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The awareness session included interactive elements such as discussions, videos, and demonstrations of mindfulness activities to engage the students effectively. A total of 110 students, 10 teachers, and three Rotary members participated in the program. This health awareness program contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender equality), 6 (clean water and sanitation), and 12 (Responsible consumption and production). Feedback was taken from the participants. The students and the teachers appreciated the sessions, and expressed that it was useful for them, and the session was well organized.

Dr. Anice George, Professor, and Dr. Binu E Margaret, Assistant Professor from the Department of Child Health Nursing, MCON, MAHE, 必威体育betway888, Rtn Sathyananda Nayak, President, Rotary, Parkala, Principal, and teachers of Parkala High School, Parkala were present for this event.?