Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University)

NAAC Accredited Grade ‘A’

Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India

and Karlstad University,

Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, Department of Health Sciences,

Karlstad, Sweden

-:: Venue ::-

Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India

www.dmimsu.edu

www.kau.se www.swenurse.se

INVITATION Dear Colleagues & friends, Greetings to one and all. It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this International Conference on Evidence Based Nursing Practice, which will be held at Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India on the 6th and 7th of February, 2014. The conference is organized in cooperation between Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, (Deemed University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India and Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden with support of Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). Evidence-based practice, a movement toward an increased assimilation of newly generated research evidence into direct patient care delivery, has been underway in the health care sector for over two decades. By considering the historical context of nursing practice, including evidence-based nursing practice, and examining the content of key publications on this topic, it is possible to uncover the assumptions that form the basis for the push toward an increased use of research in practice. When taken-for-granted, these assumptions support the continuing dominance of the evidence-based practice discourse. The purpose of this conference is to: · Bring together nurse researchers, nurse teachers, clinical nurses, and nursing leaders and administrators from diverse clinical and academic settings in India and the rest of the world to share research findings and experiences of evidence based practice in nursing. · Enable participants to understand the importance of Evidence Based Nursing Practice and how to get there. · Promote and develop global excellence in nursing knowledge by networking and collaboration. The uniqueness of the conference is illustrated through deliberations by renowned experts nationally and internationally. We are looking forward to your visit and are eagerly waiting to share a rich intellectual, cultural and social platform for professional interactions. With warm regards. Dr. Dilip Gode Prof. Seema Singh Organizing Chairperson Organizing Secretary

About Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University) Smt. Radhikabai Meghe MemorialCollege of Nursing

Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences is a Deemed University established under section 3 of UGC Act 1956 since 2005. The Deemed University is located in a 125 acre campus in Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha about 70 kms from Nagpur, Maharashtra, India which is the geographic center of India. It is located away from the hustle and bustle of the city amidst serene surroundings in a self-sustaining complex. Its Chancellor is Hon’ble Shri Dattaji Meghe. It is the first self –funded University of the backward region of Vidharbha and Marathwada. Within less than two years of its conferment of the Deemed University status, it was accredited with an “A” grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in 2007. Since then, the University has been expanding endlessly in various aspects of educational programmes and infrastructure, and currently it is reaccredited with Grade, “A” by NAAC and is bracketed in the elite “A” Category by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. It has five faculties namely, Medicine; Dentistry; Ayurveda; Nursing and Interdisciplinary health sciences in its ambit, with the total annual intake of well over 700 students catering to the National and Global demands towards generation of trained health manpower. Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing is named in memory of Late Smt. Radhikabai Meghe beloved mother of Shri Dattaji Meghe, Hon’ble Chancellor, DMIMS (DU). This college was started in year 2003 with Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing was added in the year 2005, and M.Sc. Nursing in the year 2006. Further PhD was started in the year 2012. About Karlstad University Sweden The main purpose of Karlstad University is to provide broad-based, multidisciplinary programs for students in Sweden and visiting students from abroad. Karlstad University offers approximately 40 Bachelor’s degree programs, 30 Master’s level degree programs and 900 courses in the humanities and fine arts, social and economic sciences, natural sciences, engineering and technology, health care and teacher training. At present, several master programs and more than 100 courses are offered in English. Their programs combine the wishes of the students with the requirements of the labor market. Our mandate as a university is to generate, nurture and disseminate new knowledge, and to make a contribution to sustainable development. We pursue research in strong traditional academic disciplines and in multidisciplinary fields on the basis of the needs of the community. The research is conducted in close collaboration with private companies and public organizations at regional, national and international levels. Our internationally competitive research environments help raise the quality of our undergraduate education. The University cooperates with universities in many other countries through staff and student exchange and visiting researchers. The ambition is to increase understanding for other cultures and to strengthen Karlstad University’s role in the international knowledge community. Cooperation with about 200 universities around the world has been established.

