ARIVUM ATHIJEEVANAVUM-Knowledge & Survival
COVID-19 Activities
MACFAST support and conduct many socially responsible activities, and ensure the participation of students to mould them into responsible citizens. Apart from the usual activities, the College strives hard to support the Public during the pandemic situation we are facing since 2020.
“Access to knowledge is crucial to our well-being and survival” – through ‘Arivum Athijeevanavum’, the college organizes and conducts various activities, provide support to common people, help authorities in implementing initiatives thereby imparting knowledge to survive the pandemic situation.
Initiatives/Programmes conducted under Arivum Athijeevanavum:
HELPING AUTHORITIES IN IMPLEMENTING THEIR PROJECT/SCHEMES/INITIATIVES AGAINST SPREAD, AND PREVENTION OF COVID 19
The college has helped various District Administrators and Police force to monitor and prevent the spread of COVID-19 by developing a bunch of Android applications. These applications have varied functions that include the coordination of the Disaster Response Teams (COM-BAT, ADM, CMS), Data collection/analysis/interpretation of migrant labourers (MLRC) and expatriate returnees (Thirike), GPS tracking of quarantined citizens (CGFAS).
APPLICATIONS
- COMBAT: Corona Outbreak Management – Bringing Action Together
COMBAT is a quick reference and communication application for the team members of Coronavirus Outbreak Management, Kerala State. It would facilitate speedy communication among various stakeholders. The project was conceptualized by Shri. P. B. Nooh, IAS, District Collector, Pathanamthitta and developed by MACFAST.
Project members:
Project Director | : Shri. P. B. Nooh IAS (District Collector, Pathanamthitta) |
Project Lead | : Mr. Pavin Raj Thadathil |
Software Developer | : Mr. Jaimon James |
Project Coordinator | : Dr. Sudeep B Chandramana |
Development Manager | : Mr. Ajay Kurien |
District Coordinators | : Mr. Gigi George, District Informatics Officer(NIC) Mr. Shavin Jose |
CLUE: Covid-19 Live Updates for Everyone
CLUE is a single platform for getting information and updates about Covid-19. This mobile application provides all the facts and figures about Covid-19 happening at the global, national, state and district level. The project was done under the guidance of Dr. Viswanathan K V, Joint Director E-health, National Health Mission.
Project members:
Project Director | : Dr. Sudeep B Chandramana |
Project Lead | : Mr. Pavin Raj Thadathil |
Software Developer | : Mr. Jaimon James |
Development Manager | : Mr. Ajay Kurien |
Development Advisors | : Prof. Varghese Abraham, Mr. Sanesh P Varghese |
District Coordinators | : Mr. Tiji Thomas, Mr. Jibumon K G, Mr. Thomas Mathew, Mr. Jerin Jose, Mr. Saji C |
MLRC: Migrant Labours Registration Covid-19
An android based online registration portal for the migrant labourers across Kerala. This will help to collect details of every migrant labourers and will facilitate close monitoring in the anomalistic period of time. This project was conceptualized by Shri. Jaidev G IPS, District Police Chief, Kottayam.
Project members:
Project Director | : Shri. Jaidev G IPS (District Police Chief) |
Project Lead | : Mr. Pavin Raj Thadathil |
Software Developer | : Mr. Jaimon James |
Project Coordinator | : Dr. Sudeep B Chandramana |
Development Manager | : Mr. Ajay Kurien |
CMS: Covid-19 Monitoring System
CMS is a communication application for the team members of the Coronavirus Outbreak Management Alappuzha district. This project was conceptualized by Smt. M Anjana, IAS, District Collector, Alappuzha.
Project members:
Project Director | : Smt. M Anjana, IAS |
Project Lead | : Mr. Pavin Raj Thadathil |
Software Developer | : Mr. Jaimon James |
District Coordinators | : Mrs. Asha C Abraham (Deputy Collector), Mr. Ansil V A (In charge C19 section, District Administration), Mrs. Chinthu C (Hazard Analyst, DDMA) |
CGFAS: Covid-19 Geo Fensing Alert System
CGFAS assists the Police force to prevent quarantine breaking by personnels by monitoring their accurate geo location. This project was conceptualized by Shri. Jaidev G IPS, District Police Chief, Kottayam and led by Mr. Manoj Kumar V.S, Cyber Cell, Kottayam.
