nss activity report 2014-2015 1. world ......nss activity report 2014-2015 1. world environmental...
TRANSCRIPT
NSS ACTIVITY REPORT 2014-2015
1. WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL DAY
Environmental Celebrations were organised in our college by the NSS unit. The HODs, staffs
and students of MCET participated in these programmes conducted. Placards and charts holding
slogans about awareness on conservation of environment were placed in different areas of the
college like department notice boards, NSS notice board, in front of administrative block, library,
canteen etc.
Forest Department had provided over 200 plant saplings, which were planted by the students and
staff in the campus area.
Date
05/05/14
Venue
MCET
Inauguration
Dr. AshalathaThampuran
Highlights
Awareness rally by the students
Placards and slogans placed in different places in the college
Forest department provided 200 plant saplings
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
55
Public 12
Result
200ant saplings were planted by the students and staffs
2.STATE LEVEL PROGRAMME OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEER
SECRETARIES CAMP (SOUTH ZONE)
A State level workshop for volunteer secretaries and programme officers was organized
and hosted by the NSS unit of Mohandas college of engineering and technology on 13th
, 14th
and
15th
June 2014. The workshop was inaugurated by Padmasree G.SHANKAR, Founder and
chief Architect of Habitat Technology. About 120 volunteers and 10 Programme Officers were
delegates of the programme. The camp was inaugurated by Padmasree Shanker, Director of
Habitat Technology along with Mr. Jabbar, Dr. Asha Latha Thampuran and Ms. Sherin Jose.
Separate meetings for Programme Officers were held and various activities and classes were
organized. All the NSS volunteers in the camp did their assigned duties well and their work was
appreciated even by the volunteer secretaries of other colleges. Various classes were carried out
and PENTA training is also given to the volunteers, NACT members were also present in this
workshop.. Eminent personalities like Sri Samuel Chellayia, Sri P.S.Prasanth( Youth Welfare
Board) were also visited and motivated the volunteers. Our work and month long struggles and
toils for the good working and success of the camp was well appreciated by the Technical Cell
Programme coordinator , Mr. Abdul Jabbar Ahmmed and by the Programme officers of other
colleges. Altogether the camp was a great success.
Date 13, 14,15/6/14
Activity STATE LEVEL WORKSHOP FOR VOLUNTEER
SECRETARIES AND PROGRAMME OFFICERS.
Inauguration Padmashree G.SHANKAR(Founder and chief Architect of
Habitat Technology)
Felicitation
Sri. Harischandran(NSS Dist.Co-ordinator,TVM )
Sri. Anas.s(NACT,TVM Convener)
Sri. Ravi Mohan (Project Consultant,NSS Technical
Cell)
Sri. M.Shajahan(PENTA Officer In charge)
Dr. AshalathaThampuran(Director, MCET)
Dr. Ibrahim Kutty (Principal, MCET)
Ms.Sherin Jose (Programme Officer)
Lead By Mr. Abdul JabbarAhamed
Ms.Sherin Jose (Programme officer)
3.N-EYES TRAINING PROGRAMME
On account of NEYES Training Programme, a skill development class was presided by a
resource person from Swadeshi; MrYogidas .The main aim was to make us aware of day to day
life requirement making like soap, detergents, lotions etc.A clear cut idea about the difference
between the commercial products and the ones we make were given. He demonstrated and
prepared bathing soaps, detergent powder and lotions. The volunteers also accompanied in the
work.
Later on, Ms. Smitha ,swadeshi trainer demonstrated paper jewel making. Materials required for
the same were given and the volunteers helped out during the class.
Date
19/07/2014
Venue
MCET
Inauguration
Mr. Yogidas and Ms.Smitha
Lead by Ms. Sherin Jose
Highlights Preparation of soaps, detergents and lotions. Jewel making
Mr.AmalJishnu.H.M (Volunteer Secretary)
Ms. Hiba S (Volunteer secretary)
Highlights
1.Had group discussions on various topics about reforming
NSS
2. Came up with new ideas and suggestions for redesigning
NSS activities
No of volunteers
Participated 120
No. of programme officers
participated 10
classes using paper.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
35
Others (if
any)
-
Result
The volunteers were able to get a clear cut idea on the making
of soaps, lotions, detergents, etc
4.MOTIVATION CLASS BY MARTIN PAYYEPALLI
A motivational class was organised by the NSS unit by an eminent motivational speaker, Mr.