Our Patrons · Shri Dattaji Meghe, Chancellor. · Dr. Vedprakash Mishra, Chief Advisor. · Shri. Sagar Meghe , Member Board of Management. · Shri. Sameer Meghe, Member Board of Management. Advisors · Shri. Ravi Meghe, (Director P&P), DMIMS · Dr. R. M. Borle, Registrar, DMIMS (DU) · Dr S.S. Patel, Chief Coordinator. DMIMS · Shri .Abhyuday Meghe, OSD. DMIMS · Mrs. Manisha Meghe, Nursing Education Coordinator, SRMMCON

Organizing Committee Organizing Chairperson: Dr. D.Gode Organizing Co-Chairperson:Prof. B.D. Kulkarni &Prof. E.Athlin Organizing vice chairperson: Prof. T. Sebastian &Prof. K.Theander Organizing Secretary: Prof. S.Singh Treasurer: Prof. V.Taksande Convener of scientific committee: Prof. Jossy CMC Convener of registration committee: Ms. S.Rathod

Scientific Committee E. Athlin, RNT, PhD, Professor, Karlstad University, Sweden K. Theander, RNT, PhD, Assisting Professor, Karlstad University, Sweden Å. Muntlin, RN, PhD, Assisting Professor, Uppsala University, Sweden B. Kulkarni, RN, M. Sc., PGDHA Professor, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, India T. Sebastian, RN, M.Sc., Professor, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, India

Chairpersons B. Kulkarni. RN, M.Sc. PGDHA Professor. SRMM College of Nursing, Sawangi (M), India K. Bjuresäter, RN, PhD, Assisting Professor, Karlstad University, Sweden S. Singh. RN, M.Sc. Professor. SRMM College of Nursing, Sawangi (M), India K. Theander, RNT, PhD, Assisting Professor, Karlstad University, Sweden V. Taksande. RN, M.Sc. Professor, SRMM College of Nursing, Sawangi (M), India M. Björkström, RNT, PhD, Assisting Professor, Karlstad University, Sweden Sr. T. Sebastian. RN, M.Sc. Professor SRMM College of Nursing, Sawangi (M), India Å. Muntlin Athlin, RN, PhD, Assisting Professor, CNS, Uppsala University, Sweden, University of Adelaide, Australia.

Conference Fees

Participants ‘Early bird’ 15 Nov-2013 Indian

Before 15 Jan-2014 Indian

On spot Registration Indian

‘Early bird’ Foreign

Before 15 Jan 2014 Foreign

‘On spot’ Foreign

Researchers/Teachers

Rs. 4500/- Rs. 5000/- Rs. 6000/- USD125 USD 150 USD 200

Students Rs. 3000/- Rs. 3500/- Rs. 4000/- USD 100 USD 125 USD 150

Clinical Nurses Rs. 3000/- Rs. 3500/- Rs. 4000/- USD 100 USD 125 USD 150

Accompanying persons Rs. 1200/- Rs. 1500/- Rs. 2000/- USD 50 USD 65 USD 75

Please note- UG students’ certificate from his/ her Head of Institution must accompany the Registration Form.

ACCOMODATION COST PER DAY/ PER HEAD

Researchers/Teachers/Nurses /Accompanying persons

Students

With A/C single Rs 2000/- With A/C single Not available

With A/C sharing Rs 1000 /- With A/C sharing Rs 1000/-

Without A/C single Rs 800 /- Without A/C single Rs 800/-

Without A/C sharing Rs 400/- Without A/C sharing Rs 400/-

- - Hostel Rs 150/-

Note: Occupancy of sharing A/C accommodation is maximum 2 persons. Accompanying children below 12 years is allowed but extra bed will be not provided. A/C accommodation for students - subject to availability.

General information

Venue:

Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India

Date:

February 6-7, 2014.

Registration Secretariat opens from the 5th of February together with a Welcome Reception.

Language:

The official language of the Conference is English.

Abstracts:

Abstracts of maximum 300 words are invited, and should be submitted to by e-mail to elsy.athlin@kau.se before September13, 2013.

Visa

All visitors to India are required to have a valid passport, and for many countries a Visa is required. For more information, please, contact your nearest embassy, consulate or local travel agency well in advance. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a Visa if required.

Invitation letter

Individuals requiring an official letter of invitation in order to obtain a Visa are kindly asked to send an email to the Conference Secretariat. Please note that official letters of invitation can only be given to individuals who have registered and paid the registration fee for the conference. All requests will be considered individually.

