Community Service District Priority Project - My City Clean City A new community-driven afforestation initiative, the 'Palathara Mango Grove', was inaugurated at Vellur Palathara, Payyanur on 22 July 2026 under the District Priority - My City Clean City. The project aims to plant and nurture diverse varieties of mango saplings on government wasteland, with active public participation. The inaugural sapling planting was done by Forest Officer K.V. Shijin. The program was organized with the joint support of Kannur Social Forestry, Payyanur College Botany Department, NSS Unit 11, Kunhimangalam Mango Group, Payyanur Rotary Club, and Palathara Residents Association. The objective of the project is to conserve local mango germplasm and promote biodiversity. The initiative will focus on protecting rare and indigenous mango varieties found in areas. The event was presided over by Councillor C.P. Chandran and felicitated by Rtn Dr. Ratheesh Narayanan, Rtn Dr. Sudha Santhosh, President Rotary Payyanur. The project received wide participation. Read More
Community Service FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial Assistance was handed over Mrs Alice Mathew for providing uniform materials for the inmates of St Johns Rehabilitation Centre on 22 Jul 2026. Mrs Alice Mathew hailed from Elambachi, Payyanur was a former Trainee of Rotary Payyanur Karmakshetra Tailoring Unit. She got Stroke recently and not able to do her tailoring work properly. Rotary Payyanur extended financial assistance to support Mrs Alice and her family. President Rtn Dr Sudha Santhosh handed over the same to Mrs Alice on 22 Jul 2026. Read More
Community Service ROTARY SAHACHARI - SUBSIDIZED AUTO RIKSHAW SCHEME Rotary Sahachari - a Subsidized Auto Rikshaw Scheme was inaugurated on 23 Jul 2026 at Rotary Bhavan, Payyanur. The project program was chaired by Rtn Dr Sudha Santhosh, President Rotary payyanur and inaugurated by Mrs Seema Teacher, Payyanur Municipality Welfare Standing Committee Chairperson. Two Autoriskha's were handed over to the beneficiaries Mr Haridasan KV and Mr Kaim AK. Keys were handed over to the beneficiaries by Rtn Prasad KR, MVD & Join RTO (In-Charge) Payyanur. Finaicial assistance from Rotary Payyanur was handed over by Rtn VG Nayanar, Past District Governor. Service project chair Rtn Adv MM Anto felicitated during the program. Project Chairman Rtn Madhusoodhanan C welcome the gathering and Rtn Babu Pallayil Secretary delivered vote of thanks. A total of 30 Rotarians attended the programme. Read More
Community Service ROTARY INFORMATION TALK Rotary’s 7 Areas of Focus: Rtn Dr. Vinod Kumar gave a brief overview of Rotary International’s month-wise Areas of Focus and explained how each month aligns with global service priorities. July Focus – Maternal & Child Health: The speaker emphasized that July is designated for Maternal & Child Health. He covered: Importance of antenatal care, safe delivery, and postnatal support Child nutrition, immunization, and early childhood development. Role of Rotarians in supporting Govt. health programs, PHCs, and community awareness drives Possible club projects like health camps, nutrition kits, and awareness classes. Club Alignment: He urged members to plan at least 1 service project this month aligned with Maternal & Child Health, in line with Rotary International and District 3204 goals. The session was well received by members. It provided clarity on Rotary’s strategic priorities and inspired the club to take meaningful action in the health sector this month. Read More