Mangaluru, November 11: A discussion was carried out between the district administration and beneficiaries of PCC on Tuesday November 11th where the beneficiaries expressed their happiness over their lives being transformed after joining Prajna Counselling Center (PCC).
Around 30 beneficiaries from PCC shared their views with the district administration. A former alcoholic who underwent counselling at Prajna De-Addiction Centre expressed how he was happy after he quit alcohol.
He added, “I went to many Hindu, Muslim and Christian shrines, but nothing worked for me and I was unable to quit alcohol”.
He happily revealed that Prajna has transformed his life. He began to realise the problems caused to his family and neighbours due to his addiction. “Now I am leading a peaceful life,” he said.
Speaking at a discussion “Mubeena narrated her painful journey and thanked Geeta, the IT co-ordinator of the Centre and Hilda Rayappan, director of the Centre. “I was desperate to get education; but my mother sent me to work making false promises of sending me to school,” added Mubeena. “Initially my computer teacher Geeta advised me not to take up computer graphics as I was poor in English skills. But I convinced my teacher and learnt graphics,” she added. The cover page graphic for an animated story illustration which was presented as part of the discussion, was designed by Mubeena.
A B Ibrahim Deputy Commissioner, who addressed the beneficiaries, assured that the state government and district administration will support PCC in all ventures. He added that NGOs like Prajna facilitate implementation of government schemes. The DC wished that more such NGOs would come up in the district to strengthen social security.
Sharanappa Superintendent of police asked a few general knowledge questions to the children and gave cash prizes on spot to two children answered right. He lauded the efforts of Rayappan in nurturing many kids and being the backbone of the centre.
Sharanappa assured all police and government assistance to the Center.
