Grand Opening of Second UBA Model Physiotherapy Centre at Orathur village

 

    The grand opening of the Second UBA Model Physiotherapy Centre took place on 29th January 2025 at the Panchayat Service Centre, Neelamangalam, Orathur. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Dr. S. Subash, Professor and Head, Department of Paediatrics, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRMIST, followed by Mr. & Mrs. Sundar, Panchayat President of Orathur, who served as the Chief Guests. The event featured a special address by Dr. V. Thirumurugan, Associate Director (CL), Nodal Officer UBA-SRMIST, and a presidential address by Prof. T.S. Veeragoudhaman, Dean, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRMIST.

The Chief Guest, accompanied by the Special Guest and dignitaries, initiated the ceremony by cutting the ribbon and lighting the traditional kuthuvilaku. This auspicious act was performed by the Chief Guests Dr. S. Subash and Mr. Sundar, Special Guest Dr. V. Thirumurugan, Prof. T.S. Veeragoudhaman, Principal Investigator Dr. K. Vadivelan, Co-Principal Investigators Dr. C. Balaji, Dr. P. Venkataraman, and Dr. M. Manikumar.

Dr. K. Vadivelan delivered the opening speech, addressing the gathering and emphasizing the importance of this initiative. The Special Guest, Dr. V. Thirumurugan, followed with remarks on the significance of the UBA initiative and its benefits to the community. The Chief Guests, Dr. S. Subash and Mr. Sundar, also shared words of encouragement and support for SRM's efforts.

The Initiatives and efforts of SRM and Child development speech was led by Dean college of Physiotherapy and Dr. C.Balaji

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. P. Venkataraman. Following the formal proceedings, cakes were distributed to the children and parents present. The event saw the participation of 20 children, aged 0–6 years, along with their parents, including three special children with identified disabilities. Initial assessments and treatments were conducted by Ph.D. scholars Mr. J R Abishek and Ms. M. Manju Bashini, as well as postgraduate students in paediatrics: Mr. E. Rajajarishi, Ms. S. Shamilee, Ms. K. Sushmitha, and Ms. S. Thabitha Janet.

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