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ACTIVITY REPORT (Academic Year 2018-19)

1. Title of Activity: NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME SPECIAL ANNUAL CAMP –

2019-20

2. Date & venue: DATE: 16.01.2019 – 22.1.2019,

PLACE- KOTHULNA TAH: SAONER DISTT: NAGPUR

3. Description of activity:

We have an effervescent NSS unit which has been established with an objective of

providing a platform for the interested students to participate in social work. The report of

the activities of the unit for the academic year 2018-19 has been a record of

accomplishments.

NSS unit of “Umang Geetai College of Women’s Education”, Panjara, Nagpur organized a

special camp in the adopted village, Kothulna from 23-01-2020 to 29-01-2020. The main

objective for this camp was based on, to make the village Kothulna aware about Water

conservation and Water Harvesting, Women empowerment literacy, Cleaning, Road Safety,

Open Defecation etc .The Volunteers of the NSS unit performed many other activities –

awareness programmes as Water Harvesting, literacy, Road safety, Health and Hygiene,

Construction and Repairs, Communal Harmony etc.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1. Understand the community in which they work.

2. Understand themselves in relation to their community.

3. Identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem

solving process.

4. Develop among them a sense of social and civic responsibility.

5. Utilize their knowledge in finding practical solutions to individual and community

problems.

6. Develop competence required for group living and sharing of responsibilities.

7. Gain skills in mobilizing community participation.

8. Acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.

9. Develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters

10. Practice national integration and social harmony.

Day – 1

Road Safety Program:

The forenoon session of the Day began with a Procession by volunteers in the village.

Volunteers rallied into the streets of the village to create awareness among the villagers

about the ensuing special camp programme in their village for a period of one week. This

was followed by an inauguration Program held at Gram Panchayat office of Village

Kothulna,. The programme was started with lightening the lamp and NSS song. The chief

guest, Mr. Harish Chaudhary, Sarpanch of Kothulna village and Mr. Prashant Kevte and

other dignitaries were welcomed by NSS Programme Co-ordinator.

The inaugural speech was delivered by Mr. Harish Chaudhary, sarpanch, Kothulna, and

Dr. Atul B. Tekade, Principal of Umang Geetai college, emphasised the role of NSS in the

community service. Program was conducted by NSS programme co-officer of the unit, Mr.

Nilesh Meshram, and expressed his opinions about the NSS camp. Sarpanch of the Village

and several village people attended the function. Village authorities welcomed the team of

volunteers into their village and assured them all sorts of co-operation needed in making

the special camp a success. Programme was then followed by refreshment to guests,

available villagers and NSS volunteers.

Pic.1 : Opening Day - NSS Camp, Kothulna

In the following session of the day, a Personality Development Programme was organized.

Prof. Manoj Jagnade was the speaker and conducted the session. NSS Volunteers of college

conducted various Road Safety programs such as Rally and Road play on road safety to

aware citizens of India regarding various safety measures that should be adopted while

driving the vehicles on the road.

Pic.2 : Road Safety programs-Road Play at Kothulna Village

Pic.3: NSS Rally-at Kothulna Village

Day – 2

Different Govt. schemes for Women:

The second day began with Prarthana and Yoga. In the dawn of the second day, volunteers

started their campaign by contacting those villagers who were going for open defecation

they made them aware about the diseases caused by open defecation. In the day time a

survey was conducted to know the basic toilet facilities in the houses of the villagers. In the

camp volunteers organised a Shramadanam Programme. About 50 volunteers divided

themselves into sub groups and went into the streets, lanes and by lanes of the village and

organized a cleanliness drive. Volunteers cleaned the village roads, removed dust heaps

and cleared the stagnant drainage flows and attempted to create awareness on Cleanliness

and hygiene.

In the afternoon session, Dr. Atul B. Tekade, Principal, Umang Geetai college, conducted a

session on “Different Govt. schemes for Women”. The programme was attended by many

local villagers and successfully completed by the cooperation of NSS candidates.

The NSS unit has arranged refreshment for the Guests, villagers and NSS candidates.

Pic.4: Different Govt. schemes for Women, address to Kothulna Villegers womens.

Day – 3

Water Conservation:

The third day began with Prarthana and Yoga. The rally was organized in the village by

giving different slogans of awareness. The Forenoon session of third day began with door to

door contact with village people for the good use water, use of toilets and avoids the habits

of open defecation. Volunteers also identified those village people who do not have toilet

facility in their homes.

In the evening session volunteers organised a street play focused on the harmfulness of the

open defecation, this street play was very successful. Local people shown their interest and

awareness about this issue disseminated in the community. The NSS volunteers prepared a

Bandhara on Canal nearby to village to show the way of save water and water harvesting.

Pic.5 & 6 : Water Conservation : Preparation of Bandhara on Canal nearby to Kothulna village

Day – 4

Women Empowerment & Health Services:

The subject of fourth day camp was Women Empowerment and creation of healthy society

through community health services. Street play was also organized by the NSS volunteers

in the village. Firstly, a public announcement was made and door to door communication

done by our volunteers to inform people to avail the session on Women Empowerment &

health services. The response was excellent and about 50 village people came to attend the

programme.

