Mental health

Sneha Utsav 2025

The second edition of “Sneha Utsav – Bhaavnao Ka Mela”, organised by The Anandilal Podar Trust and Kangaroo Minds, brought Nawalgarh together yesterday for a transformative day dedicated to mental well-being. Held at Seth G.B. Podar College, the event united #mentalhealth experts, educators, social workers, and hashtag#students in a shared mission: normalising conversations around emotional wellness. The #event was graced by Dr. Arun Garg, District Collector, Jhunjhunu, as the Chief Guest, and presided over by Dr. Vedica Podar, Founder of...

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World Mental Health Day

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Nawalgarh witnessed an inspiring Awareness Rally jointly organized by The Anandilal Podar Trust and Kangaroo Minds. The event saw enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, social workers, and local citizens, all uniting to spread the vital message that “A healthy life is incomplete without mental well-being.” The rally was graced by the esteemed presence of District Collector Dr. Arun Garg as Chief Guest, MLA Mr. Vikram Singh Jakhal as Chairperson, and A.D.E.O. Mr....

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Mental Health Seminar

A thought-provoking seminar on Suicide Prevention was recently held at the Dr. Ramnath A. Podar Auditorium of Seth G.B. Podar College, Nawalgarh, run by The Anandilal Podar Trust. The seminar was led by Dr. Vedica Podar, Trustee of the Podar Trust and Founder of Kangaroo Minds, who emphasized that suicide is not inevitable and can be prevented through care, awareness, and collective responsibility. She highlighted the urgent need to address the rising suicide rates among youth and shared that...

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Poster Making Competition

A poster #competition on the theme of Suicide Prevention was organized at Seth Gyaniram Bansidhar Podar College, #Nawalgarh, with the joint efforts of Dr. Vedica Podar, Founder of Kangaroo Minds & Trustee, The Anandilal Podar Trust. #Students showcased their creativity through powerful posters on critical issues such as #mental stress, domestic violence, depression, loneliness, fear of failure, relationship breakdowns, social media pressures, and suicidal tendencies. The #initiative aimed to spread awareness about #mentalhealth and encourage open conversations on sensitive topics...

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Walk of Hope

On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, The Anandilal Podar Trust and Kangaroo Minds jointly organized a ‘Walk of Hope’ Suicide Prevention and Awareness Rally to spread awareness and foster a positive environment around #MentalHealth. The rally was flagged off by Mr. Rajveer Singh, D.Y.S.P.; Mr. Shrikant Murarka; Mr. M.D. Shanbhag, Executive Director; Dr. Vinod Kumar Saini, Director PR & IP; Dr. Satyendra Singh, Principal; Mr. Vinod Soni; Mr. Murali Chobdar; and Dr. B.L. Jangid. Inspired by Dr. Vedica Podar,...

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Mental Health Webinar

An inspirational webinar was organized at Podar College, Nawalgarh, to strengthen the mental health of students and prevent serious issues like suicide. #Students of BBA, BCA, MBA, and MCA, first semester, participated enthusiastically in this online session on #MentalHealthAwareness and Suicide Prevention. Dr. Vedica Podar, Trustee & Founder of Kangaroo Minds, was the keynote speaker. She emphasized the importance of #mentalhealth, positive thinking, and staying connected with family and friends. Dr. Podar also sensitively addressed students’ questions on stress, anxiety, and...

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Blood Donation Camp

To honor the 90th birth anniversary of the Late Shri Kantikumar R. Podar, the Podar College Alumni Association and Podar Educational Institutions jointly organized a voluntary Blood Donation Camp at Podar College, Nawalgarh. This meaningful initiative paid tribute to the revered former Chairman of the Podar Trust, whose life was dedicated to #education, healthcare, and social upliftment. The event commenced with a lamp-lighting ceremony and floral tributes to Goddess Saraswati and Shri Kantikumar R. Podar. It was graced by Mr. Vikram Singh Jakhal (MLA, Nawalgarh) as the Chief...

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Podar Nawalgarh Mini Marathon

The Anandilal Podar Trust proudly organized the 2nd Podar Nawalgarh Mini Marathon, a spectacular event in Nawalgarh. This marathon aimed to promote the spirit of a Better Nawalgarh, a better tomorrow! The event was graced by Nawalgarh MLA Mr. Vikram Singh Jakhal, Trustee Dr. Vedica Podar, Nawalgarh Police Deputy Superintendent Mr. Rajveer Singh, SHO Mr. Shugan Singh, Mr. Shrikant Murarka, and Executive Director Mr. MD Shanbhag, among others. Coordinated by Dr. Vinod kumar Saini, the marathon witnessed overwhelming participation,...

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Panel Discussion

At Seth Gyaniram Bansidhar Podar College, operated under the Anandilal Podar Trust, we had the honor of hosting a thought-provoking panel discussion on "Women's Overall Welfare by Breaking the Silence". This impactful event was chaired by Ms. Vedica Podar, Trustee and Founder of Kangaroo Minds, and featured an esteemed panel including Ms. Harshini Kulhari, District Head, Ms. Isha Thakkar Trivedi, and Ms. Ila Dalal. The discussion focused on key issues affecting women's #MentalHealth and overall well-being. Ms. Vedica Podar emphasized...

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Sneha Utsav

Nawalgarh witnessed a transformative event in the form of Sneha Utsav: Bhavnaon Ka Mela, organized jointly by The Anandilal Podar Trust and Kangaroo Minds. Held on Sunday at the NCC Ground of Seth G.B. Podar College, the event elevated the discourse on mental health awareness to new heights. It provided a dynamic platform for people of all age groups to discuss, learn, and support one another on the subject of mental well-being. Ms. Vedica Podar, Trustee of The Anandilal Podar...

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