As a collaborative programme of POORNAPRAJNA ROTARY MANIPAL CENTRE FORSOCIAL EMPOWERMENT,AZIM PREMJI UNIVERSITY,BANGALORE,
‘A PANEL DISCUSSION’ was organized at PIM for the benefit of visiting students from Azim Premji University, Bangalore and students and faculty members of PIM on 16-11-2021.
Panelists included-Rtn, Dr. Shubha,H.S, Head ,Media Centre, MIC, MAHE, Manipal, Rtn. Renu Jayaram, Chief, Crafts Mantra ,Udupi and Mrs. Sankeerna, a PG student from MIC, Manipal.
Dr. Shubha  discussed at length the importance of” RURAL COMMUNICATION and it’s need. She touched upon the positive consequences of proper communication in a country such as India.
Mrs.Sankeerna presented her research findings pertaining to Kasaragod district of Kerala, which was further summerised by her guide Dr. Shubha.
Rtn.Renu Jayaram, spoke about’ENTREPRENUERSHIP’, it’s need and advantages. She explained about her own Unit-CRAFT MANTRA at length.
Presentations were followed by lively discussions.
Programme was conducted by Dr. Krishna Kothai.
 Visitors were then taken to Manipal Institute of Communication, where Dr Shubha showed them the Library, TV Studio and Community Radio Station. Director of MIC addressed the students.
Then students were taken to Handloom Unit run by Ms. Mahalasa Kini where Ms. Kini explained about the Unit.