Martin Payyepalli.
The class was wonderful and very interactive and was attended by over 50 NSS volunteers.He
talked about how to make success in life. It was full of fun and enjoyment and got a great
response and feedback from the volunteers.
Date 19/07/2014
Venue
MCET
Inauguration
Mr Martin Payyepalli
Lead by Ms. Sherin Jose
Highlights
An interactive motivational class was given by Mr. Martin
Payyepalli.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
50
Others (if any) -
Result
The class was inspiring and prompted the volunteers more to
achieve their goals.
5.INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
On behalf of Independence Day, as usual we hoisted the National flag and the National Anthem
as sung and sweets were distributed among the volunteers and staff. Later on the volunteers
gathered together and were taken to Gandhi Bhavan, Pathanapuram, Kollam.
Gandhi Bhavan is an NGO, where thousands of men and women of different age groups reside.
A warm welcome was given by the inmates. We were divided into groups and each group had a
guide. We were taken to every nook and corner and had lunch with the inmates. It was indeed a
learning experience for all the volunteers.
Volunteers spent time with the babies in the nursery and even a few volunteers sung for them.
The dresses, toys, books and money that were collected among us were donated. A cultural
program organised by the volunteers were performed to entertain them.
Even the inmates were happy to see us and talked with us. A new world was unveiled to us on
this Independence Day.
Date
15/08/2014
Venue
Gandhi Bhavan, Pattanapuram, Kollam.
Inauguration
Mr. Bhuvanachandran , Secretary, Gandhi Bhavan
Lead by MS. Sherin Jose
Highlights
Visited the inmates of Gandhi Bhavan and interacted with
them. Donated books, toys, clothes, etc. Had lunch with them.
A cultural program was observed by the volunteers as
entertainment for the inmates.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
65
Public 1000
Result
The visit was indeed a great experience. We were able to get a
small glimpse of the life the inmates of Gandhi Bhavan lead.
Realized that even spending some time and listening to what
they have to say could bring great joyness to all our life.
6.NEYES-JEWEL MAKING
As part of NEYES, a few volunteers of our unit piloted to teach jewel making using quilling
papers. Initially, they taught their colleagues and together they went to the community where
they chose a particular area and gathered people there.
The people were taught to make jewelleries like earrings, bracelets etc out of quilling paper. The
response given by the women, who participated in the class, indeed made it a great success.
Date 25/08/2014
Venue Anad
Inauguration
-
Lead by Ms Sherin Jose
Highlights
As part of NEYES skill development, a jewel making class
using quilling paper was organised in the community.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
6
public 50
Result
The skill development class was a great success among the
community members.
7.NEYES- FLOOR MAT MAKING
As part of NEYES, a few volunteers of our unit taught to make floor mats among themselves and
later on to the community. The floor mats were made using unwanted rubber tubes that are cheap
and easily available.
As a first class on it was a great success. More people came forward. The volunteers
demonstrated to them and they were also given the rubber tubes to make on their own. Rubber
tunes were given to them to try it out at home. The class was well appreciated by the people.
Date
26/08/2014
Venue
Anad
Inauguration
-
Lead by Ms. Sherin Jose
Highlights
A class on floor mat making using unwanted rubber tubes like
old cycle tyres, etc was observed in our adopted village
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
10
Public 60
Result
The class was a great success. Many more people came
forward even during the class and was well appreciated.
8.NEYES- PAPER BAG MAKING
As part of NEYES, on the third day, a few volunteers went to the community and taught them to
make paper bags. Paper bags are good alternatives to plastic bags. They are cheap and easy to
make. It can be made even out of newspapers. Everyone who attended the class was provided
with the materials. The volunteers demonstrated it. With the assistance of the volunteers,
everyone made their own paper bags.
