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The 41st Raising Day of the Narcotics Control Bureau was commemorated with a Drug Misuse Awareness Program under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan on 17th March 2026 at the ACS Convention Centre, RRMCH. The event was organized by RajaRajeswari Group of Institutions in association with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Narcotics Control Bureau, and Disha Bodh Foundation.

The program was conducted under the guidance of the institution’s leadership, including Chairman Dr. A.C. Shanmugam, President Sri. A.C.S. Arun Kumar, Chairperson Smt. Lalitha Lakshmi, Executive Director Dr. S. Vijayanand, CEO Sri Seetharam IAS (Retd.), Dean Dr. Sathyamurthy B, Principal Dr. Basavaraj Bhandare, Advisor Dr. S. Naveen, Medical Superintendent Dr. Praveen Kumar, Dean (RRDCH) Dr. Edwin Devadoss, Dean (RRCP) Dr. P Balasubramanian, Principal (RRCN) Dr. Jagadish TJ, Principal (RRIAHS) Dr. Nalini, Principal (RRIPMS) Dr. Latha.

The institution had the privilege of hosting eminent speakers including Dr. Bhagawan BC, Vice Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences; Sri Sachin Ghorpade IPS, Zonal Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau; and Sri Madhu N Rao, Advocate, Senior Standing Counsel and Special Public Prosecutor for DRI, DGGI, CBIC, and ED, Government of India.

The event commenced with an energetic Walkathon—the rally organized by NCB—aimed at creating awareness about drug misuse and its adverse effects, while promoting the message of “Say No to Drugs.” The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from dignitaries, students, faculty, and staff, making it a meaningful and impactful initiative.
Dr. Sathyamurthy, Dean, formally welcomed the gathering and introduced the objectives of the Raising Day program. This was followed by the felicitation of the distinguished speakers by the dignitaries on stage.

In his address, the Vice Chancellor of RGUHS appreciated the efforts of the Narcotics Control Bureau and emphasized the “Nasha Mukt Bharat – Yuva Shudhi Abhiyan.” He highlighted the MoU with RGUHS, under which awareness programs were conducted across 13 districts through 16 events, reaching over 77,000 students and 1,500 teachers. He urged students to pledge against drug abuse, promote a healthy campus, and noted that 10,000–12,000 students have also pledged for organ donation.

Sri. Sachin Ghorpade shared that the Nasha Mukt Bharat initiative began in 1986 and highlighted key achievements, including 1.5 lakh cases booked, over 2 lakh arrests, and the seizure of 6.5 lakh kg of drugs. He cautioned students about the legal consequences of drug possession, misuse of personal information, and emphasized that possession itself is a serious offense punishable by 10–20 years of imprisonment. He also encouraged the use of the Manas 1933 helpline to seek help and support.

Sri. Madhu. N. Rao spoke about the daily challenges faced in combating drug abuse, drawing from his professional experiences. He encouraged students to remain vigilant, resist drug use, and take responsibility in preventing substance misuse among peers.
The session also featured an informative presentation by Sri. Vikas Singh, Sub-Inspector, NCB, representing Disha Bodh Foundation, who highlighted the severe and long-term effects of drug abuse. He emphasized that recovery from addiction is difficult, reinforcing the importance of prevention and awareness.

The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Smt. Kanthi Shetty of Disha Bodh Foundation, bringing the program to a meaningful close.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Rajarajeswari Group of Institutions organized the Smt. Lalithalakshmi Cricket (Women’s) Premier League for all the women staff members of RRGI. The cricket tournament was held on 9th and 10th March aiming to celebrate the spirit of womanhood while encouraging teamwork, enthusiasm and active participation through sports. Women staff from all institutions under RRGI participated in the event with great energy and sportswomanship.
The women staff and students of Rajarajeswari College of Physiotherapy also actively participated in the tournament, representing the department with enthusiasm and team spirit. The event served as a meaningful way to commemorate Women’s Day by recognizing the empowerment of women across the institutions, making the celebration both memorable and inspiring.

