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Manjeshwar: The Snehalaya Charitable Trust, which has been serving individuals with mental illnesses for the past 15 years, is now extending its support to tackle a growing social challenge—addiction. The organization will inaugurate its new De-Addiction Center on October 2, 2024, at 9:30 AM at the Snehalaya Institute in Bachalike, Pavoor, Manjeshwar, Kasaragod.

The center will be inaugurated by Michael D Souza, a prominent Indian Non-Resident Businessman from Dubai, and blessed by Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore Diocese. Venerable Deepak Valerian Tauro, Assistant Dean of Delhi Diocese, will be the Chief Guest at the event.

Keynote addresses will be delivered by renowned journalist Vijayalakshmi Shibaruru and multi-religious sage Atmadas Yami. Other notable attendees include U.T. Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, MLA A.K.M. Ashraf from Manjeshwar, MLA Kunhambhu from Uduma, and Daijiworld founder Walter Nandalike. More than 50 distinguished guests, 100 donors, and thousands of spectators and well-wishers are expected to attend.

Founded in 2009 on Saint Mother Teresa’s 99th birthday, Snehalaya Charitable Trust has provided shelter, medical care, and rehabilitation to over 1,300 individuals with mental illnesses. It began as a small initiative by Joseph Crasta, an auto driver from Mangaluru, after witnessing the plight of the homeless and mentally ill. Over time, the organization has grown into a comprehensive rehabilitation center recognized by the government and appreciated by the public.

The organization operates a Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Center for Men, established in 2009, which serves 300 mentally ill individuals by providing food, medical assistance, and rehabilitation services. In 2019, Snehalaya expanded its reach by launching a Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Home for Women, catering to 90 homeless women with mental and social issues.

The organization also runs a free mid-day meal program called Snehalaya Manna, which has provided daily meals to 700 patient attendants and the underprivileged at Wenlock District Government Hospital, Mangaluru, since 2015. Additionally, Snehalaya offers free ambulance services for socio-economically backward families, provides food kits to vulnerable communities, and actively participates in relief work during emergencies such as the Kerala floods and Coorg landslides.

The organization has also been a crucial support system during the COVID-19 pandemic, constructing houses for families in need, distributing food, and offering medical aid. Through these comprehensive initiatives, Snehalaya continues to make a substantial impact in the field of social service.

Since its inception, the Trust has rescued over 1,600 homeless people and reunited more than 1,300 residents with their families.

With the launch of its new De-Addiction Center, Snehalaya aims to build an "Addiction-Free Society," focusing on providing care, treatment, and rehabilitation for individuals suffering from various forms of addiction, which is increasingly affecting the youth, adolescents, and women.

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Mohammed Zubair took to X, humorously thanking Prime Minister Modi for "starting a Vistadome train in Peru," questioning the minister's intelligence. Another user commented, "The infamous railway minister himself posted this!!!" highlighting the blatant error.

Critics expressed their discontent, with one stating, "Under Modi's leadership, there was already an army of idiots but now even blind people have joined them. Peru Rail is clearly written on the engine, yet it is said to be from India. Shameful. #reelminister."

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