Yet again, the response we received was mind blowing as more elderly and even small kids took
part. The class was a great success.
Date
27/08/2014
Venue
Anad
Inauguration
-
Lead by Ms Sherin Jose
Highlights As part of NEYES, a paper bag making class was organised by
the volunteers in the community.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
8
Public 80
Result
More children and elderly women took part in the class. The
skill development class was again a great success.
9.NEYES- SOAP, LOTION, DETERGENT MAKING
Influenced by Mr.Yogidas, who took a skill development class for the volunteers to make soap,
detergents and lotion by; ourselves a few volunteers of our unit, as part of NEYES, went to the
community.
They taught them to make bathing soap, washing powder and toilet cleaning lotions that are
among the essential things for a common man. They also asked the people to join together and
start a unit or a small scale production unit, where they could make soap, lotion and detergent
without any adulteration by their own.
Date
28/08/2014
Venue
Anad
Inauguration
-
Lead by Ms Sherin Jose
Highlights
A class on small scale production of soap, lotion, detergents
etc were given. The profit gained from home production of
these was also well explained.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
10
Public 65
Result
The class was well appreciated by the community people and
they were enthusiastic about future classes.
10.SHANTHI BHAVAN VISIT
A few volunteers along with the staff visited SarvodayaShanthiBhavan Charitable Society,
Vattappara, Trivandrum on account of Onam Celebrations.
ShanthiBhavan is a host for 28 people, who are mentally retarded and were rehabilitated from the
streets. The volunteers spent some time with the inmates present and interacted with them. We
donated clothes and a month's provisions.
Date
30/08/2014
Venue
ShanthiBhavan Charitable Society, Vattappara, Trivandrum.
Inauguration
-
Lead by Ms Sherin Jose
Highlights
Visited ShanthiBhavan Charitable Society. The volunteers
spent some time with the inmates and interacted with them.
Also donated clothes and a month’s provision.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
30
Public 60
Result
Being able to help the needy and provide some comfort to them
was indeed a new experience for all of us.
11.NSS DAY CELEBRATIONS
On behalf of NSS day, volunteers assembled in front of the college library for flag hoisting.
During the ceremony, NSS flag was hoisted by the Director, Dr. AshalathaThampuran. After the
flag hoisting NSS song was sung and sweets were distributed among all.
Captions and quotes related to NSS were placed on various parts of the college.
As part of the NSS Day Celebrations, a caption writing contest was conducted on the topic Drug
Abuse where all the students can write either captions or quotes based on the topic. Many
students actively participated in this contest. They wrote their captions on the board placed in
front of the library. The best quote was selected among all by MCET Director. The quote by one
of the NSS volunteer, Vimal of S4, Mechanical was selected as the best and the prize was given
to him. The college was also prepared by the NSS volunteers against drugs and narcotics to
generate awareness among the students.
Date
24/09/2014
Venue
MCET
Inauguration
Flag hoisting by D r. AshalathaThampuran.
Highlights
Flag hoisting and NSS song was sung. Sweets were distributed.
Charts and posters were placed all around the campus. A
caption writing contest was conducted on the topic Drug Abuse.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
80
Others (if
any)
500
Result
The students participated in the contest with great enthusiasm
and awareness about drug abuse was spread among the students
of the college.
12.VOLLEYBALL COURT CLEANING
As part of NSS Day, a two day cleaning campaign was conducted in the college. The College
Volleyball Court was cleaned by the first year NSS volunteers and few Second year volunteers.
The premises of the court were covered with weeds, grass and creepers. All the required things
like spades, brooms, baskets etc were provided. The court was levelled and cleaned up very well.
Refreshments were provided to all.
Date
24,25/08/2014
Venue
MCET
Inauguration
-
Lead by Ms Sherin Jose
Highlights
A two day cleaning campaign was organised in the campus.
The college volleyball court was cleared of weeds and other
unwanted growths.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
40
Public -
Result
The volleyball court was levelled and cleaned up neatly. Its
now in a good shape to be used for practicing volleyball.
13.LIBRARY ENHANCEMENT - KOLLA GOVT. LPS
A few volunteers visited Kolla Govt.