Conference fee

The Delegates: The conference fee includes the final program and an abstract book, the Opening Ceremony, access to Conference sessions, poster sessions and exhibitions, conference bag, all meals, and tea/coffee breaks during the conference, costs of airport transfers and hotel transfers, the Welcome Reception (5th of February), and the Conference Dinner (6th of February ).

Accompanying persons:

Fee includes the Opening Ceremony, access to poster sessions and exhibitions, all meals, and tea/coffee breaks during the conference, costs of airport transfers and hotel transfers, the Welcome Reception (5th of February), and the Conference Dinner (6th of February ).

Registration

The Registration will be open in the Secretariat at the Conference Venue.

The 5th of February: 05.00 – 09.00 pm.

The 6th of February: 08.00- 10.00 am.

The 7th of February: 08.00 – 09.00 am

Welcome Reception, and Conference Dinner

All participants are invited to attend the Welcome Reception on the day before start of the Conference (Wednesday the 5th of February, 2014) in the evening between 7.00 –9.00pm.

All participants are invited to take part in the Conference Dinner with entertainment on Thursday the 6th of February in the evening from 07.00 – 10.00 pm.

Exhibition:

There will be an opportunity for a variety of companies, institutions and organizations to present themselves at a separate exhibition. Please, feel free to contact the conference organizer for further information.

Payment methods:

- By credit card: Eurocard, Mastercard and Visa - By bank transfer: Payment to be made by Demand Draft drawn in favour of International Conference payable at WARDHA, Maharashtra, INDIA

Account Number. 6178000100006393.

RTGS/NEFT IFS code PUNB 0617800

Branch/Bank Code- 6178

Cancellation of registration Cancellation of registration must be notified in writing to the Conference Secretariat (e-mail seemasingh.457@rediffmail.com). Cancellations postmarked on or before 15th January 2014 will be refunded deducting administration costs (20% of total amount ordered per participant). After 15th January registration fees are non-refundable. If, for reasons beyond the control of the organizers, the conference is cancelled, the registration fee will be refunded.

Conference Secretariat Prof. Seema Singh seemasingh.457@rediffmail.com Mobile:-00919960303761 Postal Address: Conference Secretariat Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, 442004, MAHARASHTRA STATE, INDIA Tel. (07152)287701-287706

Call for abstracts Deadline: Friday 13th of September, 2013 Submit an abstract of a maximum of 300 words. Indicate on the application if you would prefer giving an oral or a poster presentation. Please, read the Abstract Guidelines for more information concerning the structure of the abstract. The purpose of the abstract is twofold:

1) To enable the Scientific Committee to make an informed decision on the suitability of the

proposed presentation for the conference program. 2) To provide participants attending the conference with written information on the

presentation.

The overall aim of the conference is: To disseminate research findings and experiences of development towards Evidence Based Nursing Practice.

Topics of interest: Abstracts relevant to the following themes are welcome for submission.

• Changes towards Evidence Based Nursing Practice • Patients’ and nurses’ experiences of current practice – reasons for changes • Evidence Based Nursing, patient safety, and cost-effectiveness • The role of nursing management and health care organizations in Evidence Based

Practice • The learning environment in clinical practice • Student training in Evidence Based Practice • Collaboration between academy and clinical practice

Abstracts must be submitted in English, and submitted by e-mail to elsy.athlin@kau.se . All abstracts will go through a peer-reviewing procedure in the Scientific Committee. Each accepted paper for oral or poster presentation must have at least one regular participant registration. The complete payment for the presenting author is required before 15 November, 2013 to ensure the rights for the presentation.

Abstract Guidelines

All abstracts must be written in English in the abstract form provided, and submitted by e-mail to elsy.athlin@kau.se

1. Abstract theme Indicate in the abstract form what theme you think your abstract would be best organized under.

2. Abstracts must be no more than 300 words excluding authors, title and references, and in

general be structured as follows: Title (not more than 15 words) Background (maximum two sentences to provide key rationale for the study. Aims Methods (to include design, participants, data-collection, data analysis) Results (to include key findings) Conclusions and implication for clinical practice Keywords. Add 2-3 keywords or phrases in alphabetical order, separated by commas.

3. Closing date. Applications must be submitted no later than 13 September, 2013.

4. Notification. Authors will be informed about the final decision about acceptance or rejection

of abstracts within three weeks after the closing date.

