3-day life skills training programme begins at SPMVV
Prof K Sekhar from the Department of Psychosocial Support in Disaster Management, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, delivered the keynote address and explained the ten life skills identified by the World Health Organisation. He stressed that mastering these skills can enhance personal and professional success. PM-USHA Coordinator Prof C Vani noted that students with strong subject knowledge, but weak social skills often struggle during placements. Dr Sanjeev Kumar from NIMHANS, serving as a trainer, said that teachers could also impart life skills training once trained themselves.
Event convener Prof R Usha stated that 35 faculty members who have not previously received training would be trained during the three-day programme. Several faculty members including organising secretaries Dr G Sireesha, Dr S Vajeehabanu, Centre for International Relations Dean Prof P Vijaya Lakshmi among others were present.
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