LP School. To keep the promise given to them to enhance the school library, we donated 180
books to the Principal of the School, Mrs. Saboora and the advisory board members.
We also funded for the one year subscription of a children's magazine, "Thalir". The books we
donated included various story books, novels, (fiction and non-fiction), encyclopaedia, dictionary
etc. Later the volunteers also spent some time with the children.
Date
26/08/2014
Venue
Kolla Government LP School, Anad.
Inauguration
-
Lead by Ms Sherin Jose
Highlights
Donated 180 books to the school library. Funded one year’s
subscription for school magazine “Thalir”. The volunteers
also spent some time with the children.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
15
Public 120
Result
The enhancement of the school library was a great success.
14.WORLD HEART DAY RALLY
On behalf of World Heart Day, upholding this year's motto- "Walk a mile for healthy heart", a
rally was organised. NSS volunteers, mainly first year volunteers made placards and charts,
which were placed on various parts of the college. The rally was flagged off by the MCET
Director, Dr. AshalathaThampuran from the College. Volunteers holding placards and calling out
slogans walked up to Anad Junction and then back to college.
Date
29/09/2014
Venue
Anad
Inauguration
Dr. AshalathaThampuran, MCET Director
Lead by Ms Sherin Jose
Highlights
A rally was organised; placards and charts were made by first
year volunteers. The rally began from the college campus with
volunteers calling out slogans till the Anad junction and back.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
55
Public 30
Result
Awareness among the students and the community were created
on having a healthier heart through regular exercise and
walking.
15.BLOOD DONATION CAMP
A Blood Donation Camp was organised in our campus with the co-operation of HLL (Hindustan
Life Care Limited). It was conducted by Red Ribbon Club. Many came forward to donate blood
and 50 units of blood were collected from the students.
All the NSS volunteers volunteered very well. Refreshments were provided to everyone who
donated their blood and to the volunteers.
Date
01/10/2014
Venue
MCET
Inauguration
Ms.Divya H, Assistant Professor, EC Department
Lead by Red ribbon Club
Highlights
Blood donation camp was organised in the campus in
cooperation with HLL. Around 50 units of blood were
collected from the students. Refreshments were provided to
those who donated blood.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
20
Public 35
Result
Awareness was created among the students about the
importance of donating blood.
16.SAHAJEEVAN VISIT AND SRAMDHAN
On the day of Gandhi Jayanthi, a few volunteers of our unit along with the staff visited
Sramdhan Special School, run by Mr. BhramanayakamMahadevan, for mentally retarded
children.
Mr. Brahmanayakam addressed our volunteers. They did a day's work of cleaning the school,
painting the walls and dug a pit for waste composting etc. They did the work well and it was well
appreciated. They had their lunch there.
The whole day, they did as much as they could do. They cleaned the school premises upholding
Gandhiji's vision for a clean India. The visit was very good and resourceful.
Date
02/10/2014
Venue
Sramdhan Special School, Kaniyapuram
Inauguration Mr. BhramanayakamMahadevan
Lead by Ms Sherin Jose
Highlights
The volunteers cleaned the premises, painted the walls and dug
a pit for waste composting.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
35
Public 40
Result
Voluntees were self motivated to render their service to the
abandoned people in the society.
17.FUND COLLECTION
The volunteers of our unit were assigned to collect donations from staff and students. They were
divided into groups, i.e., three from a department, and collected fund from the students and
teachers of their respective department.
The donations were in the form of money, books, toys, etc. The money was donated to a boy
who needed liver transplantation and the books and toys were given to Anad Govt. LP School.
Date
15,16/10/2014
Venue
MCET
Inauguration
-
Lead by Ms Sherin Jose
Highlights
Collected donations from students and staff and distributed.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
18
Others (if
any)
Students and staffs of MCET
Result
Inspired the volunteers and students to donate something for the
poor and needy.
18.DONATION FOR LIVER TRANSPLANTATION
A sum of Rs. 50000/- was handed over to the parents of Abhijith, a 5 year old boy. Abhijith is a
resident of Nedumangad. He was suffering from liver disease and wanted to conduct a liver
transplantation. He was admitted in Amrita Hospital.