In celebration of Women’s Day, RRGI organized a series of meaningful and engaging activities under the theme “Give to Gain.” emphasizing the importance of mutual support, woman empowerment and highlighting that acts of encouragement and support help build confidence and unity in return. As part of the celebrations cultural competitions were conducted on 2nd to 5th March for both teaching and non-teaching staff members. The events included Rangoli, Mehendi and Antakshari which witnessed enthusiastic participation and active involvement from the staff and provided an opportunity for staff members to engage beyond their professional roles and strengthened unity within the institution.
The program successfully reflected the spirit of Women’s Day, highlighting the importance of encouragement, appreciation, and togetherness.

The MPT 2nd year (Sports Sciences) students of Rajarajeswari College of Physiotherapy contributed their Sports Physiotherapy services for the Regional Football Tournament ( BOYS) – “ ELITE CUP – 2k26 ” on 26th & 27th February 2026 organized by Rajarajeswari College of Nursing. The tournament gave our students a good exposure in onfield sports injury management. All the athletes were oriented about the essential role of our Physiotherapy service and the athletes who got injured got benefited with our Sports Physiotherapy services. Overall, it was a great opportunity for our students.

The Cultural Committee of Rajarajeswari College of Physiotherapy successfully organized vibrant and engaging program a monthly student activity “GRANDEUR WEEK – FEB 2026” for the month of February 2026 on 28.02.2026 for our Ist year BPT students. All the BPT Ist year students voluntarily participated in this monthly event featuring exciting activities which included Quiz – General & Professional knowledge | Debate – “Today’s Era which Profession is the Best “| Fun Games .The endeavor of each student were judged by invited guests and the winners were appreciated with prize and certificates and all the participants were also appreciated for their admirable involvement.

The students participated with great energy, confidence, and team spirit, making the session both fun and intellectually stimulating. Overall, it was a splendid opportunity for our student’s to identify, express, and exposed their talents in their student tenure. All the students’ felt the activity refreshing and encouraging with perfect blend of learning, interaction, and entertainment, leaving the students motivated, refreshed, and more connected with their peers.

Rajarajeswari College of Physiotherapy in collaboration with the Department of Emergency Medicine, RRMCH, successfully organised a highly informative and Hands-on Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) training programme at on 18th & 19th February 2026. The resource persons for the programme were Dr.Ambreesha.M and team. The participants for the programme were Faculties, MPT students, Interns and undergraduate students of 3rd & 4th year BPT. The programme covered the Chain of Survival, early recognition of cardiac arrest, CPR techniques, and early defibrillation.

The programme was conducted with practical training where students performed CPR procedures on mannequins under expert guidance. The interactive and skill-based approach made the session highly engaging and clinically valuable. Overall, it was an excellent learning experience that enhanced students’ confidence and preparedness in handling emergency situations and providing life-saving care.

A workshop on “Fundamentals of Radiology for Physiotherapists” was successfully conducted on 10th February at Rajarajeswari College of Physiotherapy. The session was delivered by Prof. Dr. Prabhu PT, PhD (Neurology), Principal, MVM College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru where the session focused on providing a clear understanding of basic radiological principles relevant to physiotherapy practice. Important topics related to interpretation of imaging, clinical correlation and application of radiological findings in physiotherapy assessment and treatment planning were discussed in detail. The session was highly interactive with active participation from the attendees. The resource person explained concepts in a simple and engaging manner making the session lively and easy to understand. The questions were clarified through discussion, enhancing overall learning.

The session proved to be informative and beneficial helping participants strengthen their foundational knowledge of radiology in relation to physiotherapy practice.

The Freshers’ Day programme was successfully conducted on 7th February from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Kadamba Hall. The event was organized to warmly welcome the first-year students and make them feel comfortable in their new academic environment. The programme began with the introduction of UG and PG freshers followed by a series of energetic and soulful cultural performances, fun games and a vibrant fashion show by the students. The enthusiasm and creativity displayed by the students made the event lively, engaging and enjoyable.

One of the highlights of the programme was the announcement of Mr. and Ms. Fresher, which added excitement and encouragement among the freshers creating a joyful and memorable moment for everyone present. As a token of love and encouragement, gifts were presented to all the freshers, making them feel welcomed and valued. Thus, marking a pleasant end to the event.

Overall, the Freshers’ Day celebration was a grand success and created lasting memories for both students and staff.