere appreciation to the trainees for organising such a successful event benefitting the children of the rural community

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