The cost for liver transplantation is very high and his family could not afford it. Our donation
was a slight relief and hope to his parents.
Date
Venue
Highlights
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
Others (if any)
19.KATTALAPPARA
was handed over to the parents of Abhijith, a 5 year old boy. Abhijith is a
Nedumangad. He was suffering from liver disease and wanted to conduct a liver
transplantation. He was admitted in Amrita Hospital.
The cost for liver transplantation is very high and his family could not afford it. Our donation
to his parents.
17/10/2014
MCET
Donated Rs.50,000/- to a boy for liver transplantation.
5
Students and staffs of MCET
KATTALAPPARA - NATURE CAMP
was handed over to the parents of Abhijith, a 5 year old boy. Abhijith is a
Nedumangad. He was suffering from liver disease and wanted to conduct a liver
The cost for liver transplantation is very high and his family could not afford it. Our donation
to a boy for liver transplantation.
As a Nature camp was proposed to be conducted, a prior visit was done on 30th
October by the
Programme Officer, Volunteer Secretary and a few volunteers to Kattalappara.
On the first day of the camp, Mr. Suhurvadhi, Forest Officer addressed the volunteers on life in
the forest and the peoples’ habits and livelihood. They had their breakfast at the Kattalappara
forest cottage and after that were taken for trekking near the Thenmala Dam. Later on they went
to the water fountain and spent their afternoon there. At night there was a bonfire camp for the
volunteers.
On the second day, they were taken for community work during the morning hours and were
assigned to conduct a survey on the livelihood, food and habit of the people present. After lunch
the volunteers were taken for trekking near the river side during which they were shown different
kinds of medicinal plants present in the forest. They reached back at the camp site by nightfall.
The nature camp was very resourceful and refreshing. The volunteers got a chance to interact
with the people living in that locality and learn about them.
Date
08,09/11/2014
Venue
KattalapparaForest Reserve
Inauguration
MrSuhurvadhi
Lead by Ms. Sherin Jose
Highlights
A talk was given by MrSuhurvadhi on the livelihood and habits of
the people in this forest. Trekking near the Thenmala Dam. The
volunteers were also asked to conduct a survey regarding.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
36
Public 20
Result
The volunteers got an insight into the habits and life lead by
people living in that locality. They also came to learn about the
uses and identification of different types of plants present.
20.NATIONAL UNITY DAY
Being Sardar Patel’s Birth Anniversary the Government of India had decided to observe
this day as National Unity Day. The NSS Unit of our college successfully observed this day.
Director of our college Dr. AshalathaThampuran delivered the welcome address and Dean
Academics Comde. Ajith Kumar addressed the students about national unity.
His opening remarks recalled the life history of SardarVallabbhai Patel and his contributions to
the Union of India. Finally, the curtain was drawn to the program through National Anthem in
chore.
Date
31/10/2014
Venue
MCET
Inauguration
Dean Academics Comde. Ajith Kumar
Lead by Ms Sherin Jose
Highlights
Talk given by Cmde. Ajith Kumar on national unity.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
25
Public 150
Result
The NSS Unit of our college successfully observed this day.
21.CASH DONATION FOR CANCER PATIENT
The volunteers of NSS Unit visited our village community and donated an amount of Rs. 5000 to
an elderly cancer patient. The amount was raised by the volunteers, students and the staff
members of the college.
Date
05/11/2014
Venue
Anad
Inauguration
-
Lead by Ms Sherin Jose
Highlights
An amount of Rs. 5000/- was given to a cancer patient in our
community.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
10
Others (if any) 5
Result
The fund raised was given to the elderly cancer patient.
22.DAY OBSERVANCE:EDUCATION DAY
The NSS Unit observed Education Day. The main aim is to make awareness among the students
about the importance of education in one’s life.
As part of Education Day, a rally was organized by the NSS volunteers in the community in
presence of Dr. M.D Radhakrishnan, former Department Director of LPSC, Trivandrum. A talk
was given on the relevance of education.
