To celebrate National Youth Day, the NSS Unit of the College organized a session on ‘Remembering Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day’ on 12th January 2024 in hall no.2, 5th floor, College Central Block. The session aimed to inspire and motivate our youth, fostering a sense of purpose and social responsibility. The Resource Person for the session was Prof. Sushila Sawant Mendes, History Researcher.
The session began with the welcome address delivered by Principal Prof. Prita D. Mallya. After the welcome address, Ms. Abigayle Rodrigues, a student from SY B.Com introduced the Resource Person to the audience.
Later, Prof. Sushila delivered an insightful and thought-provoking lecture on the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda. She covered various aspects of Swamiji’s philosophy, including his emphasis on education, selfless service, and the power of youth in shaping the nation’s destiny. Prof. Mendes highlighted how Swami Vivekananda’s teachings remain pertinent in the contemporary world, emphasizing the importance of self-realization, empathy, and a holistic approach to education.
The session also focused on Swami Vivekananda’s belief in the inherent potential of the youth to bring about positive change. The Resource Person encouraged students to harness their energy and talents for the betterment of society. The session ended at 12:45 p.m. with the Vote of Thanks proposed by Ms. Zakiya Sayed, a student from SY B.Com.
The program was compered by Ms. Dhriti Bene, a student of FY B.Com. 64 students participated in the session. The activity was coordinated by Mr. Sanjay Velip, NSS PO in charge, and Ms. Akshada Gaonkar NSS PO.
