Mangalore, September 30: The inauguration of 'Sahay' a Golden Jubilee project of Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) was held at St Antony Charity Institutes, Jeppu, Mangalore.
According to a press release, Sahay computer programme provides unique opportunities to senior citizens, housewives, and others to gain appropriate skills, knowledge and have the confidence and ability to use on-line services effectively.
Many services are available online such as payment of various bills; birth and death registration, PF claims, booking of railway and air ticket, etc. All those who have computer at home and are connected with internet, can make payments from home. Senior citizens, house-wives, disabled and all other people who are not able to visit offices can avail all government services from home or nearest common service centre, the release said.
Speaking on the occasion, Lily Pereira spoke on the need of e-learning and especially why an elderly person should know about computers. Prof. Lena Fernanades briefed about what is counselling, and need of counselling.
In his presidential address, Bishop of Mangalore, Rev Dr.Aloysius Paul D'Souza, appreciated the unique service of introducing computer learning and counseling undertaken by DCCW.
He said the though DCCW has rendered service for the betterment of women and families, their work was invisible, and the service DCCW aimed through 'Sahay' is concrete and visible one. Definitely it is the need of the hour to build a healthy society and wished success as to Sahay.
Vice President Reni Pillay said, “Experience and dedication of the present members of DCCW lead to the reality of 'Sahay' a project to reach out to the needy. Commitment of the office bearers, willing volunteers to train themselves to be basic counselors, timely donation of computers, the space made available to us for this project, all culminated into the initial programme of Sahay. Depending on the response, encouragement and support we receive in the days to come, we would like to extend other specific services in due course, to the elderly, young mothers and families of alcoholics.”
Vicar General Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu, Sr Mariette B.S., Proviancial Superior, Bethany Sisters, Dr.Mariella D'souza, Social Psychologist, KMC Hospital, Mangalore, Rev.Fr.Francis D'souza, Ecclesiastical Adivisor of DCCW appreciated the good deeds of Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and assured all possible help for the good services of 'Sahay; in reaching out the needy people.
Vicar general, monsingeur Denis Moras Prabhu, Fr Francis D'Souza, ecclesiasutical director, Sr Mariette BS, provincial superior of Bethany, Dr Mariella D'Souza, social psychologist and others were present.
DCCW President Lydia D'cunha welcomed, Terry Pais, the Secretary proposed vote of thanks. Member Jane Sequeira compered.
Sahay will be open for computer classes from 2 pm to 4.30pm. For Counseling and appointment contact 0824- 2447994 from 10 am to 12 noon.
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