A Debate and Quiz competition was also conducted for the students.
Date
11/11/2014
Venue
Anad
Inauguration
Dr. M.D Radhakrishnan, former Department Director of
LPSC, Trivandrum
Lead by Ms Sherin Jose
Highlights
Mr Radhakrishnan addressed the volunteers about the
relevance of getting educated. A rally was organised.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
35
Others (if any)
400
Result
To make the students and the community aware about the
importance of education in ones life.
23.DAY OBSERVANCE: AIDS DAY
The World AIDS Day was observed by the NSS Unit. A rally was conducted on the theme
“Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-Free Generation”.
A street play prepared by the NSS volunteers was performed in different parts of the city. It
focused on how HIV is transmitted, its prevention and the reality of living with HIV today.
Date
01/12/2014
Venue
Anad and Trivandrum city
Inauguration
Dr. AshalathaThampuran
Lead by Ms .Sherin Jose
Highlights
Rally conducted on the theme “Focus, Partner, Achieve: An
AIDS-Free Generation”. A street play was performed on
different parts of the city.
No. of
Participants
Volunteers
30
Others (if
any)
500
Result
Awareness was created about the transmission of AIDS and the
precautions to be taken.
24.HOME FOR HOMELESS
The NSS Unit of our college came to know about an elderly lady in our adopted village
who didn’t have a proper house to live in. The tattered shed she owned was in a pathetic
condition worse than a cattle shed. During nights she slept in a nearby gymnasium. So as part of
Agathi- Ashraya Home for Homeless scheme we decided to build a proper house for her.
Thus on 2nd
January 2015, a group of volunteers along with Program Officers visited the site.
Initially the area was cleared, debris was removed and land was made even to start excavating
for foundation. Another group of volunteers loaded the sand required for construction to the
work site. One fourth of the excavation work was completed on the first day.
On second day, 3rd
January 2015, the rest of the excavation work was completed. The remaining
sand required for construction was brought in. Also the stones and rocks required for the
foundation was transported to the site from the roadside, manually by the volunteers.
Through this program we aim to encourage constructive work and team effort among the
volunteers.
SPECIAL CAMP REPORT(2014)
Special Camp Programme is an integral part of NSS activities. It provides opportunities to
our youth for group living, sharing of experience with each other and constant interaction with
community. Holding this thought firmly a 7 day special camp was organised by the NSS unit
No.159 of Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Nedumangadu from 20/12/2014 to
26/12/2014 in our adopted village. The camp was held in Govt. L P School, Anad. 50 NSS
volunteers attended the camp.
Objectives of the Special Camp:-
• Agathi-Ashraya – Home for the Homeless Scheme
• Aganwadi Renovation
• Improvement of toilet facilities in Schools
• Swachh Bharat Abhyan – Vithura Bus Depot Cleaning, Public toilet renovation
Every day of the camp starts with a black tea at 6.00 am then morning walk and flag
hoisting at 8.00 am, followed by NSS song, thought for the day and camp newspaper reading.
Each day’s camp ends with day evaluations by the programme officer, day officers and each
member from all groups.
DAY 1 (20/12/’14)
The first day of the camp started with an official inauguration ceremony presided by
MCET Director Dr. AshalathaThampuran. The Chief Guest of the function was Smt. SadiaBeevi,
NedumangaduPanchayath President. Mr. Vijayan Nair (HM, Govt. LPS Anad), Mrs. Bindu
(Chandramangalom Ward Member), Mr. Ajaya Kumar (Anad Town Ward Member) also made
their graceful presence. After the inauguration, an ice breaking session, by Mr. Brahma
NayakamMahadevan was conducted, which was indeed a good start for the camp. Later the
whole volunteers were divided in 6 groups and assigned with each day’s food preparation and
cleaning duties. Other committees like tools &equipments, first aid, programme co-ordinating,
cultural, discipline, publicity, documentation, newspaper article preparation etc were formed. Day
officers for the next 6 days were also selected.