Project members:
Project Director | : Shri. Jaidev G IPS (District Police Chief) |
Project Lead | : Mr. Pavin Raj Thadathil |
Software Developer | : Mr. Jaimon James |
| Project Coordinator | : Dr. Sudeep B Chandraman |
Development Manager | : Mr. Ajay Kurien |
District Coordinator | : Mr. Manoj Kumar V.S, Cyber Cell, Kottayam |
ADM: Alapuzha Disaster Management
ADM is an application designed for the disaster management team Alappuzha. The project was conceptualized by Smt. M Anjana, IAS, District Collector, Alappuzha.
Project members:
Project Director | : Smt. M Anjana, IAS |
Project Lead | : Mr. Pavin Raj Thadathil |
Software Developer | : Mr. Jaimon James |
District Coordinators | : Mrs. Asha C Abraham (Deputy Collector), Mr. Ansil V A (In charge C19 section, District Administration), Mrs. Chinthu C (Hazard Analyst, DDMA) |
ONLINE AWARENESS PROGRAMMES
The college conducted many activities to create awareness among the public through Facebook campaigns and through our community FM. The IT Cell of our college has created posters and posted them on the official pages in Facebook and Instagram. Radio MACFAST 90.4 has played a pivotal role in identifying the key areas for creating awareness among the general public regarding COVID-19. Medi- Talk: Phone-in Interview conducted by Radio MACFAST 90.4 FM – Interviews with medical professionals on-air helped in clearing doubts regarding Covid-19 especially for people staying in rural areas. Programmes like General awareness, daily updates regarding Covid-19, Preventive & Precautionary measures broadcasting through Radio MACFAST 90.4is providing authentic information for about ten lakh listeners.
- RADIO PROGRAMMES
COVID-19 Special Programmes via Community FM Radio- Radio MACFAST 90.4
| Sl. No. | Date | Program | Topic | Duration | Time | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27/03/2020 | Janahitham | Super Market | 1 hr | 11 am to 12 pm | 6 Callers |
| 2 | 01/04/2020 | Janahitham | Bank | 1 hr | 11 am to 12 pm | 8 Callers |
| 3 | 03/04/2020 | Janahitham | NRI | 1 hr | 11 am to 12 pm | 7 Callers |
| 4 | 14/04/2020 | Janahitham | Vishu & Corona | 1 hr | 11 am to 12 pm | 8 Callers |
| 5 | 20/04/2020 | Janahitham | Barber Shops | 1 hr | 11 am to 12 pm | 5 Callers |
| 6 | 22/04/2020 | Janahitham | Dental Doctors | 1 hr | 11 am to 12 pm | 5 Callers |
| 7 | 12/05/2020 | Janahitham | Nurses Day | 1 hr | 11 am to 12 pm | 4 Callers |
COVID-19 Special Live Programmes
| Sl. No. | Date | Program | Duration | Broadcasting Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 08/02/2020 | SulaimaniKada (Corona) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 2 | 10/03/2020 | Corona Tips | 1.00 minute 6 Numbers | Every Fifteen minute (Daily) |
| 3 | 13/03/2020 | Medi Talk | 30.00 minute | 09.15 to 09.45 |
| 4 | 14/03/2020 | SulaimaniKada (COVID-19) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 5 | 21/03/2020 | SulaimaniKada (Janatha Curfew) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 6 | 22/03/2020 | Corona Message (Tomy Calicut) | 2.30 minute | Every Three Hours (Daily) |
| 7 | 24/03/2020 | Corona Tips | 50 Sec 6 Numbers | Every Fifteen minute (Daily) |
| 8 | 25/03/2020 | Corona Tips | 50 Sec 2 Numbers | Every Fifteen minute (Daily) |
| 9 | 28/04/2020 | SulaimaniKada (15 kg Rice Kit) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 10 | 29/03/2020 | SulaimaniKada (Lock Down) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 11 | 29/03/2020 | Helpline no: 1,Water 2,Electric 3,Police 4,Vanitha police 5,Hospital 6,Cyber cell | 50 Sec 6 Numbers | Every Fifteen minute (Daily) |
| 12 | 30/03/2020 | Jagratha Interview (CIVinodps) | 23.00 minute | 4.00 pm |
| 13 | 30/03/2020 | Message CI Vinodps | 50 Sec | Every Hour (Daily) |
| 14 | 31/03/2020 | Message (LokNathBehra) 1,bengali 2,Hindi 3,Oriya | 3.00 minute | Every Three Hours (Daily) |
