IEP Chandigarh
A seven Day/Night NSS Special Camp under the theme ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Fit India Campaign’ began at Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh. The Chief Guest for the camp’s inaugural was Dr Nisha Bhargava, Principal of the college. The inaugural began on an auspicious note with a lamp-lighting ceremony, along with the recitation of the Gayatri mantra. In her motivational address, Dr. Nisha Bhargava apprised the volunteers of the importance of social service in one’s life and substantiated it with the example of her work towards service of humanity. She praised the volunteers for their
enthusiastic participation and lauded their efforts and services rendered during the year. Enlightening the volunteers about the concept of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Dr. Bhargava apprised them about the college’s swachhta and sustainability oriented efforts and the awards bagged by the college for its dedicated work in this direction. A patriotic dance performance aroused feelings of nationalism in the volunteers. This was followed by a pledge ceremony wherein the staff and volunteers were administered Swachhta Pledge and Fit India Pledge wherein they resolved to devote time to voluntary work for cleanliness, and to keep their body, mind and soul healthy. Books and stationery items for an upcoming donation drive were also collected on this occasion. The inaugural session of the camp was followed by celebration of National Girl Child Day by visiting the adopted village Badheri where an awareness programme was organised on the theme ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ in the premises of Government Model High School, Sector 41-D, Chandigarh. The event was graced by the presence of Mrs Sanjogita, Headmistress of the school. The NSS Programme Officers Dr. Pallvi and Dr. Purnima Bhandari educated the school girls about the significance of Girl Child Day, girl’s rights and how girl education can bring substantial change in the society. The NSS volunteers also donated stationery kits to the school girls.Thereafter, the NSS units also organised an awareness rally at Badheri wherein the volunteers raised slogans like ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’, ‘Beti Hai Kudrat Ka Uphar, Jeene Ka Do Usko Adhikar’, that were aimed to sensitise the village residents regarding the rights of girls. In the evening session of day 1 of the camp, an orientation cum ice-breaking session was organised. During the session, NSS Programme Officers discussed the opportunities offered in NSS that not only help the students in serving the society but also promote their holistic development.
