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A Seminar on Health through Peace was conducted at Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, held in association with Indian Doctors for Peace and Development (IDPD) an affiliate of International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) to pay homage to the victims of Fukushima Nuclear Disaster which completed a year on the 11th of march 2012. Dr Arun Mitra, General Secretary of IDPD and Dr S.S Soodan, Vice President IDPD, Director ASCOMS Medical College, Jammu, were the Guests of Honor. The event took place under the able guidance of Sarchitnis, MVP Samaj Ms Neelima Pawar, and Dean Dr Mrunal Patil

10 March, 2012 - Seminar at Nashik (Maharashtra)

A Seminar on Health through Peace was conducted at Dr Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, held in association with Indian Doctors for Peace and Development (IDPD) an affiliate of International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) to pay homage to the victims of Fukushima Nuclear Disaster which completed a year on the 11th of march 2012. Dr Arun Mitra, General Secretary of IDPD and Dr S.S Soodan, Vice President IDPD, Director ASCOMS Medical College, Jammu, were the Guests of Honor. The event took place under the able guidance of Sarchitnis, MVP Samaj Ms Neelima Pawar, and Dean Dr Mrunal Patil. The programme was co-ordinated by Dr Major Jeetendra Singh. The seminar was attended by 30 students from Dr D.Y Patil Medical College and Research Center, Pune, 50 students from Nursing and 40 students from Physiotherapy college along with all the MBBS students of Dr Vasant Pawar Medical college. Dr Arun Mitra stressed the need of use of renewable sources of energy like hydropower and wind energy. He pointed out that nuclear energy is neither safe nor economical. Dr S.S Soodan discussed the rise in insecurity among people due to violence, nuclear health hazards and the role of students in spreading awareness. They have also stressed concern for people living near Jadugoda mines in Bihar as they are exposed to harmful nuclear radiations. There were discussions on the topics of the harmful health effects of nuclear radiations, adequate methods of nuclear waste disposal and also a documentary on the consequences from the use of Nuclear Weapons in conventional War was shown which was made by students themselves. Social issues like the importance of peace in achieving health and role of positive development through education and awareness were stressed. The act of female foeticide was condemned and opposed through a street play conducted by students of II year MBBS. Dr Jeetendra Singh said National Student Co-coordinator said that Planning such activities in medical college will go a long way in sensitizing medical students during their formative years towards their social responsibilities as doctors. Ms.Soumya Shree the Co NSR stressed the need for organizing such events in different colleges among the students.