DAY 2 (21/12/’14)
After the daily routine, we went to the MethodeAganwadi; all except the food committee
were assigned with different duties. First we started cleaning the walls. One group cleaned the
backyard of the Aganwadi and planted trees. Another group made charts which include English
and Malayalam alphabets, rhymes, maps, paintings etc. We also cleaned the terrace and
sunshades of the building. After cleaning, we started painting the classes and the compound
walls. We finished the work by evening. At night, we had a Cultural night. All the groups
organised, practised and performed various cultural programmes.
DAY 3 (22/12/’14)
As part of Agathi- Ashraya Home for homeless Scheme, we decided to build a house for
an orphan old woman in our adopted village. Through this programme, we aim to encourage
constructive efforts and team spirit among the volunteers. The house was in a pathetic condition.
Initially we cleared the whole area, removed the debris, made the land even and started
excavating for foundation. A group of volunteers loaded sand to the work site. At this time, as
part of Swachh Bharat Abhyan, another group of volunteers went to Govt. LPS, Kolla, where we
dug a pit to dispose waste water, repaired the taps in the toilet and did the required plumbing
works. They also did the roofing works in Govt. LPS, Chullimanoor. When we ceased the work
by 1.30 pm, almost one fourth of excavation was done and sand was ported to the site. For the
afternoon session, an awareness class on the topic ‘Life Skills Development’ was organised and
the resource person was Mrs. Sonia Ratheesh, Trainer, Red Ribbon Club. The class was so useful
and interesting that it longed for 5 hours and the proposed time for the class was 3 hours.
DAY 4 (23/12/’14)
The theme for the fourth day was Swachh Bharat Abhyan, were our volunteers went to
Vithura bus depot. The volunteers took the task of cleaning, painting and white- washing the
offices and waiting area, changing the defective bulbs, lamps etc. There was an abandoned public
toilet in the depot, which was in a pathetic condition. Volunteers cleaned the toilet and its
premises, fixed the drainage path, painted the walls, did all the plumbing works and made it
usable. A great effort was put by the volunteers in accomplishing the task of renovating the toilet.
NSS State Technical Cell Program Co-ordinator Mr. Abdul JabbarAhamed, visited the worksite
and evaluated our works. At night everyone gathered for carol practise.
DAY 5 (24/12/’14)
On the fifth day we resumed our house construction works. Rest of the sand and stones
that were loaded on the road side were ported by the volunteers to the site. At the end of the day
we finished the excavation and made the land ready for laying the foundation. At this time one
group of students stayed in the campsite, where they cleaned the backyard of the school, dug a pit
to dispose the waste, prepared a Vegetable garden. In the evening, we went to the community for
carol. We collected about Rs 3100, which will be spent for the Christmas celebrations with the
members of Saigramam.
DAY 6 (25/12’14)
On the wonderful Christmas morning, we put a pause for all the works. We visited
Saigramam, an orphanage run by Sri SatyaSai Trust, Thonnakkal, Trivandrum. We explored
every nook and corner of the institution with the help of a guide. Later we interacted with the
children in the orphanage. We celebrated Christmas with them and distributed Christmas cake to
all the children and sung carols with them. Then we went to Varkala Beach. At night we had a
campfire where everyone evaluated the camp.
DAY 7 (26/12/’14)
The seventh day was the closing day of the camp. We cleaned the campsite, painted the statues in
the school, mended the garden and cleaned the toilets and class rooms. Maintenance of the toilets
was done and broken taps were removed. We completed the preparation of Vegetable garden in
the school. The second session of the day was given to the closing ceremony. The function was
presided by Dr. AshalathaThampuran, Director MCET. In her key note address, she emphasized
on the contribution of the youth to be more important and responsible for the growth of the
society. 0ther dignitaries present were Mr. G Chandran (Block Welfare Standing committee
Chairman), Mr.Vijayan Nair (HM, Govt. LPS Anad), Mrs.Bindu (Chandramangalom Ward
Member), and Mr. Ajaya Kumar (Anad Town Ward Member). They praised the activities
performed by the volunteers and Programme Officers during the camp.
“The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more”- holding this motto firmly we
are looking forward to do more services to the family, community and in turn to the nation.
