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Department of Community Health Nursing in association with LION’S club, Moodubelle Udupi district conducted an outreach programme at Geetha Mandir, Moodubelle for the general public, and ASHA workers.

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Sister Irene, Principal, St. Lawrence School, Moodubelle addressed the gathering on women’s safety in society. Mr. Devadas Hebbar, Former president, Taluk Panchayat, Udupi spoke on women empowerment and explained that women can empower economically and socially by utilizing low interest loan facility which is available through the government.

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