National Service Scheme (NSS)

          NCC/NSS is included in the curriculum of all UG programmes. Students undergo 0+1 course credit registering either for NSS (7&8) or NCC (D12 Company) which is distributed over four semesters for I & II-year students and during IV semester.

          The NSS unit (7&8) has been involved in various welfare activities in and around the campus and to the society. NSS Volunteers were involved in Eye camps, transfer of technologies to the farmers, social development activities, COVID awareness, blood donation camps, veterinary camps, health camps, NSS day, International yoga day, planting trees, rallies etc. The NSS volunteers are taken to the adopted village for special camping activities for a week to complete the credit requirement.

               The NSS volunteers were instructed to enroll in the UNICEF MOYAS-Ya Weah Young Warrier programme against COVID-19 pandemic and the Volunteers posted messages in the social media during May 2021.

               Special lectures and demonstrations on Agriculture and allied activities were arranged to benefit the farmers, women and children in the village viz., Soil testing, importance of organic farming, demonstration on bee keeping, interactive session on farm mechanization, Demonstration on mushroom cultivation, vermicomposting, awareness programme on importance of minor millets and value addition, water saving methods in crop cultivation, marketing of agricultural produces.

The following important days were celebrated every year by the NSS volunteers.

• International Women’s Day (8^th March of every year)
• World water day (22^nd March of every year)
• International Yoga Day (21^st June of every year)
• International youth day (12^th August of every year)
• NSS day (24^th of September of every year)
• National Unity Day (31^st October of every year)
• National Constitution Day (26^th November of every year)
• World Diabetic day (14^th November of every year)
• Swachhata hi seva

                NSS Day (National Service Scheme Day) is celebrated in India on 24th September each year. It marks the establishment of the National Service Scheme in 1969 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The day is observed to honor the contribution of NSS volunteers in various community service activities, promoting social welfare, and fostering a spirit of selfless service among youth. The purpose of NSS is to develop the personality of students through community service. The activities typically include a range of social, cultural, educational, and environmental programs, with an emphasis on making a positive impact on society.

              International Day of Yoga, is celebrated globally on 21st June every year. It was declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in December 2014, after a proposal by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, during his speech at the UN in 2014. The day aims to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga and its role in promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

          National Constitution Day (also known as Samvidhan Divas) is celebrated in India on 26th November every year. It marks the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949 by the Constituent Assembly. The day is observed to honor the adoption of the Constitution and to raise awareness about the significance of the Indian Constitution, which came into effect on 26th January 1950.

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           Organized NSS Special camp from 08.08.2024 to 14.08.2024 at A. Vallalapatti Village, Melur block, Madurai District. The following various activities carried out by NSS Volunteers in the adopted village During NSS Special Camp held between 08.08.2024 to 14.08.2024 at A. Vallalapatti, Madurai. The following activities were carried out during camp:

I. Agricultural Technologies:

           Delivered guest lecture on various agricultural technologies by the Scientists of AC & RI, Madurai and CSC & RI, Madurai.

• High yielding varieties in paddy
• Soil sampling techniques
• Vermicomposting
• Mushroom cultivation
• Biogas and smokeless chulah
• Food Processing and value addition
• Nutritive value of foods

II. Health Camp

• Organized a general health camp jointly with the UNWO, NGO and eye camp jointly with The Eye Foundation, Madurai
• Organized animal camp
  

  Health Camp

  

  Health Camp

III. Rally 

          NSS Volunteers actively participated in awareness rallies on plastic pollution, Go Green and Environmental protection by saying slogans and showing pluck cards..

IV. Sanitation and Hygiene: 

          Weeding and cleaning the streets, temple and village library have been done by the students.

V. Awareness Programme 

       Created awareness on central government and state government schemes related to Agriculture to the Village people. Gave career guidance to Government school children at A. Vallalapatti village.

The following significant activities were conducted:

• My Bharath out Reach Program
• Cycle Rally on “Save Girl Child and Educate Girl Child”.
• Demonstration on Vermicomposting.
• Donation to Orphanage.
• Green initiative in the campus.
• Vikshit Bharat Selfie point at CSC&RI, Madurai.
  

  Cycle Rally on “Save Girl Child and Educate Girl Child”

  

  Green initiative in the campus

  

  My Bharath Outreach Program

  

  Donation to Orphanage

  

  Vikshit Bharat Selfie point at CSC&RI, Madurai

  

  Demonstration on Vermicomposting