GUWAHATI, April 22 � The National Public Relations Day was observed by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), Guwahati Chapter, at a function organiSed at NEDFi House in the city yesterday.
The theme for this year�s celebration was �Cancer Awareness�, and this was facilitated in collaboration with Deepsikha Cancer Care Foundation.
Dr Mrinmoyee Baruah, trustee secretary of Deepsikha, made an elaborate presentation about causes and symptoms of cancer, its incidence in different parts of the North-east and ways in which it could be tackled and managed.
Plabita Sarma, a cancer survivor, gave a heart-touching narration about her fight and win over cancer.
Dr GG Das and Jayanta Kr Goswami, life members of Deepsikha, also spoke on the occasion.
An interactive session followed in which the representatives of Deepsikha answered all the queries from PRSI members and guests.
Earlier, Madhuchanda A Choudhury, chairperson, PRSI, Guwahati Chapter, welcomed the guests and members to the function. She said that in keeping with this year�s theme, the agenda was devoted to cancer awareness.
A message received from PRSI national president, Dr Ajit Pathak, was read out by Hamad Barlashker, executive member, PRSI.
Jumita Saikia, secretary, PRSI, offered the vote of thanks. The function was anchored by Chandrima Sarma, vice-chairperson, PRSI.