5. The acceptance of an abstract implies registration for the conference, so please ensure funding for registration, congress fee, travel and accommodation expenses.

6. Note that authors are required to confirm their presentation acceptance, register and pay the

registration fees before 15 November, 2013.

7. Instructions for oral/poster presentations will be sent to the presenting author of accepted abstract once the abstract is confirmed.

Scientific Committee The committee is responsible for managing the process of assessing abstracts and assigning them to either an oral presentation or a poster presentation. The scientific committee includes participants from universities in Sweden and India. Peer Review Process The scientific committee will review the abstracts according to suitability for the conference program, scientific quality, and level of interest. Thereafter, the abstracts will be sorted under themes, and judged for acceptance or rejection for oral or poster presentation.

Send the Abstract by e-mail to elsy.athlin@kau.se Name and title of Author/s E-mail address: Working place/s,/city/country:

Abstract title:

Background: Aim: Methods: Findings: Conclusion and implications for clinical nursing: Keywords:______________________________________________________________________ Preferred presentation:

Oral

Poster

I accept poster presentation if oral sessions are full

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EVIDENCE BASED NURSING PRACTICE

6th February – 7th February, 2014 REGISTRATION FORM

Full Name in Block Letters: Mr. / Mrs. /Ms. /Dr. ____________________________________________ Email Address:______________________________________________________________________ Designation: ________________________________________________________________________ Department / institute: ________________________________________________________________ Full Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________ City: Pin code: State: Country: Tel: (work) Cell: Fax: Presentation: Poster: Yes No Oral: Yes No Accommodation Required: Yes No PAYMENT DETAILS:

Payment to be made by Demand Draft drawn in favour of International Conference payable at WARDHA, Maharashtra, INDIA

Account Number. 6178000100006393. RTGS/NEFT IFS code PUNB 0617800 Branch/Bank Code- 6178 Conference fees: Accommodation Cost:

Demand draft No.: _____________________Dated, drawn on Bank: Rupees / Dollars (in words): Signature of delegate:

Please keep a photocopy of the filled form for your record. Send the completed form along with a copy of the payment to The Organizing Secretary-International Conference -2014, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing. Sawangi (Meghe) Wardha,PIN – 442 004, Maharashtra. India.

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Key-note Speakers

Professor Brendan McCormack D.Phil (Oxon.), BSc (Hons.), FEANS, PGCEA, RMN, RGN. Director, Institute of Nursing and Health Research and Head of the Person-centered Practice Research Centre, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland; Professor II, Buskerud University College, Drammen, Norway; Adjunct Professor of Nursing, University of Technology, Sydney; Visiting Professor, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Aberdeen. Brendan is Director of the Institute of Nursing and Health Research and Head of the Person-centered Practice Research Centre at the University of Ulster. His internationally recognised work in person-centered practice development and research has resulted in successful long-term collaborations in Ireland, the UK, Norway, The Netherlands, Canada and Australia. His writing and research work focuses on person-centered practice, gerontological nursing, and practice development and he serves on a number of editorial boards, policy committees, and development groups in these areas. He has a particular focus on the use of arts and creativity in healthcare research and development. Brendan has more than 120 peer-reviewed publications as well as 7 books published. He is the Editor of the “International Journal of Older People Nursing”. Brendan is President of the All-Ireland Gerontological Nurses Association [AIGNA], Chairman of the charity 'Age Northern Ireland’ and a Fellow/management committee member of The European Academy of Nursing Science. In 2011 he was awarded the status of ‘Senior Distinguished Research Fellow’ by the University of Ulster, in recognition of his research achievements.

Professor ElsyAthlin, RNT, PhD. Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, Science and Technology, Karlstad University, Sweden

ElsyAthlin is Professor in Nursing at Karlstad University, Department of Health Sciences in Karlstad, Sweden. During 40 years of professional carrier she has had a major interest in development of nursing quality and transfer of research findings into clinical practice. She has experiences of clinical nursing, leadership, higher education, research and development in nursing. She has been conducting several extensive collaborative projects with successful results, and also spread information about the projects in many scientific conferences and publications. Her research focuses on factors impacting on the quality of care in the care trajectory, such as the use of research findings in clinical nursing, person-centered care, and group-supervision as a tool for professional development. Currently she is responsible for leading a 3-year development and research project granted by SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency): ‘Collaboration between academy and clinical practice to promote evidence-based practice in Indian and Swedish health-care contexts’. The project is carried out in collaboration between Karlstad University, and Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DMIMS, DU), (NAAC Accredited Grade ‘A’ Grade) Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha.Results of the project will be presented in the International Conference on Evidence Based Nursing Practice.