| 15 | 04/04/2020 | SulaimaniKada (Deepam) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 16 | 05/04/2020 | SulaimaniKada (Drone) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 17 | 05/04/2020 | Message Dr. B. G Gokulan | 1.00 minute | Every Hour (Daily) |
| 18 | 10/04/2020 | Good Friday Message ( Covid 19 ) Rev. Fr. Dr. Cherian J Kottayil | 8.00 minutes | Every Three Hours |
| 19 | 11/04/2020 | SulaimaniKada (Fake News) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 20 | 12/04/2020 | SulaimaniKada (Online Insurance) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 21 | 12/04/2020 | Message COVID 19 (Easter) Most. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Koorilos | 10.00 minute | 9.30am, 5.00 pm |
| 22 | 14/04/2020 | Karnnikaran Program COVID-19 (Vishu) | 1.00 Hour | 1.00 pm |
| 23 | 14/04/2020 | Message COVID 19 (Vishu) Most. Rev. Dr. Thomas Mar Koorilos | 2.30 minute | Every Three Hours |
| 24 | 17/04/2020 | Sasthrolsavam promo (Quiz) | 1.00 minute | Every Hour (Daily) Up to 24/04/20 |
| 25 | 18/04/2020 | SulaimaniKada (Electricity) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 26 | 19/04/2020 | SulaimaniKada (Pension) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 27 | 20/04/2020 | Sasthrolsavam (Quiz) | 17.00 Minute | 10.00 am 08.00 pm |
| 28 | 21/04/2020 | Sasthrolsavam (Quiz) LP | 17.00 Minute | 10.00 am, 08.00 pm |
| 29 | 22/04/2020 | Sasthrolsavam (Quiz) UP | 17.00 Minute | 10.00 am, 08.00 pm |
| 30 | 23/04/2020 | Sasthrolsavam (Quiz) HS | 17.00 Minute | 10.00 am, 08.00 pm |
| 31 | 24/04/2020 | Sasthrolsavam (Quiz) HSS | 17.00 Minute | 10.00 am, 08.00 pm |
| 32 | 25/04/2020 | SulaimaniKada (Thapal) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 33 | 26/04/2020 | SulaimaniKada (60 Age) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 34 | 26/04/2020 | Thapal Promo My Corona Warrior | 1.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 35 | 27/04/2020 | Sasthrolsavam Quiz Answers to Question & Winner Promo | 40. Sec | Every Hour |
| 36 | 28/04/2020 | Sasthrolsavam Quiz Answers to Question & Winner LP | 15 minute | 10.00 am, 08.00 pm |
| 37 | 29/04/2020 | Sasthrolsavam Quiz Answers to Question & Winner UP | 15 minute | 10.00 am, 08.00 pm |
| 38 | 30/04/2020 | Sasthrolsavam Quiz Answers to Question & Winner HS | 15 minute | 10.00 am, 08.00 pm |
| 39 | 01/05/2020 | Sasthrolsavam Quiz Answers to Question & Winner HSS | 15 minute | 10.00 am, 08.00 pm |
| 40 | 02/05/2020 | SulaimaniKada | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 41 | 03/05/2020 | SulaimaniKada (Electricity Bill) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 42 | 04/05/2020 | Albert Einstein (Kathu) COVID-19 | 4.00 minute | 8.00 am, 4.45 pm, 7.15 pm |
| 43 | 05/05/2020 | Arivum Athijeevanavum Free Data (Digital India) Promo | 55.minute | Every Hour |
| 44 | 05/05/2020 | Arivum Athijeevanavum (Thoolika) Promo Short Story Competition | 53 minute | Every Hour |
| 45 | 09/05/2020 | SulaimaniKada (Gulf Returnees) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
| 46 | 10/05/2020 | SulaimaniKada (Pass) | 3.00 minute | Every Hour |
2. Awareness campaigns through Facebook and Instagram
The world is facing the extensive spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus. This epidemic puts intensive pressure on healthcare, economic, and social structures. Commitment to implementing effective approaches for public health will take bold interventions by public health professionals and strong leadership by the nation’s governing bodies. During this crisis, lack of awareness, knowledge, and preparedness would put people and health care staff at risk. The dilemma is how to pass the knowledge of current disease statistics and its prevention to the general population at a rate equivalent to or better than the spreading epidemic. At the same time, a huge amount of health-threatening misinformation is spreading at a faster rate than the disease itself. The college is continuously delivering fast, accurate and reliable information addressing critical problems of infection control which is of key importance.
