The NSS Unit of Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics for the academic year 2017-18 was inaugurated on 6th July 2017. The Chief Guest for the function was Shri. Jeetendra Ranjan, Superintendent of Police, Anti-Narcotics Cell, Goa. The Inaugural Function was chaired by College Principal Dr. Prita D. Mallya in the presence of Dr. Saba Da Silva Principal, G. R. Kare College of Law, Vice-Principal, Dr. Sanjay Sawant Dessai, NSS Chief Programme Officer, Dr. B.P. Sarath Chandran along with 200 NSS volunteers.
The function began with the lighting of traditional lamp by the dignitaries and students. Principal, Dr. Prita D. Mallya in her address welcomed all and emphasised the importance of selfless service to be rendered by NSS volunteers and their duties and responsibilities towards the society. The Principal also highlighted the various initiatives to be taken up by the NSS unit of the College during the academic year.
The Chief Guest, Shri Jeetendra Ranjan highlighted various issues confronting the society and appealed the NSS volunteers to be proactively involved in solving social problems. Shri Jeetendra Ranjan made a detailed, informative presentation on The Drug Menace and its Social, Economic and Health Implications. He stressed that it is the responsibility of each citizen particularly NSS volunteers to spread the message of the adverse effects of drug usage.
NSS Chief Programme officer Dr. B.P. Sarath Chandran proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was compered by Ms. Froila Fernandes and co-ordinated by Programme Officers Ms. Preksha Chopdekar and Ms. Deepa Talawar.
