13-May-2014 KOCHI : Murugan S Theruvoram, a 32-year-old social activist in Kochi, has entered the Limca Book of Records 2014 for rescuing and helping more than 2,000 people. Murugan has been doing social work since the age of 19, rescuing the poor, sick and mentally challenged from the streets and leaving them in the care of hospitals, shelters and old age homes, states the website of Limca book of Records. "He has helped a school teacher Narayani (55) who had sores all over her body. She was abandoned by her family at a Railway Station. A family of four being exploited by a mafia to beg has also been rescued by him. He uses his autorickshaw for rescue the destitute during the day rides it after sunset to earn his livelihood. In 2012, he received the National Award for Social Work for Children and Women bestowed by Rashtrapati Bhavan. In 2013, the Kerala government honoured him for his rescue operations. In 2011, he received the Earth Foundation's Rays of Hope award," says the website of Limca book of World Records, 2014. http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/Murugan-Theruvoram-in-Limca-Book-of-Records/2014/05/13/article2221239.ece -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mental Health Advocacy (News 'N Views) India" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/MhaNewsViewsIndia?hl=en ------------- Affiliated Groups : MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY INDIA [email protected] Discussions on mental health law / policy / plan monitoring / human rights etc [email protected] India-specific news and views related to mental health [email protected] Information and support to carers of people with mental health issues [email protected] Mutual support and sharing of experiential knowledge, skills and social learning amongst peers --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mental Health Advocacy (News 'N Views) India" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