3. COVID-19 Awareness class for Staff Members on 25/06/2020
Awareness class for staff members – It is important to maintain health hygiene in work place. Awareness classes for all the staff members were arranged. The safety measures that should be followed in the work place, need for proper sanitization, etc., were discussed in detail.
COUNSELLING/TELE SUPPORT
The stress and anxiety of the general public was the major concern in organizing a joint online workshop on meditation where the participants were taught simple yoga, easy-to-do breathing exercises, the power of meditation and other tips related to their general well-being. In a spiritual society like Kerala, the words of wisdom and care from spiritual leaders also provides a greater sense of relief to the society. Youth Empowerment through Physical and Mental well-being was another activity done by the college.
- Online Meditation and Breath Workshop offered by the Art of LivingFoundation
Online Meditation & Breath Workshop – Irrespective of age and profession, people should be active as possible during this time. With the help of Art of Living, Online Meditation & Breath Workshop were organized.
2. Online Meditation and Stress relief Workshop offered by the Art of Living Foundation in Association with St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
3. Youth Empowerment through Physical and Mental well being–
MANUFACTURE / DEVELOPMENT OF COVID ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS
MACFAST has always tried to become the trendsetters not only in education but also in other non-academic matters of societal importance. Initiated by the School of Biosciences, we have produced more than 100 pet bottles of Hand sanitizers, produced as per the guidelines of WHO handrub formulations. 2000 Masks were also produced by the college as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 disease transmission. These measures have immensely helped the local governance in tackling the problem of providing sufficient materials required for mitigating the spread of the deadly virus.
MEDICINAL PLANTS DISTRIBUTION
The college distributed hundreds of Citrus, Pomegranates and Gooseberry plants to different households in Thirumoolapuram and among the public (auto rickshaw drivers) in Tiruvalla to promote cultivation of medicinal plants to combat Covid-19. Citrus, Pomegranates and Gooseberry fruits have been widely recommended for boosting immunity as they are rich in vitamin C.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO NEARBY SCHOOLS/COLLEGES
Since teaching and learning switched into online mode during this pandemic, technical support and assistance were provided to the nearby schools / colleges in need. Technical support was provided to K V L P School Pathanamthitta.
PROVIDING CHANCE TO EXHIBIT CREATIVE TALENTS DURING LOCKDOWN
Radio MACFAST 90.4 FM along with MACFAST College organized a short story competition ‘Thoolika’ for students. The competition was held to identify, develop creative talents of students and also to encourage them to utilize their time effectively during the lockdown.
EDUCATIONAL AID & DIGITAL INDIA CAMPAIGN
- Provided internet connection to 100 school students who are economically backward.
- Distributed 5 TVs for physically challenged students
DRINKING WATER AND SANITIZER KIOSK
A drinking water and hand sanitizer kiosk opened by MACFAST in Tiruvalla town was another major community service initiated during the lockdown period.
INSTITUTIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE/ FACILITY PROVIDED TO AUTHORITIES TO COMBAT COVID19
Hostel facilities were given free of charge to quarantine people who are coming back from other States and Nations. Provided a six-stored building which has 100 rooms with attached toilets in it.