This session was proved very successful and created a harmonious environment in the

community. NSS volunteers also discussed with village people about the avoidance of open

defecation. It was also felt that a sense of awareness is arsing in the community. At evening

again an intensive door to door contact was done in the leadership of NSS program officer.

Pic. 7 & 8: Public announcement & Role Play On Women Empowerment

Day – 5

Save Girl Child:

Our NSS college unit has organized various programmes to spread awareness on various

programmes of the theme “Save Girl Child”.

Following activities were conducted:

NSS volunteers had put up the posters on the theme “Save Girl Child” on the notice board

of “Gram Panchayat Office” and “Anganwadi” of Kothulana village to spread awareness.

NSS volunteer’s organized seminar on “Save Girl Child” to create awareness among the

villager’s. A street play was also organized by the NSS volunteers to create awareness

among the people of village. It was nicely supported by the villagers and youths. The

programme was successful and it was attended by 50 students and villagers of Kothulna. In

the programme , all the students agreed to convey messages to their relatives and friends on

the theme “Save Girl Child”.

Pic.9 : NSS Rally on the theme “Save Girl Child”

P{ic.10 : NSS Rally : Awareness in front of “Anganwadi” at Kothulna village

Pic.11 : A street play on the theme “Save Girl Child”.

Pic.12 : Posters Rally on the theme “Save Girl Child”

DAY-6:

Swacch Bharat Abhiyan:

The sixth day of the camp was full of events, It was mainly dedicated to Swacch Bharat

Abhiyan .

• Posters were put up on the notice board of Gram Panchayat office and Anganwadi to

aware villagers about cleanliness.

• Home to home awareness programmes were organised to aware villager’s about open

defecation.

• Skit was performed on Swacch bharat abhiyan by NSS Volunteers at Kothulna Village,

and nearby slum area and also the Anganwadi.

• Every day near about 2 hours devoted by Volunteers on cleanliness by 50 NSS

Volunteers at Shibir, Temple area, Village area and Gram panchayat office.

• Door to Door campaign conducted by the students in village to aware children about

Cleanliness drive at Kothulna Village.

Awareness programme: About open defecation

Pic.13 : NSS Rally on Swacch Bharat Abhiyan

Pic.14 : Cleanliness drive at Kothulna Village

DAY-7:

Healthy society through community health services:

The Subject of seventh day camp was creation of healthy society through community health

services.

During the Afternoon of the Seventh Day Volunteers interacted with Village people and

visited the people in their houses discussed about their needs and requirements and harms

of open defecation. Volunteers created awareness through door to door campaign on

cleanliness, spread of diseases, importance of environment and judicious use of Electricity,

water harvesting and importance of ground water. A role play was also organised by

volunteers, they disseminated the message of health and hygiene. After taking dinner

volunteers discussed the project agenda and activities with NSS programme officer by

organizing camp fire.

A fire-camp on theme Safety of women was organized in Umang Kothulna village on 22nd

January 2019 by NSS officer and team. This fire-camp focused to teach students about tips &

tricks of living a healthy & safe life.

Dr. Atul B. Tekade, (Principal) explained the benefits of self-defence techniques to all

students. He described how to protect themselves from the anti-social elements.

The second point which He emphasized was how to prepare oneself mentally strong to face

the challenges in the society. He further elaborated how to fight the social evils like dowry,

sexual harassment and exploitation of women in work place with bravery. Later He made

the session interactive and cleared many doubts of the students.

Before going into the bed volunteers sang the NSS song.

On the concluding day of NSS camp, the introductory speech and detail information about

the NSS motto and mission was conveyed by Dr. Atul B. Tekade, Programme officer of NSS

Unit. In inaugural Speech Hon’ble Director Mrs. Vaishali Fuley, Umang Geetai College,

Speaker share her views and give good wishes for success of the camp. The entire

respectable chief guest shared their views and expects wonderful work from all NSS

volunteers. At last Dr. Atul B. Tekade, Principal of college has delivered a presidential

address and wish good wishes for all the NSS volunteers for success of the camp. He also

appeal to the villagers about the existing opportunities and avenues in law.

Pic.15 : Awareness through door to door campaign on cleanliness, spread of diseases, importance of environment

Pic.16 : Awareness about requirements and harms of open defecation

Pic.17 : A fire-camp on theme Safety of women

Seven Days Residential Camp: NSS Unit of our college had organised Seven Days

Residential Camp from 16th January, 2019 to 22nd January, 2019, at adopted Village of

Kothulna near Khapa. Camp was attended by 50 students and 4 staff members. The Theme

of the Camp was “Swacch Bharat Abhiyan”. NSS Volunteers conducted various activities

such as skit and debate on the topics “Swacch Bharat Abhiyan”, sanitation, nutrition and

personal hygiene, schemes for skill development, income generation, government schemes

such as Swachch Bharat, Beti Bachao and Beti Padhao, Environment and Energy

Conservation and Education, legal aid, consumer protection and allied field etc. Talks were

organised for the Volunteers on different topics such as Women Empowerment, Different

Govt. schemes for women, Consumer Awareness and NSS objectives. The purpose of the

camp was to inculcate various values such as social, cultural, moral, educational and

ethical.

The session concluded by vote of thanks proposed by NSS Program officer Dr. Atul B.

Tekade.