Dr Richard (Rick) Wiechula, RN, DNurs, OrthCert BA, B. Nurse, MNSc, Co-Director Centre for Evidence-based Practice South Australia (CEPSA), Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing, University of Adelaide, Australia Rick Wiechula is a Senior Lecturer and the Post Graduate Coordinator for the School of Nursing at the University of Adelaide and the Director of the Centre for Evidence-based Practice South Australia a collaborating center of the Joanna Briggs Institute. Rick was previously the Director of Operations for the Joanna Briggs Institute. Teaching and research interests include evidence-based healthcare particularly around the delivery of the fundamentals of care. Rick is experienced in the conduct of systematic reviews and has been active in knowledge translation research. Recent KT projects have focused on the needs of the elderly in the acute care sector. His research interests are reflected in his teaching both at undergraduate and post-graduate level with a commitment to higher education for nurses that is clinically focused and aims to prepare clinicians to use an evidence based approach to improve health outcomes.

Professor M. Prakasamma (RN, PhD) Executive Director Academy for Nursing Studies & Women’s Empowerment Research Studies MyTRI, Institute, Hyderabad. India. Mallavarapu Prakasamma is Professor and executive Director of Academy for Nursing Studies & Women’s Empowerment Research Studies. She is initiating and coordinating research projects on public health issues, women's issues and nursing with special focus on safe motherhood and midwifery. She is also designing and trying out alternative models of health care delivery, and community mobilization and capacity building for quality and equity in health care. M Prakasamma in also involved in developing training materials, designing training programmes and conducting training for different categories of health personnel, supervisors, faculty, and community leaders and Publication of books and journals related to maternal health, women's health, SRHR, public health, nursing and midwifery. She is doing advocacy for maternal and child health, gender equity, midwifery and nursing, and comprehensive primary health services.

Preliminary Program

Thursday 6th February 2014 Time Activity

08.00 am to 10. 00 am Registration and Breakfast

10.00 am to 11.30 am Opening Ceremony

11.30 am to 12.15 pm Key Note 1. Prof. B. McCormack, Great Britain. 'Creating a culture of clinical effectiveness – a person-centered approach'.

12.15 pm to 01.15 pm Lunch

01.15 pm to 02.00 pm Key Note 2. Prof. E. Athlin, Sweden. 'Collaboration between academy and clinical practice to promote EBP in Indian and Swedish health care contexts- similarities and differences’.

02.00 pm to 02.30 pm Tea Break

02.30 pm to 04.30 pm Paper Presentations

Friday 7th February 2014 Time Activity

08.00 am to 09. 00 am Registration and Breakfast

09.00 am to 09.45 am Key Note 3. Dr.R. Wiechula, Australia. ‘Exploring the issue of capacity building at a macro and micro level and the influence of context’. .

09.45 am to 10.15 am Tea

10.15 am to 01.00 pm Paper Presentations

01.00 pm to 02.00 pm Lunch

02.00 pm to 02.45 pm Key Note 4. Dr.M. Prakashamma, India. ‘Evidence Based Nursing Practice in India – Reality and Vision’.

02.45pm to 03.15 pm Tea Break

03.15 pm to 04.30 pm Closing Ceremony

POST CONFERENCE TOUR

Information about available Post-Conference Tours will follow soon.

Vishwa Shanti Stup 4kms

Places of Attraction

Chikhaldara 150 kms Chikhaldara is a plateau and is one of the cool air locations of Maharashtra. It is located in cotton growing area also a Historical valued place where, Lord Krishna carried away Rukminee. It is the only coffee growing area of Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is named after the king Kichak, who was killed by Bheema, one of the Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata. He is said to have been killed by Bheema and thrown in the deep valleys called dari in Marathi language ( language of the State of Maharashtra) hence the name Kichakdara which was later on spelled as Chikhaldara..

Chikhaldara is in Amaravati district of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. It is believed that its name is derived from Keechaka. This hill station is the only hill station, which offers the tourists lots of wildlife, viewpoints, lakes and waterfalls in the Vidharba region.

Chikhaldara is situated at an altitude of 1,118 m. This place is the only coffee-growing area in Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is full of deep valleys, and these valleys are full of velvet mist and majestic trees. Abundance of natural scenery, exciting wildlife, breathtaking waterfalls and placid lake make the hill station a perfect site for summer retreat.

Gawilgad and Narnala fort, Pandit Nehru Botanical Gardens, Tribal Museum and Semadoh Lake are other destinations of this hill station. Chikaldhara's cool breezy climate makes it an excellent place to repose in summer.

Vishwa Shanti Stup 4km

In 1935, Fuji Guruji (founder of Nipponzan Myohoji) from Japan came to Wardha and met Mahatma Gandhi. He wished to build Stupas (Prayer place for of Buddhist Communities) in India. Gandhi agreed his desire and then after Stanti Stupas (Peace Pagodas) were built at eight different places in India, including Wardha. This Stupa was constructed with the help of Nipponzan Myohoji monks in 1995.

ArcharyaVinobhaBhave Asharam -15km Located on the Dham river, Pavnar is renowned for the Ashram of Acharya Vinoba Bhave who started the Bhoodan movement in the early 1960’s. He persuaded larger farmers to voluntarily donate large tracts of land to the landless. The ashram is known for its treatment of leprosy patients. During the excavation work for the Ashram, several sculpted stone panels belonging to the Wakataka dynasty were unearthed, and are now displayed in the Ashram premises.

Sewagram – BapuKuti-10 km

Gandhiji stayed from 1936 to 1948 at Sevagram Ashram and carried out all his activities from this ashram during that period. When Gandhi started his padayatra (foot march) in 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi for the Salt Satyagraha, he had decided not to return to Sabarmati till independence for India was attained. Independence was not attained at that time and Gandhi was imprisoned for more than two years. On his release he spent some time travelling. In April 1936, Gandhiji established his residence in the village Shegaon which he renamed as Sevagram, which means 'village of service'. Gandhiji was 67 years old when he came to Sevagram. From then on, Sevagram has become an inspiring place. Many decisions on important national matters and movements were taken at Sevagram. It became the central place for a number of institutions for the nation building activities devised by Gandhiji to suit the inherent strength of this country.

Anandwan 90 km Half a century ago a man was moved to the core by the unbearable miseries, agony and social ostracism being suffered by victims of leprosy. It was sufficient to help him realize what his life's mission ought to be. He wanted to be faithful to his conscience. He relinquished his luxurious life style, his lucrative profession and voluntarily embraced poverty to identify himself with the deprived and the depressed. The rest of his life was a saga of struggle, a struggle against the infirmities of the mind of man, a struggle against the cruelties of the world. The rest of his life was a poem in action; a beautiful poem of self-less service, of creative compassion, of unflinching faith, of determination, love and peace. Yes, the reference here is to none else than the great humanitarian Baba Amte, who has been honoured with several prestigious awards including international ones such as The Templeton Prize (popularly known as the Nobel Prize for Religion) and The Right Livelihood Award (popularly known as the Alternative Nobel Prize). But for such a great person as Baba who says: "I want no Nobel Prize. I have ever sought but a noble enterprise; the smile of a man who is oppressed or a child who is suffering is what I covet more than any award." What are these awards? What prize can equal his service and sacrifice? What words can describe his vision and mission? No doubt, no awards and recognitions can ever do full justice to him. He is simply well beyond them all. He is simply unaffected by bouquets and brickbats.

How to reach the Conference venue

The venue of workshop is Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha. Maharashtra. INDIA Nearest AIRPORT NAGPUR 76 km from Wardha 1hour 30 minutes. Nearest RAILWAY STATION WARDHA JUNCTION for western railways just 5 km away & SEWAGRAM JUNCTION for northern & southern railways 15 km away from venue. Transportation will be arranged from and to Airport/Railway station and the Conference venue. Participants are requested to give travel details to Conference Secretariat one week prior to arrival by e-mail or by post in order avoid inconvenience.